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I'm still trying to book mine and have been since i got the car in March. They say that the N yorks site is fully booked and to try again later. The next date to try and book is 1st Sept. So fingers crossed i'll get it booked before the voucher expires in Jan 2011.
They state that i can book one of the other sites but they are all too far away for a couple of hours off roading.
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Post #74729 26th Aug 2010 8:39 pm
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SPNRACING



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Well we're off to Ashford tomorrow morning for our 'Experience' session. For once I'm actually hoping that it rains. Smile 2010 HSE Auto in Santorini Black/almond with xenons and privacy glass.

Post #74738 26th Aug 2010 8:58 pm
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Marvo



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Have also done Dunkeld twice, once pre purchase and once post purchase (one or two photos in my gallery). You will be amazed at what the Freelander can do. We also did the rock crawl (picking a route of smaller rocks admittedly) that the 'bigger' vehicles do.

Post #74741 26th Aug 2010 9:00 pm
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Erkybaby



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Done this last Sunday in Ashford Kent. Decided to do it in a Range Rover Sport. Bad mistake I want one!
Had a great day in the rain and mud, the RRS is amazing as was the Freelander 2 doing it at the same time!
Time to start saving for the RRS. Big Cry

Post #74761 27th Aug 2010 8:30 am
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I did the same, FL2 x2 D3x1 and then the last one my choice was the new RRS, great ride comfort levels Thumbs Up

if I could drop off the FL2 tomorrow and collect a RRS i would, but relalistically with the family a D4 would be better suited for the extra seats and space

Just have to wait a couple or so more years for a swap, the wife want her new car first Laughing Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #74765 27th Aug 2010 9:19 am
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KC



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Would highly recommend the experience but don't pay for it. I did it a year ago when deciding which car to buy - FL2 or the Audi Q5. The FL was a no brainer after the day - I may not go off road (at all) but nor do I dive 2000 metres and my watch is waterproof. Smile

Post #74769 27th Aug 2010 10:31 am
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Erkybaby wrote:
Done this last Sunday in Ashford Kent. Decided to do it in a Range Rover Sport.


Just got back from our trip this morning, assume we drove the same RRS as you did. Yes - very nice indeed but a bit too big for what we need. 4X4ing was good fun and my missus was even peruaded to have a go. I may have nightmares about relying on HDC one day and leaving it switched off by mistake... 2010 HSE Auto in Santorini Black/almond with xenons and privacy glass.

Post #74775 27th Aug 2010 3:45 pm
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My instructor kept reminding me not to brake which overrides the HDC program. Natural instinct is to brake but this would cause you to most probably lock the wheels, skid and lose control. Phil

Post #74792 27th Aug 2010 8:43 pm
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It would overide the HDC but not lock the wheels, ABS would still cut in. 2010 HSE Auto in Santorini Black/almond with xenons and privacy glass.

Post #74808 28th Aug 2010 8:54 pm
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W.D.C.A.P.H.



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And it will override only on quite heavy braking. You can still "feather" the pedal without problems. We Don't Care About Pot Holes !!

Post #74821 29th Aug 2010 11:08 am
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matt-j



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can i ask - how much driving do you get to do on the LRE? do they really push the vehicles? - and can someone sit in the back free of charge?

reason i ask is, i want to get my wife on one of these days so that she knows what the fl2 can do. she's a good driver Laughing i just want her to be confident in using the FL2 when it comes to challenging conditions - as we live rural and last winter was a nightmare Wink


cheers

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Jibers



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I don't know how much driving you get yet as I only booked it last week, but they can take three people in addition to the instructor at no extra cost.

Post #74865 30th Aug 2010 6:29 am
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chicken george



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explain that story to your dealer, he may/may not give you two tickets . dont ask = dont get Thumbs Up At work
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Post #74868 30th Aug 2010 7:06 am
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matt-j wrote:
can i ask - how much driving do you get to do on the LRE? do they really push the vehicles? - and can someone sit in the back free of charge?

reason i ask is, i want to get my wife on one of these days so that she knows what the fl2 can do. she's a good driver :Lil: i just want her to be confident in using the FL2 when it comes to challenging conditions - as we live rural and last winter was a nightmare Wink


cheers


When I did mine, it was a fairly quiet day and nothing was rushed. Probably a good 2 and a 1/2 hours in the car after the initial hello, H&S talk and car intro. I could do pretty much whatever I wanted, either all off road or 50/50 off/on. The instructor was surprised that I didn't bring someone else along and it mentions 2 people on the LRE site. There was a couple man/wife in a Disco 3 doing the same thing at the same time as me and they swapped over midway so his missus could have a go, so I can't see you having any problems.

Post #74885 30th Aug 2010 3:20 pm
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i was told i can take two guests,,, just be warned, if you take guests, and you want them to drive, it'll be your drive time that's eaten into..

got another voucher given to me for selling a D3 for a dealer.. have done honiton,, anyone have suggestions for where else is good?

the outlaws are in the midlands,,,

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