2009 Event cars...

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camel_landy	camel_landy posted 16 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 264, Visits: 2.9K	I've been following various threads about the canceling of the G4, then I started reading the thread on disco3.co.uk. http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic29281.html One of the posts there raised an interesting point which I think might be worth discussing... Basically, how collectable would these cars be? After all, they're standard cars, fitted with a set of standard accessories and have been sat around waiting for an event that isn't going to happen. By the time they're released, they will probably getting on for 12mths and any history will be limited to those used on selections. So, other than being a stunning looking car... Would this be enough to maintain a 'collectable' status as an event car or are they in the same league as say one of the G4 LE cars?? /DISCUSS ON :D M PS... Don't get me wrong, I thnk the G4 D3 with the TDV6 is a stonking car. :cool: __________________________________________ The box said: "Windows 11 or better...." ...So I used a Macintosh. :D __________________________________________
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CraigS-L	CraigS-L posted 16 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 479, Visits: 2.6K	If the G4 is cancelled for good (anyone know?) then I think there will be an 'interest' value - the event that never was - but the premium would be less than for the 03 or 06 cars. If it is restarted, then I think there will be very little premium at all. However in the current market, I am not sure any G4's really have a premium at all, unlike the camels, so we are all best to hang on to them or let them go to a fellow enthusiast if we have had enough - my thoughts are I will never get anything significant back on mine so it is currently in the 'keep it forever' category. Craig Steger-Lewis 2006 D3 Thailand Media Vehicle Stages 1 & 2 2004 D2 Landmark Auto (much missed already!)
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camel_landy	camel_landy posted 16 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 264, Visits: 2.9K	Well... I suppose only time will tell what happens with G4. I understand what you're saying about the cars... How much of a difference do you think the diesel engines will make on these cars?? I'm in two minds... The V8s have the history but the TDV6s are more useable for the like of a daily driver. M __________________________________________ The box said: "Windows 11 or better...." ...So I used a Macintosh. :D __________________________________________
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The OC (Augusto)	The OC (Augusto) posted 16 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 890, Visits: 3.6K	"The V8s have the history but the TDV6s are more useable for the like of a daily driver. M[/quote] I'm with you...and if the G4 Challenge really cease to exist think will be hard to keep value as much as Camel given limited life...but as said time will tell I will enjoy my Orange beauty as mush as I can... Augusto (The O.C.) Secretary - G4 Challenge Owners Club D3 2006 event BN55 WRG LRG4C11 Stages 3 & 4 Bolivia
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~~willowkis~~	w ~~willowkis~~ posted 16 Years Ago Post Details
w Group: Banned Members Posts: 1.2K, Visits: 9K	I feel I must take issue with the comment about the popularity of the G4 over Camel. Irrespective of whether a further event takes place the history and visual impact of the G4 cars will ALWAYS create interest. Given the obvious age advantage of the G4 vehicles and the significantly more attractive colour scheme as well as the vehicle model range it is obvious that the G4 vehicles will continue to attract attention and admiration wherever they go! G4 LIVES ON ...... :P:P:P Kim ;) ___________________________________________ Kim (Born to shop.... :P) Allsebrook (aka willowkis) I've been Tango'd G4 110 - BV55 ZBU - Now registered as K1 CAA Vehicle No. 112 Set-Up & Logistics Thailand & Laos
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CraigS-L	CraigS-L posted 16 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 479, Visits: 2.6K	Don't disagree Kim, but the question was ' how collectable.... ' which roughly translates to ' is there a premium to their value... '. Yes they are noticeable, and they always get admiring/weird/aggressive reaction from other users, and often cause conversations that may never have otherwise happened, however I fear that the (current) perceived value of camel's may not transfer for while to our fleet. Craig Steger-Lewis 2006 D3 Thailand Media Vehicle Stages 1 & 2 2004 D2 Landmark Auto (much missed already!)
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camel_landy	camel_landy posted 16 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 264, Visits: 2.9K	willowkis (1/12/2009) Ifeel I must take issue with the comment about the popularity of the G4 over Camel. Irrespective of whether a further event takes place the history and visual impact of the G4 cars will ALWAYS create interest. Careful... That's two different things. Just because something looks stunning, doesn't mean it's popular. it took a LONG time before Camel got the following it has... Giventhe obvious age advantage of the G4 vehicles and the significantly more attractive colour scheme as well as the vehicle model range it is obvious that the G4 vehicles will continue to attract attention and admiration wherever they go! Actually, this could probably be a discussion point in its own right... Is it obvious? Do we just sit back & let the 'fame & attention' come to us?? What do we reckon long term??? After 6mths, is it just going to be old news? Personally, this is where I think the club comes into its own... But more specifically, what about the '09 vehicles? * The '03 vehicles were beset with various 'issues'. * The '06 vehicles scared people off being V8 petrol. Remember that, other than the stickers, everything on the '09 vehicles is available 'off-the-shelf'. However, will the diesel engines raise the popularity? M __________________________________________ The box said: "Windows 11 or better...." ...So I used a Macintosh. :D __________________________________________
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aedwar57	aedwar57 posted 16 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Committee Members Posts: 521, Visits: 1.9K	I think the 03/06 vehicles will over time (due to thier rarity) have a 'value', but it is a small market place. The 09 vehicles will be of less interest to the market place in regards to the history of the vehicle - but being diesel, will still have a demand.. Lets hope Land Rover will in the future return to the 'spirit of adventure' although the format may have to change. I would only sell mine if I can get another.... Regards, Alan BT08BTX (Beatrice) Atlantic Rising 110
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The OC (Augusto)	The OC (Augusto) posted 16 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 890, Visits: 3.6K	Oil is now below $40, paid 80p the other day for petrol... at least that is good at the moment, will enjoy my D3 as much as I can!! But agree with the comment that the club should continue to promote the legacy and interest in the cars/ event. Augusto (The O.C.) Secretary - G4 Challenge Owners Club D3 2006 event BN55 WRG LRG4C11 Stages 3 & 4 Bolivia
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~~marco g4~~	~~marco g4~~ posted 16 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Banned Members Posts: 765, Visits: 45K	I dont think it put every one off with the cars being v8 not diesel, I dont think i would of bought it if it was a diesel as it was the td6 engine thats underpowered at the time, and it depends if you bought it for day to day use or just for a laugh. Mark 06 G4 FFRR, V8 90 g4 owners club treasurer 2010-2016 G4 06 FFRR. G4 09 FFRR G4 06 D3. G4 09 RRS tdv8 Gone 06 G4 defender 110. G4 LE Freelander. V8 90.
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