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Author:  captain cab [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:15 pm ]
Post subject:  KPM London
I heard today something has happened with this company, has anyone from London heard anything?

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Author:  Sussex [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KPM London
captain cab wrote:
I heard today something has happened with this company, has anyone from London heard anything?

The front of the building burst out in flames? :roll: :roll:
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KPM London
Sussex wrote:
captain cab wrote:
I heard today something has happened with this company, has anyone from London heard anything?

The front of the building burst out in flames? :roll: :roll:


Nearly, I heard it had gone to the wall......wonder whats going to happen to them nice mercs that skippy wants there but not up there :lol:

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Author:  Sussex [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KPM London
captain cab wrote:
Nearly, I heard it had gone to the wall......wonder whats going to happen to them nice mercs that skippy wants there but not up there :lol:

I would imagine the local Merc dealers would be well pleased to take over the business.
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KPM London
Sussex wrote:
I would imagine the local Merc dealers would be well pleased to take over the business.


Are they making them now? I thought the vehicle was a conversion?

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Author:  wannabeeahack [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:25 pm ]
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imported from spain?
Author:  JD [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:45 pm ]
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Interesting if true? Perhaps thats why Manganese Bronze shares have risen today? lol

Regards

JD
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:49 pm ]
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JD wrote:
Interesting if true? Perhaps thats why Manganese Bronze shares have risen today? lol

Regards

JD


My source is quite good, perhaps its a move to get out of a contract with LTI? I dont know, but I'm sure the chaps from London will advise.

regards

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Author:  skippy41 [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KPM London
captain cab wrote:
Sussex wrote:
I would imagine the local Merc dealers would be well pleased to take over the business.


Are they making them now? I thought the vehicle was a conversion?

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You know what thought done :shock:

We have known that Merc has made them all along and they are not van conversions.
The factory in Spain has been closed down for the time being due to the global recession, all those who have bought one will be able to get any warranty work done at the local Merc dealer, and all those who have put down a deposit will receive there cabs

Ci Senior
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KPM London
skippy41 wrote:

You know what thought done :shock:

We have known that Merc has made them all along and they are not van conversions.
The factory in Spain has been closed down for the time being due to the global recession, all those who have bought one will be able to get any warranty work done at the local Merc dealer, and all those who have put down a deposit will receive there cabs

Ci Senior


And the rear axle is a standard fit?

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Author:  acabbie [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:46 pm ]
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i had someone mention this to me today though i've not had it confirmed
Author:  skippy41 [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KPM London
captain cab wrote:
skippy41 wrote:

You know what thought done :shock:

We have known that Merc has made them all along and they are not van conversions.
The factory in Spain has been closed down for the time being due to the global recession, all those who have bought one will be able to get any warranty work done at the local Merc dealer, and all those who have put down a deposit will receive there cabs

Ci Senior


And the rear axle is a standard fit?


CC


Only on the cabs, this was developed by Merc so they could get a foot hold in London and end LTIs monopoly.
They got the idea from a conversion company, but the only way to get into London was develop the rear steer system
due to the cost of developing this system the conversion company let them go ahead as long as they had some input in the rest of the cab
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KPM London
skippy41 wrote:


Only on the cabs, this was developed by Merc so they could get a foot hold in London and end LTIs monopoly.
They got the idea from a conversion company, but the only way to get into London was develop the rear steer system
due to the cost of developing this system the conversion company let them go ahead as long as they had some input in the rest of the cab


Thats not exactly an answer, is the rear wheel steering made and fitted by mercedes benz and is it a warrenty item any mercedes dealer will be willing to repair?

Also, can you tell me the benefit of a £36,000 mercedes against a £26K TX4 (apart from the now fixed fire problem).

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Author:  TravisBickle [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:05 pm ]
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When KPM launched the Merc, they had already set up EcoCity Vehicles.

http://www.ecocityvehicles.com/

They are listed on the AIM.

KPM/EcoCity are nothing to do with LTI.
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:09 pm ]
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TravisBickle wrote:
When KPM launched the Merc, they had already set up EcoCity Vehicles.

http://www.ecocityvehicles.com/

They are listed on the AIM.

KPM/EcoCity are nothing to do with LTI.


Have KPM as we know it finished?

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