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Author:  JD [ Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:24 pm ]
Post subject:  KPM have sold 100 mercs
KPM have informed me they have sold around a hundred Mercs so far but none have yet hit the streets of London. The delay is down to the added extras and the logistics of transportation from Spain to the UK where additional work is carried out.

KPM said demand has exceeded their expectations and the vehicle will not be available to the provinces until probably next year.

Regards

JD
Author:  Sussex [ Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KPM have sold 100 mercs
JD wrote:
KPM said demand has exceeded their expectations and the vehicle will not be available to the provinces until probably next year.

So sh** market research then? [-(
Author:  GBC [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:51 am ]
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I can't see many provincial drivers buying the London model with rear wheel steer for an extra £6K.

I understand Jubilee's one is identical, bar the above.
Author:  JD [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:13 am ]
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GBC wrote:
I can't see many provincial drivers buying the London model with rear wheel steer for an extra £6K.

I understand Jubilee's one is identical, bar the above.


I suspect it wont be aimed at those councils that don't adhere to the pco conditions of fitness but I think it will be well received in those areas that do.

Regards

JD
Author:  skippy41 [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:28 pm ]
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JD wrote:
GBC wrote:
I can't see many provincial drivers buying the London model with rear wheel steer for an extra £6K.

I understand Jubilee's one is identical, bar the above.


Quote:
I suspect it wont be aimed at those councils that don't adhere to the pco conditions of fitness but I think it will be well received in those areas that do.


Regards

JD


Why not start a campaign to get the PCO turning circle condition scraped, then owners can have a choice of WAV
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:21 pm ]
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im gonna ring em

i can fly down to spain, sunbath for 3 days and drive on back


i can fly down to spain, sunbath for 3 days and drive on back


i can fly down to spain, sunbath for 3 days and drive on back


i can fly down to spain, sunbath for 3 days and drive on back



i can fly down to spain, sunbath for 3 days and drive on back


i can fly down to spain, sunbath for 3 days and drive on back


i can fly down to spain, sunbath for 3 days and drive on back


i can fly down to spain, sunbath for 3 days and drive on back
Author:  GBC [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:09 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote:
Why not start a campaign to get the PCO turning circle condition scraped, then owners can have a choice of WAV


What?

And have Doblo's trying they're hand?

No thanks. =;
Author:  ezetobebad [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:03 pm ]
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I work in London & there is just NO WAY that I want to see the turning circle requirement dropped.

IMHO - I feel that 3-point turns are both more dangerous & time consuming as compared to a U-Turn. Outside of London this may not be a problem but central London usage then I beg to differ chaps.

regards eze
Author:  skippy41 [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:59 pm ]
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ezetobebad wrote:
I work in London & there is just NO WAY that I want to see the turning circle requirement dropped.

IMHO - I feel that 3-point turns are both more dangerous & time consuming as compared to a U-Turn. Outside of London this may not be a problem but central London usage then I beg to differ chaps.

regards eze


Well considering a U turn is illegal to perform, and a 3 point one isn't, it makes sence to scrap it.
I think the PCO will have to do it when no one can get hold of a LTI cab anymore, I cannot see LTI making them anymore one full production starts in China, and once the Chinese see they are not selling they will stop also
Author:  Brummie Cabbie [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:14 pm ]
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There are rumours up this end, that Peugeot are seriously looking at Merc's rear wheel steering idea & may be doing the same to their Eurocab.

But at the moment the Peugeot Eurocab does not offer an automatic transmission as an option.
Author:  skippy41 [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:29 pm ]
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Brummie Cabbie wrote:
There are rumours up this end, that Peugeot are seriously looking at Merc's rear wheel steering idea & may be doing the same to their Eurocab.

Quote:
But at the moment the Peugeot Eurocab does not offer an automatic transmission as an option.


A lazy mans cab. or the revenues friend as they use more fuel
Author:  grandad [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:11 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote:
ezetobebad wrote:
I work in London & there is just NO WAY that I want to see the turning circle requirement dropped.

IMHO - I feel that 3-point turns are both more dangerous & time consuming as compared to a U-Turn. Outside of London this may not be a problem but central London usage then I beg to differ chaps.

regards eze


Well considering a U turn is illegal to perform, and a 3 point one isn't, it makes sence to scrap it.
I think the PCO will have to do it when no one can get hold of a LTI cab anymore, I cannot see LTI making them anymore one full production starts in China, and once the Chinese see they are not selling they will stop also


I thought these days it was called turning in the road. There is no mention of the number of manoevers that it takes.
Author:  Brummie Cabbie [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:46 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote:
A lazy mans cab. or the revenues friend as they use more fuel


If I had wanted to use a mixing stick, I would have chosen a career as a baker.
Author:  jimbo [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:34 am ]
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skippy41 wrote:
ezetobebad wrote:
I work in London & there is just NO WAY that I want to see the turning circle requirement dropped.

IMHO - I feel that 3-point turns are both more dangerous & time consuming as compared to a U-Turn. Outside of London this may not be a problem but central London usage then I beg to differ chaps.

regards eze


Well considering a U turn is illegal to perform, and a 3 point one isn't, it makes sence to scrap it.
I think the PCO will have to do it when no one can get hold of a LTI cab anymore, I cannot see LTI making them anymore one full production starts in China, and once the Chinese see they are not selling they will stop also



U turns are not illegal.

If they were, the government would be stuffed.

And if they are illegal, why do I see so many "no u turn" signs Skippy?
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:24 am ]
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ezetobebad wrote:
I work in London & there is just NO WAY that I want to see the turning circle requirement dropped.

IMHO - I feel that 3-point turns are both more dangerous & time consuming as compared to a U-Turn. Outside of London this may not be a problem but central London usage then I beg to differ chaps.

regards eze



point of order

its NOT a 3 point turn now

its a "turn in the road"

as many "points" as you need
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