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PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 12:26 am 
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A few years time, and i'll be driving one(god willing).

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Onzon wrote:

Could this be the first report on an actual working TX4 to appear in print?

If so, congratulations. \:D/


The executive of the LTDA have already had their test drives and published the results in the taxi newspaper.

So I don't have a scoop! :wink:

I've seen a few dozen since their launch a few weeks ago.
I think a lot of drivers have been waiting to avoid the TX2, and theres been busy scene's at both M&O and the KPM dealerships.


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TX4 - OUT NOW.

Will reach Blackpool by 2022.

They are just about getting onto the TX1.

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Darren63 wrote:
I always seem to be driving a cab about 8-10 years out of date so I'll post a review in 2016. :wink:


That's the problem, isn't it. If you build a vehicle that's made to last - then inevitably there will always be some very old ones driving around.

From a customers point of view this is not good. Who wants to be confronted with a taxi rank where the first vehicle in line is more than 12 years old followed by a long line of taxis less than 12 months old - and be expected to pay the same high price in that first one.

The older vehicle will not have as many safety features, will not be as environmentally friendly, will not be technologically up to date and will be a long out of date model, style wise. So the prospective passenger will have every reason to be well p*ssed off. eusasmiles.zip

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That's a bit off message Mr Onzon - you're expected to say that it's the condition, not the age that counts. :-#

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TDO wrote:
That's a bit off message Mr Onzon - you're expected to say that it's the condition, not the age that counts. :-#


Well of course the condition does count, but that's true whatever the age of the vehicle.

It's the newness however, that is the predisposing factor - and the owner is as much aware of that as the customer is. Ater all, that's the main thrust of the advertising campaign the manufacturer has directed at the potential owner in the first place. All new this and all new that.

So that's what really counts, whether the customer is the prospective owner of the vehicle or a prospective passenger. :wink:

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Blackpool sounds right,its a KARSIE par excellence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Blackpool sounds right,its a KARSIE par excellence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, have you had experiences of Blackpool? :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Darren63 wrote:
I always seem to be driving a cab about 8-10 years out of date so I'll post a review in 2016. :wink:


That's the problem, isn't it. If you build a vehicle that's made to last - then inevitably there will always be some very old ones driving around.

From a customers point of view this is not good. Who wants to be confronted with a taxi rank where the first vehicle in line is more than 12 years old followed by a long line of taxis less than 12 months old - and be expected to pay the same high price in that first one.

The older vehicle will not have as many safety features, will not be as environmentally friendly, will not be technologically up to date and will be a long out of date model, style wise. So the prospective passenger will have every reason to be well p*ssed off. eusasmiles.zip


Well I'd rather be driving my R reg fairway auto than a 55 TX2.

Condition wise my cab also outshines many cabs alot newer, surely it's down to how the driver looks after the vehicle.

And regarding "style wise" over the years I've had many people walk past metros, tx's and euros back to me and other fx/fairway drivers because they wish to travel in a "traditional london style taxi"

I'm not saying I'd not like to drive a euro or possibly a late TX1 but in the grand scheme of things my R reg is still middle of the road down here with many vehicles still being older still, theres still the odd F reg fairway here.


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Darren63 wrote:
Well I'd rather be driving my R reg fairway auto than a 55 TX2.

But the most important thing, from a business point of view, is - would your average paying passenger rather be driven in an R reg Fairway or an almost new TX2, given that the concerns of the passenger are entirely different from the concerns of the vehicle owner or driver. :wink:

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I only worked a short day today, and I'm happy to report another comfortable day in the TX4.

It makes a big difference to my journey home, who knows I could be paying a visit to Brewery Road sooner than later.


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Onzon wrote:
Darren63 wrote:
Well I'd rather be driving my R reg fairway auto than a 55 TX2.

But the most important thing, from a business point of view, is - would your average paying passenger rather be driven in an R reg Fairway or an almost new TX2, given that the concerns of the passenger are entirely different from the concerns of the vehicle owner or driver. :wink:


You obviously overate how most punters feel, most couldn't give a toss as long as they get home.


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You sound like a night driver Darren. :)

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Darren63 wrote:

You obviously overate how most punters feel, most couldn't give a toss as long as they get home.


This is true, I made as much money in 'H898' as I do in the TX1.

I'd like to think that both have / did have no expense spared in their upkeep, which many punters commented on.
I don't miss the leaks in the drivers cab that the Fairways specialise in, nor the 8" of leg room. :sad:


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Onzon wrote:
You sound like a night driver Darren. :)


Not anymore, havent been for about 6 years but I still feel that the majority of my work couldn't give a damn what they go home in.

Maybe it's because I drive a tidy cab and also don't drive like a maniac but people do often comment on how comfortable the journey was.

Must be my cloth trim eh. :lol:


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