hi Digitalgirl!
You could start your own thread as well, you might get a lot of replies as everyone has/had a maclaren at some point I think
I'm just in the process of replacing our tattered old techno. I've also got a Triumph but I didn't get on with that too well, as it doesn't recline very much, is fiddly to do so, certainly doesn't sit UP very straight when they want to, and has a little hood rather than an extending one. It also has smaller wheels.
The techno is much much better all round. I love the zipped hood and recline mechanism, plus it goes nearly flat.
how is the XLR, did you find it very cumbersome? I've ordered one but am going to teat it and might swap for an XT again as I know the ropes with the XT.