Hi guys,

Unfortunately I have decided no to buy a RRS. Not because it not my dream car but because of the kilometres I do a year and depreciation. The problem is that I do 30-35000kms a year and if I were to spend 120K I would need to keep the car for a minimum 5 years. Unfortunately the resale value of a Luxury car with 160,000Kms is not good.

One of the main reasons I looked at the RRS was that I need something that can tow my boat (2500Kgs) to and from the boat ramp and in to town for servicing, in total that would add up to no more that 150kms per year.

So what we have decided is to buy a cheap (<10K) 4 x 4 to tow the boat and an everyday car.

So what are we looking at, we have a dog so need a hatch back or wagon.

Range Rover Evoque. Have not seen one yet but the pictures look incredible.
Second option is either a Audi A5 Sportback or a Volvo XC60.

Once again, thanks for all you advise and it is great to go on to a forum where the majority of the post as positive vs everyone bitching about how bad the car is.

Cheers

How about my 2009 less than 25000km 1 year warranty remaining? Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

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Hi, thanks but no. Want to buy new plus I am not overly fond of the old shape.

Cheers

i just sold "an old shape" that was nearly 5 years old, had done 130K's and i was even chuffed with the trade in, just could not be bothered or wanted the hassle of selling it myself ...

BK you after a new model monsieur  Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Maybe Zilch not sure yet Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

BK you know you do really give the 3 litre a test drive if not done already, there is a power of difference in the responsiveness  Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Happy Aus Day guys....if any of you are indulging in the celebrations....

NickM wrote:

Happy Aus Day guys....if any of you are indulging in the celebrations....

she who must be obeyed had me indulging in "fixing up the garden"  Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Picnic on the boat anchored in the turquoise water in Port Phillip Bay with family and friends. Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

Hi Firebird,

The decision has to be yours based on all the facts and info' you have there in Melbourne.

However, the old rr has many many benefits; and maybe resale values there are different to here in UK?

I was shuttling about yesterday morning for 2 hours; to the Dog vets and then a half day off to play Golf; as I was suppose to be captain but got there Ok in the end only 15 mins late. Thus was criss-crossing Newcastle in UK - and I can't think of a better vehicle to carry the load and get on with journey. Car swallows 4 sets of full Golf clubs in 1 go and cruises at 80mph, and more if need be.

There is always a cost of all this. But cost is not always the only consideration. Particularly if heavy cargo and a boat in tow is the case and payload and passengers.

However say hello to Biffa, Suggs Georgie's parents (Australia v England at Golf/Flinders) Mornington penn and Kim's Mum and Shane Warne out there. It is a lovely City and been there at least twice. Them Hills have some stories, steeped in History. And Harold of course - what a story that might be.

Rgds from Blighty,

Lord Fenham

lord Fenham wrote:

Hi Firebird,

The decision has to be yours based on all the facts and info' you have there in Melbourne.

However, the old rr has many many benefits; and maybe resale values there are different to here in UK?

I was shuttling about yesterday morning for 2 hours; to the Dog vets and then a half day off to play Golf; as I was suppose to be captain but got there Ok in the end only 15 mins late. Thus was criss-crossing Newcastle in UK - and I can't think of a better vehicle to carry the load and get on with journey. Car swallows 4 sets of full Golf clubs in 1 go and cruises at 80mph, and more if need be.

There is always a cost of all this. But cost is not always the only consideration. Particularly if heavy cargo and a boat in tow is the case and payload and passengers.

However say hello to Biffa, Suggs Georgie's parents (Australia v England at Golf/Flinders) Mornington penn and Kim's Mum and Shane Warne out there. It is a lovely City and been there at least twice. Them Hills have some stories, steeped in History. And Harold of course - what a story that might be.

Rgds from Blighty,

Lord Fenham