I've looked at the newer models after 2013, but to be honest I don't like them half as much, and definitely less room in the rear load area. It may do more mpg but I think I'm going to stick to my "old" one. 😀 Has anybody else noticed the less space in latest models? Advantages/disadvantages between old and new (not the obvious things). John

RRS MY12 SDV6 HSE. Sumatra Black/Ebony & Walnut + Dynamic Pack, + Cold Climate Pack + Memory Pack, Digital TV/DVD, Premium Leather, Cornering Lights, Cooler/Fridge Box, & most Options.

Not common in Australia, Larger city I see a few of the Buy it for brand models, ie: no low Range and no functionality , but outside the big smoke I think they are just too expensive for people that are looking for a practical 4WD. M16 SVD8 ,4.4 HSE with a few extras, Sold R50 , Wife SQ5 , BMW R1200GSW.

Sorry, I was referring to SVRs. L494 and l405's have always been popular around here - seeing 3 together is an everyday occurrence, but I expected the SVR to be a more rare sight!

IRBails wrote:

Not common in Australia, Larger city I see a few of the Buy it for brand models, ie: no low Range and no functionality , but outside the big smoke I think they are just too expensive for people that are looking for a practical 4WD.

Similar to northern UK then  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I guess it's the flood of cheap lease deals which causes the popularity. There are not that many people with 60k plus burning a hole in their pocket, but plenty who can find the 700 quid a month or so lease payments. When you compare it to a 5 series for 400 quid a month or so, it looks good value and i guess people are seeing that...

I have an older one, but every 3rd car where I am seems to be a new sport.... 2010 TDV8

Johnski wrote:

....Has anybody else noticed the less space in latest models? Advantages/disadvantages between old and new (not the obvious things).

One of the reasons I went from FL2 to RRS was the lack of boot space and now gone from RRS to DS because of similar issue - the DS boot is massive and the RRS2 shrunk

Agree on L320 folding seats  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

udash wrote:

maybe its the new look of Q7 that people doesn't like,

Audi have dropped a with the exterior styling of the new Q7. In trying to tone down the in yer face styling of the previous Q7 they've made it completely bland except for its big ugly face. The interior is a work of art though

muddywheels wrote:

IRBails wrote:

Not common in Australia, Larger city I see a few of the Buy it for brand models, ie: no low Range and no functionality , but outside the big smoke I think they are just too expensive for people that are looking for a practical 4WD.

Similar to northern UK then

Their generally the ones that buy them to use them more for off road use.  John

RRS MY12 SDV6 HSE. Sumatra Black/Ebony & Walnut + Dynamic Pack, + Cold Climate Pack + Memory Pack, Digital TV/DVD, Premium Leather, Cornering Lights, Cooler/Fridge Box, & most Options.

muddywheels wrote:

One of the reasons I went from FL2 to RRS was the lack of boot space and now gone from RRS to DS because of similar issue - the DS boot is massive and the RRS2 shrunk

Agree on L320 folding seats

Autobiography wrote:

The L494 is turning into the first gen X5 of a few years ago when it seemed everybody had one.

Apart from the fact that we don't all try to get a registration plate with RRS in it

Just driven from Lewtrenchard in Devon down to St Ives and back today and the only cars that seemed to be hauling caravans or trailerloads of surf boards (and sometimes loaded up with the caravan and a roofrack loaded with boards!) were Disco3, Disco4, L320 RRS's but L493's seemed to out number them all, also a lot of Audi Q5's struggling to get up some of the steeper hills on the A30 and loaded Disco's and RRS's were overtaking them with ease! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW