She has gone I haven't been here long but I was wanting a change so we have an X5 on the way. But, I am contemplating ordering a new one early next year as the facelift is oh so tempting. You guys have been great and I hope to be back in the Range Rover fold again soon

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Those wheels look ridiculously small Im sure it would have driven much better on a set of larger wheels!

Hi Royle...Sorry to see you go!!...X5 a good choice I had a test drive in the new 4.0D M Sport at John Clark (BMW) and really was impressed with the on road handling although never tried it off road but according to 4wheeler its decent enough as long as you are sensible. Good luck with your new steed!!!

What spec X5 did you go for? Post some pics when you get it please!

Those are the smallest wheels I have ever seen on a Sport! WINNER - 2009 ‘Just Doing What It’s Designed To Do’ Award

2010 TDV8 HSE Galway Green - Adaptive Cruise - Sunroof - Privacy Glass - 5 Spoke Alloys
2009 TDV6 3.0 HSE Buckingham Blue - GONE

you posted earlier about the new 3 ltr rrs, having never driven the x5, what made you go for that over the rrs?
cheers
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Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

domy123 - I had 22" Tigers on it, but like them and they weren't going to offer me any more so just took them off, so put them on which were on it when I bought it. The Tigers are now sitting in the garage. Still not decided what to do with them.

codfather - Only reason I bought the Sport was because at the time I couldn't afford the FFRR I wanted (the Sport was £15k cheaper, a lot of money for anyone), so I went second best and bought a Sport. Nothing with engine, I really just prefer the look of the X5. And I was contemplating getting a new Sport but wanted a change. I may be back in a Sport but highly doubt it. The only other Range Rover I'd get is the FFRR.

I will try and get pictures when I get it

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another RRS to BMW owner

dont think you will get as much stick as me though,

nice X5

Car is looking fantastic. Love the rims 91 BMW 850CSI

Thanks!

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i recognise that picture of the RRS, is that the dealers pic?

Yes I got It from them. Now sold but says It hasen't?

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i never went near them when looking to change to be honest, as the sales manager at the local BMW dealer has always treated me like something he trod on, last time i was looking at the X5, i asked if i could at least see a customers car to look at the internal dimensions, he said - "put down the deposit and wait 6 months, then you can look at it!" , so bought an ML instead

great looking car all the same
enjoy
dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

Be prepared for plenty of stick off of "certain" members on here over buying the X5. Personally I think it's the better built of the two and so far a thousand times more reliable than my 2.7 was for me at least!!! No rattles!! No squeaks!! No flashhing warning lights!! No Being trailered away 3 times in a fortnight!!! And more importantly not having to wait a month every time a warranty job needs done!!! I would consider another Sport IF they ever get their act together with reliability but for now I'm happy being able to rip a V8 Sport up at the traffic light grand prix while still getting over 30 mpg!! Mine has stuck once in the snow cos some tw*t had cleared his drive into the street and it was nearly 18" deep!! That I put down to the Summer Bridgestones having absolutely no cross cuttin on the tyres to try and dig into the snow with. Changed them out for now with non run flat tyres which have made no end of difference to the grip. Was out Deeside last weekend to Dinnet and she was every bit as sure footed as the RRS was. If she has slid the electronics have sorted it out in a flash with no drama whatsoever!! And to cap it all I STILL have HDC which works brilliantly in the snow going down hills!!

Having put up this I'm quite sure someone will be along with their Top Gear induced drivel about how the X5 would never ever be as good as the RRS but personally if you remember who owned LR for a while and then changed their 4x4 set up from the older version to the X-drive then you have to wonder why there was such an improvement in the capabilities of the X5.

Enjoy the X5 mate. I for one can't see past it for the moment!!

4WD Current, M135i in Estoril Blue with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur.

535d m-sport Platinum grey and a few extras.... Gone

X5 3.0 sd in Space Grey, 20's, Dynamic Pack, Memory Pack, Media Pack, Tow Pack, Rear DVD, Panoramic Sunroof, Steps, 7 Seat Pack, Reversing Camera with moving lines, programmable park heat, etc etc etc - Gone

Range Rover Sport Santorini, privacy, dvd, towpack GONE!!!

i think it all comes down to the dealer, i wouldnt go near the local bmw dealer, whereas the LR guys here could not be any more helpfull, ours are enthusiasts of the brand, rather than salesmen looking for a quick buck. i have no doubt the X5 is a better screwed together car and i am sure nobody can say which is the better car, but my facelifted 3ltr is great, no squeeks,rattles or problems ( and they are rarer on the school run here!!)
cheers
dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

Agreed on the dealer codfather. Up here the LR dealer seems to supply service based on the amount of money spent rather than on a level field.

Can't fault Clark BMW up here. Service have been brilliant! Nothings too much trouble!! And I didn't even buy the car from them either! Current, M135i in Estoril Blue with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur.

535d m-sport Platinum grey and a few extras.... Gone

X5 3.0 sd in Space Grey, 20's, Dynamic Pack, Memory Pack, Media Pack, Tow Pack, Rear DVD, Panoramic Sunroof, Steps, 7 Seat Pack, Reversing Camera with moving lines, programmable park heat, etc etc etc - Gone

Range Rover Sport Santorini, privacy, dvd, towpack GONE!!!