Hi - I'm currently contemplating going for a RRS or an X5. Driven the X5 but not the RRS, yet.

Anyone here owned both or driven both ? Opinions appreciated

Thanks

What sort of ages are you looking at?

0cj0 wrote:

What sort of ages are you looking at?

55NF wrote:

0cj0 wrote:

What sort of ages are you looking at?

58, 09, 10.

Currently have a C Class C350 on a 10 plate & just come to the end of agreement. Before that had a 335dM Coupe & before that a 997 C2S . Just fancy RRS or X5 to chuck bikes in the back.

Not sure I'd buy either if I were basing it on what i could get in the back  Have i got the busted controller?!?!!?

2009 RRS TDV8
Santorini Black
Ivory / Anigre
Privacy
DVD & TV
Side Steps

Mr H wrote:

55NF wrote:

0cj0 wrote:

What sort of ages are you looking at?

58, 09, 10.

Currently have a C Class C350 on a 10 plate & just come to the end of agreement. Before that had a 335dM Coupe & before that a 997 C2S . Just fancy RRS or X5 to chuck bikes in the back.

Not sure I'd buy either if I were basing it on what i could get in the back

All I meant was I was surprised by how small the boot on the rrs was.

But I can still think of a million reasons to get one over an x5, the biggest being the s t eating grin i have all over my face every single time I drive it or look at my TDV8 when its parked up.

Can't imagine feeling that way bout an x5  Have i got the busted controller?!?!!?

2009 RRS TDV8
Santorini Black
Ivory / Anigre
Privacy
DVD & TV
Side Steps

TDV8


mmmmmmm nice

i drove an X5, very nice it was to, untill you looked at the sparten cabin
So its a RRS all the way, and the V8 is the way to go  07,TDV8,Black, Black Heated leather all round, Rear Entertainment with Headpones & Remote, TV, DVD, Pure Dab Digital Radio, Sidesteps, Adaptive Headlights, sunroof, now working fuel burning heater )))

Mr H wrote:

All I meant was I was surprised by how small the boot on the rrs was.

But I can still think of a million reasons to get one over an x5, the biggest being the s t eating grin i have all over my face every single time I drive it or look at my TDV8 when its parked up.

Can't imagine feeling that way bout an x5

2nd comment about boot space and not being able to check a bike in - anyone recommend a bike rack?

I had an X5 for a few weeks, a spunky xDrive35d, it was brilliant. I find the RRS more fun to drive, but the BMW had cooler gadgets and better sat nav. I prefer the exterior look of the RRS. ============
2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

As you might guess from my user name ive had an X5 in the past, 2 in fact. I had a similar quandary 6 years ago and ended up buying the X5 and each and every time I saw a RRS I cursed myself.

Will come down to your budget if you are buying an 05-09 RRS I think, given what you have had over the last few years, the level of finish and datedness of the interior may be a bit of a let down over that of the current shape X5. If your budget will stretch to a 2010MY (59 plate) or later then I would suggest there's no contest.... go for the RRS.

Storage wise they are similar, a decent bike rack will solve your issues or roof rack with tailgate steps.
Current shape X5 has been around for a while and I would suspect BMW have a new model in the wings for 2014 which will affect prices if thats a concern. Likewise I'd expect a new RRS in 2014.

Quite a few dealers will have stocked up on RRS expecting bad weather before the turn of the year, so id suggest theres a good few deals out there, If your looking for trade/retail figures on either car give me a shout

In my opinion, both the X5 and RRS are great cars and at the end of the day, it comes down to personal taste.

I have had many BMW cars and found them to be very good but the X5 has never done it for me. I love the design of the Land Rovers (having owned a Freelander 2 in the past and now an RRS TDV8) and much prefer them to the equivalent BMW offering.

At the end of the day, you will be happy with whichever one you go for but make sure you drive both before purchasing to help you decide which one "lights your fire" Proud owner of a 2008 TDV8 HSE.....and an Audi A3 2.0T DSG Cab and a Porsche 911 Turbo (Mercedes W208 320 CLK and Mercedes W124 E220 Estate now gone)

Supacat wrote:

2nd comment about boot space and not being able to check a bike in - anyone recommend a bike rack?

I recently bought a bike rack for my RRS, it's a tow bar mounted one and will take 3 bikes, although you can get 1,2,3 or 4 bike models depending on your needs.

Thule do some great ones, well built and sturdy.
Full range: http://www.thule.com/en/GB/Products/Bike-Carriers/Towbar

My one: Euroway G2
http://www.thule.com/en/GB/Products/Bike-C...Way-G2-923

Cheapest place at the time was Tesco Direct  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

when we were looking for a 4x4 we went to look at, what i consider the four main contenders.....
Audi Q7
Range Rover sport
BMW X5
Porsche cayenne
and we ended up buying the Audi Qugly, had that for 6 weeks and then someone run up the back of us resulting in it being off road for a fortnight.
we were given as a courtesy car by the insurance company a RRS TDV8 4 weeks later we part ex the Qugly for a RRS and never looked back the more you sweat in practice
the less you bleed in battle