Hi Everyone,

I have really enjoyed my time as a sport owner the last 6 years. However, like many on this site, it is time to move on. After some terrible service and reliability from corporate I have let go of my love for the Range Rover line up. I hope none of you ever have to deal with the things I have in the last 4 months because it has been a nightmare.

I was in an accident where some parts needed to be ordered and they have not come in until today since november. There is still one part which is not supposed to be here until end of APRIL!!!! There has been so much lying and dishonesty from all at corporate. A replacement vehicle was not even offered for rental let along compensation for my crazy car rental bill. The issue could take up the entire screen but I dont want to go into it for your or my sake.

On the upside, this event has given me an opportunity to upgrade the range rover to a sportier car!

I am looking between two cars and it would be great to have all of your opinions.


LEAVING (Good grief!)
2011 RRS Supercharged Fuji White

Deciding between:

1. 2014 BMW 650i Xdrive Black on Black-
the BMW lists at 103,000.00 and some change. I really like the 445 hp motor, gt car looks, two door, and nice interior.

2. [b]2014 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG 4 matic Black on Black[/b]-
This car is available for order this week at my dealer and I will most likely have to wait an additional month than the BMW. The 2014 year comes with 4 wheel drive finally and the 518 hp motor upgraded to 550 hp base with the S model being 585. The base is what I am going for and pricing is not released but based on the 2013 car, it will be right near 102,000.00 and change. I like the AMG factor, great looks , and 4 wheel drive. Not so sure about 4 doors though and the extra wait.

If you could all let me know of your opinion that would be great because I am really torn.

Thanks everyone! Current:
2011 RRS SC Fuji White
2011 Merc S550 Diamond White (amg sport pkg)
2012 Merc CL63 AMG Blk

Hi, nice choice of cars to pick from, if it was my money it would be the AMG every time, I'm sure the BMW is a stunning & capable car but I couldn't see past the AMG if I had the choice, just my 2p worth

Good luck

The Merc would get my vote!  2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
2013 Evoque 5 Door Pure Tech SD4 - Orkney Grey with Panoramic Roof (Mrs E's new baby)

GONE - RRS - 3.0 TDV6 HSE - Santorini (2010)
GONE - RRS - 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Java Black (2007)
GONE - Porsche Boxster S - 3.2 - Black

Would be the AMG for me too. Can see why you're changing brands  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

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I suppose after 6 years its time to try something different.


Our of those two it would have to be the CLS 63.Although wouldn't the M6 be a better match against the CLS 63? 2014 L405 SDV8 RR Autobiography

2012 RRS SDV6 HSE -Orkney Grey with A/B bodykit - Now Gone
2007 RRS TDV6 HSE - Zermatt Silver - Gone

Endjin wrote:

The Merc would get my vote!

^^^ +1

As usual I done it ar** backwards. Had succession of AMG's starting with C36, which was a great car then two C32 which were about the same build quality as LR, E55 estate which was great apart from a clonk from rear that couldn't be resolved and the a SL55 which was pants. Proper hairdresser car.
I would go BMW as from what I read, Merc are still having build quality issues and the CLS just doesn't look right bit like an X6, doesn't know what it wants to be.....
As for LR sourcing parts, they tell you what you want to hear but not always what you should hear,  2x TDV6. SE and HSE. Both returned to sender with issues👀
TDV8 Sport HSE...... Gone. Loved it but it didn't love me!!
Now rolling in MY10 Fullfat TDV8 Vogue. Slammed it to go round corners🙈
Cruising daily #56 mph in a Volvo V8. 😱
Lots of other toys in the cupboard...😜

+1 AMG  FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Shame your Lr experience has gone sour

It would be the BMW for me as I know people who have has as much bother with mercs as my RRS  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!

The reason I didnt look at the m6 is the price, with any options, it is already at 117,000.00 also, it does not come with the 4 wheel drive that I need in chicago Current:
2011 RRS SC Fuji White
2011 Merc S550 Diamond White (amg sport pkg)
2012 Merc CL63 AMG Blk

Defo the Amg

+1 for the AMG  2006 RRS S/C CONSTANTLY under modification...
1994 RRC 4.2l not LSE sadly gone but not forgotten
LR Defender 300Tdi - affectionately know as "The Black Beast"

This La Farrari isn't an option then

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Why get a CSL when you can get a CL?  91 BMW 850CSI

I'm visiting my parents in the Middle East at the moment and have been using their ML63 AMG for a couple of months. I'd go for the AMG every time based on exhaust note alone. Personally, I think the CLS is a much better looking car than the BMW, particularly in AMG form. I would caution you that it's very difficult not to have a heavy right foot with the AMG and that has a noticeable effect on fuel consumption (I think I managed to get it down to 6mpg at one point. Not an issue when fuel is £0.16/litre (about $0.7/gallon) but a definite consideration in the real world. May also be worth bearing in mind that compared to the 650i, the AMG is the tuned version of the CLS which brings about more expensive/more frequent service intervals.