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RRS Daz

Member Since: 22 Jan 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 797

Ady 555 wrote:
I'd go along to a dealership along with the wife and test drive the models your are seriously intrested in. Thats the only way you and your other half will make you own minds up. Its easy for us to say get this one, not that one. At the end of the day, its your money, you could have many more thousands of ££££'s in your pocket if you bought something totally different to a land rover product, but that box will still be left unticked.

I agree andi have looked at other makes (and still look) , audi q5 not enough prestige, q7 nice also has 7 seats but smaller on the inside than it looks, ml420 don't like the looks, x5 is a simple no, evoque too small for all of us. It needs to be a nice prestige 4x4. Discounted all estate cars as the wife is small she needs the high seating position, when she drives cars she has to have the seat that close its stupid.

I've driven them and to be fair they are all 4x4's with slow 0-60 (good for what they are) so I'm not expecting them to excite me. The full fat felt like its going to tip over but you get used to it and change the way you drive. They are all equally nice to drive, ok some will tow better than others generally the bigger engine the better but then with fuel never getting any cheaper it has to be considered.

I can't and don't expect you guys to pick the model I should buy but an opinion helps and you all you these models or have done so you are the best to ask really.

Then there is resale when I want to change it, the full fat is the longest car I've owned at 18 months and I only sold that as gearbox was going. Now no one like losing money especially a Yorkshire man!!

Tue Aug 27 2013 2:55pm

Marsie

Member Since: 20 Jul 2011
Location: sheffield
Posts: 376

2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HST Stornoway Grey

Was in a similar situation a few weeks ago . Went out with the intention of spending around £15k on a RRS (Previously had 2 d3s and 2 FFRRs). Made my mind up quite early that i wanted a RRS, partly because i hadn't had one and partly because i never used the extra seats in the d3s
However, after looking at several £15k RRS (05-06) and realising that for my budget i would be buying a 8+ year old, 100+k miles car. Also most of the ones i saw were shocking condition!!

I narrowed it down to a 2008 TDV8 HST for just under £25k and a 2010(59) 3.0tdv6 facelift HSE for £28k. In the end i decided on the 2008 HST purely for the TDV8

I also looked at Audi Q7s and cannot explain why but they just didn't do it for me despite probably being a more sensible choice
Paul

Tue Aug 27 2013 6:11pm

RRS Daz

Member Since: 22 Jan 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 797

A few examples of what I like... (Hopefully links will work as I'm on my iPhone)

2005 rrs 2.7

http://bit.ly/152xo9g

2006 rrs 2.7 hst (wasn't on list but like this one)

http://bit.ly/1dmeqTf

2007 rrs 3.6

http://bit.ly/1dmez9o

Full fat 3.6

http://bit.ly/1dmeHWi

Full fat 3.6

http://bit.ly/1dmeN0d

Just looking on eBay to try get judgement for pricing.

Wed Aug 28 2013 10:08am

RRS Daz

Member Since: 22 Jan 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 797

Marsie wrote:

I also looked at Audi Q7s and cannot explain why but they just didn't do it for me despite probably being a more sensible choice
Paul

Why is the q7 a more sensible choice? More reliable? Better mpg? Not really looked into them much, sat in one then nearly hit my head on pillar getting out. Style wise with rs4 style wheels they do look nice, lack prestige of rr/rrs though.

Wed Aug 28 2013 10:11am

RRSTDV8

Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 9031

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

You keep using the word "prestige". In the Land Rover range really there are only 2 prestige vehicles - the Defender and the FFRR. The Defender has prestige because it has proven ability off road. The FFRR has prestige because it is also seen as good off road whilst being the vehicle of wealthy land owner types. It's seen as a proper luxury vehicle.

The RRS is not a prestige vehicle - it is generally seen as a bit "footballer"/"footballer's wife" or "chav" by most people who've never experienced one. That is almost the antonym of prestige.

Now, those in the know are aware that the RRS is a great drive (provided one isn't trying to press on too much; it's no sports car after all) and is very capable off road. It's not the most reliable vehicle in the world, nor is it very frugal. It's expensive to maintain, fuel, tax. It is a nice place to be in all conditions however. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Wed Aug 28 2013 12:02pm

RRS Daz

Member Since: 22 Jan 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 797

Hmmm ok thanks.

Wed Aug 28 2013 12:23pm

PEACHY

Member Since: 07 Nov 2010
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 2795

One definition of PRESTIGE `having a high reputation and attracting a lot of respect, for example because of being of very high quality` maybe - just maybe you could include the Range Rover Sport 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Wed Aug 28 2013 12:46pm

muddywheels
Milk Float Man

Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 5637

I'm not a footballer or a chav but been buying Lr's for the last 13 years because I like the fact they are built in Britain, their history, versatility and for the ability to keep me safe in all weather or conditions

They have plenty of prestige still - lot more than a German or Japanese brand anyway 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!

Wed Aug 28 2013 12:49pm

PEACHY

Member Since: 07 Nov 2010
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 2795

PEACHY wrote:
One definition of PRESTIGE `having a high reputation and attracting a lot of respect, for example because of being of very high quality` maybe - just maybe you could include the Range Rover Sport

As far as I am concerned my RRS is Prestige

16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White

12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Wed Aug 28 2013 12:54pm

P7tey

Member Since: 03 Oct 2012
Location: Devon
Posts: 144

2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

^^^ +1.
A Bentley Conti is seen as a "footballer's car" but I'm sure they're quite prestigious!!

Wed Aug 28 2013 1:13pm

RRSTDV8

Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 9031

You lot are so predictable! 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Wed Aug 28 2013 1:46pm

PEACHY

Member Since: 07 Nov 2010
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 2795

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Ditto 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Wed Aug 28 2013 1:49pm

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