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| Johnski Member Since: 02 Sep 2015 Location: North Wales & North Yorkshire Posts: 1407   
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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
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Tue May 10 2016 10:22pm |
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| sagalout Member Since: 26 Feb 2013 Location: Harrogate Posts: 128 |
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! |
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Wed May 11 2016 1:00am |
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| muddywheels Milk Float Man Member Since: 01 Jul 2010 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Posts: 5589 
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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
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Wed May 11 2016 7:14am |
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| Stecla Member Since: 20 Jun 2015 Location: Newbury Posts: 157 
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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...
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Wed May 11 2016 7:32am |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 30 May 2005 Location: Driving along in my automobile Posts: 17476
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I have no problem with the physical size of the load space BUT what really diminishes the practicality of the car is that awful design of the rear seat back folding system that a) doesn't provide any protection to the driver and front passenger should a load in the boot slip forward b) inability to fold the seat backs flat makes the RRS L494 more difficult to load than my last Evoque Coupe c) I'm concerned that loading anything of weight on the folded seat backs will not only damage the seat facings but also damage the shape of the seat backs as they seem quite flimsy. I think that LR has decided that cars with the 2 boot seats and those without them need to have the same bench seat design. The seat folding system in L320 RRS is far superior and safer. 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 |
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Wed May 11 2016 8:41am |
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| muddywheels Milk Float Man Member Since: 01 Jul 2010 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Posts: 5589
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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 |
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Wed May 11 2016 11:36am |
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| mikef Member Since: 16 Sep 2013 Location: bucks Posts: 311 
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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
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Wed May 11 2016 10:07pm |
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| Johnski Member Since: 02 Sep 2015 Location: North Wales & North Yorkshire Posts: 1407
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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. |
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Wed May 11 2016 10:15pm |
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| sagalout Member Since: 26 Feb 2013 Location: Harrogate Posts: 128 |
This is the only negative with the new one. It's the same with the L405 which I owned (briefly) before the SVR. No idea why Landrover have compromised in this area. A real advantage of my old Sport was the ability to basically turn it into a van for tip runs and transporting large objects. Made it the perfect all round vehicle. |
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Wed May 11 2016 11:03pm |
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| timber__wolf Member Since: 31 Mar 2016 Location: Halifax Posts: 13
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Apart from the fact that we don't all try to get a registration plate with RRS in it
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Sat May 14 2016 12:07pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 30 May 2005 Location: Driving along in my automobile Posts: 17476
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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
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