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Bill Portland Member Since: 01 Feb 2017 Location: Dorsetshire Posts: 387 |
I put "probably would". I'd always wanted a sport, had one for just over 2 years, enjoyed it and moved on. Didnt prove as troublesome as I'd feared but generally just too expensive to run for continuous ownership (especially depreciation).
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Sat Dec 21 2019 4:11pm |
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00by Member Since: 25 May 2018 Location: Northants Posts: 81 |
I went for probably would, but this is based on saying I definitely would get a RRS but would alter the timing slightly!
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Sat Dec 21 2019 7:14pm |
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Boxers Member Since: 26 Sep 2019 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 220 |
Definitely would, only had mine three months & wish I'd bought one years ago most comfortable vehicle I've ever driven & brings a smile every time I drive it. |
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Sun Dec 22 2019 6:29am |
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Pakolainen Member Since: 14 Mar 2016 Location: Helsinki Posts: 310 |
Originally had an '06 and despite the usual problems loved it. When it came time to renew the wife had a Jag XE and wanted to trade both in a for an MB GLC. I was only looking at a newer version RRS. and that's what we got.
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Sun Dec 22 2019 7:51am |
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Eaters Member Since: 11 Apr 2016 Location: East Sussex Posts: 1538 |
I went through all the regular issues and costs in the initial years of owning my second-hand RRS. Lately it has been relatively trouble free but I am expecting that some big bills are hiding around the corner as I go through the 100,000 mile barrier. And as detailed on another thread on this forum the full costs of running one are painful in the cold light of day. I think many of us were stung by the depreciation; certainly I was. I thought that by buying a 2008 car in 2016 most of the depreciation costs would have been eliminated but, as 00by mentioned, the diesel fiasco plus SUV issues, JLR intransigence to change in the market place and its customers etc. meant that that cost was substantial. When I come to change it, either through choice or because the potential further maintenance costs outweigh the plus points of owning it, I will look around for sure but I guess I am thinking along the lines of PHEV or EV. Having seen Harry's Garage You Tube on the P400e I am very impressed but whether I can afford one will of course be a big issue. And sensibly, I need to carefully weigh up the alternative manufacturers.
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Sun Dec 22 2019 8:53am |
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Andy494 Member Since: 12 Jan 2019 Location: England Posts: 73 |
Best car I’ve had which is saying something after 10 years with a fault free discovery 4. I’m a Land Rover fan, my first car was a defender and stuck with them ever since.
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Sun Dec 22 2019 11:37am |
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Geedubu187 Member Since: 11 Aug 2017 Location: Lancashire Posts: 30 |
I have voted yes. Earlier in the year I decided to change my 2015 RRS and went down the route of looking around at what alternatives were out there. Visited a Mercedes dealer and ended up buying a new GLE, service from MB was astounding having had LR products for the last 5 years and having to deal with LR dealers, but after about 3 months just couldn't bring myself to really like it so changed for another RRS. Now loving every drive again (just not the hole in my wallet now after the loss on the Mercedes) so yes I think when time comes to change another RRS will be top of the list. Fortunately SWMBO also felt the same about the Mercedes so that helped the decision making.
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Sun Dec 22 2019 11:46am |
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AHSFCA Member Since: 09 Mar 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 84 |
For sure. I have a 2018 Bosphorus Grey SVR and it's simply fantastic. Despite the fact that the InControl Touch Pro Duo has not been flawless I would still buy this exact configuration again. There have been zero mechanical issues and the touch pro duo problems are extremely infrequent after several updates. The last one I was able to do over the air. I think the switch over from the old infotainment to the new one was very ambitious for LR and they didn't quite pull it off, but came close. But more importantly it's just so great to drive and every time I approach it while parked I just love the design and am proud to own it. The good parts are so much better than any negatives.
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Mon Dec 23 2019 5:40am |
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Gandalf Member Since: 11 Sep 2017 Location: South Killingholme Lincolnshire Posts: 205 |
Deffo had mine 2 years now spent just over a 2K on him rear lower wishbones tyres all round and a few bits and bobs been a great car. I've decided to ignore the none functioning F&R sensors and the rear glass tailgate that won't open. If it ain't broken down it soon will
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Mon Dec 23 2019 1:50pm |
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Tim in Scotland Member Since: 30 May 2005 Location: Driving along in my automobile Posts: 17476 |
I voted probably would. After 30 years continuous LR ownership and having over the years run 3 RRS, Including a launch day delivered 2.7 SE in 2005, that were almost faultless I would have another one, but would have another one any day if the prices returned to being sensible - I would even buy used instead of new if JLR would just acknowledge that the SDv6 engine has a design fault and would public make a statement that they will replace broken engines for free that are as a result of the problem, but they won’t. I’m 18 months into ownership of a much less expensive car that in that time has had one minor defect, a rattle from the sunshade on the panoramic roof otherwise no servicing due until May 2021 - 3 years after buying it! But also I no longer have to do drives the length of the UK which both the L322 FFRRs and the Evoques as well as the RRS’s I have owned have been superb cars for doing that sort of drive in. The RRS’s are also hugely underrated / underused for their OffRoad ability - they really are very good Offroad. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Mon Dec 23 2019 6:02pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8980 |
I towed a Transit out of a wet, muddy, grass field t'other day after a shoot. My mate who has a Defender said that he was expecting the RRS's wheels to slip/spin but they did exactly what they would on tarmac. He was impressed. I'd just stuck it in low range and leaned against the weight of the Transit before giving a touch of throttle to get moving. No dramas. S'funny because this is the same friend that I followed around Yarwell quarry a few years ago in my TDV8. We went everywhere the Defender did and even made a couple of climbs look easy that he'd had a few goes at. Anyone says to me "the RRS is rubbish off road" gets a smile and a "you've never driven one off road, have you?". No one who says that to me admits to ever having driven one. Says it all. The RRS is the best all round vehicle that LR make. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders 2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed |
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Tue Dec 24 2019 12:23am |
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rangiejools Member Since: 11 May 2008 Location: Mornington Peninsula Vic Posts: 184 |
I say probably but I have recently had an SDV6 F Pace on loan and really loved it. Great handling and performance and very nimble compared to RRS. I could go for the F Pace SVR which is a bargain price but will probably lose my license with the draconian speed limits we have down here in Aus. RRS P460e
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Tue Dec 31 2019 12:24am |
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Eaters Member Since: 11 Apr 2016 Location: East Sussex Posts: 1538 |
You be careful down there Rangiejools. Feel for you guys and praying for some rain Robin
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Tue Dec 31 2019 6:26am |
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