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| nowrxo Member Since: 10 Sep 2015 Location: None Posts: 79  
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There was a stray full stop at the end of the link. Here's the correct one: https://media.jaguarlandrover.com/news/202...2020-china It's tempting to address the other points in your post, but in light of Martin's comment, I will refrain from doing so. |
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6th Nov 2021 6:07pm |
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| pjm-84 Member Since: 12 Apr 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 662 
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It's probably me talking about BMWs that's causing grief.  |
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6th Nov 2021 11:01pm |
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| XplusYplusZ Member Since: 16 Aug 2021 Location: UK Posts: 489 |
I've been weighing up the X5:Defender for a while too. Objectively, the X5 would almost certainly win the 'best car' competition. Reliability, quality, comfort, driving dynamics, technology, speed, economy, safety, it'll do a grassy lane or campsite when you need it to, and you can pack a few dogs in the back as required. It's so good this should be a no brainer.. The defender is clearly compromised in many aspects, less budget for R&D, more glitches and quirks, it won't be as well behaved on the road, and that tailgate can be quite annoying from time to time.. of course, it'll drive over a mountain if you need it to - but if the X5 is in the running, those occasions are likely rare. So again, the decision should be a no brainer.. But if you're on this forum and weighing up a compromised 'British' car, against one of the best cars on the market, then I think this decision is not about brains alone. Emotions are likely in play - and that changes the narrative considerably. Perhaps an aspect we often don't think about, is whether the decision and willingness to compromise is entirely yours. Will it be just you driving it, or do you also need to consider the brains and emotions of someone else? |
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7th Nov 2021 10:35am |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5038 
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You can’t compare most BMWs to the defender etc, they just aren’t compatible and hen you do.
It’s great to have new people into the brand, but with that becomes difficulties with expectations and understanding of what product fits where. Defender v certain jeeps or the g wagon is far more accurate Mike |
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7th Nov 2021 11:11am |
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| pjm-84 Member Since: 12 Apr 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 662
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Had two X5 previously when I left Landrover after a pretty poor D2 experience. Hated both due to their suspension (stupidly hard) and appetite for tyres due to the negative camber the Msports run on the rear.
Apart from that I couldnt fault them (apart from the theft aspect). The last one did have an transfer box issue which BMW covered under good will. My heart says Defender, my head say X5. I had an TD5 90XS and a V8 D3 (best car ever!) and I was hoping that the P400 ticked both boxes. I would like the V8 but cant justify the additional outlay. X5 is around 6k more than the P400  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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7th Nov 2021 11:49am |
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| J77 Member Since: 04 Nov 2019 Location: Fife Posts: 3412 
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Defender all day long for me, even with its issues. But then I’m one of those rare owners that would rather push a Land Rover than drive anything else. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
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7th Nov 2021 4:41pm |
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| Kiter25 Member Since: 19 Sep 2021 Location: Beauly Posts: 231
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Same here, had numerous over the years and not without issues but just part of the ownership experience. Had some amazing adventures and always found fellow owners very friendly and helpful. One of the most memorable was Iceland in 2016 in my old 110 td5 hardtop, so regret parting with this one.
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7th Nov 2021 7:33pm |
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| J77 Member Since: 04 Nov 2019 Location: Fife Posts: 3412
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Stunning photo 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
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7th Nov 2021 8:27pm |
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| pjm-84 Member Since: 12 Apr 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 662
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Agree..... very, very nice.
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7th Nov 2021 9:39pm |
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| Farmerben Member Since: 16 Jan 2017 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 605 
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Just been reading BMW aren't fitting touchscreens to some models (inc X5) because of chip shortage. https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/5/2276570...ufacturing 
Touch screen. That's quite a big one to leave out. https://instagram.com/bentheoandrews |
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8th Nov 2021 1:32pm |
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| AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 1034 
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No touch screen - sounds like a selling point to me.
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8th Nov 2021 2:16pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5038
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Isnt that indicators
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8th Nov 2021 4:37pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Research might be skewed to a different type of car owner but "More than three quarters of UK drivers say they don’t want unnecessary in-car technology" "And 61 percent said they would rather have a more affordable vehicle with tech they will use, rather than superfluous and expensive extras that are rarely required."
"roughly a third...reckon they use just 25 percent of the features fitted to their vehicles." https://uk.motor1.com/news/546064/uk-drivers-dont-want-tech/ |
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8th Nov 2021 5:07pm |
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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1023 
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I think about 50% of drivers already don't like using their indicators ,
 Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold) Freelander 2 HSE - Sold Freelander 1 - Sold Disco 2 - Sold |
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8th Nov 2021 5:28pm |
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