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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069  
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there's a new sport coming out soon... so existing prices may drop
if you're not needing so much space, have a look at an evoke, good residuals and very well made. and if you are thinking of going off-marque .. try a Q5 S-Line |
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18th Mar 2013 7:42am |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579  
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Nearly did that myself. Great bits of kit the sports can do everything a defender can but in comfort.
With what you say about the defender the sport would solve those problems. But they do use more fuel. I find the defender cheap to run against the discovery. If you were looking at an xc I'd go freelander instead. The xc is no where near as good as sport. The new freelander gives you good fuel economy and there still a big car. |
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18th Mar 2013 7:42am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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Have ran RRS's along side the 110's,,
Great vehicle,, as said, will do just about all the defender will do, but in great comfort , The full Range Rover is even better, hence the daily driver  Best choice,, 2010MY 3.0 TDV6 RRS great engine
In diesel form, all the 2.7 /3.0 RRS have been better on the fuel than the 110's.. the TDV8's about the same The RRS will be dearer in service costs etc ! The evoke will never be a proper Range Rover,, and is getting to be a bit "Essex"  California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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18th Mar 2013 8:26am |
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| DarrenJ Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: North Beds Posts: 312 
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Whilst my puma is is in for some minor cosmetic warranty items I've got a freelander. I have to say it is a nice car, quiet, averaging 36mpg, goes really well and is significantly more practical (I can get my kayak inside it etc). However, I have more fun with the defender and it brings a massive smile to my face.
When the puma is out of warranty I will be softening the suspension as its got heavy duty fitted now and I rarely put anything in it, this should make the ride a lot better on all the country roads around her..... Darren |
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18th Mar 2013 8:39am |
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| Baggie Austin Member Since: 16 Mar 2013 Location: Birmingham Posts: 102  
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I am changing from a bmw 3 series coupe to the defender, ultimate luxury. Trouble is the beemer has no character and bores the life out of me.
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18th Mar 2013 8:41am |
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| a13x Member Since: 25 Sep 2011 Location: Burton on Trent Posts: 553
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I tried the sport before deciding to go for the ffrr. In comparison to the defender the vogue is much more expensive to run. Servicing is expensive, fuel economy averages 21mpg and then there are any faults that may crop up (well known for not being reliable)
However the 3.6tdv8 is a great engine and I don't think there is a 4x4 that could compete. Doesn't have the charm of a defender though. That's why I use the RR daily and am kitting the 110 out for holidays and offroad adventures. Try a sport and then buy the proper range rover. |
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18th Mar 2013 8:57am |
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| SteveG Member Since: 29 Nov 2011 Location: Norfolk Posts: 660 
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Using that statement Tim, how can the RRS be a proper Range Rover and less Essex than an Evoque?? Cheers Steve  |
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18th Mar 2013 9:15am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20371
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What I don't like is how squat the rear side windows and rear window is. Must be what 20" deep that's about all. Oh and it's got far to many rounded edges.  $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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18th Mar 2013 9:56am |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092 
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Mercedes G wagon AMG.....
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18th Mar 2013 10:02am |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2945
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Can you say that a bit quieter JIM
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18th Mar 2013 10:36am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8030  
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D4. all the ability of the RRS but with the ability to carry a proper amount of stuff. (people or kit) ok so not quite as high on the comfort stakes but its a leap above a Def. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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18th Mar 2013 10:55am |
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| AP90 Member Since: 04 May 2012 Location: London Posts: 13 
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Hi Guys
Thanks so much for the info, all very helpful Ash |
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18th Mar 2013 11:46am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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+1 for the D4.
I've had several Disco's from the very first series 1 and really enjoyed them all. The latest, 61 Reg HSE, is brilliant and the most comfortable car I've driven. It does everything, from exec transport to house removals to builders van. If I could only have 1 car, it would be a D4... 
Cheers Simon |
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18th Mar 2013 2:41pm |
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| Cakey Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 468 
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Just come from a sport . Bored me to tears. Nice car but dull is the word.
Nearly bought a vogue but the fridge was the deal breaker
My puma can be summed up quite quickly Its loud its clunky , the gearbox appears to have a life of its own . But I love it ......... |
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18th Mar 2013 7:17pm |
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