09-09-2017, 05:17 PM | #1 |
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Range Rover sport?
Figured I'd bring this up since there's been a fair amount of Land Rover related discussion recently.
Since my 528 lease ended, I've been driving a 2008 x3. After years of hating on CUVs, I'm embarrassed to admit that I actually like it. It's comfortable, quick, solid, practical and handles reasonably well. With close to 100k miles, we'd rather not keep this for more than another year. I don't want to get stuck having to pay for an expensive repair or scrambling to find a new car. If I had my way, I'd get some form of v8 Dodge Charger. (A 991S would also be nice). My wife hates that idea. But...a friend might be able to get me a great deal on a new RRS (v6 version). I've never even considered one (or any Land Rover) in the past. I casually mentioned it, and my wife got very excited. I don't think I've ever seen her get that excited about a vehicle . So...it looks like it could happen. I'm intrigued (they look great with nice interiors) but am a bit weary too (large heavy, questionable reliability, etc). If the v8 were a possibility I'd jump all over it because it sounds awesome. I've noticed that it gets surprisingly good reviews even from car oriented publications- not for its performance or features but just a certain "je ne sais quoi". Personally, I think I'd prefer an F-pace but it would end up being about the same cost to lease, The interior isn't that great and my wife is just "meh" about it. Anyone driven a v6 powered one? Any thoughts? I haven't bothered to test drive one yet. Even with a great deal, it's still a bit more than I'd normally spend - but less than many premium German cars/suvs. If it falls through for some reason, I'll probably just look for the best lease deal I can find on a mutually acceptable vehicle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
09-09-2017, 06:21 PM | #2 | |
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Holy cats those things are expensive. The base 340 hp engine is probably beefy enough to not feel terrible. I haven't driven one, though. For similar money (though maybe not similar lease terms), the Durango SRT kicks sand in the Rangie's face. Plus it has a "392" Hemi. None of this supercharged V8-missing-two-cylinders nonsense in the Dodge. C/D was kind of meh on the Sport. And 15 mpg? Jesus. http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...ort-hse-page-3 What about an E400 wagon? Does that not excite the wife's imagination? Those are about the same price point, too. |
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09-09-2017, 06:46 PM | #3 |
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Range Rover sport?
In this case, an e400 and the SRT jeep/Durango would actually be more expensive.
At this point, I'd have to suggest something significantly cheaper to convince her otherwise (then again, a v8 Charger can be leased in the 300s and she balked at that) Therein lies the source of my deadlock. I'd have to really go to bat for some 4 cyl sedan or SUV, but am, of course, not motivated to do that. In many ways,I think my old x3 is a better car than most current sub 50k cars. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by robg; 09-09-2017 at 07:10 PM. |
09-09-2017, 07:29 PM | #4 |
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I think you have to drive one. For me, it'd take a lot of work to buy a 15 mpg daily driver that only had a V6. Im not the most climate conscious person out there, but for that kind of (lack of) efficiency Id want something very fast.
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09-09-2017, 08:41 PM | #5 |
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Right...I'd like to also try the diesel. Apparently it gets 26 combined
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09-10-2017, 09:25 AM | #6 |
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Is this going to be your car or her's? Do you only have one car? I guess I don't understand why your wife cares what you drive.
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09-10-2017, 10:03 AM | #7 |
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09-10-2017, 10:57 AM | #8 |
lawn boy
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Ah, wow, that's rough. I can't imagine getting by with only one car.
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09-10-2017, 11:29 AM | #9 |
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09-10-2017, 11:33 AM | #10 | |
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I have a couple of friends with the RRS and they love it. Go test drive one, I'm not sure what you consider a good deal on one of these but I felt the lease was too high for the MSRP. Btw I should mention one of my friends is a car guy and had back when they were new a 997.2 cab so I can relate to his opinion of cars. |
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