Range Rover Evoque
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What engine are you looking at? Assuming it's diesel go for the 3.0TDV6 - it's much better than the 2.7, almost as powerful as the 3.6 V8 and more reliable.
As for spec, I compromised and went for a newer car with lower spec, rather than the HSE. I actually went for the Stormer edition, which is a mix of SE and HSE Spec, with some nice added Autobiography kit which makes it look nicer than most HSE's from the outside. It still has all the main toys (dual climate, navigation, parking sensors, auto lights, flappy paddle gear change etc) - the main points it's missing are memory seats and the cameras, but the trade off was that I could get a newer car with more warranty and therefore piece of mind.
Warranty really is essential I think with these cars. On my first drive it broke down(!) but that was just a wierd issue with a gearbox oil pipe which hadn't been attached correctly at a service. Since then I've done about 8k miles and its been faultless. Really love the car to be honest - its very cosseting to get into after a day at work!
My fuel economy averages at 27mpg, which is probably 2/3rds commuting at 15 - 40 mph. On a motorway run it gets 33mpg easily, which is OK I think.
Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. Yes im looking at the 3.0 TDV6. I need to do a bit of reading on the specs and kits available, does yours have the circular gear knob rather than a stick? Those MPG figures are actually pretty good tbh, I was expecting much lower, is that an upgraded TDV to the 59 plate ones?
How much is the warranty setting you back, if you dont mind me asking?
I need to pay another visit to JLR methinks
LR-MS is loosely based on the EUCD platform which the Freelander was built around so to a certain degree it is a relation of sorts to the Freelander. But then again, so is the Mondeo if one were to be pedantic.
If you are willing to go up to a Sport, why not simply go the whole hog and get a full size Vogue SE/Autobiography? I recently bought an Autobiography after discounting the sport model for feeling too basic and frankly too much like the car it is based on - the LR Discovery. The equipment levels and interior quality and fittings are much better on the full size.
As nice as it is, I just think the vogue it is too big. I found the evoque too small, and with all the trimmings that make it decent you are looking at about 40k, which I feel is too much for what you get for your money. The sports just seem to be the right balance for me, in size and luxury (59 plate upwards). I think the missus might struggle with the vogue!
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60 to 80 miles a day in a Range Rover sport is surely going to an expensive both in terms of fuel and running costs and depreciation?
Also confused you are considering that Nissan thing? It's a cheap plastic thing that's about half the price of a Range Rover so why it's even in this thread is odd.
Also confused you are considering that Nissan thing? It's a cheap plastic thing that's about half the price of a Range Rover so why it's even in this thread is odd.
Mine is one of the last ones with the stick, but also has command shift.
It's a 61 plate so still within manufactures warranty until October 2014.
I didn't test drive the vogue, but from what I gather from people that have had both, the vogue is more wafty and comfortable, and the sport better if you like the occasional spirited drive.
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The mileage is a worry tbh - but i may end up driving the Range myself and get her something else after 6 months or so - I may trade in the 350z to get a cheaper runaround (something like a qashqai) so she can pile on the miles without much worry for me.
What does commandshift actually do? I cant find any decent explanations. Are all manufacturers warranties 3 years?
You honestly get used to the size of it very quickly indeed. Coming from a driver of an S-Class Mercedes, then a 7-Series BMW, and an SL Mercedes (all big cars in their own right) the Range Rover still felt huge at first. After a month of driving it on an almost daily basis it just feels totally normal.
There is a very quick "access mode" single touch button on the drivers door panel too which lowers the car right down and folds the mirrors which means you can fit the car virtually anywhere.
Give one a go, they are way better than the Sports.
Edit: Your budget (£30k) will also get you an MY2010 TDV8 Vogue model on a 59/10, you seem hung up on the age thing.
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CommandShift is basically just the ability to shift the gears manually up and down like tiptronic. It's actually quite useful, at least with paddles. Gives you a bit more control over engine braking and setting off in first instead of 2nd, which the car does by default.
Whereas the full size has been better than the 59 Sports right from 2002
Seriously try one out, they are better all round.