RE: Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic: Driven
Discussion
Greg_D said:
i don't see anything there worth a £25k premium over the 'standard' autobiography 5.0
I'll stick with my 'standard' one thanks...
One of the issues the Range Rover has apparently is that its not expensive enough. The Bentley is selling well at twice this price but the RR is still a tarted RR, even at £130k...I'll stick with my 'standard' one thanks...
Krikkit said:
Dark blue with cream for me, and a black dash and wheel.
I like the sillyness of this, it's completely wasteful but sufficiently bonkers at the same time.
I would have to wonder if it was worth the sizeable premium over a "normal" supercharged autobiography though.
Agreed, dark blue with cream or dark grey with cream and no privacy glass for me.I like the sillyness of this, it's completely wasteful but sufficiently bonkers at the same time.
I would have to wonder if it was worth the sizeable premium over a "normal" supercharged autobiography though.
Although I'd just go for a regular Supercharged or the SDV8.
sidesauce said:
DonkeyApple said:
As autobiographies go it's certainly more Peter Andre than Peter De La Billiere.
Peter Andre drives a Bentley Continental GT Convertible, he's not a SUV type of guy at all...DonkeyApple said:
sidesauce said:
DonkeyApple said:
As autobiographies go it's certainly more Peter Andre than Peter De La Billiere.
Peter Andre drives a Bentley Continental GT Convertible, he's not a SUV type of guy at all...
Blimey, why so much negativity? .... I thought PH was for people who like cars, power and all things with pistons, tyres and engines.
Just to give an owners perspective and to balance things out a little bit ..... I've owned my 5.0 Range Rover for just over 3 years .... I can most definitely confirm that it has been an absolute pleasure to own and drive every day.
Does it 'need' 500bhp, of course it's not a necessity, but it's nice to have so much power on tap.
Having specced mine in black with the full red interior, whilst it might not be to everyone else's taste that doesn't worry me too much tbh, personally I still enjoy the colour combo three years on and would definitely choose a red interior again .... just because it's a nice environment to be in and personally I really like it, but if that is not to your liking then SVO can (and will) paint the car in ANY colour you like and trim it out however you like it. Anything is possible (at a price).
Is it excessive to pay this much for a Range Rover or any car for that matter?
Of course it is, when my old Austin Metro was equally capable Of physically getting me from A to B, but the Range Rover is such a luxurious place to sit and always feels a very safe way to travel and you jump out the other end feeling as fresh as when you got in.
Does it need things like an electric tow bar, no of course it doesn't, but it's nice to have it for loading the bikes onto for the occasional trip to centreparcs.
Does it need massage seats, again no, but it's not a bad place to be when sat in traffic on the M6.
Do I need a button on the key fob that heats and defrosts the car ... of course not, but it's pleasantly satisfying to be able to press that button, when it's cold outside and you'd otherwise be scraping the windscreen with cold hands.
Does it need a heated steering wheel, no, but having had one, I wish all cars had one.
Are there any minor niggles? Yes ... it's intolerably annoying how the reversing camera is positioned by the rear number plate and it gets so dirty so quickly and I also dislike that they've taken all the buttons away and almost everything's controlled by the touch screen, but these are first world problems when considering all the good things.
All I can say is that 'on the whole' my car has been a pleasure to own and I would even go so far as to describe it as "by far the best all-round car, I've ever owned".
And before anyone who 'has heard' the negatives of owning such a car, puts 1 and 1 together and gets 10 .... No, I don't work for Land Rovers PR department, but I do know the brand and their cars very well. I've had Sports and Range Rovers for the last 8-9 years, my wife has another EVOQUE coming (after trying all the other similar sized cars from other manufacturers she decided she wanted another EVOQUE), my dad loves his EVOQUE and my brother is enjoying his new RR Sport, all of which haven't had any problems to speak of.
The great thing about cars, clothes, watches, women (or blokes if that's your thing) is that there's so much choice nowadays and there's something out there for everyone.
If you like that old classic Range Rover, go and buy one of those.
If you think it's too expensive, buy something cheaper.
If you want a subtle colour, you go for it.
If you like wild and bling, wrap it in chrome and you go express yourself
But if like me, you like nice cars and want a good all-rounder, with plenty of space for the family and power on tap, a RR is a great car to own and I for one will be off to the dealer to order my new one soon. Do I need 550bhp and gnurled shiny bits, of course not ... but no doubt they'll be nice to have.
Keep up the good work Land Rover and no doubt your loyal customers will keep buying.
Just to give an owners perspective and to balance things out a little bit ..... I've owned my 5.0 Range Rover for just over 3 years .... I can most definitely confirm that it has been an absolute pleasure to own and drive every day.
Does it 'need' 500bhp, of course it's not a necessity, but it's nice to have so much power on tap.
Having specced mine in black with the full red interior, whilst it might not be to everyone else's taste that doesn't worry me too much tbh, personally I still enjoy the colour combo three years on and would definitely choose a red interior again .... just because it's a nice environment to be in and personally I really like it, but if that is not to your liking then SVO can (and will) paint the car in ANY colour you like and trim it out however you like it. Anything is possible (at a price).
Is it excessive to pay this much for a Range Rover or any car for that matter?
Of course it is, when my old Austin Metro was equally capable Of physically getting me from A to B, but the Range Rover is such a luxurious place to sit and always feels a very safe way to travel and you jump out the other end feeling as fresh as when you got in.
Does it need things like an electric tow bar, no of course it doesn't, but it's nice to have it for loading the bikes onto for the occasional trip to centreparcs.
Does it need massage seats, again no, but it's not a bad place to be when sat in traffic on the M6.
Do I need a button on the key fob that heats and defrosts the car ... of course not, but it's pleasantly satisfying to be able to press that button, when it's cold outside and you'd otherwise be scraping the windscreen with cold hands.
Does it need a heated steering wheel, no, but having had one, I wish all cars had one.
Are there any minor niggles? Yes ... it's intolerably annoying how the reversing camera is positioned by the rear number plate and it gets so dirty so quickly and I also dislike that they've taken all the buttons away and almost everything's controlled by the touch screen, but these are first world problems when considering all the good things.
All I can say is that 'on the whole' my car has been a pleasure to own and I would even go so far as to describe it as "by far the best all-round car, I've ever owned".
And before anyone who 'has heard' the negatives of owning such a car, puts 1 and 1 together and gets 10 .... No, I don't work for Land Rovers PR department, but I do know the brand and their cars very well. I've had Sports and Range Rovers for the last 8-9 years, my wife has another EVOQUE coming (after trying all the other similar sized cars from other manufacturers she decided she wanted another EVOQUE), my dad loves his EVOQUE and my brother is enjoying his new RR Sport, all of which haven't had any problems to speak of.
The great thing about cars, clothes, watches, women (or blokes if that's your thing) is that there's so much choice nowadays and there's something out there for everyone.
If you like that old classic Range Rover, go and buy one of those.
If you think it's too expensive, buy something cheaper.
If you want a subtle colour, you go for it.
If you like wild and bling, wrap it in chrome and you go express yourself
But if like me, you like nice cars and want a good all-rounder, with plenty of space for the family and power on tap, a RR is a great car to own and I for one will be off to the dealer to order my new one soon. Do I need 550bhp and gnurled shiny bits, of course not ... but no doubt they'll be nice to have.
Keep up the good work Land Rover and no doubt your loyal customers will keep buying.
powerstroke said:
Landrover 
target market seems to be new money , they shout chav and they answer ...
We've been told on here that "old money" drives around in a battered 20 year old Mercedes estate or a blue Subaru Forester that smells of wet dog, so why would any manufacturer chase their coin? target market seems to be new money , they shout chav and they answer ... I expect some reverse snobbery will justify criticising a business for attempting to make a profit but Land Rover knows what sells these days and it's not rattly, flawed ancient Defenders any more. They should probably put some research into rose tinted spectacles though.
powerstroke said:
Landrover target market seems to be new money , they shout chav and they answer ...
This constant refrain from certain quarters is really rather tedious. target market seems to be new money , they shout chav and they answer ... Guess what ? You can buy them in normal relatively dull colours like grey and blue and black etc with muted interiors like black and grey and beige. Here's another guess what, most people do buy such normal combinations.
Cars like this are predominantly for the export markets and good luck to them, LR can make what they like and sell it to whomsoever as far as I'm concerned if it keeps the money coming in to develop excellent base products.
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 27th January 08:30
RSK21 said:
powerstroke said:
Landrover target market seems to be new money , they shout chav and they answer ...
This constant refrain from certain quarters is really rather tedious. target market seems to be new money , they shout chav and they answer ... Guess what ? You can buy them in normal relatively dull colours like grey and blue and black etc with muted interiors like black and grey and beige. Here's another guess what, most people do buy such normal combinations.
Cars like this are predominantly for the export markets and good luck to them, LR can make what they like and sell it to whomsoever as far as I'm concerned if it keeps the money coming in to develop excellent base products.
Edited by RSK21 on Friday 27th January 08:30
As a car, it is basically perfect for it's intended purpose (other than being a little too big, but it hasn't stopped us doing anything by it's size)
that some people have no taste is not unusual in society. That some of those people can afford a nice car is also not unusual.
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