RE: Range Rover Sport: PH Buying Guide
Discussion
mikey k said:
I was about to post many of the Aston owners on here run them and they are mainly decent!Dave's comments are littered with stereo typing me thinks
In my defence, I did also say that Im sure there are plenty of decent owners out there! The kind of chap who runs an Aston alongside his RRS is very unlikely to be the same guy with the 'Kahn' bits and 22 inch rims that my vitriol was aimed at.
Im totally convinced that RRS owners on PH will likely be thoroughly decent individuals, with not a market-bought Louis Vuitton belt in sight.
I'd own a good diesel if they were a couple of grand less, but a similar L322 gives you all the LR goodness without the 'image' issues, so that would be my choice.
Edit: L322s can go as spectacularly wrong as any RRS: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Edited by daveofedinburgh on Tuesday 4th November 01:06
I bought a stock (no blingy bits thank you) grey 2007 model with the 3.6TDV8, left it on it's original plate with no funky spacing, I like how it looks and it doesn't have too much of an image problem, I love the slightly agricultural look this model has, looks British!
I didn't know what to expect, I just bought it for load space and because it was a great deal from my local main dealer.
However it has actually impressed me more than nearly any other car I've owned.
It's just so capable at cruising the M3, driving through twisty country roads, off roading through mud, hauling stock, hauling furniture, loading up the family, etc, etc. It does so much, so well.
When my warranty runs out on this one I will buy a brand new sport I expect as I have been so impressed with this car - I just need to test it to make sure the more sleek shape hasn't reduced ease of loading up the back. I love in the old model how high it is and how you can just throw endless amounts of stuff in the trunk.
--- though if I lived inside the M25 I'm not sure I could own one, I just would be so heartbroken every day at having the same car as the 'balling' gangster in front of me.
I didn't know what to expect, I just bought it for load space and because it was a great deal from my local main dealer.
However it has actually impressed me more than nearly any other car I've owned.
It's just so capable at cruising the M3, driving through twisty country roads, off roading through mud, hauling stock, hauling furniture, loading up the family, etc, etc. It does so much, so well.
When my warranty runs out on this one I will buy a brand new sport I expect as I have been so impressed with this car - I just need to test it to make sure the more sleek shape hasn't reduced ease of loading up the back. I love in the old model how high it is and how you can just throw endless amounts of stuff in the trunk.
--- though if I lived inside the M25 I'm not sure I could own one, I just would be so heartbroken every day at having the same car as the 'balling' gangster in front of me.
Edited by sealtt on Tuesday 4th November 01:50
I have brown skin so I really should avoid these. I don't have intricate facial hair and don't wear statement clothing of any sort but I don't think that would be enough to get away with driving a RRS.
Having said all that, part of me admires people who simply don't care what others think. As long as you're not breaking the law and ruining lives, why should you let other peoples sensibilities dictate how you want to live? The Japanese have it figured out with their car culture. It's barmy but it doesn't matter.
As for taste, well this country is littered with castles and manor houses and elaborate estates. The monarchy is a modern day representation of all that is 'bling'. State sanctioned looted bling no less, by the sword! Then you have the often bizarre rituals and clothing involved in our government and church. It goes way beyond just being a bit much. It's barmy!
Anyhoo, my brother-in-law is from a farming family and he's big on playing things down and being old money. He's also the most boring person I've ever met.
Having said all that, part of me admires people who simply don't care what others think. As long as you're not breaking the law and ruining lives, why should you let other peoples sensibilities dictate how you want to live? The Japanese have it figured out with their car culture. It's barmy but it doesn't matter.
As for taste, well this country is littered with castles and manor houses and elaborate estates. The monarchy is a modern day representation of all that is 'bling'. State sanctioned looted bling no less, by the sword! Then you have the often bizarre rituals and clothing involved in our government and church. It goes way beyond just being a bit much. It's barmy!
Anyhoo, my brother-in-law is from a farming family and he's big on playing things down and being old money. He's also the most boring person I've ever met.
daveofedinburgh said:
Edit: L322s can go as spectacularly wrong as any RRS: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Edited by daveofedinburgh on Tuesday 4th November 01:06
Well I'm a Range Rover fan. I've rolled a Classic in the 80's and survived. I've owned several L322's, in my mind the best interpretation of what a modern Range Rover should be design wise and now own a L405 Supercharged. I must confess I've tried the Sport once and bought a TDV8 back in 2008. Yes it is a good car but is it a Range Rover? My answer is definitely NO. It is based on a Discovery and should have been called Discovery Sport. The reason they have branded it as Range Rover is the same as why they branded the Evoque as a Range Rover: MARKETING. The Sport is a rebodied and rebadged Discovery, the Evoque a rebodied and rebadged Freelander. Both a good opportunity to increase profit margins using existing mainstream chassis to attract new image concious customers who might as well buy a Cayenne, X5/6, ML and the like.
A proper Range Rover customer is I think more loyal to the brand and wouldn't buy anything else and certainly not a car that pretends to be a Range Rover.
A proper Range Rover customer is I think more loyal to the brand and wouldn't buy anything else and certainly not a car that pretends to be a Range Rover.
Hellbound said:
I have brown skin so I really should avoid these. I don't have intricate facial hair and don't wear statement clothing of any sort but I don't think that would be enough to get away with driving a RRS.
Having said all that, part of me admires people who simply don't care what others think. As long as you're not breaking the law and ruining lives, why should you let other peoples sensibilities dictate how you want to live? The Japanese have it figured out with their car culture. It's barmy but it doesn't matter.
As for taste, well this country is littered with castles and manor houses and elaborate estates. The monarchy is a modern day representation of all that is 'bling'. State sanctioned looted bling no less, by the sword! Then you have the often bizarre rituals and clothing involved in our government and church. It goes way beyond just being a bit much. It's barmy!
Anyhoo, my brother-in-law is from a farming family and he's big on playing things down and being old money. He's also the most boring person I've ever met.
Some great points there.Having said all that, part of me admires people who simply don't care what others think. As long as you're not breaking the law and ruining lives, why should you let other peoples sensibilities dictate how you want to live? The Japanese have it figured out with their car culture. It's barmy but it doesn't matter.
As for taste, well this country is littered with castles and manor houses and elaborate estates. The monarchy is a modern day representation of all that is 'bling'. State sanctioned looted bling no less, by the sword! Then you have the often bizarre rituals and clothing involved in our government and church. It goes way beyond just being a bit much. It's barmy!
Anyhoo, my brother-in-law is from a farming family and he's big on playing things down and being old money. He's also the most boring person I've ever met.
I'd argue that the kind of person that owns a blinged-up RRS has carried out those mods mainly because they really do care what people think. Compare that to a Japanese chap who has built a wild bosozoko type car- he's clearly done that for very different reasons.
I also know many 'old-money' people who are far more unpleasant than 'new-money' people, although the latter are definitely at higher risk of producing a stunningly poor-taste RRS.
Couldn't agree more re the monarchy and questionable rituals of state/ church, many of whom are very fond of a LR or three.
What amazed me with these that depsite their considerable bulk and size they are pathetically small inside. I realise that practicality probably isn't too high on the agenda of the average customer but come on, it is a Range Rover after all.
Also, Any owners out there may want to answer me this, when you buy one, is it the law that you then have to become a complete prick, drive on all motorways at circa 120mph and then get annoyed when people get in your way? Come to think of it, I've never seen one doing less than 100mph on any major road,
Also, Any owners out there may want to answer me this, when you buy one, is it the law that you then have to become a complete prick, drive on all motorways at circa 120mph and then get annoyed when people get in your way? Come to think of it, I've never seen one doing less than 100mph on any major road,
morgrp said:
Also, Any owners out there may want to answer me this, when you buy one, is it the law that you then have to become a complete prick, drive on all motorways at circa 120mph and then get annoyed when people get in your way? Come to think of it, I've never seen one doing less than 100mph on any major road,
. What's your problem? Can't you read?morgrp said:
What amazed me with these that depsite their considerable bulk and size they are pathetically small inside. I realise that practicality probably isn't too high on the agenda of the average customer but come on, it is a Range Rover after all.
Also, Any owners out there may want to answer me this, when you buy one, is it the law that you then have to become a complete prick, drive on all motorways at circa 120mph and then get annoyed when people get in your way? Come to think of it, I've never seen one doing less than 100mph on any major road,
You've got to be kidding, whilst the rear seats perhaps aren't that huge for adults due to the raised seating position, the actual Load space in these things is huge! I use mine for work and I am always carting stuff around in the back, I've never found a better all round for hauling goods than this 2007 range sport. If you are a salesman on a budget you can even sleep in the back of it when the rear seats are down. Haha.Also, Any owners out there may want to answer me this, when you buy one, is it the law that you then have to become a complete prick, drive on all motorways at circa 120mph and then get annoyed when people get in your way? Come to think of it, I've never seen one doing less than 100mph on any major road,
I don't know why the people you see drive fast, though I guess you are more likely to notice a 3 tonne lump of very sold metal flying by than a fiesta.
morgrp said:
Any owners out there may want to answer me this, when you buy one, is it the law that you then have to become a complete prick, drive on all motorways at circa 120mph and then get annoyed when people get in your way?
If your real personality mirrors your internet persona then Im not surprised you get bullied CSK1 said:
Well I'm a Range Rover fan. I've rolled a Classic in the 80's and survived. I've owned several L322's, in my mind the best interpretation of what a modern Range Rover should be design wise and now own a L405 Supercharged. I must confess I've tried the Sport once and bought a TDV8 back in 2008. Yes it is a good car but is it a Range Rover? My answer is definitely NO. It is based on a Discovery and should have been called Discovery Sport. The reason they have branded it as Range Rover is the same as why they branded the Evoque as a Range Rover: MARKETING. The Sport is a rebodied and rebadged Discovery, the Evoque a rebodied and rebadged Freelander. Both a good opportunity to increase profit margins using existing mainstream chassis to attract new image concious customers who might as well buy a Cayenne, X5/6, ML and the like.
A proper Range Rover customer is I think more loyal to the brand and wouldn't buy anything else and certainly not a car that pretends to be a Range Rover.
Is it really that important? Not to me anyway - I confess, I also bought and still have a RRS (and yes I too am a w*nker) but I would definitely not have bought a Cayenne, X5/6, ML "and the like" (!) instead - in fact, I got rid of my Cayenne and bought the RRS because the latter has bags of room and bags of off road ability by comparison. A proper Range Rover customer is I think more loyal to the brand and wouldn't buy anything else and certainly not a car that pretends to be a Range Rover.
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