What else do you drive for a comfortable ride ?
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CSK1 said:
I don't buy Diesel, I think Range Rovers should have a V8 petrol engine.
same here, V8 and supercharged is the way to go for efficency 
those diesel things are responsible for 4000 deaths a year ...apparently...according to latest research that wants us all to buy new cars again because nitrogen oxide is the new enemy, Co2 is old hat now
Jon39 said:
Where do these names come from?
Presumably they gave you a book, when you collected your car.
adamfawsitt said:
Tesla Model S , best daily driver I have ever owned.
Interesting - I find my i3 is very comfortable but it is not for longer journeys I use my Lexus rx300 which is a 3 litre petrol ( same engine as used by Lotus I believe ) which I have had from new and is the best car I have ever had and very comfortable still 110,000 miles on. I don't like the look of the new Lexus so RR is obvious choice but eye wateringly expensive. Quite fancy the new plug in Volvo XC90 due out shortly - anybody tried one /seen one in the flesh yet ?davek_964 said:
2003 Porsche Cayenne. Far better car than I expected, and surprisingly fun on a twisty road!
I had a 2004 one and loved it. It drove much better than any big 4x4 has a right to. The fuel consumption was eye watering (it was the 3.2 petrol) so I changed it for a 3.2 diesel Merc ML which, whilst far more economical, handles like the QE2 and has been less reliable. I hope to chop it in for a new RR Sport or a new Cayenne as soon as I can justify the cost.
Dick Dastardly said:
davek_964 said:
2003 Porsche Cayenne. Far better car than I expected, and surprisingly fun on a twisty road!
I had a 2004 one and loved it. It drove much better than any big 4x4 has a right to. The fuel consumption was eye watering (it was the 3.2 petrol) so I changed it for a 3.2 diesel Merc ML which, whilst far more economical, handles like the QE2 and has been less reliable. I hope to chop it in for a new RR Sport or a new Cayenne as soon as I can justify the cost.Edited by davek_964 on Sunday 3rd May 16:51
In addition to comfiness I find DB4 pretty good for camping too - get much more clobber in for a Le Mans week than more recent stuff.
Can't find the Sport button, but seems fine on the standard damping/steering/gearbox/throttle setting too. Has a proper horn, no starter button or lumps of glass to ping across the interior.
Note that the headlamp is the real Le Mans version, and has a "bulb" in it. It is quite possible for the owner to change this item for under a fiver.
Can't find the Sport button, but seems fine on the standard damping/steering/gearbox/throttle setting too. Has a proper horn, no starter button or lumps of glass to ping across the interior.
Note that the headlamp is the real Le Mans version, and has a "bulb" in it. It is quite possible for the owner to change this item for under a fiver.
spyker138 said:
In addition to comfiness I find DB4 pretty good for camping too - get much more clobber in for a Le Mans week than more recent stuff.
Can't find the Sport button, but seems fine on the standard damping/steering/gearbox/throttle setting too. Has a proper horn, no starter button or lumps of glass to ping across the interior.
Note that the headlamp is the real Le Mans version, and has a "bulb" in it. It is quite possible for the owner to change this item for under a fiver.
Well that's the answer then - except the last DB4 I saw for sale in the West end was £975k - that's a lot of range rovers !!Can't find the Sport button, but seems fine on the standard damping/steering/gearbox/throttle setting too. Has a proper horn, no starter button or lumps of glass to ping across the interior.
Note that the headlamp is the real Le Mans version, and has a "bulb" in it. It is quite possible for the owner to change this item for under a fiver.
You are a lucky boy !!!!
The DB4 is such a pretty car. I saw one for sale at my Land Rover dealer for €70,000 Euros... back in 2007, the car was the dealer's personal family car and in good condition it was too. Came back the next week to buy it only to be told it just sold for €65,000 Euros. I was almost crying when I heard the news and spent the cash on a new Range Rover instead. Bugger!
hartley said:
Well that's the answer then - except the last DB4 I saw for sale in the West end was £975k - that's a lot of range rovers !!
You are a lucky boy !!!!
I did not pay that, I assure you. I paid about 1.5 RR SVR price. But the depreciation is a lot better! TBH the point I am making applies just as much to Jags or Alvis or Bristols of the era, all of which are still affordable. A nice early 80's XJ6 with a few choice upgrades will be a much cheaper and comfier proposition than the new stuff, and rarer too. In their day they were considered expensive, but I'd rather service and buy tyres for one of those than a new Aston. You are a lucky boy !!!!
Rapide could be a little crashy on poor surfaces on the (worn) OEM Bridgestones. New Michelin PSS have been a massive improvement - more grip and more compliant. And then there is the 'hero' damper button when you decide to trade ride comfort for minimal body roll and tenacious feeling turn-in. Absolutely b brilliant! Its love.
Should add DD is 535 M Sport - its softer than the Rapide but still superbly competent and planted. Its a fab drive and easy to hustle. But there is a planet sized gulf in absolute ability/feel/competence.
Should add DD is 535 M Sport - its softer than the Rapide but still superbly competent and planted. Its a fab drive and easy to hustle. But there is a planet sized gulf in absolute ability/feel/competence.
Edited by Ken Figenus on Sunday 3rd May 20:28
I drive an S65 for a daily driver. Done 70,000 miles now and often think thatI am ready for a change. I have test driven a Rapide (excellent except compromised in the rear for space) and thought about Porsche Panamera (too ugly for me) and so keep falling back to the S65 which is an epically quick and comfortable car. Great car and great comfort!!
spyker138 said:
I did not pay that, I assure you. I paid about 1.5 RR SVR price. But the depreciation is a lot better! TBH the point I am making applies just as much to Jags or Alvis or Bristols of the era, all of which are still affordable. A nice early 80's XJ6 with a few choice upgrades will be a much cheaper and comfier proposition than the new stuff, and rarer too. In their day they were considered expensive, but I'd rather service and buy tyres for one of those than a new Aston.
Good point - does anybody do similar trides today though ?How comfortable is the Spyker ?
hartley said:
Good point - does anybody do similar trides today though ?
How comfortable is the Spyker ?
Spyker is comfy for a few hours! But in the same theme has few electronics (no traction control, no brake servo, adjustable suspension - with a spanner, no sat nav, no radio). So is relaxing in that you just drive it. BUT, I have a Jag XK120 for when I want a comfy open two seater. They are cheaper than range rovers and have a sublime in line six like the DB4.How comfortable is the Spyker ?
Another trade you may like is that I have owned a Bentley Arnage for 10 years, and a Conti Speed for the last three. The latter has just has to go - nowhere near the same fun! The Arnage is comfy, doesn't bust tyres on potholes and has a more connected feel to drive (surprisingly). I am thinking an early V8 Vantage may replace the Conti Speed - or DB9 manual.
spyker138 said:
Spyker is comfy for a few hours! But in the same theme has few electronics (no traction control, no brake servo, adjustable suspension - with a spanner, no sat nav, no radio). So is relaxing in that you just drive it. BUT, I have a Jag XK120 for when I want a comfy open two seater. They are cheaper than range rovers and have a sublime in line six like the DB4.
Another trade you may like is that I have owned a Bentley Arnage for 10 years, and a Conti Speed for the last three. The latter has just has to go - nowhere near the same fun! The Arnage is comfy, doesn't bust tyres on potholes and has a more connected feel to drive (surprisingly). I am thinking an early V8 Vantage may replace the Conti Speed - or DB9 manual.
Arnage is an interesting thought - looked at some of the bmw engine ones a year back they looked very good value .Another trade you may like is that I have owned a Bentley Arnage for 10 years, and a Conti Speed for the last three. The latter has just has to go - nowhere near the same fun! The Arnage is comfy, doesn't bust tyres on potholes and has a more connected feel to drive (surprisingly). I am thinking an early V8 Vantage may replace the Conti Speed - or DB9 manual.
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