Range Rover Sport (or similar) to replace C63 AMG?
Discussion
With a newborn and all the kit that comes with him, not to mention a move out of London within the next months, it looks like my C63 will be heading out to pastures new :-(
Mrs 911 rather fancies the idea of a truck and I cannot deny the ease of putting mini-911 into his baby seat and the ability to chuck all the kit into the cavernous boots of a truck. Whilst the move out of London doesn’t require 4WD, I guess it wouldn’t go amiss. For me, a front wheel drive soft roader is not really an option, just simply from getting the concept processed through my brain!
The most obvious reference point for me is the Range Rover Sport, I think Mrs 911 and I both think that we are too young and not quite ready for a big tank like a Vogue. In doing a little research it looks as if the Supercharged cars have taken a tumble residuals wise but a large part of my brain says that a TDV6 or TDV8 would make more sense. Am used to the high running costs and 20mpg of the C63 but there becomes a point in time when a little sense prevails, and I do have the use of my big blue shouty thing for those n/a V8 weekend moments.
I think the things I would love to carry over from my Merc are probably things like Heated seats, sunroof, Phone Prep, I assume that a RR Sport would have all of these as standard? Are there any options that are worth looking out for?
Budget is probably £18k as I am keen to take a wedge out of the AMG. Looking to avoid Kahn, Revere and all the other gangster trucks out there. Lugano Teal looks a good colour.
Probably completely the wrong place to ask for an unbiased view but other options are:
Audi Q5 – Buy a higher mile, big engined, newer model. Styling is more modern but I still think RRS looks better. Interior and goodies are far more modern. Less depreciation likely.
BMW X5 – As above, not to mention the driving dynamics
Freelander – More for your money and Mrs 911 likes them but concerned that they are not big enough and not so keen on the looks.
Mercedes ML – I guess to continue the Merc experience. Lovely interiors, nice AMG styling.
Alas a Cayenne Turbo is not an option from SWMBO!!
Mrs 911 rather fancies the idea of a truck and I cannot deny the ease of putting mini-911 into his baby seat and the ability to chuck all the kit into the cavernous boots of a truck. Whilst the move out of London doesn’t require 4WD, I guess it wouldn’t go amiss. For me, a front wheel drive soft roader is not really an option, just simply from getting the concept processed through my brain!
The most obvious reference point for me is the Range Rover Sport, I think Mrs 911 and I both think that we are too young and not quite ready for a big tank like a Vogue. In doing a little research it looks as if the Supercharged cars have taken a tumble residuals wise but a large part of my brain says that a TDV6 or TDV8 would make more sense. Am used to the high running costs and 20mpg of the C63 but there becomes a point in time when a little sense prevails, and I do have the use of my big blue shouty thing for those n/a V8 weekend moments.
I think the things I would love to carry over from my Merc are probably things like Heated seats, sunroof, Phone Prep, I assume that a RR Sport would have all of these as standard? Are there any options that are worth looking out for?
Budget is probably £18k as I am keen to take a wedge out of the AMG. Looking to avoid Kahn, Revere and all the other gangster trucks out there. Lugano Teal looks a good colour.
Probably completely the wrong place to ask for an unbiased view but other options are:
Audi Q5 – Buy a higher mile, big engined, newer model. Styling is more modern but I still think RRS looks better. Interior and goodies are far more modern. Less depreciation likely.
BMW X5 – As above, not to mention the driving dynamics
Freelander – More for your money and Mrs 911 likes them but concerned that they are not big enough and not so keen on the looks.
Mercedes ML – I guess to continue the Merc experience. Lovely interiors, nice AMG styling.
Alas a Cayenne Turbo is not an option from SWMBO!!
RRS... Cracking family motor.
...but as a parent, I would recommend you ditch the crap. Mini-911 does NOT need all that stuff the marketing people make you think you can't live without. You don't need a massive changing bag, several changes of clothing, modular car seat travel system, blah, blah.
A decent car seat, simple folding buggy, baby carrier and a small changing kit is all you need. Even for weekends away, you can get a pop-up travel cot, which would fit in your pocket!
Get that right and you'll be able to drive whatever you want.
M
...but as a parent, I would recommend you ditch the crap. Mini-911 does NOT need all that stuff the marketing people make you think you can't live without. You don't need a massive changing bag, several changes of clothing, modular car seat travel system, blah, blah.
A decent car seat, simple folding buggy, baby carrier and a small changing kit is all you need. Even for weekends away, you can get a pop-up travel cot, which would fit in your pocket!
Get that right and you'll be able to drive whatever you want.
M
camel_landy said:
RRS... Cracking family motor.
...but as a parent, I would recommend you ditch the crap. Mini-911 does NOT need all that stuff the marketing people make you think you can't live without. You don't need a massive changing bag, several changes of clothing, modular car seat travel system, blah, blah.
A decent car seat, simple folding buggy, baby carrier and a small changing kit is all you need. Even for weekends away, you can get a pop-up travel cot, which would fit in your pocket!
Get that right and you'll be able to drive whatever you want.
M
Agreed, most of the 'essential' baby stuff is marketing driven...but as a parent, I would recommend you ditch the crap. Mini-911 does NOT need all that stuff the marketing people make you think you can't live without. You don't need a massive changing bag, several changes of clothing, modular car seat travel system, blah, blah.
A decent car seat, simple folding buggy, baby carrier and a small changing kit is all you need. Even for weekends away, you can get a pop-up travel cot, which would fit in your pocket!
Get that right and you'll be able to drive whatever you want.
M
At the risk of being shopped to social services we didnt even bother with a bottle steriliser when both F'tunch kids were weaned with no obvious harm noted so far
So I can't advise on on anything other than a AM V8s or a RRS and given your question I will chose the later. Have had mine now for 7 years and it's the V6. It's a brilliant car, just done 80k without a quibble, a few minor glitches with electrics but easily sorted. Love the car but wanted to refresh it slightly recently so had an ECU remap done, should have done it years ago, it's like a new car. Whatever you decide, good luck but if you find a good RRS it will serve you well for years, oh and I now get 27 mpg out of it :-)
Regards
Jamie
Regards
Jamie
1973ja said:
So I can't advise on on anything other than a AM V8s or a RRS and given your question I will chose the later. Have had mine now for 7 years and it's the V6. It's a brilliant car, just done 80k without a quibble, a few minor glitches with electrics but easily sorted. Love the car but wanted to refresh it slightly recently so had an ECU remap done, should have done it years ago, it's like a new car. Whatever you decide, good luck but if you find a good RRS it will serve you well for years, oh and I now get 27 mpg out of it :-)
Regards
Jamie
Thanks everyone thus far. So this remap? Any more details, sounds interesting! Regards
Jamie
I've got an 07 TDV8 RRS. I bought it for the same reasons as you're mentioning, first child etc.
My first child is now 2 years old and second child is 5 months. The RRS is a great family car but pretty boring if used to a fast saloon. I'm preparing to sell my RRS for a C63. Kids don't need that much crap hauling. I had my two in a pug 308 last weekend.
I say keep the C63
My first child is now 2 years old and second child is 5 months. The RRS is a great family car but pretty boring if used to a fast saloon. I'm preparing to sell my RRS for a C63. Kids don't need that much crap hauling. I had my two in a pug 308 last weekend.
I say keep the C63
I think you'll miss the reliabilty of the Merc. I've got an old TDV6 RRS and a E280 estate, IMO the Merc is in a different league. Plus, people don't want to kill me when I'm driving it! that said, the Sport is a wonderful place to sit with its commanding high-up driving position and general 'waftiness'. But they do go wrong a lot.
In HSE spec you'll get most of the toys on your list- although electric sunroof was an optional extra, but a must IMO. the boot is huge.
18k should just get you into the facelist, 59 plate ish I think.
In HSE spec you'll get most of the toys on your list- although electric sunroof was an optional extra, but a must IMO. the boot is huge.
18k should just get you into the facelist, 59 plate ish I think.
I was in a very similar position just over 2 years ago - sold my V8 Vantage Roadster and went the RR route (initially with a new Vogue but now on my third RRSport. It is possible to have the best of both worlds though (pace / theatre and practicality). My latest Sport is an SVR and its simply mind-boggling that such a big truck can move as it does!
Personally I'd see if money from the C63 sale would stretch to an early new RRSport - maybe the Supercharged? 0-60 in 5 secs isn't exactly sluggish, and still averages 20-22mpg......
Personally I'd see if money from the C63 sale would stretch to an early new RRSport - maybe the Supercharged? 0-60 in 5 secs isn't exactly sluggish, and still averages 20-22mpg......
gixxerboy said:
...But they do go wrong a lot...
I think this has got to be the number one reason not have a Rangie at the minute and go for something like an X5. A friend of mine had a 'Friday afternoon' Vogue and it was permnanently at the dealer having this and that replaced. Mrs911's car so reliability is key.Richales said:
Personally I'd see if money from the C63 sale would stretch to an early new RRSport - maybe the Supercharged? 0-60 in 5 secs isn't exactly sluggish, and still averages 20-22mpg......
I'd love to, alas the budget is a strict £20k. Taking equity out of the AMG to undertake work on a new house purhase.Gassing Station | Land Rover | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff