The perfect 2/3 car combination?
Discussion
daveofedinburgh said:
Unsurprised that so many RRs are cropping up, very surprised at the dislike/ disagreement about so many RRs cropping up.
In a 3 car garage, the RR is generally going to fill the comfy/ wafty/ daily spot. In any self-respecting PHers 3 car garage, there will be a supercar/ sportscar/ Sunday toy/ track car, so no need for it to 'entertain'.
I'd agree that a relatively small percentage of PHers will need towing capability (outside of towing their caravan/ boat/ trackcar, or transporting goods for a business). I suspect a higher, although still relatively small percentage will require regular off-road capability.
This misses the point imho. They simply offer a more pleasant wafter/ comfy steer than a nice saloon or estate. More spacious, more compliant ride and more desirable (read: high) driving position, offering greater visibility.
The only way you could reasonably take exception to the RRs inclusion is if you prefer another large 4x4/ dislike LR products (fine, if your primary concern is reliability or a non-rusty tailgate).
Even in a lottery-win-fantasy garage, the RR still has a place- what 4x4 of this size does a much better job, without being offensive in some way?
I guess the other exception would be where you are based- narrow roads/ lanes or regular use of tight car parks could become a PITA.... I'd personally just man up and take afew scratches/ dings!
I was merely confused, that's all. No dislike, just bewilderment. I disagree with your advantages, so I guess that's the source of my confusion.In a 3 car garage, the RR is generally going to fill the comfy/ wafty/ daily spot. In any self-respecting PHers 3 car garage, there will be a supercar/ sportscar/ Sunday toy/ track car, so no need for it to 'entertain'.
I'd agree that a relatively small percentage of PHers will need towing capability (outside of towing their caravan/ boat/ trackcar, or transporting goods for a business). I suspect a higher, although still relatively small percentage will require regular off-road capability.
This misses the point imho. They simply offer a more pleasant wafter/ comfy steer than a nice saloon or estate. More spacious, more compliant ride and more desirable (read: high) driving position, offering greater visibility.
The only way you could reasonably take exception to the RRs inclusion is if you prefer another large 4x4/ dislike LR products (fine, if your primary concern is reliability or a non-rusty tailgate).
Even in a lottery-win-fantasy garage, the RR still has a place- what 4x4 of this size does a much better job, without being offensive in some way?
I guess the other exception would be where you are based- narrow roads/ lanes or regular use of tight car parks could become a PITA.... I'd personally just man up and take afew scratches/ dings!
RobM77 said:
TA14 said:
RobM77 said:
I'm just curious as to why it's so much more appealing for pure road use than all the other four door wonder machines there are out there like the Quattroporte, Rapide, AMG S Class, AMG E Class, M5 etc (knock the AMGs and Ms of if you don't like fast cars). What does the RR do that those cars can't do, if we remove off roading and the high towing capacity, both of which most people will never use
try fitting a fridge, sheet of plywood or christmas tree into those cars.
Even people I know with vans don't go and physically pick up a fridge! 
Forester STi for towing, stacking with logs, lugging around friends and going on holidays (and surprising anyone who doesn't realise how quick it is).
Something like this Exige V6 Cup for zooming about in and track days
Maserati GranCabrio MC for posing, driving in the sun, wafting in comfort and the noise of the V8
Something like this Exige V6 Cup for zooming about in and track days
Maserati GranCabrio MC for posing, driving in the sun, wafting in comfort and the noise of the V8
Currently have an X6 40d for nicer car duties. Its reasonably fast, handles well and I like driving it. It's also the newest and most expensive car I've had so far so I'm a bit precious about it.
Also have a a berlingo as a dump run/dog van.
The berlingo is ace, its crap but reliable (so far) and I treat it the complete opposite from the BMW, I don't have to worry about it and dents from car parks add character.
The performance end of the spectrum is handled by 4 motorbikes in varying states of repair/functionality in the garage.
Also have a a berlingo as a dump run/dog van.
The berlingo is ace, its crap but reliable (so far) and I treat it the complete opposite from the BMW, I don't have to worry about it and dents from car parks add character.
The performance end of the spectrum is handled by 4 motorbikes in varying states of repair/functionality in the garage.
mikerons88 said:
andysgriff said:
This works for me;
Volvo V70 for daily grind, practical, solid.
Modded GTR - toy
Modded Landcruiser 80, winter + expeditions
No place for the S class?Volvo V70 for daily grind, practical, solid.
Modded GTR - toy
Modded Landcruiser 80, winter + expeditions
Nedzilla said:
juansolo said:
The mistake I made was selling my Westie, But I had the perfect combo here:
Miss my Westfield too. After two and half years it got to the point where I hardly used it so it had to go but on a summers evening when you've nothing to do NOTHING comes close!buzzer said:
for years we have been lucky enough to be able to run 3 cars between myself and my wife and have been through various combinations, always managing to have a "toy" in the garage...
At the moment we have an SLK 55 AMG as a toy, a MK1 MX5 and a Jeep Grand Cherokee as daily cars. seems to work well as a combination for us... the MX5 does get a lot of use though!
What's your perfect 2 or 3 car combination?
Very similar to you currently. Boxster turbo for daily use, Mk1 MX5 in the garage for special occasions and a Freelander for the wife.At the moment we have an SLK 55 AMG as a toy, a MK1 MX5 and a Jeep Grand Cherokee as daily cars. seems to work well as a combination for us... the MX5 does get a lot of use though!
What's your perfect 2 or 3 car combination?
Idealistically this would be a Gallardo/Huracan as a daily, a Miura for the weekends and a new Freelander for the wife.
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