Macan/RangeRover/SQ5 or ???

[Wayne58]

Good evening PHers, am considering selling my manual V10 R8(Any takers, PM me), and possibly buying one of the above or similar. Any advice on these or others you have experienced. Any help or comments would be much appreciated.

Edited by Wayne58 on Thursday 20th October 19:52

[Wayne58]

BlackGT3 said:

We have had a new shape RRS from new. Its just turned 3 years old and has been excellent. I purchased a 5 year service plan which is good value. When I decide to change, we will either go with another RR or the new Discovery.

Thanks, you had any reliability issues, heard some horror stories over the years ??

[Wayne58]

krisdelta said:

The X3 35d has the same power as the SQ5 and it's same size, worth a look? The majority of Macan's appear to have the lower powered 2.0 diesel so could be a wait for something with some get-up-and-go, which you'll sorely miss after your current car!

Your right that I would like a 3 litre for a little get up and go if possible, but most Macan diesels I've seen have been the 3 litre V6, I am just looking on Autotrader and there are no 2 litre diesels models ? Only 3 litre diesel, 3 litre petrol or a few 2 litre petrol models Not sure a 2 litre diesel exists in UK ?

[Wayne58]

BlackGT3 said:

Absolutely none and this has also been the same experience with the Discovery 3 (owned for 4 years and sold to a Ph member) and followed by a Discovery 4 which we also kelp for 4 years.

A couple of items have been fixed under Warranty - D3 needed a parking sensor and the RRS had the rear brake pads replaced due to them squeaking. There have also been approx 4 recalls which were expected given my car was delivered 1 month after launch. The security issue which is affecting many car manufacturers has been addressed.

Thanks again, may pop to Jaguar/Land Rover today, and see whats what :-)

[Wayne58]

Deerfoot said:

I had a short go in an SQ5 belonging to a customer, it was surprisingly good.

I like the looks of the Macan better but for value and availability I'd take the Audi.

SQ5 not cheap either, but are available now at least. I'm with you that Macan looks better, but gees, Porsche dont half know how to charge for an option or two !!

[Wayne58]

krisdelta said:

Sorry - my mistake - coffee hasn't kicked in yet! You're quite right. 2.0 petrols a go-go. The Macan does look good.

It does look good, but just looking on web now, quite easily made a 46k car, a near 70k car with options....WTF !!! They like to charge eh ??

[Wayne58]

unpc said:

The stupidly named F-Pace is worth a look IMO. Supercharged V6 is quick too.

Yes, may have a peak when go to Jag/LR today. Not sure on waiting list, but don't like to pay a premium on used cars so will ask the question today

[Wayne58]

Jim AK said:

We have a Macan 3 litre diesel on our fleet, been here 16 months now.

Been a paragon of virtue & our OPC has been brilliant with the 2 'issues' we've had, Tracker fob battery failure & an Adblue refill.

''Tis true that they charge like a wounded rhino!!

Looked at the Q5 variants when considering a change, Evoque was in running until we tried it too.

Ours is leased & is actually cheaper per month than the SQ5 quote at the time due to stronger GFV.

If we were doing this now I think the F Pace would also have a shout, although some say the interior is a bit Meh!

Totally agree with Evoque opinion, also a little erm....Girly maybe ?? I'll get my coat :-)

[Wayne58]

Thanks, I like the X5 but it's a bit big for my needs, let me know how you get on though.

[Wayne58]

donutsina911 said:

We've just offloaded our SQ5 - it's a decent attempt at a do it all car and mrsdonuts loved it. Boot space isn't great (struggled to fit in much more than an average sized pram), the interior is starting to look seriously dated and the new Q5 is on its way. (https://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/q5/all-new-q5.html). We've now decided against trying to have one car that suits every occasion, but if we were buying now, the RR would be top of the list by a country mile. Macan left us both cold..iffy box and not particularly rapid either..

Was told about the new Q5 yesterday while at Audi, did kinda put me off buying the current one TBH, I accept depreciation in a car, but buying one thats out of date the minute you leave the showroom ? And the fact the dealer said there would be zero discount on current model, even though new one is imminent.

[Wayne58]

RSK21 said:

If you can run to it try a Macan Turbo.

It's a very accomplished everyday car indeed, comfortable, fast, brilliant chassis and drivetrain, practical, well built etc etc.

I bought mine as a stop-gap but really love it and will hold on for a while longer.

Thanks, but would like something a little more economical for some European road trips, if I go down the Macan road, will be the 3L oil burner. Tried the F-Pace yesterday, sad to say, and only my opinion, but did'nt like it, felt the interior lacked quality and an electrical fail light actually came on during test drive.

[Wayne58]

Boshly said:

Just sold my 63 plate 50,000 mile new shape RRS HSE dynamic for 46k trade.

Tremendous value for money and never let me down. Few warranty issues sorted brilliantly by RR main dealer.

RR is something I am going to try next, not the SVR though, as my names not Sheikh and I dont own BP, but will definitely try a diesel version. Am a little worried about quality with RR though as I tried the F-Pace yesterday and the interior quality was....erm ? Questionable

[Wayne58]

Deerfoot said:

Availability, price and the fact that Audi dealers are far more numerous than Porsche dealers might well make the SQ5 the better option for some.

I kinda agree but new Q5 out very soon, so don't really want to step in something thats literally out of date 5 minutes later.

[Wayne58]

Thanks to everyone so far, giving me lots of food for thought. Have advertised the R8 so am making moves in the right direction, had a call only last night, so fingers crossed, but as yet, still in no hurry to get the SUV, as mine not sold. If my current car sells, I have a bike to get about on while tyre kicking all these SUV's. I think the shortlist will be Macan, RR and possibly the X5, have given up on the SQ5 idea as new one out very soon. Again, thanks to all, much appreciated.

[Wayne58]

Welshbeef said:

What about the SQ7/GL63AMG

Looked at Q7 while in Audi...Bloody huge in the flesh and 63 AMG just too thirsty, would like an oil burner next as last five cars have all been sub 20mpg, so fancy a change, and not knowing the names of all the local petrol stations workers would be nice

[Wayne58]

donutsina911 said:

We've just offloaded our SQ5 - it's a decent attempt at a do it all car and mrsdonuts loved it. Boot space isn't great (struggled to fit in much more than an average sized pram), the interior is starting to look seriously dated and the new Q5 is on its way. (https://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/q5/all-new-q5.html). We've now decided against trying to have one car that suits every occasion, but if we were buying now, the RR would be top of the list by a country mile. Macan left us both cold..iffy box and not particularly rapid either..

Interesting about the iffy box as I thought the PDK was bomb proof ?? Agree on the interior though, in fact, as mentioned a few times, the whole car is being replaced very soon, so we are definitely avoiding the Q5.

[Wayne58]

Welshbeef said:

SQ7 is a 4.2v8 bi turbo derv unit 480bhp ish sub 5 seconds to 62 and 11secojds to the 100mph. Slow v your other cars but still nippy

Oh, wasn't aware of "S" Q7, will check it out.... Cheers.

[Wayne58]

Welshbeef said:

SQ7 is a 4.2v8 bi turbo derv unit 480bhp ish sub 5 seconds to 62 and 11secojds to the 100mph. Slow v your other cars but still nippy

Checked it out, bloody expensive, once specced up, it's circa 80k, which is strong money, and at that wedge, there's alot of competition, it's even an SUV plus a second car for fun too.

[Wayne58]

J4CKO said:

Macan, normally soft roader SUV type things arent my thing but I can see why people like them but the Macan is a good looking, well proportioned thing, can totally see how Porsche cant build them fast enough, I know purists hate them but I am not one of those, would love one to be honest, a petrol one just to be sociable on here.

Yeah, it is top of my list so far, see what happens with my Audi first as I refuse to trade it in at the insulting prices I've been quoted..... Dealers!!! Arrrggghhh!!! Flaming greedy crooks.

[Wayne58]

Thanks @rsk21