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Jag_NE said:
For me it’s more a question of why either of them. I have a roof box and tow bar fitted to my MX5 to negate any load carrying concerns. If you have kids, just buy a 2nd MX5.
Why sacrifice the joys of the NA power plant, the manual box, RWD and being able to captain a perfect steer at every motoring moment. It’s also a lovely place to be.
Haha, great shout! Why sacrifice the joys of the NA power plant, the manual box, RWD and being able to captain a perfect steer at every motoring moment. It’s also a lovely place to be.
Some of us aren’t as cool as you though and want a sensible steer!
But, I like your style, particularly as I had a TVR Chimaera when my wife was pregnant with our first, and I asked if we could put the baby in a Moses basket on the shelf behind the front seats…… I was told ‘No’ in no uncertain terms!
Left field choice - Jaguar XF Sportbreak.
I thoroughly enjoyed my mark 1 3 litre in high spec. I used it as a daily before chopping it in for a Disco Sport HSE Luxury.
In almost every way, the Jag was a better car than the LR but I have no regrets in making the change.
My use is very different from yours; I am single, no kids, use the daily quite lightly (fuel consumption is not a concern, but I saw/see 40mpg plus on long runs) but have regular long runs to the Jura in France. I enjoy a big airy car. Both are a great place to be, the tech on both (2013 Jag/2016 LR) is stone age which is a great shame.
Did someone say 'what about reliability?' I haven't had problems with either car. The LR has just had a new battery at 85k miles, which is fair.
I'd have another Jag at the drop of a hat, but like to try different cars.
My toy is an MX-5, so a good complement to the LR. The Mazda is great fun, but French snow is somewhat easier in a Disco (or Jag on winter tyres).
Take a look at a recent Jaguar - it may just surprise you!
I thoroughly enjoyed my mark 1 3 litre in high spec. I used it as a daily before chopping it in for a Disco Sport HSE Luxury.
In almost every way, the Jag was a better car than the LR but I have no regrets in making the change.
My use is very different from yours; I am single, no kids, use the daily quite lightly (fuel consumption is not a concern, but I saw/see 40mpg plus on long runs) but have regular long runs to the Jura in France. I enjoy a big airy car. Both are a great place to be, the tech on both (2013 Jag/2016 LR) is stone age which is a great shame.
Did someone say 'what about reliability?' I haven't had problems with either car. The LR has just had a new battery at 85k miles, which is fair.
I'd have another Jag at the drop of a hat, but like to try different cars.
My toy is an MX-5, so a good complement to the LR. The Mazda is great fun, but French snow is somewhat easier in a Disco (or Jag on winter tyres).
Take a look at a recent Jaguar - it may just surprise you!
Jag_NE said:
For me it’s more a question of why either of them. I have a roof box and tow bar fitted to my MX5 to negate any load carrying concerns. If you have kids, just buy a 2nd MX5.
Why sacrifice the joys of the NA power plant, the manual box, RWD and being able to captain a perfect steer at every motoring moment. It’s also a lovely place to be.
I admire your commitment to the PH standard response to all vehicular queries, but I can’t help but note that the “second MX-5” scenario appears to be theoretical…let me know how it pans out should you ever find yourself having that conversation with a significant other! Why sacrifice the joys of the NA power plant, the manual box, RWD and being able to captain a perfect steer at every motoring moment. It’s also a lovely place to be.
(PS: I can see from here how far your tongue is into your cheek, fear not
)I went from a discovery 4 landmark which was the best car I’ve owned. Into a Skoda vrs dsg 4x4 estate which was also the best car I’ve owned. Fast. Economical if driven careful Huge boot. However, lacked basic requirements like heated seats and screen. Good car though, but noisy on motorway.
lee22sas said:
I went from a discovery 4 landmark which was the best car I’ve owned. Into a Skoda vrs dsg 4x4 estate which was also the best car I’ve owned. Fast. Economical if driven careful Huge boot. However, lacked basic requirements like heated seats and screen. Good car though, but noisy on motorway.
Yeah, last part is one reason why I'm moving away from sportier models for everyday use. What made you love the Disco, and why did the Skoda (assuming an Octavia) trump it for you?
McMoose said:
When I had this choice I went for an estate. I found that once children turned about 2 and few months they were capable of and usually preferred climbiing into their own car seats which was fine by me. All I needed to do then was their seatbelt whereas had I gone for an SUV I would likely still have been lifting them into their seats for years to come.
This is exactly my experience. SUV was worse with young kids because they need to be helped in and out for far longer, and the boot is higher to lift stuff in/out, which is an extra lifting effort, not less. Also less room for opening doors in car parks, and less suitable for dogs with the higher boot floor and less glass area than an estate. Roof box harder to access.Over the years I've gone from C-class saloon to Cayenne to E-class estate. My Cayenne was suitable for having 2 kids' seats and a passenger in the rear. And the other half likes SUVs and hates estates. The Cayenne had air suspension and high profile tyres but the E-Class has a much better ride.
As for parking it's much of a muchness - SUVs are wider, estates are longer. Turning circle is often similar. So some types of parking are easier in one car versus the other.
My preference is an estate but the females in the family prefer a SUV, mainly for image.
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