Q7 to RR

[RSbandit]

Currently have a 2016 Q7 as a family car, its very functional nice tech inside lots of space and has been reliable over the 3 yrs I've owned it, only real negatives are its fairly bland to drive and to look at. I also thought I would use the 7 seats alot more than I have done but its only been twice in 3 yrs. Given that last point I've always wanted to scratch the FFRR itch and with 2017 cars now in the low £40k's I'm tempted to make a switch...am I mad to give up the reliable German for the more interesting but possibly problematic Brit? Anyone made this switch one way or the other?

[fflump]

If you are changing your car because it is bland to drive and look at I’m not sure a RR solves either of those issues!

[Jamescrs]

I wouldnt consider the Range Rover anymore interesting or exciting either, there's tons of them.on the roads so they don't stand out at all, I dont think they are anymore special than a Q7 or an X5 personally but if you have that itch go and scratch it.

I suspect if the Q7 has been reliable you will regret changing everytime the RR breaks though.

[fflump]

Go for it if its an itch though. Drive a few to see if they are as special as in your imagination!

For a non-bland £40k SUV I'd be looking at a Macan or a Levante, or with budget creep a Stelvio QF.

[red_slr]

The RR will break. So long as you are happy with that then I think the RR is a nicer car. But reliability is literally 10% of the Audi.

[bigandclever]

I’m disappointed RR isn’t Rolls Royce

[Roboticarm]

The BMW or Porsche will be a more fun but the best compromise might be a fast estate rather than an suv

[RSbandit]

I think the RR looks nicer than the Q7 but the reliability is a point worth considering. Out and out performance not really a concern as I have another car for fun driving so a fast estate not required. I also like the look of the new X5 so that could be an option need to test drive if garages can accommodate!I have 3 young kids so a Macan etc wouldn't be big enough for all the the stuff that comes with them.

[fflump]

RSbandit said:

I think the RR looks nicer than the Q7 ....

True-but then again so does everything.

[MDL111]

bigandclever said:

I’m disappointed RR isn’t Rolls Royce

I actually thought it was referring to Rolls Royce and then was disappointed - thought Q7 to Rolls sounds like a decent Upgrade and not one you read about every day, so was looking forward to reading the reasoning etc

Ah well

[mybrainhurts]

MDL111 said:

bigandclever said:

I’m disappointed RR isn’t Rolls Royce

I actually thought it was referring to Rolls Royce and then was disappointed - thought Q7 to Rolls sounds like a decent Upgrade and not one you read about every day, so was looking forward to reading the reasoning etc

Ah well

Me too. Gutted...

[Cudd Wudd]

mybrainhurts said:

MDL111 said:

bigandclever said:

I’m disappointed RR isn’t Rolls Royce

I actually thought it was referring to Rolls Royce and then was disappointed - thought Q7 to Rolls sounds like a decent Upgrade and not one you read about every day, so was looking forward to reading the reasoning etc

Ah well

Me too. Gutted...

I was hoping it was another thread about switching to budget motoring, down to 3 wheels to save on tyres too. Oh well.

[RSbandit]

mybrainhurts said:

Me too. Gutted...

LOL sorry to disappoint!

[bigandclever]

RSbandit said:

mybrainhurts said:

Me too. Gutted...

LOL sorry to disappoint!

It feels like PH has spoken (until that unnecessary Robin chat). You know what to do

[RSbandit]

Screw it you're right not thinking big enough here...will up the budget by 500% and hit the Cullinan classifieds!