Impact of new Range Rover model

[sweetafton]

In the process of looking for an 06/07 Range Rover SC. Should I wait until the new model is out. Any thought on if the prices will drop?

[Triple7]

Any new model will ofcourse impact used prices. The RRS I thing will be impacted the most as the new 2010 model is a huge advancement. Once the s/c RRis less than 50%, then I don't thing you'll see the new model having a massive impact, as they lose enough on their own! Happy shopping......

[kVA]

Don't think it will have a huge impact on an 06 tbh, but there may be one or two more about from part-exchanges.

[Denis O]

Just look at the prices of P38's once they launched the L322 and you're probably somewhere close to the answer.

We have an immaculate 60k mile 2002 P38 which would sell for maybe £5k on a good day. A 2002 L322 would be more than double for a higher mileage lower spec car.

That's life.

[sweetafton]

Thanks for the advice, guys. Am I better off with the SC RR Sport or the SC RR. There is only my partner and I, with a budget of around 35k. I want the best for my money and I am really fussy so would also be looking for an immaculate example! I live in Weymouth and I will be making 8 trips to Nottingham in the next two years. I want the most relaxing car to drive. My heart says the SC RR but I am not sure my budget will stretch to a good enough example.

[kVA]

sweetafton said:

Thanks for the advice, guys. Am I better off with the SC RR Sport or the SC RR. There is only my partner and I, with a budget of around 35k. I want the best for my money and I am really fussy so would also be looking for an immaculate example! I live in Weymouth and I will be making 8 trips to Nottingham in the next two years. I want the most relaxing car to drive. My heart says the SC RR but I am not sure my budget will stretch to a good enough example.

Depends what you call relaxing... If you want softer suspension then go for RR, but if you want maximum driver aids, the RRS has Adaptive Cruise Control - which I think is the best feature ever invented for a relaxing motorway drive.

However, you have to drive both to make that decision - they drive VERY differently!

Briefly the main advantages of one over the other are:

RR
Reverse parking camera
Venture cam (debatable benefit)
Split tailgate (for picnics)
More likely to have TV (within your budget)
Nicer (and bigger) interior
Heated steering wheel

RRS
Adaptive Cruise Control
Terrain response (might get this on a later RR - but probably out of your budget)
Dynamic Response (Active anti-roll bars = flatter cornering)
More personalisation options
More modern electronics / styling / image

I went through this decision 3 months ago and plumped for the better dynamics and ACC of the Sport (and I'm not sure I'm old enough for a RR yet