Range Rover v X5
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What confuses me is everyone raves obout the RR for its on road capability as a luxury car. I'm asking cap in hand here because I dont get it. Why does it roll like a boat in the corners. Id love to buy one but I just can't cope with it rolling about so much. The car I tested was about 2006/7 vintage. The X5 was fantastic. I appreciate the RR is very tall. Is there an aftermarket solution to the body roll? Maybe it needs air suspension..no idea...help needed. Please no flaming. I'm asking because i'd like to own one
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Don't most luxury cars roll in the corners? Sports cars tend take them flatter, but the downside is a harsher ride quality. The Range Rover is an excellent crossover of luxury and off road capability, but it's not intended to out corner an Elise. The X5 was made to go quickly round the 'ring but has limited off road capability. Actually, it's fairly limited in anything it does apart from being a big car with a small interior and a lumpy ride - it's very good at that.
I think the problem lies with the nut behind the wheel here (
). In the same way that you wouldn't expect a Rolls Royce to be a deft track weapon, why are you confused that a Range Rover would be the quickest way of tackling a corner? Back off the gas, slow down and enjoy the magic carpet. If you're important, they'll wait for you.
I think the problem lies with the nut behind the wheel here (
). In the same way that you wouldn't expect a Rolls Royce to be a deft track weapon, why are you confused that a Range Rover would be the quickest way of tackling a corner? Back off the gas, slow down and enjoy the magic carpet. If you're important, they'll wait for you.I drive a sportscar and a RR and just adjust my driving to suit ...actually I dont find the RR rolls that much (or maybe Ive just got used to it) ...usually its the braking distance that needs to be re-calibrated in my brain LOL 
seriously, an X5 is like a jacked up BMW estate car ...a Range Rover is well ...eerrr....a Range Rover, the most capable, luxurious 4 x 4 out there
...if you just want something with a high viewpoint, thats big and drives like a car then an X5 or Cayenne would be my choice. If you want/need a real 4 x 4 thats also a very comfy place to be on road then a RR is it
seriously, an X5 is like a jacked up BMW estate car ...a Range Rover is well ...eerrr....a Range Rover, the most capable, luxurious 4 x 4 out there
...if you just want something with a high viewpoint, thats big and drives like a car then an X5 or Cayenne would be my choice. If you want/need a real 4 x 4 thats also a very comfy place to be on road then a RR is it
I always thought I wanted an X5 until I realised I could afford a Range Rover.
My previous car was an E38 7 series, and without any doubt the RR is dynamically inferior, but only a fool would buy a 4x4 for great driving dynamics. Most car choices are about compromise, there are always trade offs to be made.
To me the choice between X5 and RR is a no brainer, I wouldn't imagine there are many RR owners out on the road who see an X5 and think 'I bought the wrong car', to me I look at X5's on the road now and think thank god I went for the RR.
There's a perception that the RR will be less reliable and more expensive to fix, but I think this will come down to what you know and where you go to get things fixed. I'm finding I can run a RR with very reasonable costs (advantage of coming from a 7 series I guess, good preparation).
As for the body roll, as other posters have said, you adapt your driving style to the RR. The X5 you can drive more like a car, but the tradeoff is that it feels like a car inside. The RR needs to be driven like a 4x4, and the reward is that it feels fantastic and luxurious in a way the X5 doesn't come anywhere near.
If you want driving dynamics get an Audi Quattro estate, if you want a 4x4 and want the best, get a RR. Just my humble opinion as a recent convert!
My previous car was an E38 7 series, and without any doubt the RR is dynamically inferior, but only a fool would buy a 4x4 for great driving dynamics. Most car choices are about compromise, there are always trade offs to be made.
To me the choice between X5 and RR is a no brainer, I wouldn't imagine there are many RR owners out on the road who see an X5 and think 'I bought the wrong car', to me I look at X5's on the road now and think thank god I went for the RR.
There's a perception that the RR will be less reliable and more expensive to fix, but I think this will come down to what you know and where you go to get things fixed. I'm finding I can run a RR with very reasonable costs (advantage of coming from a 7 series I guess, good preparation).
As for the body roll, as other posters have said, you adapt your driving style to the RR. The X5 you can drive more like a car, but the tradeoff is that it feels like a car inside. The RR needs to be driven like a 4x4, and the reward is that it feels fantastic and luxurious in a way the X5 doesn't come anywhere near.
If you want driving dynamics get an Audi Quattro estate, if you want a 4x4 and want the best, get a RR. Just my humble opinion as a recent convert!
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Crossflow Kid said:
Buy the X5 and everyone will assume you like to think you've got something in common with Rommel.
Brilliant!I have to say I'd be astonished if there are no handeling kits for the more modern RR's. I've got a long and normally wallowy RRC LSE. Ity's got the Harvey Bailey handeling kit and another anti-roll on the front and it corners like it's on rails (well for 2.6tons it does anyway!).
I'd suggest following this route and sticking with the British (sic)car. Although for an impartial response you have come to the right place.
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