RE: Rolls-Royce Cullinan on the 'ring!
Discussion
loose cannon said:
Cheaper tyres, better On fuel,cheaper to maintain when it breaks, look better,
More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
Cheapest tyres I've ever had were on my ML.More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
Not sure why cheaper to maintain??
Look better - most estate cars looks awful compared to saloon and most SUVs.
Their not There....but I really don't think a guy in an X5 Vs 5-Series Touring is going to suddenly scare the hell out of everyone
Estate cars have less room....and how many people by estate cars based on the handling rather than their load lugging ability?
As for image being the prime driver, such crap and utter ignorance. Time to prise the chip off your shoulder!
loose cannon said:
Cheaper tyres, better On fuel,cheaper to maintain when it breaks, look better,
More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
You mention cheaper on fuel AND more aerodynamic as 2 individual points, but in reality they're one and the same....More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
Tyres....the price differences are very negligible in the scheme of things for equivalent models. Tyres for 530d touring vs a 3.0 diesel X5 are not really any different for price.
More room? See my previous comments. Look better.....subjective. Cheaper to maintain when it breaks??! How on earth is an SUV more expensive than an estate?
The only point I'll grant you is the fuel economy, but even that isn't that much difference. Clearly people want them for a reason hence they're so popular.
Ares said:
Cheapest tyres I've ever had were on my ML.
Not sure why cheaper to maintain??
Look better - most estate cars looks awful compared to saloon and most SUVs.
Their not There....but I really don't think a guy in an X5 Vs 5-Series Touring is going to suddenly scare the hell out of everyone
Estate cars have less room....and how many people by estate cars based on the handling rather than their load lugging ability?
As for image being the prime driver, such crap and utter ignorance. Time to prise the chip off your shoulder!
Lol what utter bile I love posting stuff to wind up self centred muppets like you and all the rest of the upset brigade, I couldn't give a hoot what car other people own tbh I just love winding people up on here as it's really the only point now to pistonheads tbh Not sure why cheaper to maintain??
Look better - most estate cars looks awful compared to saloon and most SUVs.
Their not There....but I really don't think a guy in an X5 Vs 5-Series Touring is going to suddenly scare the hell out of everyone
Estate cars have less room....and how many people by estate cars based on the handling rather than their load lugging ability?
As for image being the prime driver, such crap and utter ignorance. Time to prise the chip off your shoulder!
ten people on my tea break table rolling around in the floor 
Edited by loose cannon on Friday 28th July 10:25
loose cannon said:
Ares said:
Cheapest tyres I've ever had were on my ML.
Not sure why cheaper to maintain??
Look better - most estate cars looks awful compared to saloon and most SUVs.
Their not There....but I really don't think a guy in an X5 Vs 5-Series Touring is going to suddenly scare the hell out of everyone
Estate cars have less room....and how many people by estate cars based on the handling rather than their load lugging ability?
As for image being the prime driver, such crap and utter ignorance. Time to prise the chip off your shoulder!
Lol what utter bile I love posting stuff to wind up self centred muppets like you and all the rest of the upset brigade, I couldn't give a hoot what car other people own tbh I just love winding people up on here as it's really the only point now to pistonheads tbh Not sure why cheaper to maintain??
Look better - most estate cars looks awful compared to saloon and most SUVs.
Their not There....but I really don't think a guy in an X5 Vs 5-Series Touring is going to suddenly scare the hell out of everyone
Estate cars have less room....and how many people by estate cars based on the handling rather than their load lugging ability?
As for image being the prime driver, such crap and utter ignorance. Time to prise the chip off your shoulder!
As for only posting to wind people up. Really?
I apologise, I granted you with maturity and intelligence, seeking a (vaguely) intelligent discussion. I was wrong. But for you, perhaps it's time to grow up, at least before the new term starts.
loose cannon said:
Ares said:
Cheapest tyres I've ever had were on my ML.
Not sure why cheaper to maintain??
Look better - most estate cars looks awful compared to saloon and most SUVs.
Their not There....but I really don't think a guy in an X5 Vs 5-Series Touring is going to suddenly scare the hell out of everyone
Estate cars have less room....and how many people by estate cars based on the handling rather than their load lugging ability?
As for image being the prime driver, such crap and utter ignorance. Time to prise the chip off your shoulder!
Lol what utter bile I love posting stuff to wind up self centred muppets like you and all the rest of the upset brigade, I couldn't give a hoot what car other people own tbh I just love winding people up on here as it's really the only point now to pistonheads tbh Not sure why cheaper to maintain??
Look better - most estate cars looks awful compared to saloon and most SUVs.
Their not There....but I really don't think a guy in an X5 Vs 5-Series Touring is going to suddenly scare the hell out of everyone
Estate cars have less room....and how many people by estate cars based on the handling rather than their load lugging ability?
As for image being the prime driver, such crap and utter ignorance. Time to prise the chip off your shoulder!
ten people on my tea break table rolling around in the floor Edited by loose cannon on Friday 28th July 10:25
Love it!
There really is something special about a Goodwood RR, an old client has a Phantom and I was lucky enough to be taken out in it a few times and nothing compares (IMO) I can see him buying one to replace his Phantom and Disco for track car towing duties (if they type approve a towbar)
There really is something special about a Goodwood RR, an old client has a Phantom and I was lucky enough to be taken out in it a few times and nothing compares (IMO) I can see him buying one to replace his Phantom and Disco for track car towing duties (if they type approve a towbar)
Wills2 said:
Crankie Shaft said:
DonkeyApple said:
The truth is that this massive, uber luxurious car is fully in keeping with RR's true heritage. If any marque was ever going to be suitable for the luxury SUV trend it is very obviously RR who first made SUVs over 100 years ago up until they switched to saloons in the 60s.
This behemoth is finally a return to its roots for RR.
Arguably, this will be the first time since it was nationalised in 71 that Rolls Royce Motors has produced a true Rolls Royce a la Rolls Royce Ltd, the company that invented the luxury SUV over 100 years ago.
Completely agree. Good post sir.This behemoth is finally a return to its roots for RR.
Arguably, this will be the first time since it was nationalised in 71 that Rolls Royce Motors has produced a true Rolls Royce a la Rolls Royce Ltd, the company that invented the luxury SUV over 100 years ago.
I have to say I find it a fascinatingly terrible thing, and would love to have a go in it! Certainly not something I would say about the Bentayga
Indeed but the basis was to show that 100 years ago the product was used by the extremely wealthy to go out into the world. It had ground clearance, was significantly larger than the average car (the pic of the Bug being towed has always been mildly amusing as a bit of history), camping, towing, expeditions, knocking around estates and down unmetalled roads all in the finest comfort possible at the time. They were Sports Utility Vehicles. Spacious, comfortable road cars that could easily be used for the sporting persuits of the day.
But ever since the British Govt nationalised it their products seem mostly to have been used for curb crawling and other classic urban persuits for which a large saloon was perfectly adequate.
This behemoth is more of a traditional RR than anything since 1971.
As for the modern 'shoot' well there are destinctly two types these days which is why you always try and view the guest list before accepting an invitation. This thing won't be remotely uncommon!!!!!!!
But ever since the British Govt nationalised it their products seem mostly to have been used for curb crawling and other classic urban persuits for which a large saloon was perfectly adequate.
This behemoth is more of a traditional RR than anything since 1971.
As for the modern 'shoot' well there are destinctly two types these days which is why you always try and view the guest list before accepting an invitation. This thing won't be remotely uncommon!!!!!!!
Edited by DonkeyApple on Saturday 29th July 10:20
Remember when they stopped John Dodds using their grille and then they stole his styling....
https://youtu.be/u43pWEwI6xY
https://youtu.be/u43pWEwI6xY
E65Ross said:
loose cannon said:
Cheaper tyres, better On fuel,cheaper to maintain when it breaks, look better,
More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
You mention cheaper on fuel AND more aerodynamic as 2 individual points, but in reality they're one and the same....More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
Tyres....the price differences are very negligible in the scheme of things for equivalent models. Tyres for 530d touring vs a 3.0 diesel X5 are not really any different for price.
More room? See my previous comments. Look better.....subjective. Cheaper to maintain when it breaks??! How on earth is an SUV more expensive than an estate?
The only point I'll grant you is the fuel economy, but even that isn't that much difference. Clearly people want them for a reason hence they're so popular.
MDL111 said:
E65Ross said:
loose cannon said:
Cheaper tyres, better On fuel,cheaper to maintain when it breaks, look better,
More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
You mention cheaper on fuel AND more aerodynamic as 2 individual points, but in reality they're one and the same....More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
Tyres....the price differences are very negligible in the scheme of things for equivalent models. Tyres for 530d touring vs a 3.0 diesel X5 are not really any different for price.
More room? See my previous comments. Look better.....subjective. Cheaper to maintain when it breaks??! How on earth is an SUV more expensive than an estate?
The only point I'll grant you is the fuel economy, but even that isn't that much difference. Clearly people want them for a reason hence they're so popular.
There's bound to be an EV version of this car in due point as the silky smooth and instant torque delivery of the electric motor very much favours this type of car and the majority of owners live in the global metropolises impacted by modern legislation, so I wonder if a floor full of batteries would help SUVs in the stability stakes for those who live life Le Mans Stylee.
E65Ross said:
MDL111 said:
E65Ross said:
loose cannon said:
Cheaper tyres, better On fuel,cheaper to maintain when it breaks, look better,
More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
You mention cheaper on fuel AND more aerodynamic as 2 individual points, but in reality they're one and the same....More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
Tyres....the price differences are very negligible in the scheme of things for equivalent models. Tyres for 530d touring vs a 3.0 diesel X5 are not really any different for price.
More room? See my previous comments. Look better.....subjective. Cheaper to maintain when it breaks??! How on earth is an SUV more expensive than an estate?
The only point I'll grant you is the fuel economy, but even that isn't that much difference. Clearly people want them for a reason hence they're so popular.
DonkeyApple said:
Indeed but the basis was to show that 100 years ago the product was used by the extremely wealthy to go out into the world. It had ground clearance, was significantly larger than the average car (the pic of the Bug being towed has always been mildly amusing as a bit of history), camping, towing, expeditions, knocking around estates and down unmetalled roads all in the finest comfort possible at the time. They were Sports Utility Vehicles. Spacious, comfortable road cars that could easily be used for the sporting persuits of the day.
But ever since the British Govt nationalised it their products seem mostly to have been used for curb crawling and other classic urban persuits for which a large saloon was perfectly adequate.
This behemoth is more of a traditional RR than anything since 1971.
As for the modern 'shoot' well there are destinctly two types these days which is why you always try and view the guest list before accepting an invitation. This thing won't be remotely uncommon!!!!!!!
I'm not disagreeing that back in the day they were indeed large/ go anywhere vehicles. I was merely suggesting it wasn't a tradition that they maintained. Great pics though. I wasn't particularly disagreeing with your post, there are many manufacturers with far more tenuous links to the historic SUV. One might of course argue that all cars back then were SUVs to a degree, given they had to be. RR's were (amongst other things) very reliable. Perhaps ironic given another poster has suggested they are suffering quality issues But ever since the British Govt nationalised it their products seem mostly to have been used for curb crawling and other classic urban persuits for which a large saloon was perfectly adequate.
This behemoth is more of a traditional RR than anything since 1971.
As for the modern 'shoot' well there are destinctly two types these days which is why you always try and view the guest list before accepting an invitation. This thing won't be remotely uncommon!!!!!!!
Edited by DonkeyApple on Saturday 29th July 10:20
MDL111 said:
E65Ross said:
MDL111 said:
E65Ross said:
loose cannon said:
Cheaper tyres, better On fuel,cheaper to maintain when it breaks, look better,
More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
You mention cheaper on fuel AND more aerodynamic as 2 individual points, but in reality they're one and the same....More aerodynamic, you won't scare the hell out of everyone and there aunty when you tailgate them to oblivion, and you will not look like a mouse in a block of flats
Oh and estate cars have more room and handle much better and you will be safe in the knowledge that you won't look a prize Pratt
If image bothers you which is ironic because that's the main reason for owning an SUV
Tyres....the price differences are very negligible in the scheme of things for equivalent models. Tyres for 530d touring vs a 3.0 diesel X5 are not really any different for price.
More room? See my previous comments. Look better.....subjective. Cheaper to maintain when it breaks??! How on earth is an SUV more expensive than an estate?
The only point I'll grant you is the fuel economy, but even that isn't that much difference. Clearly people want them for a reason hence they're so popular.
E65Ross said:
In that case the higher driving position often (not always) means they have a better ride quality. As I said above, the width can sometimes be that bit better inside as my friend found out by being able to get 3 kid seats across the back of an X5 and not in a 5 series touring. See above RE 4WD as well (although that argument is becoming less strong as more companies now offer 4WD in saloons and estates.
Definitely a few reasons as to why some prefer them over estate cars. Still can't understand why people can't grasp that, but there we go!
I personally prefer estate cars, yet I can totally see why people buy them. Interesting people slate cars like the Audi Q range, BMW X range etc yet rarely slate a RR. If it's because the RR is better off road.....then that's a bit odd, considering many of the RR cars sold to the public will never go off road....
If you're referring to the Range Rover not the Rolls, they do have better off road ability, I've used mine off road a good few times and it takes everything I've thrown at it, unfortunately(and as much as I like them) they're also unreliable piles of junk which constantly go wrong, I've vowed never to buy another LR product after this, I'm going to do what I should have done ages ago and buy a Landcruiser.Definitely a few reasons as to why some prefer them over estate cars. Still can't understand why people can't grasp that, but there we go!
I personally prefer estate cars, yet I can totally see why people buy them. Interesting people slate cars like the Audi Q range, BMW X range etc yet rarely slate a RR. If it's because the RR is better off road.....then that's a bit odd, considering many of the RR cars sold to the public will never go off road....
Rolls Royce 4x4, it looks nice enough, not my cup of tea though plus i couldn't afford one.
Quickmoose said:
Love how hard core off road vehicles became sanitised to use on roads.... and that now we have road vehicles relentlessly marketed as off road adventuring utility products with massive ground clearance and 4WD and hill descent...
I can imagine in the Gulf there will be a fair few of these with set up with sand tyres and space for falcons in the back. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff