RE: SVO fuses 550hp V8 with Range Rover Velar
Discussion
Brooking10 said:
Andy20vt said:
Brooking10 said:
What’s the problem with people buying cars that they like such that those vehicles become popular ?
No problem, stated my opinion and some folk on here (those who seem wound up tighter than a coiled spring incidentally), don't like it.I think the simple point I was making was that many people seem to buy RR's for their supposed 'exclusivity' (as someone so eloquently put it on a previous thread). Yet the irony is that because they are ten a penny, probably because anyone can get the finance these days, then they are not exclusive at all. Buying the latest RR must be a bit like those multi-millionaires who buy yachts, and then park it up in Monte Carlo only to find out that someone else has bought a bigger yacht with an even more tasteless interior. How does that make you feel? As Elton John once said - "It's sad, so sad. It's a sad, sad situation".
You’re extremely good at it though.
Andy20vt said:
BIG YAWN, yet another over priced and blinged up SUV which will never go off road, and aimed squarely at the chav with money.
Is it me or do all recent JLR products blend into one amorphous bowl of blandness? Perhaps a half descent effort at re-launching the Defender, not as a vanity chariot fashion statement but as a proper off roader, would give JLR back some much needed credibility? Just a thought.
Nope, it's not just you Is it me or do all recent JLR products blend into one amorphous bowl of blandness? Perhaps a half descent effort at re-launching the Defender, not as a vanity chariot fashion statement but as a proper off roader, would give JLR back some much needed credibility? Just a thought.
nickfrog said:
Andy20vt said:
Suppose if you have lots of wealth and are confident in yourself (i.e. don't feel the need to shout about it to all and sundry) then you can pick the best tool for the job without feeling the pressure to maintain a certain image all the time.
I think the image thing is how you perceive it. Or the owners just pick a car to annoy the typical bitter, chip on shoulder type. It doesn't take much those to get irate, based on your tone, so I don't blame them.nickfrog said:
Andy20vt said:
Not irate at all - far from it. I just think it's very funny how some people seem to have so little else of interest going on in their life that they feel the need to buy or more likely, lease this sort of thing to make themselves feel good about them self.
I think it's funnier how some people seem to have so little else of interest going on in their life that they feel the need to make assumptions about OTHER people's cars and motivations to buy them. Not sure what the method to pay for depreciation has anything to do with anything although that seems to match the chip on shoulder type perfectly.Andy20vt said:
Todd Bonzalez said:
Why do you feel the need to inject comments like this into a thread that has nothing to do with PCP or lease or other older used cars? What purpose could it possibly serve?
Err I don't know, perhaps because this is a forum and people are entitled to have a different opinion on something to you. That is the purpose of a forum, to instigate debate. Is that okay with you?Andy20vt said:
No problem, stated my opinion and some folk on here (those who seem wound up tighter than a coiled spring incidentally), don't like it.
I think the simple point I was making was that many people seem to buy RR's for their supposed 'exclusivity' (as someone so eloquently put it on a previous thread). Yet the irony is that because they are ten a penny, probably because anyone can get the finance these days, then they are not exclusive at all. Buying the latest RR must be a bit like those multi-millionaires who buy yachts, and then park it up in Monte Carlo only to find out that someone else has bought a bigger yacht with an even more tasteless interior. How does that make you feel? As Elton John once said - "It's sad, so sad. It's a sad, sad situation".
Having read through this thread it is apparent that some posters have a paticular outlook on life.... some seem to just want to be antagonistic or argumenative for the sake of it. Some would say it reeks of jealousy. I.e. my life hasn’t turned out the way I wanted to, so target the ‘achievers with the label of debt junkies; as if this will make you feel better about yourself. To quote Andy (and Elton) above, truly ‘a sad sad situation’. Surely speak your mind and give your opinion and (if you want) the reasons behind your thinking, but leave off the stereotyping and profiling. Although I personally don’t own one or feel attracted to the RR brand, I have a few good friends who do. When I asked them why they bought, usually it’s because as a daily snotter nothing is as relaxing to tootle round-in. These are multi car guys who also own Rolls Royce, Mclaren, Bentley, etc... i.e. they have absolutely nothing to prove to anybody and although I wouldn’t know for certain I doubt they buy on pcp/lease.I think the simple point I was making was that many people seem to buy RR's for their supposed 'exclusivity' (as someone so eloquently put it on a previous thread). Yet the irony is that because they are ten a penny, probably because anyone can get the finance these days, then they are not exclusive at all. Buying the latest RR must be a bit like those multi-millionaires who buy yachts, and then park it up in Monte Carlo only to find out that someone else has bought a bigger yacht with an even more tasteless interior. How does that make you feel? As Elton John once said - "It's sad, so sad. It's a sad, sad situation".
Andy20vt said:
I'll ask again, what is it for then? What is the purpose of this vehicle?
Probably moving people from Point A to Point B, without having to resort to a Bus, Horse and Carriage, Taxi, 4 bikes, or 2 tandems. Maybe some people like having a massive engine in a 4x4. You, clearly, don't. Does that make you better person, and them worse?
It doesn't, no. So stop whinging about a car you'll never buy.
Hairymonster said:
Ares said:
Andy20vt said:
Ares said:
You do realise it isn't intended to go mud-plugging?
Well what's it for then? Posing? Ego massaging? Hairymonster said:
nickfrog said:
Andy20vt said:
Suppose if you have lots of wealth and are confident in yourself (i.e. don't feel the need to shout about it to all and sundry) then you can pick the best tool for the job without feeling the pressure to maintain a certain image all the time.
I think the image thing is how you perceive it. Or the owners just pick a car to annoy the typical bitter, chip on shoulder type. It doesn't take much those to get irate, based on your tone, so I don't blame them.Andy20vt said:
Ares said:
Driving? With a nice soundtrack? And an elevated seating position?
Ah yes but there are 100's of other vehicles that offer the same features for a fraction of the cost. So what is the real purpose?What was the purpose of you buying an RS6 when you could have bought a TDi ?
Andy20vt said:
Ares said:
Andy20vt said:
Ares said:
You do realise it isn't intended to go mud-plugging?
Well what's it for then? Posing? Ego massaging? Not once did I take it on a rally stage in the 2 years I had it.
Not once.
Ares said:
Andy20vt said:
Ares said:
Driving? With a nice soundtrack? And an elevated seating position?
Ah yes but there are 100's of other vehicles that offer the same features for a fraction of the cost. So what is the real purpose?Either that or I have missed the legions of supercharged 550bhp V8 four wheel drives he believes exist
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