Upgrade to a Range Rover?

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by poldim

I hope if I do it I wont get that affect because I'm not expecting anything sporty. Its just a powerful truck thats got lots of room and class.

Although the interior on the X5 is better...

at night the RR feels like a freaking plane dude... lots of lights going on

i like that about it

gas mileage sucks ass tho

i wish range rover still used bmw parts

we recently just went from a 03 HSE to an 08 supercharged and boy what a big difference. a lot of pros and cons for both cars...

[spesrf25]

Originally Posted by poldim

So how much will I miss my 3 if I upgrade to a 1 year old supercharged Range Rover?

For safety sake, its heavier but it will probably handle most crashes better than the 3. That car will probably also deter me from speeding as much. I have my gixxer for the speed fix.





Alternative is to get a 335i.

I sold my S2000 and bought an LR3.

Pros:

It was a great riding vehicle. Actually, one of the best rides I have ever experienced. The cabin was roomy, the ride was extremely smooth, the leather seats were comfortable, and the sound system rocked. I had tons of room. I read many articles that the ride was pretty identical to the RR.
Never had a problem with it (only one dealer visit for a recall).
Cons:

Gas mileage
Gas Mileage
Gas Mileage
Almost too big
Spongy in turns

I had it for 6 months, sold it, and got a 335i. I did this because even though I really like the Land Rover, I missed the speed, handling, and gas mileage. The 335i's ride is not as good, and the sound system isn't either, but there was just something about coming out of a sports car into an SUV that made the life boring when driving the Land Rover. I had to go back to a sports/sporty car, and the 335 seemed like the best car available for that price range. I don't regret it one bit.

However, I think you will be happy with the switch if gas mileage, handling and speed are things you can do without.

[poldim]

Originally Posted by Kiemyster

now, if ur getting the X5, make sure to get the 4.8. then you will be satisfied with the transition from sport coupe to sav.

id get the 4.8, but I dont have the coupe, and sport isnt a priority for me when looking at SUVs.

Ive driven RRs, and I dont get the desire to go fast in one. I've also driven several older X5's, both 4.4's and 4.8s, and they make me want to go as fast as I do in my 330.

[oldaccount]

i cant understand the reasoning for driving enthusiasts buying SUVs.

if you have any interest in driving, and need more praticality and space than a coupe or saloon can offer, get a fast wagon (as hard as that is in the US).

i can understand the justification for an SUV if you are just a shitty driver and want to be able to hit crubs without rashing your wheels, or have no interest in driving and just want to look cool in a cool looking car, though. Sure some may be off-road capable, but that hardly applies to anyone that buys them. Nobody is wheeling brand new RR's off-road anyway.

[evoi19]

do what you like and what you feel is the best fit for you.

Living in SF/Bay Area, an SUV does come in handy, but it's not needed THAT much. Gas prices kill here...about $3.50 to 3.75 per gallon. If you can hang with that, then you're good. Parking in the city is a bitch as with any metropolitan areas. Spaces are small, and there's not enough of em. Not to mention the often bumper bumping when parking. lol

If i had a choice, i'd keep the 3 and buy the RR. Best of both. I personally don't like SUV's but as i'm getting older, i see a need for it from time to time. Just not everyday commuting use.

[poldim]

Originally Posted by spesrf25

I sold my S2000 and bought an LR3.

Pros:

It was a great riding vehicle. Actually, one of the best rides I have ever experienced. The cabin was roomy, the ride was extremely smooth, the leather seats were comfortable, and the sound system rocked. I had tons of room. I read many articles that the ride was pretty identical to the RR.
Never had a problem with it (only one dealer visit for a recall).
Cons:

Gas mileage
Gas Mileage
Gas Mileage
Almost too big
Spongy in turns

I had it for 6 months, sold it, and got a 335i. I did this because even though I really like the Land Rover, I missed the speed, handling, and gas mileage. The 335i's ride is not as good, and the sound system isn't either, but there was just something about coming out of a sports car into an SUV that made the life boring when driving the Land Rover. I had to go back to a sports/sporty car, and the 335 seemed like the best car available for that price range. I don't regret it one bit.

However, I think you will be happy with the switch if gas mileage, handling and speed are things you can do without.

S2K's are great cars.
My whole idea of the RR sprung from one of my buddies who drives an LR3 and loves it. He switched to it from a turbo Saab. He was driving the LR3 on some back roads at home, deer popped out, while avoiding it he rolled it but walked out with a broken finger because he stuck his hand outside the car as it rolled. It was totaled, he got another one.
The headlights on it make night look like day, probably twice the output of my E90 xenons, (his is 05, so not active, but the newer ones come with that).

I will be moving out west and will live with one of my best friends from college. He doesn't care about what he drives, so he has a beater. We are working in the same company, so his car will be the bitch regardless.
This will effectively remove a lot of my gas costs. My car will end up being the go out / haul a lot of stuff / vacation car.

As with all things, it'll take a little bit of getting used to not entering off ramps at 60 mph, but that will have to have someday, sooner or later.

Still a very hard switch.

[mpimping]

I would like to have a range one day, after, keyword "after" I have a 911.


drive both but really the 335 is so smooth and nice + it gets good gas mileage.

[out4scrilla]

get the RR there awesome i believe and they movee to

[Big Windy]

two totally different worlds, but i'd go for the sport. the regular range rover is too big, IMO.

[mpimping]

get a m3 convertible

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...lake&cardist=0

[Kiemyster]

Originally Posted by mpimping

get a m3 convertible

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...lake&cardist=0

holy shit! did you read what the seller said? was he being serious?

OK--- if you have to have an M-3, well I guess this is as good as it gets. The last time I suggested that an M-3 was like the greatest convertible in the world, I spent two weeks on suspension without pay. So, I have learned my lesson....an M-3 Convertible can't hold a candle to say a Saab 9-3 or even a Toyota Solara. And so it's not surprising that we are selling this convertible. Six months ago we sold this car to one of our favorite wacko's who trades cars like changing underwear. And now because he had to have our new '08 S-5 Coupe, we've got this baby back. We sold it with 9,000 miles....now it's a high mileage example with 11,563 mile. And the color... it's OK! If you like white with perl gray leather and a blue top. It's OK! The car looks.. it looks like new and it is.... Harmon Kardon sound system.. the kind you'd probably find in a Kia.... 18" alloy wheels... very nice.... power everything.... OK, you want it ... we'll give it away $39,995. Call Bill Vangor at Ext #134, he doesn't care what he

my god. how the fuck do they expect to sell these cars with that kind of attitude? damn

[poldim]

Originally Posted by Kiemyster

you're a towel!

[poldim]

Originally Posted by mpimping

get a m3 convertible

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...lake&cardist=0

Brilliant. Because RR and M3 are the same thing. You have succeeded in wasting my time, the time of others, and internet bandwidth.

[Comet]

Originally Posted by poldim

For safety sake, its heavier but it will probably handle most crashes better than the 3.

False
you have more chances of tipping over in the RR as opposed to the 3...

and studies showed that side impact is taken worse by SUVs than cars...
+ the RR will cost u a dung load more in gas

not really adding much I guess... but better than a +1

+ a 3 is sexeh
RR is a soccer mom's car

[spesrf25]

Are you looking at the RR or RR Sport? Big difference in $$$, but I prefer the Sport over the full size RR. I don't think the ride will be different, and the Sport is better looking, and it's not much smaller. Have you had any luck with your decsion?

[poldim]

The full size RR. I don't really like the look of the sport.

[Comet]

with the Sport, u'd need to tow a Gas Station with you

[spesrf25]

Originally Posted by poldim

I'm moving to San Francisco bay area and will be going on trips to Tahoe and other places so I figure the extra space wouldn't hurt. Its a good car to go out in since you can throw a bunch of people in the back.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CUSTO...QQcmdZViewItem

The reason I ask it because you showed the Sport from a previous post. Just asking out of curiosity. Both are very nice vehicles.

[LAZY TURBO]

look into the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, fastest SUV on the planet and handles as well as most cars with a ability to off-roading too.

New Turbo 2008..

[FirstClass]

Originally Posted by LAZY TURBO

look into the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, fastest SUV on the planet and handles as well as most cars with a ability to off-roading too.

False. Much as I hate to admit it the Jeep SRT-8 is faster and the Hennessey version is untouchable.

[LAZY TURBO]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

False. Much as I hate to admit it the Jeep SRT-8 is faster and the Hennessey version is untouchable.

well atleast the cayenne doenst have an interior filled with plastic