Best for £15k?
Discussion
..more of a 'what Land Rover/Range Rover?' question I'm afraid.
Mrs SS7 is about to start a new job. It'll involve a 60 mile round trip on rural A and B roads in the south, and some shift work, so half the year the drive home will be in the dark and in bad weather. Other hazards are suicidal deer, pheasants etc, and unlit & shockingly poor pot-holed road surfaces. There's an alternative dual carriageway option, but that's 50 miles each way.
She had a FFRR in the past (think it was a L322), and from all the possible cars suitable for this task, has decided this time she wants another from the Land Rover errr.... range - although I'm informed Evoques are out.
I don't know the first thing about 4x4s; what's the best mix of reliability, economy, luxury, performance and soothing waftiness for a £15-£20k budget (I suppose £400pm-ish on the drip) that's not an Evoque?
cheers,
Mrs SS7 is about to start a new job. It'll involve a 60 mile round trip on rural A and B roads in the south, and some shift work, so half the year the drive home will be in the dark and in bad weather. Other hazards are suicidal deer, pheasants etc, and unlit & shockingly poor pot-holed road surfaces. There's an alternative dual carriageway option, but that's 50 miles each way.
She had a FFRR in the past (think it was a L322), and from all the possible cars suitable for this task, has decided this time she wants another from the Land Rover errr.... range - although I'm informed Evoques are out.
I don't know the first thing about 4x4s; what's the best mix of reliability, economy, luxury, performance and soothing waftiness for a £15-£20k budget (I suppose £400pm-ish on the drip) that's not an Evoque?
cheers,
I've had a DS for the past three years or so. This is my first dip into LR products and also into 4 x 4/SUV territory. Previously had three Jaguars over about fifteen years or so.
The DS was an ex LR owned car so I assume it was a loan/demo/general staff vehicle. It came with a two year warranty which I have since extended and will do so for as long as I can....peace of mind is a key factor for me. It has been serviced by a LRMD on time. No serious issues at all but I did need the Haldex pump replaced last year.
The DS is not a RR. It's more of a go anywhere do anything vehicle. The interior is definitely not poverty spec nor is it to RR standard. I make regular round trips to Cambridgeshire (200 miles) and Falmouth (560 miles), always comfortable and reasonably economic. Can fit seven people but very little storage space, and have done this several times for short trips, very useful.
It is not an Evoke, which is good as I always think they are for posers (completely unjustified, I'm sure).
Would I get another DS? Yes, but at present I'm not sure which engine/model combination I'd go for.
R.
The DS was an ex LR owned car so I assume it was a loan/demo/general staff vehicle. It came with a two year warranty which I have since extended and will do so for as long as I can....peace of mind is a key factor for me. It has been serviced by a LRMD on time. No serious issues at all but I did need the Haldex pump replaced last year.
The DS is not a RR. It's more of a go anywhere do anything vehicle. The interior is definitely not poverty spec nor is it to RR standard. I make regular round trips to Cambridgeshire (200 miles) and Falmouth (560 miles), always comfortable and reasonably economic. Can fit seven people but very little storage space, and have done this several times for short trips, very useful.
It is not an Evoke, which is good as I always think they are for posers (completely unjustified, I'm sure).
Would I get another DS? Yes, but at present I'm not sure which engine/model combination I'd go for.
R.
The trouble is, logic isn't really having much to do with this purchasing decision. So Volvos are for old men, London mums, and antique dealers, obv.
It's been interesting to see the impact of a few rainy, cold and windy days; all thought of a whizzy little convertible (plan B) have now gone out of the window, it seems the heavier the vehicle, the better.
It's been interesting to see the impact of a few rainy, cold and windy days; all thought of a whizzy little convertible (plan B) have now gone out of the window, it seems the heavier the vehicle, the better.
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