Reply to: Will diesels be banned in city centers

[milanbenes]

Just a small detail. Apparently SUVs are going to be banned from a number of German cities too

ffs

you are joking now ?

Milan.

[radish2008]

Just bought a 320d Sport. Nothing is going to change in the next 5-10 years.

[darmstadt]

I already said I don't focus on details so yes your 3litre would fit the bill

Milan.

nah it's got to be a SUV higher / height

Milan.

Just a small detail. Apparently SUVs are going to be banned from a number of German cities too

[scooterscot]

When I read the title of this post, I'm like What will be banned?

Kennst du?

[clearedforlanding]

I really don't want to show off, I'd buy a new Pathfinder v6 tomorrow if they still made it

VW are bringing out a new Toerag in the spring, that might be an option.

Regarding this thread, here on the mainland, Audi don't sell a Q7 with a Petrol engine these days ! Hence the Cayenne is the only option for a high performance petrol grand tourer

Milan.

Suv != GT

[milanbenes]

Well TBH I'm not clued up enough about these recent models to give a useful reply. But it's an interesting and potentially useful thread.

(I asked about SUVs here a month or so ago, and also had loads of useful feedback.)

P.S. There's nothing wrong with showing off, if you can afford it and need the extra space or comfort, or what have you, for long-distance driving for example or family hols.

I really don't want to show off, I'd buy a new Pathfinder v6 tomorrow if they still made it

VW are bringing out a new Toerag in the spring, that might be an option.

Regarding this thread, here on the mainland, Audi don't sell a Q7 with a Petrol engine these days ! Hence the Cayenne is the only option for a high performance petrol grand tourer

Milan.

[milanbenes]

Don't use a main dealer for repairs.
Get to know a good mechanic.

£9k for a diff and clutch?????? They saw him coming. I got a full gearbox for my last range rover for £1200 cash (no VAT).

JLRs are much, much better now they've got rid of all the BMW parts. The only faults on m,ine were the BMW parts, some of them the same fecking part that went wrong in my 525 I had previously. BMW is more badge than engineering.

that was done on the guarantee thank fully

The current RRV is nice, do I trust it, not sure ? I really do not want to get half way to an away day or holiday destination and have a fault with the car.

My Q7 has not missed a beat in the last 4 years touch wood.

Milan.

[Lance]

you are indeed very brave Lance in more ways than one

buying premium cars out of manufacturer's warranty would scare me to death - brother-in-law just had 9grands worth of warranty work done on his 5GT, needed the xdrive central differential/clutch replaced !

secondly, JLR, I grew up in the sticks, and aside of plans to own a series 3 and a tdi300 90 one day (and maybe an XJS), I would touch JLR products with a barge pole

I buy new and pay for the extension to the manufacturer's warranty !

Milan.

Don't use a main dealer for repairs.
Get to know a good mechanic.

£9k for a diff and clutch?????? They saw him coming. I got a full gearbox for my last range rover for £1200 cash (no VAT).

JLRs are much, much better now they've got rid of all the BMW parts. The only faults on m,ine were the BMW parts, some of them the same fecking part that went wrong in my 525 I had previously. BMW is more badge than engineering.

[OwlHoot]

Ok OwlHoot, same question for you,

Out of curiosity, in this price range, for a family of four, which comfortable long distance tourer would you buy for
away days and holidays ?

I wouldn't mind the new S Class, but the Mrs prefers being higher up. If I can get one for the right price I might get a GLS.

I wouldn't touch anything JLR, and the Levante is too showing off, so what's left, something from VAG ? Or wait for the X7 ?

Milan.

Well TBH I'm not clued up enough about these recent models to give a useful reply. But it's an interesting and potentially useful thread.

(I asked about SUVs here a month or so ago, and also had loads of useful feedback.)

P.S. There's nothing wrong with showing off, if you can afford it and need the extra space or comfort, or what have you, for long-distance driving for example or family hols.

[milanbenes]

I have a 10 year old Discovery 3. Highly recommended. When chipped it goes like the wind.
Next sensible car is likely to be a Range Rover Vogue 5.0 V8 Supercharged.

I don't buy new as I prefer someone else to pay for devaluation. Repair bills cost less.

you are indeed very brave Lance in more ways than one

buying premium cars out of manufacturer's warranty would scare me to death - brother-in-law just had 9grands worth of warranty work done on his 5GT, needed the xdrive central differential/clutch replaced !

secondly, JLR, I grew up in the sticks, and aside of plans to own a series 3 and a tdi300 90 one day (and maybe an XJS), I would touch JLR products with a barge pole

I buy new and pay for the extension to the manufacturer's warranty !

Milan.

[Lance]

Lance, when you grow out of short trousers you'll find that a Q7 is a very practical car for away days and holidays.

Out of curiosity, in this price range, for a family of four, which comfortable long distance tourer would you buy for
away days and holidays ?

Milan.

I have a 10 year old Discovery 3. Highly recommended. When chipped it goes like the wind.
Next sensible car is likely to be a Range Rover Vogue 5.0 V8 Supercharged.

I don't buy new as I prefer someone else to pay for devaluation. Repair bills cost less.

[milanbenes]

The 50-70 is probably more relevant.

In reality he needs a torquey diesel to pull his caravan.

you're right though it is the overtaking acceleration I am interested in rather than being the first out of the traffic lights
Milan.

[milanbenes]

Long distance tourers:

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the...bmw-wont-make/

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-re...e-2017-review/

Audi RS6 Review | Auto Express

nah it's got to be a SUV higher / height

Milan.

[WTFH]

Why not have a battle...
Battle : Stelvio Quadrifoglio vs SQ7 TDi vs Levante S vs Cayenne II S Diesel

[milanbenes]

The 50-70 is probably more relevant.

In reality he needs a torquey diesel to pull his caravan.

the Mrs won't allow a caravan or i'd have one, we stay in apartments or hotels, booking.com is our holiday friend

Milan.