Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "Will diesels be banned in city centers"
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 !
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.
Leave a comment: