I think i want a Range Rover

Jeff_Bridges_hair

Just had a test drive today but unsure of what one to go for?

The Diesel looks good on paper but im not sure if the petrol will give me more joy overall..

anyone any advice?

diable

do you have money to burn?

vikingaero

Depends how many miles you do. Under 6k get a petrol, otherwise a diesel. You'll struggle to get anything around the mid-teens on mpg in the petrol. Plus the diesel will be worth billions more when you come to sell it.

Simon_B_2

I'd only consider the V8 supercharged petrol engine

Flying-High_2

Simon_B wrote: »

I'd only consider the V8 supercharged petrol engine

Why? Care to elaborate?

Flying-High_2

New? as in TDV8? That would be my choice TBH... Yes the Petrols make bigger figures but if your covering the miles or using it for towing etc then Diesel is the obvious choice.

Not driven TDV8... Driven the RR with the TD6 and was impressed... Considered swapping the pickup and one of the cars for one but the potential repair bills and experience of a mate with one scared me half to death... I'm hearing good things about the Merc G Class... I'd be tempted to look that direction aswell as the RR if it were me...

Jeff_Bridges_hair

vikingaero wrote: »

Depends how many miles you do. Under 6k get a petrol, otherwise a diesel. You'll struggle to get anything around the mid-teens on mpg in the petrol. Plus the diesel will be worth billions more when you come to sell it.

Its going to be about that as im only going to use it infrequently.. I use Public transport as a rule but fancy something a bit nice cos the missus got her nice one so i want one too!!


Im not fussed about the re-sale really cos ill have it for 5 year and then get a new one but as a toy it will be good.

gilbert_and_sullivan

Assuming the question isn't a wind up then if you can afford one get a full size RR with the V8 Diesel.

The Sport is a Discovery in a different frock, and usually shod on summer slick tyres with darkened windows, it's at home in inner city hell hole's and footballer's hell hole's of Cheshire.

RR is luxurious, sits higher, is in it's own world of refinement and coupled with the V8 Diesel will give effortless performance whilst retaining that country air that is completely missing from the Sport.

Before you sign on the dotted line have you tried a Landcruiser 200 to compare, it doesn't have the kudos of the RR if that matters but is arguably the best top line 4x4 ever built, and will be miles more reliable.

bungle4by4

dont think.... DO IT!

Jeff_Bridges_hair

gilbert_and_sullivan wrote: »

Assuming the question isn't a wind up then if you can afford one get a full size RR with the V8 Diesel.

The Sport is a Discovery in a different frock, and usually shod on summer slick tyres with darkened windows, it's at home in inner city hell hole's and footballer's hell hole's of Cheshire.

RR is luxurious, sits higher, is in it's own world of refinement and coupled with the V8 Diesel will give effortless performance whilst retaining that country air that is completely missing from the Sport.

Before you sign on the dotted line have you tried a Landcruiser 200 to compare, it doesn't have the kudos of the RR if that matters but is arguably the best top line 4x4 ever built, and will be miles more reliable.

why would i be on a wind up? I want one and want to know which is best..

The sport never crossed my mind to be honest..

bungle4by4

RRS 4.2 Supercharger drives like nothing else on the road. I've driven a few and highly recommend it. But the diesel is worth a fortune more second hand.