Wondering weather to buy a Range Rover Evoque

ontheroad1970

The boot of an evoque will not be big enough for all the bits and pieces that come with children.  Same goes for most SUVs really.  Nice riding height, but generally less boot space, especially if you want to see out of the back window of the car.  Get a valuation of the car you have and look at estates or large hatchbacks.  Top models of many cars will have movable seats with lumbar support.  

A good friend of mine has had two evoques, with little or no issue, so he has got lucky.  Aside from the dicey reliability, think of practicality with a large pram in the back, you will struggle to get anything else in - my Mazda CX5 has a bigger boot than the evoque and it's a tight squeeze for anything else once my son's pushchair is in.  

greyteam1959

Keep away from the unreliable money pit.

DB1904

ontheroad1970 said:

The boot of an evoque will not be big enough for all the bits and pieces that come with children.  Same goes for most SUVs really.  Nice riding height, but generally less boot space, especially if you want to see out of the back window of the car.  Get a valuation of the car you have and look at estates or large hatchbacks.  Top models of many cars will have movable seats with lumbar support.  

A good friend of mine has had two evoques, with little or no issue, so he has got lucky.  Aside from the dicey reliability, think of practicality with a large pram in the back, you will struggle to get anything else in - my Mazda CX5 has a bigger boot than the evoque and it's a tight squeeze for anything else once my son's pushchair is in.  

Is it bigger than the E class?

MX5huggy

When my 1st came along we swapped the MX-5 for a Ford Puma (the old one 3 door, sporty fiesta). Bit impractical but worked for 18 months before swapping to a Octavia, had that 12 years now owes me nothing. Probably change soon. 

Herzlos

I wouldn't buy a new car until the house is sorted; kids start off pretty small and you'll be able to get them in a 3 series.

Then if you want an Evoque, go for it. Just make sure you get good breakdown cover

searchlight123

OP with regard to your trade in, have you checked it's current value on WBAC or Motorway? My step son just changed his low mileage Peugeot 208 and was offered £2800 part ex. I persuaded him to call into WBAC on his way to collect the car and he received £3500 there and then. An unexpected extra £700 on a relatively inexpensive car.

The_Fat_Controller

I would buy it in good weather, so you can see any blemishes, LOL.

If you've already got a BMW you'll likely have deep enough pockets to run an older Evoque.

Tahlullah.H

Fantastic cars.  I would recommend.  You can get good and bad cars of any marque.  Evoque's are definitely a style statement because you can get bigger boots with the Discovery, but do you want such a big car?  Totally your call, but the cars are fantastic.  I have the 2 door version and have no problems with space.

MEM62

kevc1985 said:

My wifes car is coming up on 4 years old, its the older shape BMW 3 series, only done 19k miles but we are trying to start a family and the car has sport seats and not the best for my back (I have a company car so I don't drive hers that much).

In my opinion the 3-Series are good cars and, so far, you have not really put forward a valid reason for getting rid of it.  

kevc1985 said:

We are looking at a Range Rover evoque, 

Oh dear........

kevc1985 said:

I've done some homework on range rovers and I understand they can be unreliable and expensive to repair, even the stuff not under warranty like brake pads and things.

Your research is spot on.  It will cost you a fortune so only buy if you have deep pockets and can stand having the car off the road on a regular. basis.  It won't be the wisest buy you have ever made. 

kevc1985 said:

With the cost of living increase coming I don't know if its right to buy such a big purchase and spend a lot of money on a car which we don't really need

Seems you have answered your own question.  No advice from us needed  :-)
   

Stubod

..given their reliability record personally I would not touch any LandRover product outside of the main (3 year) warrranty period. Extended warranties may be OK, but they normally list loads of items as not being covered? I know of a couple of friends who have owned them and would never have another...