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I’ve learnt that almost nothing is a keeper, jaded by this site. So many people spec up a keeper and then it’s replaced within 2 years with the next keeper. There are a few exceptions for that obviously, MashinBenzin seems to be a genuine car keeper. It’s just with his current choice the cars don’t seem to want to stay with him |
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I am lucky enough not to be dependent on the whims of an Employer and i am tightening the purse strings and bracing for the shit storm that is looming on the horizon. |
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It's quite easy to say get something more special. But what exactly is there south of 100k? He already says he does not like RR. Some would say Cayenne, but that's way less special in bare bones form than an optioned X5 imho. And it would be in bare bones form at a similar price. I think the X7 I drove had most of the bits mentioned and it was a very nice place to be. I'd put a FFRR autobiography as more special, but not to his tastes and a different price bracket. After that it's the Bentayga....
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Our Q7 only has the leather and wheels upgraded, everything else is stock. And I’d have probably taken it totally stock had they had one available. And it feels pretty special every time I get in it. I get that it’s the OP’s car, but to be fair, the OP in his first post said he would be ok to drop some of the options, so I think it’s ok to suggest it may be over specced in some people’s opinions. |
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Quick Q - what does the FF part mean re FFRR - RR is Range Rover but never known what FF is.
To be fair, I've never been in a Range Rover so I may as well try one to see what they are like |
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How many times have i heard people saying there next car will be a Keeper only to change it for the next 'latest and greatest' within the blink of an eye.
I am as guilty, certainly with the Cayman R i had every intention of keeping it for years but it was gone within 24 months..... the Lotus did last 6 years though. Of course the OP could be one of the rare breed on here that can resist the latest temptation, time will tell, if he isnt he will take a proper bath on 18k of options however 'special' it makes the car feel. |
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I got one for my wife in 2017 shortly before she passed away and my son now has it. The ride is sublime but I hated the imperious image it purveyed which didnt sit well with me, my son loves it though as do Celebs and Yummy Mummies which probably says something!! |
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I think the X5 has a better image than the peers I have mentally cross-shopped with - others may disagree though! |
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Let's be honest, all of us buying brand new cars, stock or not, are taking baths on a regular basis.
Those swapping sooner than the original PCP lengths even more so, and those putting lots of extras on, again more so. Who cares though? Life's short, spend your money however it makes you happy. As long as you family is looked after then all of the rest is just icing on the cake. On the subject of car stereos... HK should be standard as it's really very mediocre. The idea that there is a worse option is hard to believe. If you look at the speakers it comes with you'll see they must coat a few pounds each. :
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Your point stands though...the engine you want is the 40d (340hp mild hybrid) or the 45e if you're doing a lot of short journeys where you'll get the benefit of the battery range. OP - I'm assuming the incentives / discounts are better on the 40i given it probably is a niche choice for a big SUV?
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I think a Q7 or an X5 looks ok, I think a FFRR would look a bit like we should move to a nicer house instead. |
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A valid query and I will ask PL for similar on the 45e, out of interest if nothing else. |
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Just my perception, not for me i am afraid, I was frankly embarrassed driving it at times. |
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Not really about what other people think I suppose.
It’s probably a projection of what I’m thinking myself, I’d probably question why I have a FFRR on the drive of a £450k house. It’s not a criticism, but it does occur to me every time I see Pete’s photos of S8’s or Ferarri’s outside a semi with adjoining drives in Aylesbury. I’m sure he’s very happy with that, and it’s not saying he should change what he’s doing. But I think I would. We’ve just had a discussion at home about whether we want to down dial car costs for a better family home, although this one is nice enough, just not our ideal, so jury is out for now. Thread off track, but this is what sparked the debate, but it’s just a bit out of reach..... https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property...-83672851.html Last edited by Goneinsixtyseconds; 09-16-2020 at 06:03 AM.. |
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It's also somewhat dependant on where you live in the country though. Down south you see lots of relatively modest looking houses with expensive cars outside them, yet those properties are actually bonkers expensive (compared to further north anyway). Go to Scotland and half a million buys you a remarkably nice house.
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