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  Thread: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... and get a BMW 3 instead
Post: RE: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... an...

(30-06-2012 06:01am)chiggy Wrote:  Its not about status or money symbol or ego. There isn't a $100k difference between the 3 series and the Evoque that resembles a massive difference in stat...
EvoqueNorCal General 64 20,486 01-07-2012, 12:03pm
  Thread: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... and get a BMW 3 instead
Post: RE: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... an...

No worries guys. It's clear from the comments posted that most of you are rich and care more about status than anything else. No problem with that, but I'm just in a different situation as I don't hav...
EvoqueNorCal General 64 20,486 30-06-2012, 05:05am
  Thread: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... and get a BMW 3 instead
Post: RE: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... an...

Okay, game over. Was just reading this thread over at the BMW forums about all the extra cool stuff the 3 can do: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=671526 You can do a Google search ri...
EvoqueNorCal General 64 20,486 29-06-2012, 06:28am
  Thread: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... and get a BMW 3 instead
Post: RE: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... an...

Guys, the choice is starting to become quickly clear for me. The residual on the ActiveHybrid 3 won't be released until July 1st, but the residual on a regular 335i for June 2012 is 65% for 36 months....
EvoqueNorCal General 64 20,486 29-06-2012, 04:54am
  Thread: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... and get a BMW 3 instead
Post: RE: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... an...

(28-06-2012 12:54pm)Straydox Wrote:  It's a money thing for our US friend - he wants an RRE in his head and his ego says he'd look good in it. The last post had some drivel about the way he dr...
EvoqueNorCal General 64 20,486 28-06-2012, 03:36pm
  Thread: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... and get a BMW 3 instead
Post: RE: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... an...

(28-06-2012 09:03am)Daigriff Wrote:  I'd also guess the residuals will be a lot less than the Evoque come change time...especially here. The opposite actually. That's the biggest part of why I ...
EvoqueNorCal General 64 20,486 28-06-2012, 09:25am
  Thread: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... and get a BMW 3 instead
Post: RE: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... an...

(28-06-2012 08:48am)Mudi1 Wrote:  Your decision for not choosing the evoque makes sense. Perhaps for your next vehicle when the US has an abundance of them, with all issues and dynamics of the ...
EvoqueNorCal General 64 20,486 28-06-2012, 09:18am
  Thread: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... and get a BMW 3 instead
Post: RE: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... an...

(28-06-2012 02:01am)vinda Wrote:  Bmw 335 is a beasty engine. Would love to own one The ActiveHyrbid 3 also has 35HP more than the standard 335i so it's 335HP versus 300HP. :)
EvoqueNorCal General 64 20,486 28-06-2012, 02:02am
  Thread: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... and get a BMW 3 instead
Post: Think I've decided not to get the Evoque... and ge...

Okay guys, it's been loads of fun but I think I'm overcooked on the Evoque. Here's why: Love how it looks and drives and the interior on the Prestige model with the tan interior is unparalleled, but...
EvoqueNorCal General 64 20,486 28-06-2012, 01:28am
  Thread: Just did a 2 hour test drive -- My impressions on the Evoque's handling
Post: RE: Just did a 2 hour test drive -- My impressions...

(27-06-2012 08:54pm)nishandf Wrote:  No way! TTRS will annihilate the M3!! RS s-tronic 0-60 4.3 RS plus 0-60 4.1 M3 0-60 4.8 :lol: BMW vastly under advertises their 0-60 speed. T...
EvoqueNorCal General 12 6,080 27-06-2012, 11:44pm
  Thread: Just did a 2 hour test drive -- My impressions on the Evoque's handling
Post: RE: Just did a 2 hour test drive -- My impressions...

(27-06-2012 01:52pm)Pricy147 Wrote:  Why not throw a TTS/TTRS into the mix - very rapid, great looks, quattro (all be it not quite as good as true 4x4), good residuals, superb interior. The RS w...
EvoqueNorCal General 12 6,080 27-06-2012, 04:23pm
  Thread: Adaptive Dynamics
Post: RE: Adaptive Dynamics

(27-06-2012 02:50pm)XFullFatTim Wrote:  Do you have the option of the Plus pack on the Dynamic in the USA? In the UK that (for a huge amount of extra dosh) gives you supremely comfortable "Reca...
EvoqueNorCal General 22 10,394 27-06-2012, 04:21pm
  Thread: Does the Evoque have skid plates?
Post: RE: Does the Evoque have skid plates?

(27-06-2012 02:34pm)XFullFatTim Wrote:  I have taken mine offroad and yes it is scary to hear every twig catching on the under side but you get used to it! I have reverted to letting my Defender...
EvoqueNorCal General 4 4,207 27-06-2012, 04:19pm
  Thread: Minimum down payment required by Land Rover for a lease?
Post: RE: Minimum down payment required by Land Rover fo...

(27-06-2012 01:34pm)Evo-king Wrote:  In the UK we have the option to buy GAP insurance, that covers any shortfall, and has a number of options such as return to invoice, vehicle replacement, agr...
EvoqueNorCal General 2 1,747 27-06-2012, 04:15pm
  Thread: Is this the current residual for a 39 month lease?
Post: RE: Is this the current residual for a 39 month le...

(27-06-2012 01:20pm)Daigriff Wrote:  Residuals in the UK will be strong for a good 1-2 years IMHO. There still aren't that many about, waiting lists don't seem to be shortening and loads that ar...
EvoqueNorCal Orders 5 3,413 27-06-2012, 04:14pm
  Thread: What's the invoice price on a Prestige?
Post: RE: What's the invoice price on a Prestige?

For anyone interested, I found the invoice prices for the base as well as the options. Here it is: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.c...ptions.htm
EvoqueNorCal Orders 3 2,184 27-06-2012, 12:55pm
  Thread: Minimum down payment required by Land Rover for a lease?
Post: Minimum down payment required by Land Rover for a ...

Hey guys, I was at the dealership today and they told me I can't do zero down on a lease. They said there's a minimum that Land Rover requires down on the lease. Curious if you've heard the same thing...
EvoqueNorCal General 2 1,747 27-06-2012, 11:57am
  Thread: What's your monthly?
Post: RE: What's your monthly?

(26-06-2012 11:21am)Michelle Wrote:  1. My Evoque will be 855 frs ( 890 US $ ) for 48 months 2. Lease 3. Trade-in of my Honda CRV : 20500 frs ( 21434 US$) Residual payment 10000 fr...
EvoqueNorCal General 16 6,876 27-06-2012, 11:40am
  Thread: Does the Evoque have skid plates?
Post: RE: Does the Evoque have skid plates?

(27-06-2012 09:48am)doug Wrote:  I understand what you mean. Anyone who has driven around a LRE centre will know how great this car is off road. But as 90% (my guess) of Evoques will never see a...
EvoqueNorCal General 4 4,207 27-06-2012, 11:04am
  Thread: Adaptive Dynamics
Post: RE: Adaptive Dynamics

(27-06-2012 09:04am)swabes Wrote:  Really? I ordered a Prestige for the interior and then added AD (and Style 6 wheels) as an option - is that not available in the US? Sadly no. I have no idea ...
EvoqueNorCal General 22 10,394 27-06-2012, 09:16am
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