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Evoque sold - My final thoughts
Urban Splash
 

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Evoque sold - My final thoughts

Hi All,

After a year and a half, my Evoque has been sold. Just thought I would share my experience. I have sold it as I'm getting a company car.

Good
Snow! It was really good in the snow last year
Bling puddle lamps. Cool
Looks, I think is looks cool still.....although the interior is not the best
Bluetooth streaming from my phone. Worked really well
Nice seats. I love a contrast stitch!
Pano roof was nice

Bad
Build quality. A few rattles
Harsh ride. I had 20" shadow chrome and no fancy suspension. It really crashed over bumps
4 visits from Land Rover Assist. 1 for failed gearbox. 3 for fuel filter. Fuel filter replaced twice. LR man kept blaming fuel in the North East.
Teeny tiny sat nav screen. Old Skool type touch screen
Fuel economy. Never ever ever ever had over 31mpg.
£200 to tax this year. Really!!! lol
Slow.....so slow pulling out of junctions
Auto box. Just awful. As bad as the 7 speed merc hire car I currently have

Observations
I see loads around now. Must be at least 10 in my village. I think this is a problem for LR and the RR brand. Why would you buy a decent spec Freelander when you could have an Evoque. No exclusivity in owning a RR. Controversial comment, but its just my opinion.

I see mostly Pure spec. Then Dynamic. Very few Prestige. Maybe mostly seeing Pure adds weight to my comment above.

Anyway, I have a 420d Xdrive coming on Christmas Eve Eve. A bit different. Hopefully ok in the snow still.

Great forum....all the best....

Delivered: Evoque 5 door Prestige SD4 Auto 4WD, Orkney Grey, Fixed Panoramic Roof, Ivory Headliner, Vibe Interior, Spare wheel, 20" Chrome Shadow Style 7
(This post was last modified: 14-12-2013 07:45pm by Urban Splash.)
14-12-2013 07:40pm
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mark_n
 

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RE: Evoque sold - My final thoughts

And you think there's exclusivity in driving a BMW? They are everywhere...

Mark

Evoque was great, now in an RRS SVR
14-12-2013 07:58pm
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jojosr
 

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RE: Evoque sold - My final thoughts

+ point mark Smile

Ordered: 2.3.2012:
RRE Prestige SD4 AT, Barolo Black, Spirit/Macassar/Ivory/Espresso Oxford Leather Interiour, Black Pano roof, Privacy Glass, AUX Heating, Heated seats and Wheel, Tech pack.
Delivered: 19.9.2012
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14-12-2013 08:09pm
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PAT
 

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Location: Edinburgh
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RE: Evoque sold - My final thoughts

Always interesting to read fellow owners thoughts on their experiences.

Good luck with your new set of wheels.

Current: Si4 - HSE Dynamic Lux - Corris Grey with Black Pano - Adaptive Dynamics - ATPC - Adaptive LED Headlights - Privacy Glass - Style 508's - Heated Steering Wheel - Spare Wheel - Ebony Headlining
Previous: Si4 - Dynamic 5 Door - Lux - Orkney Grey with Black Pano
14-12-2013 08:29pm
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Devonian
 

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RE: Evoque sold - My final thoughts

I definitely agree that there is a big difference in ride quality when you move up to the 20" wheels. I had a pure courtesy car and it seemed very much softer and smoother than my Dynamic. I'm ok with that but I can imagine it being an issue for some.

2012-2014: Dynamic SD4 Auto Lux Coupe. Santorini Black, Style 7 20" Shadow wheels, Privacy Glass, Adaptive Xenons, High Beam Assist, Solar Attenuating Glass and black Dynamic Plus pack. Sold back to Land Rover due to many build quality issues.
On order: Corris Grey Dynamic SD4 5 door, black contrast pan roof, blind spot indicators, Intelligence Pack, Head Up Display, Solar Glass, 825W Stereo and powered tailgate.
14-12-2013 08:38pm
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IKM
 

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RE: Evoque sold - My final thoughts

Good luck Urban Splash and thanks for your parting review.

Arrived 16 December 2011: Prestige SD4 auto 5dr in OG with Adaptive Dynamics, Adaptive Xenons, Surround Cameras, Auto Dimming Rearview, Grey Oak Wood, Spare Wheel and Powered Tailgate.

Joining 2010 Freelander XS Td4e in Stornoway Grey (we like Grey!)
14-12-2013 08:44pm
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J77
 

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RE: Evoque sold - My final thoughts

There is exclusivity in owning a Range Rover just not an Evoque, it's a Range Rover for the masses.

It's a fantastic car and I loved every minute with mine but I would like to see a bit more Range Rover in it and a bit less Freelander. I would have one again, in fact, I asked if LR would do me a coupé commercial from the factory, which would be ideal for my dogs, but they can't accomadate special orders at the moment.

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15-12-2013 12:40am
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Urban Splash
 

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RE: Evoque sold - My final thoughts

Well... No actually Mark. I've not mentioned the exclusivity or lack thereof of BMW. I merely gave my thoughts on the RR brand.

Delivered: Evoque 5 door Prestige SD4 Auto 4WD, Orkney Grey, Fixed Panoramic Roof, Ivory Headliner, Vibe Interior, Spare wheel, 20" Chrome Shadow Style 7
(This post was last modified: 15-12-2013 12:46am by Urban Splash.)
15-12-2013 12:42am
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BFGEvoqueMan
 

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RE: Evoque sold - My final thoughts

(14-12-2013 07:40pm)Urban Splash Wrote:  Anyway, I have a 420d Xdrive coming on Christmas Eve Eve. A bit different. Hopefully ok in the snow still.

Great forum....all the best....

If you have winter tyres there will be no difference; no winter tyres then no grip so no go in the snowConfusedConfused

5 Dr SD4 Dynamic Plus (220PS!)
- Santorini Black with Indus Silver Roof
- Plus Pack (Agility Pimento/Ebony Oxford Leather)
- 20" Style 7 Alloy Wheels, Adaptive Bi-Xenon's with high beam assist, Aero Flip Spolier
- Keyless Entry, Privacy Glass, Auto dipping Interior Mirror, 825W stereo
15-12-2013 08:56am
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The Valeter
 

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RE: Evoque sold - My final thoughts

(14-12-2013 07:58pm)mark_n Wrote:  And you think there's exclusivity in driving a BMW? They are everywhere...

They are what Ford were up to around 10Years ago = on every street corner but at least some Ford's had a character!

(14-12-2013 08:38pm)Devonian Wrote:  I definitely agree that there is a big difference in ride quality when you move up to the 20" wheels. I had a pure courtesy car and it seemed very much softer and smoother than my Dynamic. I'm ok with that but I can imagine it being an issue for some.

I mentioned the wheel size when I bought my Dynamic as in I sugested to the salesman I may fit 19" wheels to it but he said the car was set up & designed around the 20" wheel so by deviating from this it will impeer the handling. Not sure whether that was Dynamic only or all Evoque but I would suspect he meant all.
I also notice the majority are Pure's & Dynamic's.

Came Home On 02/03/13 Pure Tech In Barolo Black/Cirrus Trim with Bespoke Firenze Ascents + Numerous Factory Options!!
Also :-

Rover 25GSi - 2005 Everyday Car.
MG ZR-Express Van - 2005 Special Factory Order (Literally a one off).
MG Montego 2.0i - 1990 Shows/Sunny Days.
MG Metro 1300 - 1983 Being Restored!
(This post was last modified: 15-12-2013 01:17pm by The Valeter.)
15-12-2013 01:14pm
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