Post Reply 
 
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Votes - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Gone back to the RRS
defender_uk
 

Posts: 575
Joined: Aug 2011
Location: York
Post: #1
Gone back to the RRS

Well after eleven months of the RRE, I have now just signed for a RRS again (number 6).

I changed from the RRS to the RRE because I needed the increase in MPG and the cheaper tax. The MPG has never materialised and for the extra 7 miles to the gallon I get, I think I lost too much from the RRS. Much as I like the RRE the main niggles was the MPG or lack of it, and the atrocious SatNav.

The loss of comfort, the loss of a boat that holds anything meaningful, the loss of a good SatNav and the loss of towing capacity, does not, for me, justify 7 extra miles. I am sad though. I think the RRE is a stunning looking car and there is much I like about it. I love the DRLs and will miss that on the RRS. I will miss the BSM system also.

I have found this forum really friendly, useful and helpful and had a great meet at Halewood.

I hope that you all continue to enjoy your cars and look forward to the changes LR will make to the car on due time which may well tempt me back.

Defender_uk

Evoque Prestige Lux, OG, maual, style 4 wheels

comes to live with Defender 90 TDCi 07
17-08-2012 06:12pm
Visit this user's website Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Griff449
 

Posts: 488
Joined: Apr 2012
Location: Gloucester
Post: #2
RE: Gone back to the RRS

Good luck with the new RRS Smile

Had a Pure TD4, Fuji White - now have Dynamic SD4, Fuji White 9 Speed auto with Verve Interior - let the new project begin!
17-08-2012 07:19pm
Visit this user's website Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
doug
 

Posts: 1,274
Joined: May 2011
Location: Suffolk
Post: #3
RE: Gone back to the RRS

Sorry to hear your going back to a RRS, but as it's your 6th one I'm sure you know what you want. Your point on the MPG makes sence if this was one of the main reasons for owning a Evoque.

You still stand as the only member to carry chickens in there boot Very Happy

I wish you all the best with your new car

[Image: mini-graphics-vehicles-244162.gif] ABOVE AND BEYOND
RRE sold after 5 happy years. Jag F-Pace owner now
17-08-2012 07:56pm
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
NightFox
 

Posts: 352
Joined: Jun 2012
Location: Shropshire, UK
Post: #4
RE: Gone back to the RRS

I'd find the VED the hardest thing to swallow going back to an RRS

MY13 TD4 Pure Manual ~ Tech Pack ~ Mauritius Blue ~ Panoramic Roof ~ Adaptive Xenons ~ Park Assist ~ Keyless Entry ~ Reversing Camera ~ Powerfold Mirrors ~ Autodimming Mirror
Ordered 14/6/12 ~ Built 13/11/12 ~ Delivered 15/11/12 ~ Collected 20/11/12

[Image: 163643.png]
17-08-2012 08:04pm
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Kentboy
 

Posts: 150
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Garden of England
Post: #5
RE: Gone back to the RRS

(17-08-2012 06:12pm)defender_uk Wrote:  Well after eleven months of the RRE, I have now just signed for a RRS again (number 6).

I changed from the RRS to the RRE because I needed the increase in MPG and the cheaper tax. The MPG has never materialised and for the extra 7 miles to the gallon I get, I think I lost too much from the RRS. Much as I like the RRE the main niggles was the MPG or lack of it, and the atrocious SatNav.

The loss of comfort, the loss of a boat that holds anything meaningful, the loss of a good SatNav and the loss of towing capacity, does not, for me, justify 7 extra miles. I am sad though. I think the RRE is a stunning looking car and there is much I like about it. I love the DRLs and will miss that on the RRS. I will miss the BSM system also.

I have found this forum really friendly, useful and helpful and had a great meet at Halewood.

I hope that you all continue to enjoy your cars and look forward to the changes LR will make to the car on due time which may well tempt me back.

In comparison to the five year old RRS I have just sold to go to the RRE then I think the RRS sat nav is worse than
atrocious.

Evoque Prestige SD4, Barolo Black contrast white roof, Ambiance Upholstery with Figured Macassar wood insert, Privecy glass, Lux Pack, 20" Style 6 Alloys, Spare Wheel. Ordered 10th March estimated completion date 6th July.
(This post was last modified: 17-08-2012 08:11pm by Kentboy.)
17-08-2012 08:08pm
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
XFullFatTim
Bat wielding forum enforcer

Posts: 9,295
Joined: Oct 2010
Location: Somewhere between here and there.
Post: #6
RE: Gone back to the RRS

Sorry to see you go Defender, but I can appreciate your reasons for returning - if LR were to put the TDv8 back into the RRS I would be back in one tomorrow too, as much as i love my Evoque, the smoothness and instant pick-up of the V8 diesel is sorely missed and with mine I was getting only 4mpg less than I get in the Evqoue even though the VED was £400+ pa, it was worth it.

A Pangea Green New Defender 110 First Edition is now sitting on my drive alongside British Racing Green Electric Mini Cooper SE Level 3. After 21 years in my hands my TDI300 90 was handed on to the next custodian on 15 July 2022.
17-08-2012 08:09pm
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
J77
 

Posts: 1,272
Joined: Jul 2011
Location: Fife
Post: #7
RE: Gone back to the RRS

Sorry a bit off topic

I had a strange call from my salesman tonight explaining that there are selling demo evoques with 3000+ on the clock for the price of new ones. He asked if there is anything I would have liked on my current RRE but chose not to go with to keep costs down, if so would I be interested in ordering a new car for 2013 delivery. Trouble is there is a few things I would now spec on my car. The best bit is it may be cheaper due to interest rate changes with LR finance.................................. Decisions, decisions.

18MY Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic SE D240
(This post was last modified: 17-08-2012 09:48pm by J77.)
17-08-2012 09:46pm
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
defender_uk
 

Posts: 575
Joined: Aug 2011
Location: York
Post: #8
RE: Gone back to the RRS

(17-08-2012 08:04pm)NightFox Wrote:  I'd find the VED the hardest thing to swallow going back to an RRS

that is the hardest thing to swallow!!


(17-08-2012 08:08pm)Kentboy Wrote:  In comparison to the five year old RRS I have just sold to go to the RRE then I think the RRS sat nav is worse than
atrocious.

the later satnave as in the MY10 onwards is far better and miles ahead of the RRE. shame....
I want to know what the best routes are, not what produces the least CO2!1 I also want to know why it is sending me on a goose chase. In the RRS you can interogate the systems and see why it is, if there is traffic problem on the proper route...you can't do this in the RRE. very poor.

Defender_uk

Evoque Prestige Lux, OG, maual, style 4 wheels

comes to live with Defender 90 TDCi 07
(This post was last modified: 19-08-2012 02:24pm by defender_uk.)
19-08-2012 02:22pm
Visit this user's website Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
mickydd
 

Posts: 132
Joined: Aug 2011
Location: Halifax
Post: #9
RE: Gone back to the RRS

All the best with the new RRS.
It was a pleasure meting up with you at York, we had a good afternoon.
Will be interesting to see what they offer you for the Evoque against the new vehicle.

Arrived 24th February. Dynamic 5 dr SD4, manual ,Firenze with Verve interior, 20" Sparkle
19-08-2012 04:13pm
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
defender_uk
 

Posts: 575
Joined: Aug 2011
Location: York
Post: #10
RE: Gone back to the RRS

(19-08-2012 04:13pm)mickydd Wrote:  All the best with the new RRS.
It was a pleasure meting up with you at York, we had a good afternoon.
Will be interesting to see what they offer you for the Evoque against the new vehicle.

Hi Mick

Yes it was good. Really enjoyed that day and our dinner together. Not a brand new RRS...12 months old. Can't afford new.

They have given me the rpice I paid for it against the RRS. So quite happy with that, especially as the original dealer offered a drop of £4000.

Hope you are still enjoying yours?
And may well return to the RRE when they upgrade the model.

Defender_uk

Evoque Prestige Lux, OG, maual, style 4 wheels

comes to live with Defender 90 TDCi 07
19-08-2012 05:05pm
Visit this user's website Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Post Reply 


Forum Jump:


User(s) browsing this thread: 4 Guest(s)
babyRR is an independent web site and not affiliated with Land Rover