Riz Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Was given the keys for a 15 min blast of the V8 diesel model... not sure what the spec`s are.... Anyway its a very big 4x4 to drive and handles like a boat..... with not much performance to go with it... oh and it was doing about 19mpg. It looks and sounds good but thats about it. A short and simple review. Any questions feel free to ask. Riz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayerbloke Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 How did other drivers react to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted December 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 [ QUOTE ] How did other drivers react to it? [/ QUOTE ]Well lets just say the road presence was amazing.. everybody just moves out of your way.... Riz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterS Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Do they come in any colour other than black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted December 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Do they come in any colour other than black [/ QUOTE ]The one I drove was dark grey.. its was the 3.6 V8 diesel model..... it wasnt that bad but its uses are mainly for cruising I would say.... not a great handling motor..... Riz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330dcoupe Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I agree, they're rubbish! - but people keep buying them for some un-explainable reason. Probably to try and look like Gangsta's. Their Pathetic! All the Asians up here in Newcastle are buying them and as a fellow Asian, i find it embarrassing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Gosh, Riz! It must have felt HUUUUUGE!! after your Mini!! Stick to your nice Mini, mate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Was given the keys for a 15 min blast of the V8 diesel model... not sure what the spec`s are.... Anyway its a very big 4x4 to drive and handles like a boat..... with not much performance to go with it... oh and it was doing about 19mpg. It looks and sounds good but thats about it. A short and simple review. Any questions feel free to ask. Riz [/ QUOTE ] Best review I have read of one could not be more truthful the vehicle is a waste of time and space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparticus Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 I think its cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 I drove one and could not stay in it for 15 mins, total crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I drove one and could not stay in it for 15 mins, total crap. [/ QUOTE ] the V8 or V6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I drove one and could not stay in it for 15 mins, total crap. [/ QUOTE ] the V8 or V6? [/ QUOTE ]I drove the V8 diesel model.... still crap Riz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 My Best Friends got a black V6 Diesel with Dynamic Pack (??) and thats a lovely machine. Best engine and spec combination in my opinion Although having said that, I'm not a fan of the interior (just not very 'warm') and the rear seats are pretty uncomfortable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I drove one and could not stay in it for 15 mins, total crap. [/ QUOTE ] the V8 or V6? [/ QUOTE ] V8 a right pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I'm surprised at the negative reactions. I hate them - but only because of the type of driving I have witnessed in them. Most drivers seem possessed by the devil the second the get behind the wheel of one. Stereotypical driving aside though...I think they look very good and had heard they drove reasonably well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I had a supercharged on loan for a short while - the other half was considering one as a company car, and TBH I am suprised at the comments here. I thought it was well put together, good visibility, good performance, the only down side I would have said was that the 13mpg, the drive and ride was pretty good considering the size. Maybe the oilburner isnt such a good car? If we were getting this type of vehicle it would certainly be on the list. My main gripe is the dealers, so far I have foudn them to be a bunch of arrogant Toscars - was very tempted to place an order at the dealership near Oxford, and the finance / business manager managed to put us off in less than 5 mins, he was a cnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattburrow Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I think they look great. Had a test drive in one and thought it was very smooth. Off all the 4 x 4 I think this is up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I drove one and could not stay in it for 15 mins, total crap. [/ QUOTE ] the V8 or V6? [/ QUOTE ]I drove the V8 diesel model.... still crap Riz [/ QUOTE ] Why? Compared to what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Yeah I'm with Gareth here, I mean compared to my 1.2 Clio it is a very impressive car, back to back against a Touareg i'd go for the RR - so what you comparing against to make it cr@p? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Well ok perhaps I was harsh. It looks nice, handles ok and has some road pressence. Just doesnt feel expensive, not really a performance machine.... so the "sport" part isnt really sporty at all. Riz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnss8 Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Well ok perhaps I was harsh. It looks nice, handles ok and has some road pressence. Just doesnt feel expensive, not really a performance machine.... so the "sport" part isnt really sporty at all. Riz [/ QUOTE ] Compared to a normal Range Rover it is sporty but comparing it to an M5 it's not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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