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I did end up getting another Volvo XC90 thumis summer and I'm really glad I did. The new models are so much nicer to drive than the older model, and slightly more space in the rear as well. Hopefully should last me another 10 years!Interesting post. Looking forward to reading other views.
I've had the same 61 plate XC90 since 2014. It was 3-years old when I bought it, and it's been amazing. I can easily load up all my gear for a long session trip (up to 3 nights), with loads room left. Perfect for taking 3 kids camping as well.
It's starting to feel its age now though, so I've been looking around. I like the look of both the V60 Cross Country & V90 Cross Country, but I'll probably get another XC90 tbh. Although the Skoda Kodiaq ticks a lot of boxes, and is quite a bit cheaper.
Don't believe all you read about JLR products they are really quite good.
I am a 30+ years Mercedes owner and this is my first Range Rover BTW.
Mine is an earlier car an L322 2012 so does not have the system that you describe. It is also not ULEZ compliant.I have my first RR as well, after years of Mercedes and BMW (and Porsche, but that's another story). My only gripe is the cost of fixing anything. The diesel exhaust fluid system (to make it ULEZ compliant) is particularly problematic. Mine has failed twice and cost over £2k to fix... the car will actually shut down if it isn't seen to (annoying to have the car tell you it will refuse to start if you don't sort it out). I'd buy another, but not diesel.
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A man after my own heart.Lot to be said for having an old *s*itter that you don’t give two hoots about Dan.
My other half has brand new bog-fresh Sportage and I see the angst it causes. The places I’m allowed to park in a multi story are so few and far between. Can’t park here, in case someone opens their door against it; can’t park there, in case someone drags their bag down the side. Need to park tight against the wall to stop the Catalytic converter from being ‘alf inched. Keys have to go in Faraday box and if I didn’t know better I’d swear blind she has a forensics kit for when we end up arguing over who’s finger prints are all over the screen or high gloss black dash panels (it’susuallyalways mine of course).
Today I’ve done a run to the tidy tip in my old battle bus van with a load of green waste. She was mumbling on about, what should we put it in first? Etc. Shall we box it up? shall we put it in jumbo waste bags? And I’m just like; Just chuck it in the f’kin back and let’s bloody go. On the way back we stopped at the garden centre for four bags of manure - stunk to high heaven of course - but all the while I was decidedly angst free.
Always remember Jeremy Clarkson putting a hilux through some serious c*#p, to try to see how much abuse they could take. I think the final straw was when they dropped it from a block of flats or from a crane (I cant remember what the situation was) but I believe the engine still turned over!I had a diesel auto Toyota Hilux (40+ mpg), about 10 years ago, which I should never have sold. Had one in Africa in 2005 and did about 30,000km in it, a circuitous route from Cape Town to the Equator and back, including every sub-Equatorial country apart from Botswana. Easy to work on and they can fix them virtually anywhere in Africa. One time, I enjoyed a couple of beers with a garage owner while his lads MADE me some new leaf springs. I'd consider another when I'm ready to change, if I can find one. Africa is right hand drive, so maybe another adventure is to go there, find one and drive it back. Although I'm not sure I have the nerve to drive north of the Equator these days - too many conflicts and terrorists tearing the place apart.
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Have you noticed Haydn you can park “ miles” from another vehicle in a car park with a new car and when you come back some bar steward is next to you and you have difficulty open the doorLot to be said for having an old *s*itter that you don’t give two hoots about Dan.
My other half has brand new bog-fresh Sportage and I see the angst it causes. The places I’m allowed to park in a multi story are so few and far between. Can’t park here, in case someone opens their door against it; can’t park there, in case someone drags their bag down the side. Need to park tight against the wall to stop the Catalytic converter from being ‘alf inched. Keys have to go in Faraday box and if I didn’t know better I’d swear blind she has a forensics kit for when we end up arguing over who’s finger prints are all over the screen or high gloss black dash panels (it’susuallyalways mine of course).
Today I’ve done a run to the tidy tip in my old battle bus van with a load of green waste. She was mumbling on about, what should we put it in first? Etc. Shall we box it up? shall we put it in jumbo waste bags? And I’m just like; Just chuck it in the f’kin back and let’s bloody go. On the way back we stopped at the garden centre for four bags of manure - stunk to high heaven of course - but all the while I was decidedly angst free.