OT: Range Rover Evoque

BBK · 11-29-2011, 05:23 AM

Nope I found it tonight too!

Although, is it just me, or does it only blow air in? It doesn't start the car and use air con, just turns the fans on. Also, it only really works if you know the exact time you are going to be at the car, you can't activate it a few mins before you get there. One of my older cars had remote start up, so if I left the air con on, then when I pressed the remote it turned the car on and cooled down the car.

DTNJNQ · 11-29-2011, 05:36 AM

I'm not a fan of the looks especially the back. I think it will date quickly.

BMW86 · 11-29-2011, 07:51 AM

I've been checking out videos of the Evoque on youtube all night. I think I'm sold. It looks fantastic. It seems about the same price X3 in 20d. I just hope the engine isn't too gutless and it drives well. Thanks a lot Richard!

Alext · 11-29-2011, 04:09 PM

A couple of weeks ago I spent far too long optioning one of these up. The list is extensive. The leather options are very enticing, exciting even.

Initial reports say quality is top notch.

I believe BMW have a fair bit to learn from these guys...I predict this will be a genuine competitor for the luxury SUV segment <$100k.

OOOSQ · 11-29-2011, 04:10 PM

Well, I considered this car vs an X3 - and I went the X3 by a country mile....

Gumball · 11-29-2011, 04:13 PM

I would divorce my wife if she wanted this or any suv. I so hate cars like this - buy a friggen station wagon.

Great for dropping your kid off at Scots or Kambala etc....

Lima · 11-29-2011, 05:02 PM

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I rate them

Needs black wheels but

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micha3l · 11-30-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gumball

I would divorce my wife if she wanted this or any suv. I so hate cars like this - buy a friggen station wagon.

Great for dropping your kid off at Scots or Kambala etc....

I usually don't like these sort of cars either, but due to this one being a real 4x4 (from what I've read) that's why I'd get one.

Not going to be on the same level as a landcruiser, but will be good enough for light duties/beach driving on Fraser

Gumball · 11-30-2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by micha3l

I usually don't like these sort of cars either, but due to this one being a real 4x4 (from what I've read) that's why I'd get one.

Not going to be on the same level as a landcruiser, but will be good enough for light duties/beach driving on Fraser

Fair enough - if you going to use as intended that's great. In Sydney mothers love suv's and are a total menace. If my wife would drive a car I'd get a mini or similar - less chance of her running into things. And really there is no 4WDing to be done in inner city Sydney...

Honny · 11-30-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Alext

A couple of weeks ago I spent far too long optioning one of these up. The list is extensive. The leather options are very enticing, exciting even.

Initial reports say quality is top notch.

I believe BMW have a fair bit to learn from these guys...I predict this will be a genuine competitor for the luxury SUV segment <$100k.

+1

Range Rover did extremely well with the pricing. Its done well because it opens up a substantial boundary for them, ie those who want a basic one for $60k its pretty good value, and lets say a fully option one is $100k - it will trigger those whom are originally interested in a X6, Cayenne and even the Sports/Vogue.

Lets be honest, the modern SUV isn't really... well a SUV anyway. How many luxury SUVs can actually go off-road and both practical?

Harlequin · 11-30-2011, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Honny

...and lets say a fully option one is $100k - it will trigger those whom are originally interested in a X6, Cayenne and even the Sports/Vogue.

You can get an X6/Cayenne/RR Sport/Vogue for $100k?

I'm moving to Perth

MrBlonde · 11-30-2011, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Gumball

I would divorce my wife if she wanted this or any suv. I so hate cars like this - buy a friggen station wagon.

Great for dropping your kid off at Scots or Kambala etc....

They aren't off road vehicles, they are large cars that can carry 5-7 people and a lot of luggage while also having a high seating position.

Station wagons are very 1970s!

MrBlonde · 11-30-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gumball

Fair enough - if you going to use as intended that's great. In Sydney mothers love suv's and are a total menace. If my wife would drive a car I'd get a mini or similar - less chance of her running into things. And really there is no 4WDing to be done in inner city Sydney...

Mothers are a total menace in SUVs? There's a generalisation! I'm sure my wife would love to hear that one.

OOOSQ · 11-30-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Honny

+1

Range Rover did extremely well with the pricing. Its done well because it opens up a substantial boundary for them, ie those who want a basic one for $60k its pretty good value, and lets say a fully option one is $100k - it will trigger those whom are originally interested in a X6, Cayenne and even the Sports/Vogue.

Lets be honest, the modern SUV isn't really... well a SUV anyway. How many luxury SUVs can actually go off-road and both practical?

X6 for 100K?

Where, who, can I have it? Thx.

Honny · 11-30-2011, 07:31 AM

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You can get an X6/Cayenne/RR Sport/Vogue for $100k?

I'm moving to Perth

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X6 for 100K?

Where, who, can I have it? Thx.

Sorry what I was referring is people whom are interested at those few cars will also look at the Evoque more closely. Im not saying you can get one of those for $100K

Or maybe i am?

X6 - http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...rice:Min,Max~1

Alpine* · 11-30-2011, 02:47 PM

How convenient.

Top Gear Car of the Year

BMW86 · 11-30-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

How convenient.

Top Gear Car of the Year

Great find! Im sold and I haven't driven or seen the car yet! Might have to put a deposit down soon, I hear there is a long wait list

BBK · 11-30-2011, 05:52 PM

Vin when I was there the salesman showed me what is due to arrive and available for sale, there was quite a few. I would say a lot of people have custom ordered so have to wait, whilst LandRover has pre-ordered a heap to different spec. Some are due to arrive this month, so if you can find one you want with the spec you want I'm sure you can get it pretty early.

BMW86 · 11-30-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Vin when I was there the salesman showed me what is due to arrive and available for sale, there was quite a few. I would say a lot of people have custom ordered so have to wait, whilst LandRover has pre-ordered a heap to different spec. Some are due to arrive this month, so if you can find one you want with the spec you want I'm sure you can get it pretty early.

Thanks for the heads up Richard. Knowing me I'll want to load it up with goodies though but need to remember this is meant as a run around car to take to work! Those seats will be hard to pass up! Pure edition looks like best value though.

BMW86 · 12-01-2011, 07:36 AM

I've started researching this car and the more I learn, the more fascinated I am. It seems like a genuine all terrain vehicle that lives up to the brand name.

BBK · 12-01-2011, 07:32 PM

You know in my original post, I asked for you guys to talk me OUT of one...

RaihaX · 12-01-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BBK

You know in my original post, I asked for you guys to talk me OUT of one...

You know that is never going to happen here!

Deep down you secretly want us to talk you into it anyway

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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I've been checking out videos of the Evoque on youtube all night. I think I'm sold. It looks fantastic. It seems about the same price X3 in 20d. I just hope the engine isn't too gutless and it drives well. Thanks a lot Richard!
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	A couple of weeks ago I spent far too long optioning one of these up. The list is extensive. The leather options are very enticing, exciting even. Initial reports say quality is top notch. I believe BMW have a fair bit to learn from these guys...I predict this will be a genuine competitor for the luxury SUV segment <$100k.
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OOOSQ First Lieutenant 16 Rep 367 Posts Drives: F85 X5M / CLA45 AMG SB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Well, I considered this car vs an X3 - and I went the X3 by a country mile....
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Gumball Lieutenant 12 Rep 599 Posts Drives: A45 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I would divorce my wife if she wanted this or any suv. I so hate cars like this - buy a friggen station wagon. Great for dropping your kid off at Scots or Kambala etc....
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Vin when I was there the salesman showed me what is due to arrive and available for sale, there was quite a few. I would say a lot of people have custom ordered so have to wait, whilst LandRover has pre-ordered a heap to different spec. Some are due to arrive this month, so if you can find one you want with the spec you want I'm sure you can get it pretty early.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I've started researching this car and the more I learn, the more fascinated I am. It seems like a genuine all terrain vehicle that lives up to the brand name.
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	You know in my original post, I asked for you guys to talk me OUT of one...
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