Cancelled RR Evoque order

RSK · #1 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

As some of you know I have had a deposit down on a Range Rover Evoque since September last year and was anticipating delivery March/April.

After much consideration I've decided to cancel the order and now have my deposit back in my pocket and burning a hole to be spent.

So why did I cancel ?

A few reasons:

1 - We're lucky enough to have one very capable and luxurious all weather car already in the shape of Mrs RSKs Disco 4 which is truly the best family car in the world IMO.

2 - It was very expensive for what it is.

3 - You can get some incredible deals on some very very nice new cars out there at the moment.

Current examples I'm toying with are as follows:

Almost half the monthly cost of the RRE gets a Nissan 370z Convertible or a decent spec SLK250

For the same money per month a BMW M3, Audi RS5, Merc SLK 55 AMG or my current favourite a C63 AMG.

I took a C63 out for a test drive last week and it was absolutely incredible - the noise =

plus it's rocketship fast, very well built, loaded with toys and handles beautifully. Have also tried an RS5 which whilst the Quattro is a bonus just didn't have the same mentalist factor as the Merc and was altogether more sensible.

Not sure which way I'll jump and may still end up with something much more sensible like a Golf R, Gti or similar but boy oh boy are A, M and G three very tempting letters.........

Nickolay · #2 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

nissan 370z is a beautiful car and if its convertible its just awesome

badgers_nadgers · #3 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

Amg all the way for me.

Rewe · #4 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

I'm happy for you. Nice as it is, I can see the Evoque becoming dated quite quickly and developing a bit of a fake tan and acrylic nails image.

Other than that, wow - what a great dilemma to be in. My choice would be the 370z (but not a convertible) and have spare cash in you back pocket as an added bonus.

Pascs · #5 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

mmmmm C63 AMG ............or how about a G55 AMG?

RSK · #6 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

Originally Posted by Rewe

I'm happy for you. Nice as it is, I can see the Evoque becoming dated quite quickly and developing a bit of a fake tan and acrylic nails image.

Thanks my friend - and yes I suspect you're very right about the perceived image !

RSK · #7 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

Originally Posted by Pascs

mmmmm C63 AMG ............or how about a G55 AMG?

I would love one of these but £100k+ and LHD say not a good idea. In fact forget the LHD its irrelevant given the first point !

RSK · #8 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

Doh - double post

steveisfrowning · #9 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

tart!

seriously - takes nuts to pull out and rethink - well done

Scudetto · #10 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

having never driven the BMW M3, Audi RS5, Merc SLK 55 AMG or a C63 AMG, I'd have to go on looks and raw appeal alone at this stage, and that would mean the M3's the car I'd start my series of test drives in

Plus, if it's the current M3, you can choose between the two door or the rarer four door. I think BMW recently dropped the four door, though.

As for the noise of the AMG...could you live with it, mile after mile, or is it fairly hushed when cruising? So, fun when you want it to be, but serene when you want some peace?

Nice problem to chew over, though

#11 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

C63 for me thanks

alfaholic · #12 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

Alpina B3?

ACAPULCO AL · #13 (**Post Link**) 23-02-12

rewe's right on the evoque image - it's all a bit 'the only way is essex' if y'ask me. i've always said it looks overstyled, like some kind of fancy kia/hyundai concept. now that the baby RR is becoming a (relatively) common sight, i'd have to say that the c63 and the m3 have mahooooosively more visual clout, and almost certainly a whole lot more substance behind the visuals

i like the m3, but i think i'd warm to the c63 a lot more as it's probably more fun, more of the time. and that... sound....

the 370z does sound tempting at half the price though

In_The_Pass · #14 (**Post Link**) 24-02-12

I like the 370Z but don't know much about the convertible version.

I was IMing a relative earlier, seems they're off to Brooklands soon for an AMG experience, they were hoping for a go in a C63 and not an SL.

stuartmunn · #15 (**Post Link**) 24-02-12

Discovery 4 is superb car ! I covet one of those...

Evoque is nice design but I dont feel the urge when I see one...

The Doblo rules over them both

RSK · #16 (**Post Link**) 24-02-12

Originally Posted by stuartmunn

Discovery 4 is superb car ! I covet one of those...

Evoque is nice design but I dont feel the urge when I see one...

The Doblo rules over them both

Almost with you on the Doblo

The D4 is just brilliant, we've had a D3, and two D4s now. There are pics of the last one in my gallery and will get round to putting the new one up soon. Current one has the new 260 bhp engine, 600 or so torques, 8 speed ZF box and it's unbelievably comfortable, fast for what it is, well made and dripping with gadgets. I agree they have a real desirability factor about them. On top of all of that they will go just about anywhere, and yes our previous two have been up to their necks in mud on numerous occasions, this one hasnt yet but made an awesome vehicle to drive to, and then around, the Alps where other cars couldn't get to on a recent ski trip. Mrs RSK tells me she'll never have anything else

Gaz · #17 (**Post Link**) 24-02-12

If it was my choice, i would go for the C63. Mental car

A-team · #18 (**Post Link**) 24-02-12

Originally Posted by RSK

Current one has the new 260 bhp engine, 600 or so torques, 8 speed ZF box and it's unbelievably comfortable, fast for what it is, well made and dripping with gadgets.

ugh, was it clarkson that introduced talking about 1 torque, 2 torques etc. ? My car has 1490 weights then. And 72 fuel capacities.

Pud237 · #19 (**Post Link**) 24-02-12

Does it have to be brand new, or could you go for 1 or 2 years old, or ex-demo etc?

RSK · #20 (**Post Link**) 24-02-12

Originally Posted by A-team

ugh, was it clarkson that introduced talking about 1 torque, 2 torques etc. ? My car has 1490 weights then. And 72 fuel capacities.

I'll level with you mate I'm no Clarkson fan but equally I'm no scientist nor engineer so you'll just have to deal with it !

RSK · #21 (**Post Link**) 24-02-12

Originally Posted by Pud237

Does it have to be brand new, or could you go for 1 or 2 years old, or ex-demo etc?

Hello Pud

Taxman prefers new and invoiced I'm afraid.

Pascs · #22 (**Post Link**) 25-02-12

I'm driving a 5.7l V8 Toyota Sequoia this week, I think its like 380hp and quite nippy considering its the size of a house

Maddest car I've driven recently was the Lexus ISF, 400+ hp and an 8 speed gearbox........bloody quick and a fantastic sound

Dont think either of those would be ideal for the UK though

RSK · #23 (**Post Link**) 25-02-12

Originally Posted by Pascs

I'm driving a 5.7l V8 Toyota Sequoia this week, I think its like 380hp and quite nippy considering its the size of a house

Maddest car I've driven recently was the Lexus ISF, 400+ hp and an 8 speed gearbox........bloody quick and a fantastic sound

Dont think either of those would be ideal for the UK though

C63 has 460 BHP

I hadn't thought of an IS-F, might tootle off down to the local Lexus bloke later today...............

ACAPULCO AL · #24 (**Post Link**) 25-02-12

chap round the corner has an is-f, it looks pretty good if y'ask me. it also sounds FANTASTIC

downside is the IS design is getting a bit long in the tooth now

GhostyDog · #25 (**Post Link**) 25-02-12

Jag xf-r?

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