Muds

Country bumpkin

• Sep 10, 2014

• #1

Just curious to know if anyone's got one and if they are an ok vehicle ...see loads around here , are they just a poor mans RR or worth having a serious look at?

 

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

• Sep 10, 2014

• #2

Don't you dare!!

 

Muds

Country bumpkin

• Sep 10, 2014

• #3

the_wolf said:

Don't you dare!!

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I was looking at one in the LR garage t'other day , they look quite plush and RRy inside .

 

DIFFLOCK66

Well-Known Member

• Sep 10, 2014

• #4

It's a guilty pleasure of mine that I do like the shape and look of the Evoke. What LR should have done is given it a 5 litre V8 option, like a Bowler ... and a NATO green paintjob!

 

timtheenchanteruk

Well-Known Member

• Sep 10, 2014

• #5

theres a reason we dont have a section for the Ewok...

 

MJI

Well-Known Member

• Sep 10, 2014

• #6

They are OK for what they are, a stylish soft roader which keeps British workers employed.

Bit small inside, but handle quite well and go quite well.

Better to buy one than a Audi TiT, or VW flower holder Beetle.

Definately aimed at the better off wife.

BUT

I much prefer my Discovery 2!

 

chunkymunky

New Member

• Sep 10, 2014

• #7

I'd like one, then totally bastardise it. Full Dakar and go wild

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Sep 10, 2014

• #8

Reliability issues?
I think they are pug ugly and impractical, they do a 2WD version to save you taking the prop off when the VCU fails.

 

wack61

Well-Known Member

• Sep 10, 2014

• #9

They're popular because the high residuals mean they're cheap to lease

 

D90mitch

Well-Known Member

• Sep 10, 2014

• #10

I'd have one. Screw the 2WD though - WTF

 

bankz5152

Well-Known Member

• Sep 11, 2014

• #11

I love em. Correct me if Im wrong though, the first gen Evoque is basically a Freelander with a new shell and the newer one is based of the RR Sport?

 

MJI

Well-Known Member

• Sep 11, 2014

• #12

Only the one gen and it is based on the FL2

 

bankz5152

Well-Known Member

• Sep 11, 2014

• #13

Could have sworn there where two gens! Maybe a facelift version?

Im sure I read in one of the landy mags last year the new Evoque would be based of the RR Sport?

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Sep 11, 2014

• #14

bankz5152 said:

Could have sworn there where two gens! Maybe a facelift version?

Im sure I read in one of the landy mags last year the new Evoque would be based of the RR Sport?

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Ejoke is based on the FL2 I think the new Disco Sport may just be an Ejoke in a new frock
The RR Sport is much bigger, there is one parked in or local supermarket.

 

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LeonG

Member

• Sep 11, 2014

• #15

Not got one, but followed one on an off road day I went on. It impressed me with its ability (though it would be useless when the electrickery fails). No ground clearance means it useless in ruts.

LeonG

 

Silverlandy

3.5efi's other half

• Sep 11, 2014

• #16

My neighbour wants one.

I'll disown her, if she does.

 

DTd5

Active Member

• Sep 11, 2014

• #17

Muds said:

Just curious to know if anyone's got one and if they are an ok vehicle ...see loads around here , are they just a poor mans RR or worth having a serious look at?

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The boot looks small, not sure you'd fit a couple of labs in there!

 

MJI

Well-Known Member

• Sep 11, 2014

• #18

Silverlandy said:

My neighbour wants one.

I'll disown her, if she does.

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So what should she get ?

An Audi TiT?

 

Silverlandy

3.5efi's other half

• Sep 11, 2014

• #19

MJI said:

So what should she get ?

An Audi TiT?

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My neighbour? I suggested a RR Sport if she was going to get one.

Which she won't.

As she drives a Renault.

 

LiftedDisco

Member

• Sep 11, 2014

• #20

Style over substance mainly - I tend to get given one when the D4 is in for service.

Fun Prevention Officer has had 2 x F2's which were good bits of kit but now not as 'of the moment' as the posh version. They can do the off road stuff but visibility from inside is dire...