This just reminded me of my decision to buy an L322 all those years ago. I wanted an L322, or as it was known at the time, 'the new Range Rover'. I loved the look of it, it made my Disco( and most other 4x4s) look rudimentary, BUT, I decided to be sensible, for once, and look at other 4x4s.
I looked at the Cayenne , decided it was ugly, and, like the cars, my leg hit the steering every time I braked.
I looked at J**p , they were ok but felt cheap, and, I couldn't past the 'dad's , wife and 2.4 kids ' looks
I looked at Volvo, but it felt like a Ford. Enough said .
I looked at Toyota, and boy did I love it. It turned my head from the L322, although my heart was still in love with the Range Rover. All butch, and glossy, with leather interior. All kinds of gadgets galore. Even the promise of being able to tow the horsebox AND be able to get out of muddy fields. Wow! The Range Rover was still winning but only by a hair. Until the test drive.
What an uncomfortable place to live. Nothing was quite right. However, the clincher was the same as the Cayenne: every time I braked , my knee hit the steering wheel. Before anyone says 'you can adjust them', well duh , yeah. That was with it at highest point.
So, in summary, many may make claim to be as good as, or be similar to, but , if you are after a luxury 4x4, even if you are never going to use it for it's proper role, I have yet to meet one that outshines the Range Rover.
Especially if you are tall.
Odd how many of us are over 6'. I know not all are and know of at least one wife with wooden blocks on the pedals but for the rest of is the extra space makes all the difference. I start the new diet next week .. or failing that the week after.
