die hard doonhamer Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 44 minutes ago, RH33 said: Due up next month, it's breakdown and other bits warranty. Will be interesting see how much Direct Line whack it up by, have the rules about not ripping off punters come into force? Come in to force 1st January. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorongil Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 You guys have made me think again. I’ll be leasing and I don’t think I’ll go for the Velar and F-Pace has a year waiting list. Any suggestions? Needs to be SUV and not one of the wee ones. My wife has a Skoda Kodiaq and it’s alright. What are good alternatives to that? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Thorongil said: You guys have made me think again. I’ll be leasing and I don’t think I’ll go for the Velar and F-Pace has a year waiting list. Any suggestions? Needs to be SUV and not one of the wee ones. My wife has a Skoda Kodiaq and it’s alright. What are good alternatives to that? If that is the size of car you are looking for, I would say you can't go wrong with the Volvo XC90 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackdaybob Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 56 minutes ago, Thorongil said: Any suggestions? BMW X3 or X5 perhaps 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty It Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 You guys have made me think again. I’ll be leasing and I don’t think I’ll go for the Velar and F-Pace has a year waiting list. Any suggestions? Needs to be SUV and not one of the wee ones. My wife has a Skoda Kodiaq and it’s alright. What are good alternatives to that?Mitsubishi Outlander or Lexus RX 450H. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Thorongil said: You guys have made me think again. I’ll be leasing and I don’t think I’ll go for the Velar and F-Pace has a year waiting list. Any suggestions? Needs to be SUV and not one of the wee ones. My wife has a Skoda Kodiaq and it’s alright. What are good alternatives to that? Hummer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 17 hours ago, Thorongil said: It does seem expensive now that you and others have pointed out the reliability. I don’t like Audis, Mercs or any of the current BMW shapes and I (without a hint of shame) want to move up from my Kia Sportage. It’s shit. What’s a good alternative? VW Touareg? They look nice but the stupid name bothers me. I’d say don’t listen to them. A new car has a warranty and if it’s in the garage you get an equivalent replacement. My VW group cars (Golfs and Seats) spent more time getting rattles looked at they never fixed and various other niggles. You can feel the JLR products have been signed off by folk who actually drive and tune them to British roads. DS7 worth a look too if you want something stylish and not German. Not up to much dynamically but the interiors are so un-German. Used to run a wee DS3 as our work pool car and it was 100% flawless despite living a hard life. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefybake Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Shandon Par said: I’d say don’t listen to them. A new car has a warranty and if it’s in the garage you get an equivalent replacement. My VW group cars (Golfs and Seats) spent more time getting rattles looked at they never fixed and various other niggles. You can feel the JLR products have been signed off by folk who actually drive and tune them to British roads. DS7 worth a look too if you want something stylish and not German. Not up to much dynamically but the interiors are so un-German. Used to run a wee DS3 as our work pool car and it was 100% flawless despite living a hard life. It only takes a minimal amount of research/looking aound the internet, to confirm that the reliability record of JLR is poor, with the requirement for lots of time spent at dealers, and outside of the warranty, lots of open wallet surgery. I've owned numerous Citroens and Peugeots, from 2CV's through BX's, 405, 106.....and always liked the, well, Frenchness. Even the 406 HDI that I owned later, an apparently boring rep's car, I always felt like when I got in, switched on the ignition, I'd imagine a little whisper... ".... Ah, le rosbif, il est arrive...".. A DS3 is on my radar. Edited November 16, 2021 by beefybake 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Trackdaybob said: BMW X3 or X5 perhaps May as well go the whole hog and get the X7. Think the OP said he didn't like BMW's though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Empty It said: 5 hours ago, Thorongil said: You guys have made me think again. I’ll be leasing and I don’t think I’ll go for the Velar and F-Pace has a year waiting list. Any suggestions? Needs to be SUV and not one of the wee ones. My wife has a Skoda Kodiaq and it’s alright. What are good alternatives to that? Mitsubishi Outlander or Lexus RX 450H. Didn't really like the interior of the RX450H when we looked at it, which granted was a few years back. We chose the Outlander over it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 You guys have made me think again. I’ll be leasing and I don’t think I’ll go for the Velar and F-Pace has a year waiting list. Any suggestions? Needs to be SUV and not one of the wee ones. My wife has a Skoda Kodiaq and it’s alright. What are good alternatives to that?Alfa Stelvio? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorongil Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Outlander could be a good shout. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, Thorongil said: Outlander could be a good shout. Fiat 500?! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 44 minutes ago, Thorongil said: Outlander could be a good shout. If you’re moving down from the ‘premium’ SUVs then I can recommend the Nissan X-trail. I’ve got a 2016 one, and when it’s time to change I’ll consider another. Unless I can afford a Volvo by then. Volvos are brilliant cars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackdaybob Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Left Back said: May as well go the whole hog and get the X7. Think the OP said he didn't like BMW's though. I didn't even know there was a x7. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur daley Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, RH33 said: Fiat 500?! Great cars for grabbing a tango ice blast in on your way back from the sun beds ,think the Audi a1 overtook the fiat 500 in the “wee cow car” didn’t it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Arthur daley said: Great cars for grabbing a tango ice blast in on your way back from the sun beds ,think the Audi a1 overtook the fiat 500 in the “wee cow car” didn’t it I had one fee years back when I first left my ex. Apart from it being totally impractical with two still in five point seat belts and one in booster, it was a great wee car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty It Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Great cars for grabbing a tango ice blast in on your way back from the sun beds ,think the Audi a1 overtook the fiat 500 in the “wee cow car” didn’t it Wash your mouth out, there is f**k all wrong with an Ice Blast, especially when hungover. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur daley Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Empty It said: 31 minutes ago, Arthur daley said: Great cars for grabbing a tango ice blast in on your way back from the sun beds ,think the Audi a1 overtook the fiat 500 in the “wee cow car” didn’t it Wash your mouth out, there is f**k all wrong with an Ice Blast, especially when hungover. Sorry h u n ,hope you enjoy your salt and chilli munchbox. Edited November 16, 2021 by Arthur daley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorongil Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Trackdaybob said: I didn't even know there was a x7. It’s minging. The only nice looking BMW nowadays is the X6. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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