Been last week inside one of the new Ranges, an totally not impressed with the new car.

It is, by far, a great product, but it lives more by what gizmos and bells it has, than by being a proper Range Rover.
The car was parked in the garage below the dealer showroom and you had to look twice to find it, as its stance is not at all imposing. With the old car, you could spot one on the streets miles ahead. The main thing is the rear, which seems totally out of proportion. I said once, you could stretch and resize the previous three models and they would all fit into the same template. With this one, you couldn't do that as the car has the wrong proportions.

Then there are some detailing which are also a bit bad. The plastic on the top of the bonnet feels and looks very cheap. The door gills are not also a very quality item.

The inside on the other hand, feels very good and very well built. The driving position gives some of the Range Rover feel, even though it is not a 100% level. Something has been lost.

I've been inside a P38, Classics, and the L322, and somehow, when I sit in the drivers seat, they all feel special, taking into account their ''times''. This one, i sat on the drivers seat, the passenger, even the rear seat and the car does not feel like an event, as all the others do. It feels like a very good car, but not a special one.

I, for one, exited the dealer with the strong conviction, that for the time being, would much rather spend my money on a second hand later 4.4 and not this new one. Even if given the Euromillions draw.

Have one on pre-order for February/March delivery but I don't have to take it if I change my mind To be honest VMPP, I'm not 100% sure myself On some pictures it looks realy nice and on others I think:"What have they done" Haven't seen one in flesh yet, but from the pictures it looks HUGE! The interior looks niche though.
Well, time will tell, to keep mine or to change...
The L322 is now 10 years old but it still looks great, IMO

JJ

^ Been thinking the same as you...Is the new model that much better than a late L322??????????

Go on get one Jim , you know you really want to , just think of that depreciation and every time you pass a L322 you'll wish you had one ….  ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

You just want rid of me!!! I think I'm going to join the new L405 forum... much better class of members

Bet you don't  ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

...probably not!!!

wackyjim wrote:

...I think I'm going to join the new L405 forum... much better class of members

Hooray

F k off!!!!!

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"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

Here's the link...

www.l405.com/forum

wackyjim wrote:

^ Been thinking the same as you...Is the new model that much better than a late L322??????????

Well, I'm 24k miles and 1 year into my 10th Vogue (my 2nd 4.4TDv8), having done around 1m miles in FFRRs, and I have the first new RR out of my local dealership being delivered W1 Feb. Having spent 3 hours driving the new RR on all road types and over a very rough and wet offroad course at West Wycombe, I can tell you that the new car is an improvement in every respect.
Looks, you'll have to decide for yourself (personally I find it a jewel to look at), but it really is a step-change evolution all around.

No doubt the FFRR was slated when it first appeared. Given time the new RR will grow to be loved

Java Jungle wrote:

Have one on pre-order for February/March delivery but I don't have to take it if I change my mind To be honest VMPP, I'm not 100% sure myself On some pictures it looks realy nice and on others I think:"What have they done" Haven't seen one in flesh yet, but from the pictures it looks HUGE! The interior looks niche though.
Well, time will tell, to keep mine or to change...
The L322 is now 10 years old but it still looks great, IMO

JJ