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MPx Member Since: 29 Jul 2011 Location: South Somerset Posts: 603 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I think its an easier choice than many might believe because although they are both big powerful 4x4s they are such different cars it should be realtively easy to decide if you'd prefer the X5 or RR driving experience. My experience is with petrol versions only so this might be b*****ks for the oil burners - but its hard to believe that their underlying characters would be that different.
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7877 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Well, I nearly went the X5 route, with my car history.
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16315 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Personally i think the X5 is more comparable with the RR Sport fella... If you want a different car then try the FFRR... If you want something to rival the X5, drive an SC Sport...
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars Member Since: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Chilterns, UK Posts: 11309 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
get the range rover.... |
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ebajema Member Since: 24 Mar 2011 Location: New Plymouth Posts: 4782 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Take a FFRR S/C for a test drive and you will understand what we are talking about. It is such a nice car to drive, both at a very leisurely pace and more "spirited" with the supercharger whine in the background. The cabin is spacious, comfortable, quiet (so you can listen to soft and loud music or just the supercharger).
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TheAllSeeingPie Member Since: 18 Apr 2012 Location: Leeds Posts: 848 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you get an IIDTool you can lower the FFRR by 20mm and it goes round corners like a Sport ... |
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robo Member Since: 09 Mar 2012 Location: solihull uk Posts: 39 ![]() |
got to agree, i am running an x5 as just waiting for the right ffrr to come along,all i can say is that in three years the bm has needed a starter motor and battery,its quick and the 6 speed gearbox is great,just me,i want another ffrr,but cant knock the x5 |
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Bienbn Member Since: 06 Oct 2012 Location: London Posts: 23 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the advice - off to test one this weekend.
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SteveF Member Since: 02 Jul 2012 Location: North East Posts: 90 ![]() ![]() |
I had the X5 4.4 for five years....2003-2008 and covered 135k miles in it. Pretty well all it needed up to 100k (Warranty Limit) was general service items and a battery. At 103k gearbox disintegrated and was replaced by Moi at a cost of £3.5k ...within 25k miles and approx 14 months the replacement also went to mush |
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Bienbn Member Since: 06 Oct 2012 Location: London Posts: 23 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Itch scratched! Just put a deposit on a black 2004 face lifted Vogue TD6, will pick it up at the end of next week.
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Contraband Member Since: 08 Nov 2010 Location: FIFE Posts: 3697 ![]() ![]() |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7877 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Change the crankcase breather for the upgraded BMW unit or element. If you do nothing else.
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bozmandb9 Member Since: 06 Dec 2010 Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire Posts: 1026 ![]() ![]() |
Right choice. Though be warned, after you get used to the FFRR, if you ever get tempted by another car, you'll find it doesn't work, you can't go back.
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Ianmaney Member Since: 27 Nov 2012 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 118 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I've had an X5 3.0D sport from almost new in 2006 and I agree with other posters here, fantastic car, but I'm so bored with it now so I'm on the look out for a S/C ffrr or V8 Vogue at least, may leave it till after Christmas now as I missed out on 2 just this week but we'll see how it goes.
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