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mzplcg Member Since: 26 May 2010 Location: Warwickshire. England. The Commonwealth. Posts: 4029 |
Be careful if spec is important. AB spec varies wildly from car to car. I've had 2 now and both are very different. It's very easy to find a Vogue SE with a better spec than some AB models. |
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20th Oct 2015 10:43am |
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kingpleb Member Since: 07 Jun 2011 Location: Maybe here. Maybe there, I get everywhere! Posts: 8455 |
I saw the Saxons bit after i'd posted it and went DOH!! Shows whats out there and IMO VGFM in that price range compared to buying something new or another marque in the same segment and used... FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade. |
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20th Oct 2015 12:25pm |
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JPS Member Since: 10 Sep 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 565 |
Really I have noticed this also, would like a car with reclining rear seats and rear entertainment. |
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20th Oct 2015 2:55pm |
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JPS Member Since: 10 Sep 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 565 |
They sure are good value as you say now compared to the new price, just hard to find a mint one. Most people aren't as fussy as me |
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20th Oct 2015 2:56pm |
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rr driver Member Since: 09 Dec 2013 Location: london Posts: 181 |
Over the last c2k miles i have averaged 15.9MPG, that is with probably 70-80% motorway. Around London i will get around 12-14mpg. 2011 5.0SC Santorini Black
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20th Oct 2015 2:59pm |
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kingpleb Member Since: 07 Jun 2011 Location: Maybe here. Maybe there, I get everywhere! Posts: 8455 |
TBH if it isn't mint but looks mostly looked after I would just use all the none mint points to knock the value down or if at a dealer they will possibly correct them. Some of the best dealer deals in this age range are ones that are traded in... You can get lucky and see them before they are tarted up and such and therefore save them time with prep work and such. FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
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20th Oct 2015 3:10pm |
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iconoclast Member Since: 20 Oct 2015 Location: In, Out & Around... Posts: 35 |
basically... even the non-sc is pretty thirsty. the mpg in all RR is fairly low and especially poor in city/traffic. (sitting in traffic with heated seats and moderate heat in the vehicle yields approximately 5-7mpg) https://instagram.com/_.iconoclast/ |
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21st Oct 2015 10:43pm |
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kingpleb Member Since: 07 Jun 2011 Location: Maybe here. Maybe there, I get everywhere! Posts: 8455 |
Very true, even the diesels are just touching 30mpg with average driving!
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21st Oct 2015 11:08pm |
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iconoclast Member Since: 20 Oct 2015 Location: In, Out & Around... Posts: 35 |
exactly... the way i would describe it is a very nice dress shoe... i wouldn't run a marathon in it because i would perform poorly in it but for a formal functions it gets the job done. it certainly is not a commuter vehicle but it definitely is a great road trip mobile. my wife and daughter get car sick and this vehicle basically eliminates that feeling completely for them. pleasant ride for them, pleasure for me since i do not have to clean up anything up. https://instagram.com/_.iconoclast/ |
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22nd Oct 2015 12:03am |
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stoutgoose Member Since: 08 Jan 2015 Location: London Posts: 186 |
Mine's a commuter car!
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22nd Oct 2015 8:56am |
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iconoclast Member Since: 20 Oct 2015 Location: In, Out & Around... Posts: 35 |
indeed. it is a costly difference. it is worse than the X5M i owned. i imagine the size/weight and shape play a huge role in this more so than the engine. https://instagram.com/_.iconoclast/ |
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22nd Oct 2015 10:55am |
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exalin Member Since: 14 Jan 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 69 |
In mine, I tend to get 21-22 mpg on motorways and have managed 24+ when taking it easy on a 175 mile trip with a couple of stops. In town its usually more around 12-14 mpg but expect to see single figures in busier areas.
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22nd Oct 2015 2:10pm |
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JPS Member Since: 10 Sep 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 565 |
That's the same problem i have.. people say "well its a range rover its not going to be cheap to run" yes i do understand this but at the same time i don't want to be driving about in an everyday car that is going to bankrupt me.
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22nd Oct 2015 2:49pm |
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iconoclast Member Since: 20 Oct 2015 Location: In, Out & Around... Posts: 35 |
"i don't want to be driving about in an everyday car that is going to bankrupt me."
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23rd Oct 2015 12:25pm |
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