DeRanged Rover wrote:

How does it drive compared to the FF?

And what's the interior like? I've been tempted by the Cayenne too but the new jeep cherokee doesn't look to shabby either.

Well the Cherokee seems to have cut out the middle man when it comes to the problem of keyless Range Rovers being stolen. From yesterday's news, they're being recalled for wandering off on their own. No thief needed. (Seems they need some fix regarding putting them in 'PARK' before exiting the vehicle.)

Here she is - not a FullFat or a Porker - a bit blingy in the front but I am sure it will be fine when it gets muddy!

Wow, so different to what you had in mind

Aye, I'd had a good look at the VW Amarok and Isuzu DMax last August but opted for a years warranty on the FullFat. It was more the finances which made if for me. For just a shade over what you pay a month for an LR warranty I could get a brand new car which will tow, has low box and locking diff and carry the dogs. The auto box is a must so couldn't go with a 110. And three year warranty is a no brainer. My wife still has a L494 sport so I've still got some brand loyalty.

So, out of interest, are Ford (or one of the broker / dealer networks) doing some really attractive deals on these ? Is yours the XLT trim ?

This is the limited but has the off road pack as an addition. There is 4 years 0% on a balloon/pcp type deal thru the dealers.

I originally went to look at the run out models they had on pre reg plates but with the 0% interest there wasn't much in it versus the new model which has handling tweaks and better interior. It was a stock car but first reg in my name.

Driven a few of the pick ups and the Amarok is the one I'd have in my final choice(s). Just seemed to go so well...alas no low ratio and a pretty pointless "offroad" button ! That Bi TDI engine is a stonker though... Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

I thought the VW drove worse than the Isuzu and the lack of low ratio with the auto box is silly. Hopefully the 3.2 in the ranger will be strong enough. The 8 speed box in the VW was a good idea, better than isuzus 5, but with only a 2 litre attached to it I felt it hunted thru the ratios looking for the right one. Anyway, no accounting for taste!