Goes round corners better, so they say....

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry...ew-vs-used .
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Read that.... Bit of a wishy washy recommendation though. Swings and roundabouts. Better this on one that on the other.

If I had 50k to spend on a car then it wouldn't be on a Volvo. They forget to take depreciation on the new car into account, which would make the Volvo far more expensive. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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One reason I stopped reading the tripe some years ago, they have absolutely no clue what people want and like, they just try to make headlines to sell magazines...

I mean, come on, how many people think.... I want a Range Rover L405.... oh, no, wait a minute a Volvo would be so much better.....!!?!?!??!?!?? Pete

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The 1 major factor they didn't take into account is the "desirability factor". Dispationately, the Volvo may be the better car but when you look out the window and see a 405 in the drive, or turn round to have a glance at your pride and joy when you've parked up, It makes you think "yes, I picked the right car". Not sure the Volvo would give you that feeling.

Or maybe it's just me?  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

There is a very simple and totally indisputable truth, when it comes to styling, LR have got it bang on for large 4x4's (ever since time began!), everyone else is trying to catch up.

Autocar are wrong, it happens! Drives:
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Luxurious
Regal
Classy
Executive
Fully off-road capable
3.5 towing capability
Stylish
Effortless cruising.....et al

I can't think why I didn't consider the Volvo as a viable alternative to the FF.

The Volvo is a damn nice car for sure. I drove one and loved it. But I love my Range Rover more, simple.

Plus....it's a bit like my Skoda. Better than a Passat say many, because it is basically a Passat with more room in the back and nicer leather. Yeah, but it's still a Skoda.

People who just want a new plate car on the drive will buy the Volvo........just to show off to the neighbours
Those who know better will buy the FFRR
Even the L322 is a better buy in my view (but then I have just bought a 2012 Westminster so am probably biased ) 2021 D350 Fifty Edition - Carpathian Grey
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Three words shoul;d make all RR owners stand back, regardless of how nice they feel the new XC90 is...

TWO LITRE DIESEL

 Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

Sometimes publications will deliberately make the wrong decision on a something vs something or say a top 10 so people comment on their site, tweet about it ("why isn't...in the top 10 cities, or I can't believe that made it to the list). Basically it helps them promote their story.

The XC90 is a super car but an L405 is certainly as good and more desirable.

And remember, the magazine is supported by ads from companies that sell new cars.

Just about every car maker has raised their game in the past few decades and there are very few cars now that, if used and maintained sensibly, would still have plenty of useable life after 3 years. And with depreciation, you're always going to be able to buy a nicer 3 year old car than brand new car for the same money.

Yes, but they missed the key point

Vulva 90's are for boring feckers who's wives have affairs with FFRR drivers  2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

Are you speaking from experience Vogue??

Couldn't possibly comment  2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17