FirstKnight
Member Since: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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| Goodbye D4...Hello RR Evoque! |
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Well, after thinking the D4 was going to be the car that I kept for many years, I have found myself absolutely smitten by the RR Evoque and bought one! 
The D4 has done all I asked of it and more, never had a problem and is a fantastic car. But...I've always preferred smaller vehicles and every time I drove my wife's car, I found myself wishing the D4 could corner better and didn't feel so heavy - the D4 can certainly shift for 2.5 tons but I was always aware of those tons.
I bought the D4 following a particularly bad winter that left both my wife and I stranded in our respective cars, not knowing how the other was faring once our mobiles ran out of charge - I decided then that a 4x4 was going to be my next vehicle. To be fair, I had been considering it anyway having driven my Dad's D3 in South Africa on safari several times.
My D4 has just not been used to its full potential - or anything near it. I'm alone in it 90% of the time and it has never really been off-road. I've used the 7 seats once. I've used all of its enormous loading space only a couple of times. However, I had no intention of changing...until I saw an Evoque up close and personal...
I test drove one last weekend and found its road manners very good for an SUV, the size suited me more (I'm only 5ft 6in, so that might have something to do with it but I've also never had anything larger than a 3-series before the D4) and its luxury level was very appealing.
Basically, the Evoque - for me - is more fun to drive and still does all I need from a car. Had I still lived in Africa, I would not hesitate to keep the D4 as I would be off-roading regularly but I just can't bring myself to do so here in the UK. I'm a hot, sunny day in the bush kinda person. That's just me.
I found a new car, Evoque Dynamic Si4 with Lux pack, and did the deal this week and collect it this Saturday. I cannot recall being this excited about getting a new car!
I'm sure I'll miss the D4, it is a fabulous all-rounder.
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Sooooo, I'm still a Land Rover fan, just moved on to another LR vehicle.  If I could afford both, I would keep the D4 too but I can only have one...
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Ezz
Member Since: 21 Feb 2011
Location: Derbyshire
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I'll take the tyres off your hand if you like?
Ezz
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| Thu Dec 15 2011 9:12pm |
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pcregeen
Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: Huddersfield
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Second dibs on tyres. Enjoy the Evoque. We were torn between one and the d3 but just needed that bit more space
Pete 
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| Thu Dec 15 2011 9:16pm |
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DSL
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Heading here ^^^^ :)
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Dude in our street has a very nice looking grey RRS. He also has a FFRR and RRS, both new, plus an R8. Very nice drive to wander past. 
PS to any lurking tea leaf, the street on my members map thingie is not quite telling the truth. 
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| Thu Dec 15 2011 9:20pm |
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FirstKnight
Member Since: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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Admin -  apologies, got carried away there and didn't think about it!
I'll put the For Sale stuff in the correct place.
Tyres are gone though... Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Si4 Coupe Lux in Orkney Grey
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| Thu Dec 15 2011 9:49pm |
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lespes
Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: Sitting Down
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So you're a hairdresser by proffession then  Range Rover Sport the good looking one Gone
Now driving a very nice van
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| Fri Dec 16 2011 2:51pm |
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FirstKnight
Member Since: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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lespes wrote:So you're a hairdresser by proffession then
Haha, that would be a lot easier! No, this Evoque will be driving around building sites; I'm a Project/Technical Manager for a Construction company. Bet it's gonna be more capable there than most cars that visit Site  Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Si4 Coupe Lux in Orkney Grey
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| Fri Dec 16 2011 3:09pm |
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stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
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i wanted a rr v8 but as having a building company in cornwall i would have lost some potetial customers , the d3 and 4 look is more exeptable down here on site . bit silly but thats wat its like down here. D3 05 se ,
110 s wagon 300 tdi
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
volvo v 70 d5
ausa dumper
peljob 2.5 digger
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Moo
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
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I can just imagine the comments when you appear on site in an Evoque
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| Fri Dec 16 2011 3:36pm |
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FirstKnight
Member Since: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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stew 46 wrote:i wanted a rr v8 but as having a building company in cornwall i would have lost some potetial customers , the d3 and 4 look is more exeptable down here on site . bit silly but thats wat its like down here.
Yeah, I think the Disco is better suited altho on some large, high profile Developments we get a few RRS, RR and X5/6's in the on-site carpark. Senior Directors and wealthy subbies drive some expensive vehicles. Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Si4 Coupe Lux in Orkney Grey
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| Fri Dec 16 2011 3:39pm |
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stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
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mind you i do tow 3.5 ton will the new small one do that ? D3 05 se ,
110 s wagon 300 tdi
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
volvo v 70 d5
ausa dumper
peljob 2.5 digger
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| Fri Dec 16 2011 3:44pm |
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The Large One
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Location: back in my office with phone at my ear
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| Re: Goodbye D4...Hello RR Evoque! |
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FirstKnight wrote:
I found a new car, Evoque Dynamic Si4 with Lux pack, and did the deal this week and collect it this Saturday. I cannot recall being this excited about getting a new car!
Top motor 
had one for a weekend in white, stunning but a tad bit thirsty for my wallett
got a manual SD4 ATM and your right the driveabilty is superb Genuine Land Rover Parts supplier extraordinaire..
If you want it, i have it, if i don't have it, i can get it, if i can't get it, they don't make it.. All GENUINE LAND ROVER.
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off now till monday 21st...see ya
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| Fri Dec 16 2011 3:47pm |
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FirstKnight
Member Since: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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Moo wrote:I can just imagine the comments when you appear on site in an Evoque
Especially when I park it amongst the vans! lol There will be an initiation for sure - its gonna have to get muddy! Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Si4 Coupe Lux in Orkney Grey
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| Fri Dec 16 2011 3:48pm |
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FirstKnight
Member Since: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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stew 46 wrote:mind you i do tow 3.5 ton will the new small one do that ?
Don't think it can tow 1 ton! But then I've never towed anything, ever, so 3.5 ton or .5 ton makes no difference to me.
If I towed heavy stuff I'd keep the D4! Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Si4 Coupe Lux in Orkney Grey
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| Fri Dec 16 2011 3:50pm |
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stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
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hope you enjoy good luck . are they going to wrap it for xmas D3 05 se ,
110 s wagon 300 tdi
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
volvo v 70 d5
ausa dumper
peljob 2.5 digger
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