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petrolhead Member Since: 13 Jan 2015 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 202 |
Just playing devils advocate.
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27th Jan 2016 2:08 pm |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
£25k will get you a full spec HSE Lux with around 20k miles, decent LR warranty etc, Evoque interior is very nice, the whole package, for me, wasn't as practical so the HSE Lux FL2 was my choice and I am glad I did, its a cracking spec on it, everything you need, and being the SD4 engine gives you that bit more than the TD4 you have been used to |
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27th Jan 2016 2:26 pm |
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RogB Member Since: 16 Dec 2014 Location: Mansfield Posts: 3880 |
FL2, Evoque, D4 all very capable on snow and tracks. I would imagine the Evoque to be quite a firm road off road, the FL2 quite supple and smooth but both may occasionally scrape the ridges. The D4 will just glide over all over that in total comfort.
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27th Jan 2016 2:51 pm |
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petrolhead Member Since: 13 Jan 2015 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 202 |
D4 was not a choice
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27th Jan 2016 3:09 pm |
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valleyforge Member Since: 02 Jun 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 122 |
Same dilemma - had an evoque courtesy car for the day a bit ago - very nice to drive but just like a car, not an old style LR. You sit low, it feels low, can't see the bonnet ends, I found it hard to place in tight spots and narrow tracks. A big sigh when I got back in the FL - part glad, part disappointed with the evoque, it wasn't a big step change up, just a step sideways in a way I don't want to go. D3/D4 - yes, awesome (I had one of the first D3's, an HSE) and so capable - but big & very dear to run out of warranty if you have to use your own taxed cash. Oh yes, the (3 month old)evoque had all the familiar squeaks & rattles - but oh so dainty - that we all love.
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27th Jan 2016 3:11 pm |
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Stuartc Member Since: 01 Dec 2014 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2292 |
If fashion and image are your priorities and a harsh ride, compact dimensions and limited visibility don't phase you then the Evoque is for you.
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27th Jan 2016 3:15 pm |
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rjc1944 Member Since: 18 Dec 2011 Location: Perranporth, Cornwall Posts: 783 |
Freelander has more space for rear seat passengers, more boot space and a far superior driving position than the Evoque. It's also much better looking and altogether classier.
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27th Jan 2016 3:28 pm |
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petrolhead Member Since: 13 Jan 2015 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 202 |
You win the prize, money in the post |
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27th Jan 2016 4:19 pm |
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j77 Member Since: 26 Nov 2008 Location: Fife Posts: 2909 |
You'll get more for your money on the Fl2 but the Evoque, especially Dynamic spec, is a great drive on country roads and muddy tracks. The low seating position got me.
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27th Jan 2016 4:33 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
I had the same dilemma when deciding to change my FL2 although I had up to £25K plus my 2008 FL2 HSE. I just couldn't spend up to another £25K on the same car as what I already had that was no longer in production. I plumped for a 2012 Dynamic Lux Evoque with 20K on the clock from a main dealer for just under £34K and I'm well pleased with it. Okay, it's a tad smaller than the FL2 but we didn't need the space. The ride and handling, even on 20" wheels, is superb and not in anyway harsh. In Dynamic mode, its like driving a go-kart around the lanes - no noticeable body roll at all. I don't know what model/year/mileage Evoque you'd get for £25K though as they seem to command a premium price.
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27th Jan 2016 5:14 pm |
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j77 Member Since: 26 Nov 2008 Location: Fife Posts: 2909 |
Just as a guide Pentland Edinburgh has a white 61 reg Evoque Dynamic coupe Si4 for £23,500 or a few 12 reg Pure Techs for £25k 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200 |
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27th Jan 2016 5:52 pm |
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Dartman the one Member Since: 04 Apr 2013 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 1681 |
The dog would be unhappy with such a low roof line and I don't mean the OH, can the Ewok bring back 250 litres of wine plus luggage from France? just has to be the FL2 my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
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27th Jan 2016 6:18 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
Let's face it, if you went on the Dacia Duster forum and asked the question "If you have a chunk of money, would you rather have a newer Dacia Duster or a Freelander 2 Metropolis" the majority of the answers would be for the Dacia Duster!
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27th Jan 2016 6:44 pm |
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j77 Member Since: 26 Nov 2008 Location: Fife Posts: 2909 |
I'm an ex owner. Went from Fl2 to Evoque then back again, I liked the Evoque but I was limited to taking one dog out at a time so traded it in while prices were high and LR was offering £2k deposit contributions on new Fl2s. If I didn't have the dogs I would've perhaps stuck with the Evoque but would've ended up back in a Disco at some point anyway.
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27th Jan 2016 7:06 pm |
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