Think the Evoque for us

Macan for me😛

Great car the Macan, but I'm not keen on the look of it.
The PDK gearbox is superb and in terms of build quality and on road handling its certainly 43k well spent. Might share same platform as Q5 but that's where the similarities end. Better order soon though I think there is a year waiting list.

I was certainly all lined up to buy a DS this year to replace my excellent but ageing FL2. Still awaiting my test drive, but now far from certain that existing models of DS are right for me. Tbh I still feel disappointed with this product launch; just hoping that the other models we've been told are on the way will include one that appeals more, and is worth the significant investment.

I had intended to stay loyal to LR brand for another decade or two, let's hope I still can! Life is not a dress rehearsal!

My son just placed order for a Macan -£43 k good luck by the time you have put phone kit on etc etc 54k

How about 2015 Ford Edge - thoughts ? 2011 XS,Sumatra Black, GONE MARCH 2014- RR Evoque Prestige 5 door ,MY 2014,Loire Blue, Silver Roof, Panoramic roof.
MY 2016 Disco Sport HSE Auto Scotia Grey,REJECTED
Mercedes E220D AMG line with air suspension(Gone)
DS 200 SE Dynamic my 21 (Gone)
DS 200 SE Dynamic my 22 (Gone)
Audi Q5 40TDI S line (gone)
Discovery Sport D200 S 2024 MY

Funnily enough I sat down over the Christmas holidays and drew up a short list as really the FL2 is a killer to run as a company car given the BIK I pay personally and then through Employers NI as well. Anyway, in no particular order:
X3
3 series estate
Mazda CX5
Lexus NXh
Mini Countryman/Paceman/Hatchback (Wife is keen as she thinks she could then inherit in a few years time as her Mini is now 8 years old. Mind you she has still only done 12000 miles from new so I am thinking a new bicycle would be a better option).
VW Golf GTD
Land Rover DS HSE or low mileage second hand FL2

The Lexus is a winner given the driving I do around town and would be ok for my commute as well whilst at 121g/km the BIK is 19%. My contract expires in July so have a bit of time to decide and probably will have several changes of mind in the meanwhile.

My next car will probably be the Ford Edge , I was waiting until it comes out in March but with LR discounting the Freelander & throwing all the goodies in it I thought it was too good a chance to pass up not to buy one. Do it now ! Your a long time dead !!

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My D4 has no useable boot space when all 7 seats are up.

Back on topic, I would even consider an X1 . Oh I've embarrassed my self now.

I test drove a manual, DS yesterday but I will not be ordering one. I suppose I would get used to some of my gripes with it with time. There is no full size spare which is on my list of essentials, seven seats are not. There is no option for a sun roof that opens, something I enjoy in fine weather. The electric assist steering felt twitchy and I didnt like it. The rear mirror view is very Evoqueish. Also I didn`t like the handbrake.The driving position is lower in the car. The seat was in its highest position so the command driving position has gone. Something I will investigate is giving my manual FL2 190 PS (its Bluefinned but this doesn`t address its lack of starting torque) the DS pulls away as the 150 PS manual ought to. If anybody has done this please let me know; are the clutch parts interchangeable ?
I will stick with my 11 plated FL2.

I've got one of these coming I was very pleasantly surprised how nice they are, not seven seats but a massive boot, the rear seats fold down dead flat , and no messing about with the rear headrests just press the release button and the headrest flips as the seat drops . Fantastic smooth ride and lower running costs than the freelander ours is a r design d4 181bhp auto, 0 tax first year, £110 second year, a manual would be £30 . Real fuel figures seem to be mid to high 30's short trips a friend of mine seems to get 50 mpg on longish trips , and my service cost is £300 for three years. And the seats are awesome , it's something I've never considered one but glad I had a look at something completely off my radar and looking at the new xc 90 that is about to be launched the future volvo cars are looking good.
 

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Very nice, I like the XC60. The new V60 Cross Country looks nice, I would consider one. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Great choice, nice looking car.

Something that might be no use whatsoever on our roads. Ralph Schumachers Toyota wrecked within 5 minutes of start.

 All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

Yes, the XC60 is a lovely car. Well made with lots of kit as standard. My wife has a 2014 XC60, we fully intended to have another Freelander 2 but thought we would have a quick look in our local Volvo dealership before going to LR, saw the XC60 in the showroom and loved it!
I still prefer the high driving position in my Freely, the XC60 is alot more car like to drive, and I think the seats are better in the freely on long journeys. You also can't beat the the LR when the weather turns wintery.  MY11 Freelander 2 TD4 S, Santorini Black, Almond Cloth, Full MY 2013 facelift, Factory Privacy Glass, Clear View Pack, Folding Mirrors, Rear Parking Sensors, LR 19" DogLeg Alloys, and lots of other stuff!

Ok for the uninitiated, what is a MACAN then?  Hit it he said, Hit it!--So I hit it, then he hit me---Doh!