Convince me against getting a Range Rover Sport

TaTownBacker · March 21, 2006

Hello fellas, I am a new member here. I currently have a 2003 Escalade and I am in the market for a new truck. I am either getting a new Range Rover Sport or a 2007 Escalade or 2007 Denali. What do you guys think? I know there will be a GM bias here but I want to here what vehicle you guys would get and why. Thanks alot guys.

Ta TownBacker

2005 Z71 · March 21, 2006

There is very little Escalade talk on this board. The Range Rover sport is a tiny SUV... and super overpriced. Whatever floats your boat though right?

Chevyota9 · March 21, 2006

If you research the Range Rovers a bit you'll find pretty weak reliability ratings for the money you pay for them. IMO, both the Denali and Escalade are actually higher performance trucks than the Sport is unless you're talking about the supercharged version, don't know much about that one. If you've got the money, I'd go for the new Escalade, that thing is very impressive.

2005 Z71 · March 21, 2006

I think you should start by comparing apples to apples. Like I said... very little posts on here about the Escalade... If your crazy enough to pay 50-60K for a small 5 passenger SUV... you probably would not be on GM Trucks looking for advice.

michigan2500hd · March 21, 2006

I think you should start by comparing apples to apples. Like I said... very little posts on here about the Escalade... If your crazy enough to pay 50-60K for a small 5 passenger SUV... you probably would not be on GM Trucks looking for advice.

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TaTownBacker · March 21, 2006

Sorry fellas, I did not expect the hostility I was greeted with here. I came on this board and asked the question because it said this board was for Escalade and Denali's among other vehicles. I was expecting an honest answer, and to those that have thank you. I was not expecting to be berated by people. I am sorry if you feel I am crazy for contemplating the purchase of a certain vehicle.

Ta TownBacker

2005 Z71 · March 21, 2006

All we are saying is that your not comparing apples to apples. The Escalade and Denali are huge vehicles. The Range Rover is very small... Please explain why are you comparing an apple to an orange? There is little hostility on our board and most of the guys here talk about trucks, not SUVs.

I hear what your saying about the Escalade and Denalis ... just not alot of conversation about those out here. I think people who can afford those just pay the mechanics to solve their problems. Alot of the conversation out here is do-it-yourselfers talking about Chevy and GM trucks.

Bish · March 21, 2006

Sorry fellas, I did not expect the hostility I was greeted with here. I came on this board and asked the question because it said this board was for Escalade and Denali's among other vehicles. I was expecting an honest answer, and to those that have thank you. I was not expecting to be berated by people. I am sorry if you feel I am crazy for contemplating the purchase of a certain vehicle.

Ta TownBacker

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Funny, I didn't read hostility in any posts. The one comment about being crazy to spend $$$..... was really just his opinion that he thinks you are crazy. To each his own. I think anyone that pays $150K for a Ferrari is crazy but plenty get sold.

Having said all that, I think you'll find the crowd here is one of the better on any auto forum as far as sticking to facts abd keeping the flaming and trolling down. You asked for opinions and you received honest answers. If you wanted everybody to tell you to go buy the Range Rover, you should have said so.

My advice would be to decide what you need as far as size and go from there. If you are happy with a smaller more expensive vehicle with a suspect reliability history, by all means by the Range Rover. If you would rather buy a larger "truck" based SUV, buy the Escalade. Or if you think the Range Rover gives you more Status, then buy it.

Just don't come here asking for opinions and then complain when people offer them. They are opinions. Buy what you want.....we all did! The title of your thread even says "convince me against getting a Range Rover Sport". Sounds like you really didn't want people to convince you not to buy a Range Rover.

firstruck · March 21, 2006

Dude if you can spring for RR Sport, I say go for it. Reliablity, schmilability Rangies rock. Our 2000 Disco has been a fine truck, no better or worse than others, plus our experience at the Rover dealership is nothing short of impressive(not that I use them much anymore). I'd pick a RR Sport over an Escalade anyday. This opinion will probaby get my membership here nix'ed

tflessner · March 21, 2006

I'd say drive them both and see what you think. The Range Rover's are nice vehicles and good off-road also.

The new Escalade's and Denali's are nice also, lots of power and interior room. The Cadillac and GMC are going to have more dealership/service options around when/if you need a repair, plus the repairs may be less expensive (not a big deal while the vehicle's under warranty)

I'm not sure what the resale value is on Range Rovers, but that might be a factor also.

If you like your current Escalade and haven't had any problems with it, go with another one.

TaTownBacker · March 21, 2006

If you see no hostility in the responses to my posts, wow.

Anyways I was merely asking for some knowlegable GM folks to give me their opionion on the trucks, not my mental state (which whether you say so or not is a crack a the $$ of the vehicle). I have posted thjis same thread at several other boards to get owners responses and have gotten more friendly answers. Like I said I appreciate the responses that say why they like/dislike the GM Trucks and like/dislike the RR.

I was unaware that the only people who could post on here were do-it-your-selfers. Just because you are purchasing as high end SUV doesn't mean you are "stooping" to the level of the "heathens" who pay a professional to do work on their vehicle.

As far as comparing apples and oranges, well it is because that is what infact I am doing. When you purchase a vehcle you are not restricted to looking at vehicles of the same class. Thanks again to the fellas that have helped me.

Ta TownBacker

dogzapper · March 21, 2006

For downright street-driving comfort, with some off-road or bad weather capabilities, I'd personally go for the Escalade or the Denali. And I wouldn't doubt that the GM products are just plain tougher than the Range Rover.

I've hunted fairly extensively in Africa, both the RSA and Zimbabwe, and I've NEVER seen a Range Rover or a Land Rover in the bush. The Professional Hunters claim that they break axles and other necessary things when they bottom out or dive into pig holes. Chevys and Toyotas tend to be the PH's pick (heavy on the Toyota).

Yeah, it would be COOL to drive around looking like Stuart Granger, but there are a lot of more reliable rigs out there. Absolutely no hostility, just a statement of fact.

Given the choice, either the Escalade or the Denali will serve you in a superb fashion and the resale is better.

Steve

2005 Z71 · March 21, 2006

I think everyone can read the post for what it is. Good luck in your pursuit in buying a new vehicle. I can only say that you should buy a GM product! Can you answer this question... why are you considering such size differences in your vehicle selections? Are you single? Do you need it for family? Or are you just wanting a nice SUV to flash to the single women? Give us some more background on what your trying to accomplish in your purchase. For example, I have been considering a trade out of my Titan for a Toyota FJ Cruiser or a Jeep Commander... Maybe you think those are apples and oranges. Guess the class and the budget have alot to say for what people want out of life.

PS - anyone can post on our boards... I did not say only do-it-yourselfers are allowed here.

BIGDOGx · March 21, 2006

If your crazy enough to pay 50-60K for a small 5 passenger SUV... you probably would not be on GM Trucks looking for advice.

I just read thru this whole post 4 times and pretty much this is the only thing i can find that could even remotely insult someone!I mean really townbacker you come to a gm truck site and ask for advice and get insulted when someone gives you a honest answer ! And he is right imo, 50-60k for a small suv which has worse ratings then any gm for reliability and such imo also is not a smart decision but if the rr sport is what you want then wtf you only live once and if you have the funds go for it.

I will say someone just posted pics of there bosses new 07 black escalade and it is a very nice looking ride imo.

http://coloradofans.com/viewtopic.php?t=26479

Tucson_02Silverado · March 21, 2006

Newbe's are always welcome.

The topic title is kinda ambiguious with the initial text posted.

I don't think anyone on this forum really will outright tell someone NOT to buy a certain vehicle.

The Range Sport is a smaller SUV than the fullsize Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade and is more in the class size of the Equinox with the bigger Trailblazer/Envoy.

Escalade owners do not seem to post here, not they aren't welcome. The comments I don't think are not a "class" thing, Cadillac offers a much greater warranty, so problems don't usually go to forum for support as they would go to the dealer first.

It would be advantageous to list your needs in a vehicle:

Daily driver

Passengers~number of~how often

Towing

Inside storage capacity~all seats stowed~max passenger and cargo

Off road~ok it would be trails

The Range Sport won't haul 6 people, two Labradors and tow 5K lbs like an Escalade ESV (suburban) in comfort space, nor will the ESV get over 20MPG like the Range Sport.