Range Rover vs BMW SUV

[VinceM]

Anyone that has experience with the two brands that can give info on ownership and driving experience.

I think Range Rovers might have older tech? Vs BMW on infotainment ?

Range Rover might have more issues than BMW maintenance wise ?

Range Rover diesels a bit more thirstier than BMW?

Any input, would be appreciated.


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[aksamg]

Which model RR are you comparing? RR Big Body or RR Sport? Which engine?

 

[VinceM]

Sport , Diesel

General brands experiences


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[aksamg]

They are good cars but in my experience not as reliable as the Germans. Maintenance on the diesel RRS is similar to the X5 and there are very reputable indy’s around. You may have small, unnecessary tech problems (parking sensors, etc) but the seating position in them is great - you sit higher up than the competition and they are very comfortable on long drives. Fuel consumption is a bit higher (diesel BMW’s are the best for performance/economy imo) but a RRS is definitely worth driving and if you go ahead with it, may be worth taking out an extended warranty for peace of mind. They are also extremely capable offroad and even if you rarely venture out, you may start when you have one in the garage.

 

[GravityLee]

I cross shopped RRS with X6 and ended up going with the X6. I preferred the driving feel (more car-like) and although the interior of the RRS is more luxurious I didn’t like the design language.

 

[msm]

Never had a RR, but owned 2 Disco's (3 and 4), along with a few BMW X5/X6's. I did test drive a few RR's though and the drivetrains are very similar to the Disco.

The ride on the Landy's/RR's is far comfier than any BMW X car, by a huge margin. BMW is sportier and handles much better - almost car like. It's really 2 different types of cars and I would suggest driving both and see what you prefer. One is not better than the other, but suited for different uses and driving styles.

Maintenance wise, both my Landy's had lots of small issues. Both were around 100K KM and service costs were almost double the BMW's. These cars are also heavy on brakes, no matter how you drive. Expect to change pads/discs often along with lots of random things to fix. Lots of electronic gremlins on these cars - I would suggest you get one under plan or take out a decent warranty if you get one.

 

[VinceM]

Thanks for the information sharing,

Being used to BMW design language is another issue on its own so used to their simplicity yet elegance. I stepped into a Merc and felt out of place. Range Rover Autobiography was a place I could spend time in but it’s way out of my car budget.

I like where the previous X generation is ito depreciation curve. A nice X5 can be had for half its original selling price.

X6s seems to be holding their value quite strong; hardly any below R600k unlike X5s.


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[VinceM]

Whilst reading and researching; I found it interesting that the F15 didn’t go through the LCI process


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[70007]

Whilst reading and researching; I found it interesting that the F15 didn’t go through the LCI process


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I think you’re right, I have an 2014 F15 and it looks the same as the last production models. I never realized this until I read your post! And here I thought I know almost everything about BMW’s!


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