Happyoldgit Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Best get this section checked over and operational again, She Who Must Be Obeyed is thinking of changing her car and perhaps testing an Evoque. 😮 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 12 minutes ago, Happyoldgit said: Best get this section checked over and operational again, She Who Must Be Obeyed is thinking of changing her car and perhaps testing an Evoque. 😮 Oh dear......... I feel for you @Mo Murphy...lol Regards Stephen 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Still no one's going to post ! ... tumbleweed 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Tbh, they are beginning to look more attractive as they age.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 (edited) 10 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Tbh, they are beginning to look more attractive as they age.... She Who Must Be Obeyed? She will be flattered.. Edited May 28 by Happyoldgit Removed phone induced predictive text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 57 minutes ago, Happyoldgit said: She Who Must Be Obeyed? She will be flattered you think so. I mean, 5k for something like this: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405039346492?advertising-location=at_cars&atmobcid=soc5&fromsra&make=Land Rover&model=Range Rover Evoque&price-from=500&radius=300&sort=price-asc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 10 hours ago, Bowie69 said: I mean, 5k for something like this: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405039346492?advertising-location=at_cars&atmobcid=soc5&fromsra&make=Land Rover&model=Range Rover Evoque&price-from=500&radius=300&sort=price-asc That one has the Ford engine, rather than the by now infamous Ingenium engine, so probably the one to have. Ps. specifically to Mr Murphy: I told you keeping this section would be useful one day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Oh look ! Another tumbleweed 👍 Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 One Obervers Book Of Tumbleweeds on its way from Oxfam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 😆😆😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 On 5/27/2024 at 7:47 PM, Mo Murphy said: Still no one's going to post ! ... tumbleweed 🤣 9 replies so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 17 minutes ago, Daan said: 9 replies so far. Enjoy the rich tapestry of knowledge 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 The early evoques with the SD4/TD4 engines are looking very reasonably priced now and a much cheaper alternative than the last of the freelander 2 which have held their values incredibly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 9 minutes ago, Jon W said: The early evoques with the SD4/TD4 engines are looking very reasonably priced now and a much cheaper alternative than the last of the freelander 2 which have held their values incredibly well. I find that an interesting comment. I rather liked the Freelander 2s that friends owned, and thought they might have enough technology to be useful on low traction surfaces. I never took this any further. If Evoques are cheaper perhaps I should look at those instead. I'll assume competent traction control is a given, but I'm generally concerned about excess weight (of the vehicle) because I've formed the impression that the increasingly complex traction control has come about because vehicles have got heavier, and the modern ETC is necessary just to get them off a wet grass surface. For the avoidance of doubt, the overall criteria is how much tractive effort can be put into the ground surface, and that extra weight means that more tractive effort is required ALL THE TIME, uphill or downhill. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 A handful of members have met me, and I think all would attest to me not being a big guy, but I couldn’t fit into the Evoque seats when I tried at a dealership. The F2 wasn’t too bad though, for the type of car it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 48 minutes ago, Snagger said: A handful of members have met me, and I think all would attest to me not being a big guy, but I couldn’t fit into the Evoque seats Bollicks, that makes me even smaller, I can fit into the Evoque seats...... Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 7 hours ago, David Sparkes said: I've formed the impression that the increasingly complex traction control has come about because vehicles have got heavier, and the modern ETC is necessary just to get them off a wet grass surface. A very pessimistic take - personally I think it's more that once you've fitted ABS to a vehicle, the whole ETC / HDC thing is just a bit of extra software and maybe an extra dashboard button so you get a load of extra capability for free. Having driven vehicles with ETC, HDC, and Terrain response I have to say that although it's less "engaging" than something with levers and knobs to shuffle round it is incredibly competent and for 99% of people that's all they care about. I'd throw my Freelander down stuff at Seven Sisters using HDC that I would think twice about driving my lockered 109 down, because HDC keeps you going where you're pointed and at as safe a speed as it can manage with minimal drama. Feet off the pedals and just keep the wheel pointing where you want to be going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I recognise your greater experience and don't disagree with your assessment. If that makes me pessimistic then I will accept the classification. 🙂 Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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