Newbie from Northants
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:17 pm
Hi to All
After four years with a RRS 2.7 HSE I am picking up an E70 3.0d SE with M Sport steering wheel etc. I am looking forward to a much improved driving experience and hopefully less expensive 4 x 4 ownership.
I have loved owning the RRS but the last straw was a new radiator, water pump and associated pipes at the last service at £1500. This had been preceeded by a new torque converter at £800, two EGRs a new suspension pump, both front lower arms and they are only in the last 18 months.....
I can say that the RRS is a great car when it runs smoothly but deep pockets are required to keep it that way.
Having now driven Q7, X5 ML350's in my search for a replacement I was very impressed with the X5 drive. I have seen other posts with people debating merits of RRS v X5 and hope that the majority on this site are correct and I am making a good choice.
I have read many posts on this forum which have been a great help making my choice and say thanks to all, and I hope not to be bothering you all with problems in future.
Cheers
Steve
After four years with a RRS 2.7 HSE I am picking up an E70 3.0d SE with M Sport steering wheel etc. I am looking forward to a much improved driving experience and hopefully less expensive 4 x 4 ownership.
I have loved owning the RRS but the last straw was a new radiator, water pump and associated pipes at the last service at £1500. This had been preceeded by a new torque converter at £800, two EGRs a new suspension pump, both front lower arms and they are only in the last 18 months.....
I can say that the RRS is a great car when it runs smoothly but deep pockets are required to keep it that way.
Having now driven Q7, X5 ML350's in my search for a replacement I was very impressed with the X5 drive. I have seen other posts with people debating merits of RRS v X5 and hope that the majority on this site are correct and I am making a good choice.
I have read many posts on this forum which have been a great help making my choice and say thanks to all, and I hope not to be bothering you all with problems in future.
Cheers
Steve
and dont forget the pics when you get it