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Japseroony Member Since: 02 Jan 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 758 |
Yes, yes and yes and I found and still do fine them to be an awful thing to drive, own and look at! All vehicles are going to be compared against something regardless but the G-Class is not the benchmark IMHO and never will be Having said that I can not agree with your last sentence as surely the things you mention, high centre of gravity, constantly fighting physics, weight etc are all characteristics of a Range (I presume a Range Rover or do you mean a Ford?)? Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free "UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car. "OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car. "HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence. "TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you. |
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29th Apr 2024 12:56pm |
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Griff90bowler Member Since: 24 Feb 2021 Location: Cowbridge Posts: 122 |
all booked in for the 13th should be interesting
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29th Apr 2024 3:12pm |
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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7876 |
I think he means fuel tank 'range'
I think the Octa looks awesome! It might make no sense but that's why I'd love one. So, thank you to those who will be going to the launch, please do keep us informed James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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29th Apr 2024 3:13pm |
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Japseroony Member Since: 02 Jan 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 758 |
Ahh, sorry my bad - thought he was on about a Range Rover lol.
Having said that the current V8 will do over 300 miles on a tank of fuel and a good few more if driven reasonably Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free "UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car. "OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car. "HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence. "TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you. |
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29th Apr 2024 3:46pm |
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Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1037 |
A 2019 and newer? If so, genuinely interested to hear how it was an "awful thing to drive (and) own"... looks are personal, so I get that part. And, if you don't believe the G63 is the benchmark, as Chris seemed to suggest, for the Octa, what do you see it as? And yes, in that sentence, I was talking about range. On long runs, specifically in Germany and, to a lesser degree, France, I got tired of stopping every 250 miles to refuel. |
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29th Apr 2024 4:37pm |
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Japseroony Member Since: 02 Jan 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 758 |
Mr Fox, it was a 21 AMG and every time I drove it I got “look at that prick” looks or felt like someone’s pimp and so much so I hated going out in it.
The storage/space was very poor and the harsh ride was awful, not to mention the pi** poor MPG, not that I bought it for that All in all, it was a disappointing disaster and one I won’t forget. As for the benchmark, why is the G-Wagon the benchmark for the best off road vehicle LR have ever made (IMHO) and not the other way around? Suppose if you use it as a Chelsea Tractor then maybe the G-Wagon might have the edge but if you actually venture off road the Defender wins hands down Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free "UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car. "OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car. "HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence. "TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you. |
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29th Apr 2024 5:26pm |
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Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1037 |
I can't comment on the 21< G63 but my feelings about the pre-19 G63 aren't totally dissimilar to yours. I grew to dislike the image, in no small part thanks to people like the Kardashians, but it was the ride, tank range and overall combination that finally put the nail in it for me. IMHO, the diesel Gs, specifically the 2019+ G350d is a much better vehicle and is not only hugely capable but also fast enough in terms of real world use. Lastly, my question wasn't about the G-wagon being a benchmark, it was what do you consider the benchmark or competition for the Octa? |
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29th Apr 2024 6:28pm |
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