FamilyMan
Member Since: 10 Jan 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 119
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Spotted one parked locally and I have to say......I don't like it...it looks.....naff. Sorry guys for a negative view but it really looks cheap. I love the current Range Rover and obviously love the D3, both have real presence and class styling. I didn't expect the RR sport to look that much different after seeing all the photos and the brochure, but on the road, yikes. Mate of mine went to see it recently and said the same thing but I dismissed it as he's a current owner of an '04 RR. Horses for courses I suppose but a real shocker. The D3 really is the daddy now in my mind.....but it would be I know  . 2005 TDV6 SE Silver/Black Manual + Alpine
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 7th Jun 2005 5:20 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
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Congratulations, your the second person I've heard say they don't like it! The first was my wife, she says it looks too sporty  I think it was fear that maybe I'd want to change!
I have to say I do like it, but its not practcal enough for me, but I reckon its a winner! DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 7th Jun 2005 6:46 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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mmm I saw a Silver TDV6 the other day and I thought it looked great and very small next to my DISCO3.
Kinda retro looking and very boxy compared to the RR.
-s
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| 7th Jun 2005 7:16 pm |
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pers1
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Norway
Posts: 56
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It`s sexy!
I drove the Supercharge RR Sport on Saturday. Wow what road handling!
The RR Sport HSE TdV6 version cost about € 130.000 in Norway 2/3 is taxes!
I would have like to have had that kind of handling on my Disco 3!
It`s small compared to the Disco inside!
My dealer is trying to make my suspenssion firmer, less rollover!
PerS
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| 7th Jun 2005 7:22 pm |
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Gareth
Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26772
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I saw one on the M6 last weekend. I could not catch up with it as I was towing the caravan, but it looked average, not distinctive. It does have the general look of the old Range Rover Classic from the rear, which I am sure some will appreciate.
I saw a brand new Range Rover Supercharged in Alderley Edge the other day. The grill looks like the front off my rabbit hutch!. Black Land Rover badge is very appealing, and could become a collectors item in itself!
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| 7th Jun 2005 9:30 pm |
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Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Ibstone Bucks
Posts: 994
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Well I like it, when I first saw the D3 I did not like it! Now I'm love it & went & bought one
I still get comments about the D3 that people do not like it & prefer the D2, I was one of these people but now I think the 3 makes the 2 look very dated which it was!
May be the sport will grow on you 
Nick D5 HSE Waitona Grey 2015
Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
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| 8th Jun 2005 6:56 am |
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Neil R
Member Since: 09 Dec 2004
Location: wakefield/West Yorkshire
Posts: 179
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I have just been and test drove the 4.2 supercharger and all i can say is WOW!!!! if i could afford the mortage to fuel it i would love one, I then tried the HSE Diesel and I have to say I think the D3 is better on many points the only thing i wish my d3 had the the sport has is the firmer suspension and the sports seats.
Just my 2 peneths worth 2005 Java Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 HS (GONE)
Stormer wheels, SC Grills, Tow pack,PTI,Adaptive lights,Useless coolerbox (GONE)
2010 RRS HSE Santorini/Ivory TDV8 Overfinch'd
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| 8th Jun 2005 12:32 pm |
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jzk
Member Since: 15 Mar 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 99
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I drove both the limited and the HSE during the land rover Moab Adventure. I found the Sport to be basically a car version of our truck. I like the truck feel of the LR3 much better. LR3 HSE
http://www.pbase.com/jzk/lr3
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| 8th Jun 2005 1:41 pm |
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1955diesel
Member Since: 08 Mar 2005
Location: Birmingham England
Posts: 31
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None of the members of this forum are supposed to like RR Sport more than D3. It is designed to sell to a different audience. 
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| 8th Jun 2005 8:55 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18561
 
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Those of you who like the RR Sport can have a look at www.rrsport.co.uk
Those of you who are happy with your Disco 3 can stay here
I've got all of you covered 
Martin
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| 8th Jun 2005 9:00 pm |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
Posts: 889
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Martin - I like the new site. You will soon be getting offers of corporate entertainment from LR to try to keep you sweet
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| 8th Jun 2005 10:05 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18561
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Ecosse wrote:You will soon be getting offers of corporate entertainment from LR to try to keep you sweet
I wish *sigh*
No interest from LR as yet for either site.
Martin
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| 8th Jun 2005 10:11 pm |
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jzk
Member Since: 15 Mar 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 99
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When I did the Land Rover Moab adventure, I had the captive audience of several Land Rover employees. I explained to them that I loved my LR3, but Land Rover has been absolutely clueless as to any of my questions and most of my needs.
I told them about the brake controller fiasco. I explained to them that when I called my dealer about the winch, the dealer told me that I MUST get a brush guard also. When I did order the winch kit, I tried to ask Land Rover some questions, but there is no one to ask. My dealer doesn't know. Land Rover corporate refers me back to the dealer. Land Rover technical support is only for dealers. Many other questions where they are supposed to look into something and get back to me are simply forgotten.
So I explained to them that the greatest source of Land Rover information available comes from internet forums. You would think I said something blasfamous. They said stuff like "beware what you read on the internet, because more than half isn't true." I explained that isn't how the internet works. On a forum, a discussion ensues until there is a resolution to the problem. Then, I have the answer - like the brake controller issue. I suggested that if they really want to put their finger on the pulse of their customers (especially the enthusiast customers), then they should monitor some of these forums. LR3 HSE
http://www.pbase.com/jzk/lr3
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| 9th Jun 2005 2:11 pm |
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