Range Rover Evoque? What do you guys think?

Taylorguy74 · 05-14-2014, 04:26 PM

I'll chime in - looked at the Evoque myself - liked it, but felt once you started adding it all up, def a little padded on the price. Value of what you were getting wasn't there. It was a very nice drive, power was adequate at best, but it was no where near what I felt a fair price should be. Think of fully loaded and blinged out Ford Explorer plus 10K. One thing I don't know is how reliable or serviceable by owner these new ones are - I'm still leary of any 4 banger with turbo engine.

I had owned previously a 2002 LR Discovery 2 (completely different ballpark compared to Evoque) and loved every minute of it. It did have its electrical gremlins once in a while (door locks, window actuators) however, 270,000 miles later, the engine and drive train was still bullet proof. Preventative and required maintenance all performed by myself outside of warranty. Very user serviceable if you could halfway turn a wrench and use the internet forums to follow along. I sold it to an ex in a split up back in 2011 - and still miss it everytime I think of how much I really enjoyed driving it and how solid it felt on and off-road. I always felt safe inside.

jlstyle · 05-14-2014, 06:18 PM

I used to like it when it first came out but got bored now.
I much prefer Macan but then price gap is too big I guess... considering RR gives out good discount on Evoque but Macan won't have any better discount then maybe $1000 off MSRP for next 3 years.

Cloud9blue · 05-14-2014, 08:40 PM

Evoque, over priced and underpowered. Handles poorly offroad and on road. At least the real land rovers (discovery, rang rover) hold themselves together in real off road situation.

Macan is a much better choice (probably best handling and best looking SUV right now), but you certainly pays for that. But again, no one else can give you a crossover with twin turbos and DCT transmission.

Audi Q5 is quite bit cheaper (but less power, no DCT transmission, etc.), but still unsure about VW/Audi reliability. BMW X3 would be great if it wasn't so ugly... Hell, might just as well get a Infiniti FX or whatever they call it these days after they want to name everything with a Q.

hongsc · 05-14-2014, 09:08 PM

Another vote for the Macan S.

TXSTYLE · 05-14-2014, 09:54 PM

Don't get it twisted.... It has mucho potential:

http://autoblackzone.com/2012-range-...ion-wallpaper/

Cloud9blue · 05-14-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Don't get it twisted.... It has mucho potential:

http://autoblackzone.com/2012-range-...ion-wallpaper/

It's all look but no go though...

x6Hawkeye · 05-14-2014, 10:51 PM

I test drove one years ago and felt the engine lacked any oomph. Sounded and felt wind up. I liked the styling/aesthetics inside and out, although felt a little feminine.

I owned several Jeep Grand Cherokee Overlands in the past and nothing will beat these for bang the buck. Great styling, nice interiors, great engines and they can climb a wall with their 4x4 and traction systems. I weathered some serious snow in the Midwest and nothing came close to stopping it.

Classy car for the money!

We now have a sweet X6, but I always catch myself looking at the GCs when I see them.

P1 · 05-15-2014, 11:15 PM

I think it's a cute crossover, but I do think the Macan is nicer looking...

Repoman · 05-16-2014, 02:52 AM

I think the Evoque is a nice commuter car/vehicle. Great styling, a good road presense. My neighbor has black on black; looks pimp.

V1.47fan · 05-16-2014, 06:46 AM

Another chick crossover, dont like it.

KingOfJericho · 05-16-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by x6Hawkeye

I owned several Jeep Grand Cherokee Overlands in the past and nothing will beat these for bang the buck. Great styling, nice interiors, great engines and they can climb a wall with their 4x4 and traction systems. I weathered some serious snow in the Midwest and nothing came close to stopping it.

Classy car for the money!

We now have a sweet X6, but I always catch myself looking at the GCs when I see them.

We have a 2014 JGC Overland Hemi and it is an amazing vehicle for the money. We even got 10% off due to a work affiliation so the deal was even sweeter.

kmarei · 05-19-2014, 08:45 PM

Unreliable X3 for X5 money
But looks better than both of the above

Billup · 05-20-2014, 07:10 AM

Nkc · 05-20-2014, 08:33 AM

I honestly dont know how to tilt my head to look at the pic.

Anyway, I think the Evoque is a great car...for a chick.

bimmerfrk · 05-20-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Billup

How does one manage to get into a situation like this?

WRichieX · 05-20-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Billup

Source of picture? I'd actually like to read on how this happens. lol

05-14-2014, 04:26 PM	#23
Taylorguy74 Enthusiast 18 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2016 550i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	I'll chime in - looked at the Evoque myself - liked it, but felt once you started adding it all up, def a little padded on the price. Value of what you were getting wasn't there. It was a very nice drive, power was adequate at best, but it was no where near what I felt a fair price should be. Think of fully loaded and blinged out Ford Explorer plus 10K. One thing I don't know is how reliable or serviceable by owner these new ones are - I'm still leary of any 4 banger with turbo engine. I had owned previously a 2002 LR Discovery 2 (completely different ballpark compared to Evoque) and loved every minute of it. It did have its electrical gremlins once in a while (door locks, window actuators) however, 270,000 miles later, the engine and drive train was still bullet proof. Preventative and required maintenance all performed by myself outside of warranty. Very user serviceable if you could halfway turn a wrench and use the internet forums to follow along. I sold it to an ex in a split up back in 2011 - and still miss it everytime I think of how much I really enjoyed driving it and how solid it felt on and off-road. I always felt safe inside. __________________ 2016 550i M-Sport 2008 328i M-Sport (Sold) 2007 Z4M Roadster (Sold)
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05-14-2014, 06:18 PM	#24
jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 362 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	I used to like it when it first came out but got bored now. I much prefer Macan but then price gap is too big I guess... considering RR gives out good discount on Evoque but Macan won't have any better discount then maybe $1000 off MSRP for next 3 years.
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05-14-2014, 08:40 PM	#25
Cloud9blue Brigadier General 717 Rep 3,251 Posts Drives: around the potholes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY/NJ/MA iTrader: (13)	Evoque, over priced and underpowered. Handles poorly offroad and on road. At least the real land rovers (discovery, rang rover) hold themselves together in real off road situation. Macan is a much better choice (probably best handling and best looking SUV right now), but you certainly pays for that. But again, no one else can give you a crossover with twin turbos and DCT transmission. Audi Q5 is quite bit cheaper (but less power, no DCT transmission, etc.), but still unsure about VW/Audi reliability. BMW X3 would be great if it wasn't so ugly... Hell, might just as well get a Infiniti FX or whatever they call it these days after they want to name everything with a Q. __________________ 09 BMW E92 335i: Top Mount EFR 7670 / Dinan / AP Racing / Wavetrac / TC Kline [Full Mod List] 07 BMW R1200S: Shine Yellow / Akrapovic / Ohlins 19 Volvo V90 T6: R-Design / Bowers & Wilkins / Polestar Optimization
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05-14-2014, 09:08 PM	#26
hongsc Captain 153 Rep 982 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amazon Prime iTrader: (1)	Another vote for the Macan S. __________________ 2011 BMW 328i Space Grey\|18" Avant Garde m359\|Michelin Pilot Sport A/S2\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Koni FSD\|M3 U+L Control Arms\|Lux Angel Eyes\|Stoptech\|Hawk 5.0\|aFe Race Pipes\|BMW PE
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TXSTYLE "Salud" 14998 Rep 4,913 Posts Drives: M8 Gran Coupe Comp & X5M Comp Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	Don't get it twisted.... It has mucho potential: http://autoblackzone.com/2012-range-...ion-wallpaper/ __________________ Last edited by TXSTYLE; 05-14-2014 at 10:01 PM..
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x6Hawkeye 911 TTS Cab 42 Rep 201 Posts Drives: '17 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I test drove one years ago and felt the engine lacked any oomph. Sounded and felt wind up. I liked the styling/aesthetics inside and out, although felt a little feminine. I owned several Jeep Grand Cherokee Overlands in the past and nothing will beat these for bang the buck. Great styling, nice interiors, great engines and they can climb a wall with their 4x4 and traction systems. I weathered some serious snow in the Midwest and nothing came close to stopping it. Classy car for the money! We now have a sweet X6, but I always catch myself looking at the GCs when I see them.
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05-15-2014, 11:15 PM	#30
P1 Lieutenant General 11735 Rep 11,191 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I think it's a cute crossover, but I do think the Macan is nicer looking...
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05-16-2014, 02:52 AM	#31
Repoman Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi R8 V10+ Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Downtown Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I think the Evoque is a nice commuter car/vehicle. Great styling, a good road presense. My neighbor has black on black; looks pimp. __________________ SOLD: '13 E92 ZCP DCT; OEM GTS 359M , OEM GTS Front Spoiler, Perf. Rear Spoiler, OEM Perf. Exhaust, OEM Black Front and side grills, Metak diffuser.
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05-16-2014, 06:46 AM	#32
V1.47fan Banned 1987 Rep 1,847 Posts Drives: TheArtist formerly known as M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NATIONWIDE iTrader: (0)	Another chick crossover, dont like it.
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kmarei Major General 752 Rep 6,875 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i X-drive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	Unreliable X3 for X5 money But looks better than both of the above __________________
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Nkc NOOB 1607 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	I honestly dont know how to tilt my head to look at the pic. Anyway, I think the Evoque is a great car...for a chick. __________________ @BMWclassicdivision
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