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rrspoland



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Poland 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Rimini Red
what to do? need advice

Have a problem to solve. at home me and my wife have 3 cars - RRS (mine), BMW x3 (wife's), and saab 93 cabrio for my daily use during the summer. We have a 4 year old son.
But the situation changes significantly now, as we are expecting twins to come early next year. With this situation, I need to completely rearrange my "car fleet" as the current combination will not be sufficient. Sometimes I could hardly pack everything in the RRS with 1 kid when going on holiday, so I cannot imagine 3 kids.
So I would like to get some advice from you and proposals on what to do.
First I was thinking about changing RRS to Disco(space) or FFRR (but might not have enough space, then x3 for evoque, leave saab (boys toy Smile.
Now I am thinking aboud going for toyota siena, or honda odyssey as a family car, changing x3 for x1 or evoque and changing saab for another coivertible, but with hard top, so I can use in winter times if needed.
I have an impression, that for comfort, space and gadgets, siena or odyssey are much better than disco. I am looking for a family not an off road car now.

Does anybody have better ideas? My name: Patryk
RRS 4.2 s/c Rimini Red

Post #310321 Wed Aug 17 2011 2:07pm
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Ady 555
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Sell the wife and keep all your toys and buy more. Thumbs Up

Post #310322 Wed Aug 17 2011 2:49pm
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NickM



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Def sell the Saab!! Better toys out there....my Z4 is an awesome convertible. Thumbs Up

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Get rid of the BMW X3 and get a Mercedes R-series, minimum R350 Airmatic & 4-Matic. Wink
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Tim in Scotland



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Don't even think about an Evoque, the boot is a little smaller than the RRS's and access to the rear for baby seats isn't that great, especially in the coupe. FFRR has about 50% more boot than RRS, rides more plushly performs as well (especially in 4.4TDv8 form) and there is plenty of room in the back for 3 kiddy seats - slightly restricted access to the rear because of the wheel arch intrusion but that should be fixed with the L405 due in 2012/13. Disoc4 has been top of the class for 2 years now and has more space than a moving van in the back even in 5 seater mode. If you have to go down the MPV route then the Ford S max is highly rated but as Bobby says a big Merc estate with 4Matic might be your answer 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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If you need a people carrier the Mercy R350 takes some beating - plus its 4x4.

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rrspoland



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thanks for all the input and advice - especially to sell the wife Smile
I am surprised that so many of you recomment R-series. I was thinking about this car when I had the first baby, but I do not like it. I also dont think it has soo much space. In the boot apart from all other things I need space for a twin stroller. In this case I prefer to get disco. But I am still tempted by siena - bigger, more functional, fully loaded still cheper than Merc or LR, and comes AWD. Definitely not so good with handling, but I am looking for a family car.
saab probably needs to go away as now it is only for summer use. thinking of replacing with 3 series cabrio, which will be for daily use all year long. I love z4, but extra seats in the back are sometimes very useful. My name: Patryk
RRS 4.2 s/c Rimini Red

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+1 Sell the wife and more toys Thumbs Up

but ... Disco or Smax family wagon, 325/330/335 Vert if you really must have a hairdressers car Mr. Green Wink, RS4 Vert is more boys toy if you do, RRS for you still ?? RRS S/C, Factory Fitted Full HST kit, 22" Overfinch SS, Carbon Vents & Grill .. - FOR SALE - PM me for details

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JoeRRS



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ano this is no no on here but 7 seater Landrcruiser would be my choice for loads of space and plenty of seats

Post #310478 Thu Aug 18 2011 3:40pm
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