Sold my 545i for a 2010 Range Rover supercharged...
10-05-2009, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' post='1025346' date='Oct 5 2009, 05:49 PM
There is a new aluminum 5 liter supercharged engine for the 2010 Range Rover...the normally aspirated one has 375 hp, the supercharged has 510 bone stock with 467 ft/lbs of torque, and it is a MONSTER. This thing weighs almost 7,000 lbs and I'm pretty sure it's faster in straight line than my 545i was 
and the sound the supercharger makes when you put your foot in it...otherworldly. Down side is the fuel economy is horrendous.
and the sound the supercharger makes when you put your foot in it...otherworldly. Down side is the fuel economy is horrendous.
10-05-2009, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' post='1023399' date='Oct 2 2009, 06:57 PM
My 545i has been great. 4 years, 40k miles, a few minor issues but a solid car nonetheless. I've been a member here for 5+ years and received invaluable help on many occasions, so thanks much. I wish the Range Rover forum was as active but it's usually a ghost town compared to here. Time to move on though and the new Range Rover supercharged is a hell of a ride. 510 HP, adaptive suspension, every bell and whistle option.
Before you warn me about the perils of owning a Land Rover, my wife has been driving a Range Rover for 4 years so I'm familiar with the issues
It's so worth it though, no other vehicle feels so special, plus I tow a lot of toys and was getting sick of borrowing my wifes car to do that. It really is the comfort of an S class, the performance of an M class, and the utility of a jeep. Here's a pic from my iphone...
Before you warn me about the perils of owning a Land Rover, my wife has been driving a Range Rover for 4 years so I'm familiar with the issues
It's so worth it though, no other vehicle feels so special, plus I tow a lot of toys and was getting sick of borrowing my wifes car to do that. It really is the comfort of an S class, the performance of an M class, and the utility of a jeep. Here's a pic from my iphone...
10-05-2009, 05:28 PM
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Yes she's a realtor lol. No I didn't have her as my teacher. Not saying where for her privacy (unless you know her full name and look her up) and I remember her daughter-in-law was a realtor too at my dad's office but she moved somewhere else..
10-07-2009, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by GX528i' post='1025445' date='Oct 5 2009, 06:28 PM
Yes she's a realtor lol. No I didn't have her as my teacher. Not saying where for her privacy (unless you know her full name and look her up) and I remember her daughter-in-law was a realtor too at my dad's office but she moved somewhere else..
10-07-2009, 10:28 AM
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nice truck. im not a big fan of trucks but if i were to buy one it would prob be a RR.
how does the steering feel? ive heard theyre very numb and/or overboosted (ie; you can steer them with one finger)? true?
enjoy it in good health.
how does the steering feel? ive heard theyre very numb and/or overboosted (ie; you can steer them with one finger)? true?
enjoy it in good health.
10-07-2009, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by pipper' post='1026935' date='Oct 7 2009, 11:28 AM
nice truck. im not a big fan of trucks but if i were to buy one it would prob be a RR.
how does the steering feel? ive heard theyre very numb and/or overboosted (ie; you can steer them with one finger)? true?
enjoy it in good health.
how does the steering feel? ive heard theyre very numb and/or overboosted (ie; you can steer them with one finger)? true?
enjoy it in good health.
I also saw the Enzo and my jaw dropped. anyways, off topic, but there's also a black Enzo running around Fresno, or at least there was a couple of yrs ago.
10-07-2009, 11:24 AM
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As I was saying elsewhere
Hope yours is trouble free mate.
As I was saying elsewhere
Hope yours is trouble free mate.
10-07-2009, 12:37 PM
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yeah there's a picture like that for just about every car made. Also FYI the picture you posted is not a Range Rover.
10-07-2009, 12:42 PM
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You obviously never did your homework then
Of course its not a RR.........anyways, I hope you don't encounter the millions or problems the UK market has suffered with these cars.
Problems asside they are a really nice motor.
Of course its not a RR.........anyways, I hope you don't encounter the millions or problems the UK market has suffered with these cars.
Problems asside they are a really nice motor.