I don’t need a big car like the velar, and wouldn’t be able to afford the spec I’d like
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I would think quite a few reasons.....around 15000 of them in equivalent trim spec.
I like it, it's a good looking interior, I'm not a fan of SUV's and the whole touch screen craze but appearance wise it's rather nice. Enjoy! What made you choose the Evoque over a Velar, etc? Also that S3 was a beaut.
Thanks, no issues at all with opinions, we all like different things, i mean there are people that exist that even part with money for a Nissan Juke!!
I guess some people seem enjoy forcing their opinions a little too much.. I’m certainly not losing sleep over anything anyone has said.
I’m just not the kind of person that would come on a forum and tell someone they have never met that the car they just spent a fortune on is disgusting, hideous etc etc.. maybe I should be like that
I like it, it's a good looking interior, I'm not a fan of SUV's and the whole touch screen craze but appearance wise it's rather nice. Enjoy! What made you choose the Evoque over a Velar, etc? Also that S3 was a beaut.
There's always the option of approved used, personally would never see myself buying a brand new car because the deprecation is always pretty terrible on normal production cars.
True, but according to whatcar and other such sites the evoque holds its value better than any other car.. we’ll see I guess!
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If buying cash...absolutely, otherwise no chance
Out of interest, did you look at any other SUV's before deciding on the Evoque?
I've had the thoughts of an X3 M40i when it came out. Still on my `need to go test drive one` list.
If you did, what were your thoughts on the competition?
Bmw thinks it’s infotainment setup is better than CarPlay that’s why they charge for it.I did yeh, I do like the Q3 - though itd be nicer if the ride height was higher and not a huge fan of the slabs of high gloss black plastic in newer audi interiors, I looked at the Jags but not as nice inside as the range, and dont hold value as well - also looked at BMW, but i cant get myself to like them and this new thing with BMW charging for Apple CarPlay - which I use a lot - is a joke, to me its like samsung/sony charging me to watch netflix on my tv!
Bmw thinks it’s infotainment setup is better than CarPlay that’s why they charge for it.
Was similar to Toyota/Lexus then market demand wanted it so now they chucking it across the range.
Another thing was they didn’t want to pay apple licensing fee
I believe they also dont offer Andriod Auto either.. when pretty much every other car has both and for no cost to use - ive not found a car voice system that works as well as siri either.
I found the one in the Audi works well even with my strong ish Scottish accent
I remember the bmw sales guy when I was looking at the x1/x3 recently telling me bmw spends millions developing its i drive system with the hand gesture stuff why would you want the crappy CarPlay that looks like an old iPhone.
I like a physical button so I know I’ve actually done something. The new Audi’s touchscreens at least have some form of haptic feedback so it’s better than some that has no feedback at all.major carplay update next month, will look and behave much differently - that hand gesture stuff is a bit hit and miss lol
The Velar takes hideous to a new level. Nobody actually needs a car like that. Sorry but a barge like that is a poor choice in this day and age.
At some point cars need to get smaller and fit for purpose. The days of excess need to come to an end.
Sorry, just my opinion of course.
You quoted the wrong person with that reply......it was kayobong you should have been replying to.I don’t need a big car like the velar, and wouldn’t be able to afford the spec I’d like
You quoted the wrong person with that reply......it was kayobong you should have been replying to.
Out of interest, did you look at any other SUV's before deciding on the Evoque?
I've had the thoughts of an X3 M40i when it came out. Still on my `need to go test drive one` list.
If you did, what were your thoughts on the competition?
Problem is these days, is that new car prices are so high, buying with cash (my preferred option) becomes too much of a commitment to have all that cash tied up. But it is still the cheaper way to buy.
That's why I was thinking of a Fiesta ST. Cheap enough to buy outright, and over 3 years you won't lose Tens of thousands of pounds. Pick up a new ST3 for £20k. 3 years down the line, it's still worth £14k+
An X3 m40i, RS3, M3, RS4 etc. Those cars have become so expensive that PCP is the only option really. Unless you are in a really well paid job.
Bmw thinks it’s infotainment setup is better than CarPlay that’s why they charge for it.
Was similar to Toyota/Lexus then market demand wanted it so now they chucking it across the range.
Another thing was they didn’t want to pay apple licensing fee
I believe they also dont offer Andriod Auto either.. when pretty much every other car has both and for no cost to use - ive not found a car voice system that works as well as siri either.
Problem is these days, is that new car prices are so high, buying with cash (my preferred option) becomes too much of a commitment to have all that cash tied up. But it is still the cheaper way to buy.
That's why I was thinking of a Fiesta ST. Cheap enough to buy outright, and over 3 years you won't lose Tens of thousands of pounds. Pick up a new ST3 for £20k. 3 years down the line, it's still worth £14k+
An X3 m40i, RS3, M3, RS4 etc. Those cars have become so expensive that PCP is the only option really. Unless you are in a really well paid job.
I agree, prices have got ridiculous. We got wife’s JCW in 2018, and paid under £25k! Was at Cotswold yesterday, they had the new JCW Countryman 4x4, which admittedly is much bigger and loaded, but £41k!!! Mad. Only £6k less
Than I paid for M40i
Cotswold? you must be local to me then as thats my local BMW dealership - have to say it the nicest dealership I have ever been too!
Had a sit in the new evoque yesterday at Gatcombe horse trials, really nice car, they have managed to pull off the touch screens much better than the competition.
Other than the Velar must admit I like all of the land rover/Range Rover models.
There is an SVR with carbon bonnet at Gatcombe, eye watering £££As I mentioned earlier in thread, mate just got a Velar from Heritage. Not for me, but very spacious and comfy and all that. I like the new Evoque, but Range Rover Sport my preffered, but pricey...or the SVR
Here are some inside, night and day.. I personally love the interior..
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Had a sit in the new evoque yesterday at Gatcombe horse trials, really nice car, they have managed to pull off the touch screens much better than the competition.
Other than the Velar must admit I like all of the land rover/Range Rover models.
There is an SVR with carbon bonnet at Gatcombe, eye watering £££
Haha.. liked it then? What you go for?
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D180 SE. Hse was just too much money for the extra spec that I would probably not need.
Was gonna pull the trigger on the S but after seeing the extra tech in the Se I couldn’t do it. S was still nice but the SE was just right with enough cool toys to keep me(I mean my wife) happy/amused.
Nice. What colour combo you go for? Mine is Carpathian grey.
Glad you liked it. You won’t be disappointed. Seems like a good engine in it.
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Sounds nice. Yeh heated windscreen will be good come winter, also like the dimming wing mirrors. The little things!
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