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Old 03-18-2006, 07:02 AM
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Sold my Formula 336 and bought a 25 Fountain (beak boat) center console so I had no need for the 2500 Suburban, plus it was time for a new car. Getting this truck this week. 2003 Range Rover with 21k miles. I have had 4 new Chevy Trucks/SUV's in the last 6 years so it was time for something different.

I was torn between this and the new Tahoe. Certified price on the Rover is the same as a new Tahoe. Depreciation of the new Tahoe and used Rover should be about the same, and with certification the Rover's warranty is longer than the Tahoe.

Interesting fact is that the rated towing capacity for the Rover is #7700 while the Tahoe is #6700. Figure that one out.
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Interesting fact is that the rated towing capacity for the Rover is #7700 while the Tahoe is #6700. Figure that one out.
That sounds a bit optimistic on Range Rovers specs. I've driven (not towed) with a 2000 (V8) and I can't say I would want to try that much. My wifes bosses husband tows his 17' Whaler with it , but that's an entirely different story.
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Congrats I like those RR. Not the same ol GM on the road. Also towing a 25' should be no problemo
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Great looking ride and it will look great pulling the CC.
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That sounds a bit optimistic on Range Rovers specs. I've driven (not towed) with a 2000 (V8) and I can't say I would want to try that much. My wifes bosses husband tows his 17' Whaler with it , but that's an entirely different story.
Mark - I think that this version of the range rover has 80hp more than a 2000 rover. This one was desiged by BMW and has the 4.4 BMW motor in it.
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isnt range rover owned by ford my sister has the old body style and we towed an 18 checkmate wit it fine ncie ride
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Sweey ride they are very good looking rides
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That's a good lookin' truck. Congrats.

It's funny how Rover's have been known for their offroad capability, but you wouldn't catch me dead wheeling one of those things. A bit too much money to be taking off road IMO.
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Originally Posted by powerguy
Sold my Formula 336 and bought a 25 Fountain (beak boat) center console so I had no need for the 2500 Suburban, plus it was time for a new car. Getting this truck this week. 2003 Range Rover with 21k miles. I have had 4 new Chevy Trucks/SUV's in the last 6 years so it was time for something different.

I was torn between this and the new Tahoe. Certified price on the Rover is the same as a new Tahoe. Depreciation of the new Tahoe and used Rover should be about the same, and with certification the Rover's warranty is longer than the Tahoe.

Interesting fact is that the rated towing capacity for the Rover is #7700 while the Tahoe is #6700. Figure that one out.



Congrats, let me know if you need any help with anything. I work for Land Rover Houston
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