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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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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. :cool: Also towing a 25' should be no problemo :evilb:

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Great looking ride and it will look great pulling the CC.

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Pleasssssssssssee

don't let me wife or daughter's see this thread......

my wallet can't stand much more

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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 :cool: my sister has the old body style and we towed an 18 checkmate wit it fine :drink: 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. :cool: A bit too much money to be taking off road IMO.

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

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The only "off roading" will be the 1.0 mile dirt road to my camp. Not really off roading as a taurus can make it up there easily in the summer. The winter is different...

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Thanks Tom. I will do that. I will be needing as few accessories for it. Dave.

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That's a nice looking Rover, it depends on the gear set for the Tahoe, since my Dad just bought a 2007.

Tahoe (2WD)
6,200 3.42
7,500 3.73

Tahoe (4x4)
6,700 3.73
8,200 4.10

That info is from the chevrolet website.

http://www.chevrolet.com/tahoe/2007/specifications/

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They must have increased the tow ratings on the 2007 Tahoe. The numbers that I posted were from the 2007 Tahoe brochure.

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hmmm, interesting, the newest brochure I got from Jon Hall Chevy 2 weekends ago shows 6700 for 3.73's and 7700 for 4.10's in a 4wd application, 8200 towing is a pretty big number for a vehicle that only weighs 5500#, I test drove 3 of them, and you cannot tell when it kicks out the odd cylinders for better mileage, I thought it was a nice rig, I just can't get over the Trailblazer on steriods styling, the Yukon looks real nice IMO. I have seen 4 of the new '07 Caddy Escalades this past weekend alone, they look pretty darn good too.

JH

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Nice rig.

Love the color.

Whatever the tow rating I'm sure it can pull your ride and that's all that counts.

How much pulling a year do you do again? About 700' a year if I remember right... :D:D:D

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Normally about 8 miles per year. With new boat might do a little more with it easier to deal with by myself and I can also pull it out in Shelburne where I couldn't do it before.

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no comparison from a Tahoe and a late model Rover :cool:

The Rover is a all wheel drive 6000 pound tank. You should be very happy towing a Fountain with it :cool:

BTW have the dealership hook up the wiring kit for the trailer, Rovers are big computers, you just don't go cutting into wires. Tom

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Tom - I am scheduled to have the local dealership do exactly that later in the week. Dave.

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I sat in Powerguy's rig yesterday and I can't get over the leg, head, and all other room... Totally different than the Discovery. At 6'5, 175lbs :D , I'm usually uncomfortable in rigs like this... Very surprised.

Beautiful rig Dave. :cool: