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Range Rover Sport S

I've been honked at and flashed at on several occasions this month, usually when over-taking. I don't think it's anything to do with my driving but rather other drivers' sheer disbelief that a 4x4 the size of a bedsit can make it past an 18-wheeler without needing a mile stretch of clear road. The driver of a SEAT Leon VT must have been a bit surprised too, as he tried to outgun the Rangey to within 20mph shy of it's limited Vmax and couldn't. I must be careful though, as the RRSS has the car equivalent of a black box that records steering input, braking forces and speed!

I've been honked at and flashed at on several occasions this month, usually when over-taking. I don't think it's anything to do with my driving but rather other drivers' sheer disbelief that a 4x4 the size of a bedsit can make it past an 18-wheeler without needing a mile stretch of clear road. The driver of a SEAT Leon VT must have been a bit surprised too, as he tried to outgun the Rangey to within 20mph shy of it's limited Vmax and couldn't. I must be careful though, as the RRSS has the car equivalent of a black box that records steering input, braking forces and speed!

But the Rangey feels so comfortable at high speed, it encourages you to push on. Once into the bends, the Dynamic Response system does a great job keeping it controlled and cornering flat, though there's the nagging feeling you shouldn't really be travelling this quickly in such a large/ heavy vehicle and with that recorder on board.

The size of the Rangey has also attracted the anger of Jethro's raving socialist auntie. She thought the Sport was 'outrageous' and 'disgusting' and was generally appalled that her nephew had driven to a family wedding in London in such a monstrosity. Obviously just jealous.

I also attracted some flashing blue lights sitting on top of a white T5. It wasn't for being naughty, but Mr Policeman told me my lights were set too high and needed adjustment before sending me on my way. Being a law-abiding citizen, I booked my Range Rover Sport into Hartwell Land Rover, Northampton, a couple of days later to get them checked. They were within tolerance, but as I've had a few drivers flash me at night I thought I'd get them lowered as they seem plenty bright enough anyway. Plus, I've had quite enough of flashing lights this month...

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Date acquired: July 2005
 
Total mileage: 14,800
 
Mileage this month: 2320
 
Costs this month: £5.50 (0.5ltr of oil)
 
MPG this month: 16.8mpg
 
 
 


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