GL550 VS Range Rover Supercharged
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GL550 VS Range Rover Supercharged
Price aside - Which would you choose and why? I'm seriously considering either and am confused as to Range Rover's reliability and build quality but have heard that the GL550 is built entirely in the US? Doesn't exactly make me sleep well at night.
Both are fabulous vehicles with a good amount of power....One is much smaller?
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Coogi
Both are fabulous vehicles with a good amount of power....One is much smaller?
Thanks.
Coogi
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Price aside - Which would you choose and why? I'm seriously considering either and am confused as to Range Rover's reliability and build quality but have heard that the GL550 is built entirely in the US? Doesn't exactly make me sleep well at night.
Both are fabulous vehicles with a good amount of power....One is much smaller?
Thanks.
Coogi
Both are fabulous vehicles with a good amount of power....One is much smaller?
Thanks.
Coogi
My neighbor just bought his super charged RR 5 months ago and all he does is complain about that SUV. He mainly bought it for the bling and has been totally dissatisfied with the way it rides on the streets; to much body lean in the turns, it wallows after bumps, I drove his and the 400 HP on that thing is not enough, It feels sluggish. Cup holders are a joke, worse than BMWs. He has also had several issues with broken window motors, mirror motors and gaskets around the doors. I think he paid 100k dollars out the door with the 21 inch wheel option. He is so flipped on that vehicle that he now has to keep it for at least 2 years before he can sell it. I say go test drive the RR against the GL of any type and you will know. You really cant compare a hard core frame on ladder constructed SUV against a Unit Body constructed vehicle like the GL with each other. The RR is really made for off road I dont know why everyone uses it to bling on the streets.
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Originally Posted by GL Fahrer
But being built in the U.K. does??
BMW and Toyota also build here in the U.S.
BMW and Toyota also build here in the U.S.
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Originally Posted by TV550
He mainly bought it for the bling
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I went thru this over the summer. I had it narrowed down to the RRS Supercharged, and every dealer I went to was a total ******* and could have cared less whether I bought one or not.
Performance wise, I would have chose the RRS SC. If the dealer would have cooperated at all (even returned my calls) I'd be driving one right now.
I will say the GL has a TON more room, and a third row. RRS doesn't. Doesnt have a COMAND (or similar) system, but does have NAV and Rear seat Entertainment.
depends on your use. if you need space, the GL is the way to go. I also have a local MB dealer here, not a RR dealer within 120 miles of here.
Performance wise, I would have chose the RRS SC. If the dealer would have cooperated at all (even returned my calls) I'd be driving one right now.
I will say the GL has a TON more room, and a third row. RRS doesn't. Doesnt have a COMAND (or similar) system, but does have NAV and Rear seat Entertainment.
depends on your use. if you need space, the GL is the way to go. I also have a local MB dealer here, not a RR dealer within 120 miles of here.
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I went thru this over the summer. I had it narrowed down to the RRS Supercharged, and every dealer I went to was a total ******* and could have cared less whether I bought one or not.
Performance wise, I would have chose the RRS SC. If the dealer would have cooperated at all (even returned my calls) I'd be driving one right now.
I will say the GL has a TON more room, and a third row. RRS doesn't. Doesnt have a COMAND (or similar) system, but does have NAV and Rear seat Entertainment.
depends on your use. if you need space, the GL is the way to go. I also have a local MB dealer here, not a RR dealer within 120 miles of here.
Performance wise, I would have chose the RRS SC. If the dealer would have cooperated at all (even returned my calls) I'd be driving one right now.
I will say the GL has a TON more room, and a third row. RRS doesn't. Doesnt have a COMAND (or similar) system, but does have NAV and Rear seat Entertainment.
depends on your use. if you need space, the GL is the way to go. I also have a local MB dealer here, not a RR dealer within 120 miles of here.
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It tough to compare those cars. The RR is much smaller. I have a an '08 Sport HSE next to my GL in the Garage. I have driven the super charged many times. My good friend has one. The cup holders are basically the same as the GL, they much better than in most BMWs.
I would think the RR sc is faster and handles better, but it isn't a fair comparision
I would think the RR sc is faster and handles better, but it isn't a fair comparision
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we have owned an RR in the past and again it was on our list before getting the GL but we really wanted a third row and the diesel option made the decision even easier for us. We also preferred the RR vs RRSC just thought the ride was very harsh and the supercharger seems to be a bit of a mismatch for the suv -- by the way I am very much a sports car guy so its unlike me to go for the "softer" less powerful models. Much more space in GL, great ride and handling, diesel feels as quick if not quicker than the regular RR so I can imagine the 550 even more so.
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It tough to compare those cars. The RR is much smaller. I have a an '08 Sport HSE next to my GL in the Garage. I have driven the super charged many times. My good friend has one. The cup holders are basically the same as the GL, they much better than in most BMWs.
I would think the RR sc is faster and handles better, but it isn't a fair comparision
I would think the RR sc is faster and handles better, but it isn't a fair comparision
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Thank you for the replies.....A few friends own the SCRR and some have had zero problems and others the complete opposite. We are searching for an 09' when they become availible and trying to purchase the ultimate SUV.....
My purpose for using the car? Strictly ON-Road use only. Probably will have aftermarket rims of 22" or larger.
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My purpose for using the car? Strictly ON-Road use only. Probably will have aftermarket rims of 22" or larger.
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Regarding the quality issues, I agree it's more of a crap shoot, I've heard of RR with absolutely no issues and I recently saw a same RR break down twice on a street near my house. The same can be said for MB/BMW... If the OP is looking for a street SUV with, maybe the Porsche Cayenne GTS or Turbo? Also, the RR super'd engine sounds absolutely terrible, supercharger's so loud it sounds like a hair-drier.
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Ok OK. So a friend has been trying to convince me to go G55..Or G63 when it is released..
Your thoughts? GL550 vs Range Rover Supercharged vs G55/G63 AMG....
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Your thoughts? GL550 vs Range Rover Supercharged vs G55/G63 AMG....
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No comparison. GL 550 wipes the floor with the super charged RR. Ford just sold that company to a private bristish firm so be prepared for bad service and parts problems in the future.
My neighbor just bought his super charged RR 5 months ago and all he does is complain about that SUV. He mainly bought it for the bling and has been totally dissatisfied with the way it rides on the streets; to much body lean in the turns, it wallows after bumps, I drove his and the 400 HP on that thing is not enough, It feels sluggish. Cup holders are a joke, worse than BMWs. He has also had several issues with broken window motors, mirror motors and gaskets around the doors. I think he paid 100k dollars out the door with the 21 inch wheel option. He is so flipped on that vehicle that he now has to keep it for at least 2 years before he can sell it. I say go test drive the RR against the GL of any type and you will know. You really cant compare a hard core frame on ladder constructed SUV against a Unit Body constructed vehicle like the GL with each other. The RR is really made for off road I dont know why everyone uses it to bling on the streets.
My neighbor just bought his super charged RR 5 months ago and all he does is complain about that SUV. He mainly bought it for the bling and has been totally dissatisfied with the way it rides on the streets; to much body lean in the turns, it wallows after bumps, I drove his and the 400 HP on that thing is not enough, It feels sluggish. Cup holders are a joke, worse than BMWs. He has also had several issues with broken window motors, mirror motors and gaskets around the doors. I think he paid 100k dollars out the door with the 21 inch wheel option. He is so flipped on that vehicle that he now has to keep it for at least 2 years before he can sell it. I say go test drive the RR against the GL of any type and you will know. You really cant compare a hard core frame on ladder constructed SUV against a Unit Body constructed vehicle like the GL with each other. The RR is really made for off road I dont know why everyone uses it to bling on the streets.
no comparision? given the choice between these 2... i'd have to say hands down i'd take just the range rover hse... the supercharged is icing on the cake. even with the possiblilty of having some relaibility issues. if reliablilty was one of my major concerns... i would have just bought a toyota.
the range rover hse is in a league higher than the gl will be for now. just look at the interior fit and finish of both cars. the gl550 shares much of the same interior as the ml just with a few more bits and pieces of wood trim under the front dash board. so the range rover interior has that over the gl. off roading, the rr wins again. you also get the split tailgate.
the only thing the gl has over the rr is the 3rd row, and slightly more interior space.
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Coogi,
You said you have no interest in going off road. That negates the RR’s biggest advantage. The only other, as I see it, is the interior is probably cooler.
On road, a GL450 or 550 is better dynamically in every way. They are all around incredibly well engineered SUV’s.
G55? Again if you’re not going off road, what’s the point?
Why do people associate MB’s reliability issues with the US manufacturing? Some of the German made cars have just as many, if not more, problems.
You said you have no interest in going off road. That negates the RR’s biggest advantage. The only other, as I see it, is the interior is probably cooler.
On road, a GL450 or 550 is better dynamically in every way. They are all around incredibly well engineered SUV’s.
G55? Again if you’re not going off road, what’s the point?
Why do people associate MB’s reliability issues with the US manufacturing? Some of the German made cars have just as many, if not more, problems.
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Coogi,
You said you have no interest in going off road. That negates the RR’s biggest advantage. The only other, as I see it, is the interior is probably cooler.
On road, a GL450 or 550 is better dynamically in every way. They are all around incredibly well engineered SUV’s.
G55? Again if you’re not going off road, what’s the point?
Why do people associate MB’s reliability issues with the US manufacturing? Some of the German made cars have just as many, if not more, problems.
You said you have no interest in going off road. That negates the RR’s biggest advantage. The only other, as I see it, is the interior is probably cooler.
On road, a GL450 or 550 is better dynamically in every way. They are all around incredibly well engineered SUV’s.
G55? Again if you’re not going off road, what’s the point?
Why do people associate MB’s reliability issues with the US manufacturing? Some of the German made cars have just as many, if not more, problems.
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I've been driving the RR SC for the past month now and the only think that has got me is that I am speeding everywhere and I get 10 miles to the gallon... 
I think i have been racing .... :whistle:
I think i have been racing .... :whistle:
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My fault Range Rover was sold by Ford to Tata of India along with Jaquar.
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/61148
Just the same I would rather Ford owned it over an Indian company with no history in the U.S. car market.
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/61148
Just the same I would rather Ford owned it over an Indian company with no history in the U.S. car market.
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Coogi,
You said you have no interest in going off road. That negates the RR’s biggest advantage. The only other, as I see it, is the interior is probably cooler.
On road, a GL450 or 550 is better dynamically in every way. They are all around incredibly well engineered SUV’s.
G55? Again if you’re not going off road, what’s the point?
Why do people associate MB’s reliability issues with the US manufacturing? Some of the German made cars have just as many, if not more, problems.
You said you have no interest in going off road. That negates the RR’s biggest advantage. The only other, as I see it, is the interior is probably cooler.
On road, a GL450 or 550 is better dynamically in every way. They are all around incredibly well engineered SUV’s.
G55? Again if you’re not going off road, what’s the point?
Why do people associate MB’s reliability issues with the US manufacturing? Some of the German made cars have just as many, if not more, problems.
Why are we even questionning his reasonning. People that buy the RR like it due to looks and bling factor. If you break down its function and practicality its not really for 100% street use. I say Googi buy what your heart wants and dont worry about what we say since we all here like the GL. Good luck.
