Why do people drive unnecessarily large cars?

Thats right, give them an excuse to screw even more cash out of us…you want everyone travelling around in Rickshaws???

I don't know about you but I'd rather the driver of the bus I'm in didn't get his licence out of a cereal packet.

Proper order!! I drive an MB E class 220, mostly by myself. Why? primarily because I like the car, and the safety level and comfort it affords. For sure, if I'm goig to be involved in an accident, better be in the MB than in a Toyota Prius or other small car. It meets the latest emission standards, its taxed, insured, valid NCT, and always well serviced. So Yes, I like it and will continue driving it.

Range Rovers, Land Cruisers etc. were designed as workhorses, capable of travelling across desert and rivers and up mountains. They are not a city car per se, actually they are not a car at all, they are small trucks. And using one solely for the shopping, golf or collecting the kids from school etc. was not their intended purpose in any case.

Small cars are ****

This is true. And RRs are ridiculously expensive to buy and to run.

But what a excellent driving experience….incomparable.

Years ago maybe. They'd disintegrate in a field these days

A cheap defender Is 115000 euro, they're not going near a farm 😂

I’m on my second RR, no reliability issues at all. Compare that to my Audi (front suspension collapsed after 2 years, Merc a myriad of electrical issues.

Just for the record, a bad driver is a bad driver. I also drive a very large truck. Ram. Never had an accident, can squeeze into spaces. While out yesterday evening I saw a micra blocking two lanes on the busiest day of the year, all because the driver couldn’t reverse, my large truck would have been able to reverse with room for another truck.

do I love my RR … yes. Is it comfortable? Absolutely. Who don’t I drive a smaller car? I do! On long journeys I like comfort over having my legs cramped, my back killing me and most of all interior space.

Lots of jealous people on this thread!

They do actually have some serious QC issues. The od thing is that there is a market out there that tolerates reliability issues just for the prestige associated with driving a Range Rover. Of course, many owners have no issues at all and they are a superb vehicle overall. Just a bit intimidating when you get a 500 Euro invoice for a tyre….

Are you referring to the 6 month period in 1979 where only people on their 2nd provisional licence got given a licence without a test?

All of these people would be at least in their late 60s by now. It has got to be a miniscule amount of people at this stage.

If there were more attractive mid urban suitable cars available we'd see a shift from large SUV like the RR. I've heard RRs being referred to as Wicklow Wagons mostly used for the school run.

I don't begrudge anyone wanting one, but I do scratch my head when someone finally gets one and then complains about parking difficulties and poor efficiencies and maintenance costs. The same person I'm thinking of is now talking about changing to something more compact.

Bus licence should still automatically give you a rigid licence imo. Same size vehicle same weights etc. A bus is slightly harder as you have to take into account you're sitting in front of the wheels.

like I said second RR no issues third is on order for March delivery. So far, no issues. Has done off roading, farm hauling, dogs, kids, long drives etc. OK depreciation is cruel, but it’s my only “large” expense so to speak, I don’t spend money on drink, drugs, watches, etc….

Esp women, they freeze like startled rabbits and expect you to do all the reversing to the (much further away) passing spot.

My commercial insurance covers, me to use the vehicle privately