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    Evoque quality

    How do owners feel about the depth of quality of the Evoque compared to the VW group products for instance?.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nagaman View Post
    How do owners feel about the depth of quality of the Evoque compared to the VW group products for instance?.
    I have owned both VW and Audi, but quite some time ago (+10 years) and I would say quality is better. Just have a look at the reviews. All Land Rovers are made to to handle rougher conditions than their competitors and I think the build quality reflects that. One thing is for sure, servicing is cheaper.

    Have you taken one for a drive yet? You will be able to make your own assessment if you do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBD4 View Post
    I have owned both VW and Audi, but quite some time ago (+10 years) and I would say quality is better. Just have a look at the reviews. All Land Rovers are made to to handle rougher conditions than their competitors and I think the build quality reflects that. One thing is for sure, servicing is cheaper.

    Have you taken one for a drive yet? You will be able to make your own assessment if you do.
    Not yet but I can’t wait.
    I’m in the ‘homework’ phase at the moment.
    34K between services seems more than a bit long for me and can imagine at least one ‘intermediate’ being done along the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nagaman View Post
    34K between services seems more than a bit long for me and can imagine at least one ‘intermediate’ being done along the way.
    I don't adhere to that - always do intermediate services or "health checks".
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nagaman View Post
    How do owners feel about the depth of quality of the Evoque compared to the VW group products for instance?.
    So far, at least, LRs record for monkey fatalities seems better than VWs!
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    I wouldn’t want to own a DSG auto once it’s out of warranty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nagaman View Post
    I wouldn’t want to own a DSG auto once it’s out of warranty.
    My 6 speed wet clutch DSG is 10 years old this month and has 140K without any problems. VW did a disservice to DSG by labelling it as an automatic. It is an automated manual and has no torque converter. When stopped and the brake is applied the clutch is disengaged. If you release the brake the clutch will try to engage. When driving at low speed the clutch can be slipping especially when loaded or reversing. Just like a manual car clutch slip can be detrimental.

    I have instructed my wife on how to drive the car to look after the clutch. She loves it. It can be a little jerky to drive at low speed as the clutch is engaging and disengaging but the rest of the time it is fantastic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Geedublya View Post
    My 6 speed wet clutch DSG is 10 years old this month and has 140K without any problems. VW did a disservice to DSG by labelling it as an automatic. It is an automated manual and has no torque converter. When stopped and the brake is applied the clutch is disengaged. If you release the brake the clutch will try to engage. When driving at low speed the clutch can be slipping especially when loaded or reversing. Just like a manual car clutch slip can be detrimental.

    I have instructed my wife on how to drive the car to look after the clutch. She loves it. It can be a little jerky to drive at low speed as the clutch is engaging and disengaging but the rest of the time it is fantastic.
    That is pretty amazing and unique... er ... other than Citroen having done the same thing back in the 1950"s! ( no-one really liked it back then either, but these days they are magical and bizarre to drive).

    I thought the DSG was a twin clutch system with what is basically two 3spd gearboxes, so it just switches the clutch to the other gearbox ---which has the gear pre-selected.
    Proper cars--
    '92 Range Rover 3.8V8 ... 5spd manual
    '85 Series II CX2500 GTi Turbo I :burnrubber:
    '63 ID19 x 2 :wheelchair:
    '72 DS21 ie 5spd pallas
    Modern Junk:
    '07 Poogoe 407 HDi 6spd manual :zzz:
    '11 Poogoe RCZ HDI 6spd manual

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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleChevron View Post
    That is pretty amazing and unique... er ... other than Citroen having done the same thing back in the 1950"s! ( no-one really liked it back then either, but these days they are magical and bizarre to drive).

    I thought the DSG was a twin clutch system with what is basically two 3spd gearboxes, so it just switches the clutch to the other gearbox ---which has the gear pre-selected.
    Yes, Citroen led the way with the automated manual which apparently worked quite well. Then BMW had the SMG that didn't work so well and was universally panned.

    Yes, the DSG is a dual shaft system which (hopefully) has the correct next gear pre-selected. It can apparently get caught out if you decide to change the other way but I haven't experienced it.

    I discussed the wet clutch DSG with a VW performance specialist and he commented that they are pretty robust and can handle up to 600nm with increased clamping pressures via software updates. Apparently the dry clutch GSG boxes can kill clutches fairly easily and aren't as robust.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBD4 View Post

    Have you taken one for a drive yet? You will be able to make your own assessment if you do.
    Took an SE for a drive but found the drivers seat a tad small, as if designated for the female posterior, particularly under the leg, the support falling away due to the base being a bit short.
    I get a bit of bursitis returning in the hip if the seat isn’t supportive enough.
    If only it had the disco’s seats.

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