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We went cross shopping for the wife last w/e... Tried the grenadier again for thoroughness and peace of mind - nope, too agricultural and really odd steering.. felt like a military vehicle. Tried some 2-3 y old CPO Range rovers models (sport, regular and long wheel base)- all were too squeaky despite being nearly new, the interior not reflecting the price, too little warranty left to take the risk.. Ended up with something I was 100% not expecting at all - a Discovery 5. They made it prettier, more room inside than the others - 7 seater and cheaper than the defender on the same chassis and engine, uber comfortable (driver seat headrest folds like an airplane headrest, I could fall asleep in one), excellent off roading - and since it's not selling too well the price was seriously discounted and it's new with 4y warranty, that lasts longer than the lease. Also lease rate is so good leasing + buying is cheaper than financing. Odd ! She's happy, and I admit I'm impressed too (we had 3x discos we used to go mudding with, disco2, LR3, and never had issues and forded many rivers with them). We'll see...
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