[Wisch95]

First, I am not buying either, dreaming, yes but not buying.
Second, Land Rover is where my heart is, but... couriosity kills


All things considered, which would outperform the other. G500 or Range Rover HSE?

G500
In civilian trim, it is able to climb or descend slopes of up to 80 per cent. Its maximum stationary tilt angle is 54 degrees. Ground clearance is 29 centimetres (11.4 in.) It can ford streams 50 cm (19.7 in.) deep.
Approach angle: 40 degrees

Range Rover
Increased ground clearance (11.1 inches), a sharper angle of approach (32 degrees),
In serious off-pavement skill tests, the vehicle has consistently ranked uppermost in its ability to climb a hillside that tilts upward in a vicious 45-degree slope, or ford a stream where water runs 20 inches deep and clear a ditch with daunting lip of 29 degrees.

 

[roverX]

Are you sure that's 80% on the G500 or am I misunderstanding that one?

 

[Wisch95]

Haha didnt even catch that, I just copy and pasted it from the canadian driver web page (Excuse the lack of citation). They must be mistaken.

 

[drg]

Remember that 80% slope is 80 ft rise over 100 ft run. In other words, less than 45 degrees. 45 degrees is a 100% grade.

I've driven a G-wagen, briefly. Remember that it has locking diffs front, center, and rear, stock. Countering that, its suspension doesn't have nearly the flex as a coil-sprung rover, and the NAS G-class are all LWB.

I don't know where they get 11.4 in. ground clearance. G-wagens have solid axles, and you'd need monster tires to get that much clearance under the pumpkin. The one I drove was more like 8-9 inches.

You might check the specs for the RR Sport... I thought I saw it say that the rated water crossing is over 30 inches (!).

I'd say the G-class is more comparable to a D110.

The G-class is much more like a RR Classic in appointments. The Range Rover is MUCH more luxurious. The G-class is a hold-out from the 70's.

 

[Funrover]

I agree DRG...... I do, however, like the G-Wagons.... I like the fact they are still solid axle..... But I can't afford either so it really doesn't matter....

 

[Wisch95]

Yeah, too bad about the short wheelbase / 2 door. They are amazing. It pretty much a d90 with nicer interior, and flagrant turining signals on the hood. But the last time i was able to find the site of the company in New Mexico that imported them, the cabrio was running 120k... damn

 

[Wisch95]

Anyone ever share a trail with a g?

 

[drg]

I should have mentioned that being a hold out from the '70s is a GOOD thing... I love my '95 RRC for precisely that reason.

But as relatively uncommon as Rovers are, G-class parts are few and far between, especially as any you'd be caught dead 'wheeling in is 20+ years old, and generally grey market.

Sadly, most in the US are pimped beyond repair. I also recently (for fun... I have a friend who works at an exotic car dealership) drove a lowered G55 with 22" wheels... it was ridiculous, and rode so roughly that my tailbone hurt (this was on the street, too). But the engine was tasty...

 

[Funrover]

Here is a guy I want to share the trail with...His G-wagon is sweet!!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/670292

 

[Wisch95]

wow, that is what I was looking for. Your right about the parts being rare, especially for an old model (pre "sell out")

 

[Hank]

Don't have many pics...But, it's a G. Think it's a 3" lift and 34x10.50 swampers.

Amazing vehicle!

 

[Funrover]

That G-class is sweet...... Those are awsome rigs!!

 

[Badger1]

Am I the only one that hasn't been sucked into the German made car thing? Too blah, too boring, don't like em. Maybe it's their dark past or something, I don't know. Just don't like 'em!

 

[Hank]

Am I the only one that hasn't been sucked into the German made car thing? Too blah, too boring, don't like em. Maybe it's their dark past or something, I don't know. Just don't like 'em!

Whats not to like? Solid axles, lockers, diesel motor option, though drive-train....I don't know a lot about them, but I love the things. Too bad they quit making them for civilian use, as if I would drop 80k on a vehicle anyway....

 

[Badger1]

Whats not to like? Solid axles, lockers, diesel motor option, though drive-train....I don't know a lot about them, but I love the things. Too bad they quit making them for civilian use, as if I would drop 80k on a vehicle anyway....

I don't know, I guess that I am just a one make kind of guy!!

 

[Rover Nick]

Those are a couple sweet G's, the two doors almost look like a clown car though, they are really short and tall. IMO, i'd still take a D90

 

[Roverhound]

Don't have many pics...But, it's a G. Think it's a 3" lift and 34x10.50 swampers.
Amazing vehicle!

Great trip! We need to hit those trails again soon.
I like this truck from the same trip.

 

[DISCO INCUBUS]

Hey is that a warn or tmax winch on that truck, ooops , Disregard that

 

[01001010]

lmao...common now!..lol