R-Design v Executive

e4gaa · Oct 4th, 2010, 17:12

New to the forum. Joined up as I am considering chopping in my Disco3 for an XC90. I'd be interested to hear from any owners regarding comparing the R Design to the Executive.
I love the look of the R Design but I have heard the ride is not that good.
Any thoughts?
Thanks

BestGear · Oct 4th, 2010, 17:27

Personally, I have not seen the point of the r-design, as its just not that kind of vehicle... its not a sports car for handling, and will never be quick unless a V8... plus, as you say, the ride is somewhat firm and not really what the car is all about.

I would get the exec and ensure you have the toys you want.

Each to their own however...

Why not add a poll so you see who votes for what?!?!

David

AKK · Oct 4th, 2010, 19:11

I drove both...to be fair, I doubt my xc90 will see more than a gravel carpark, and therefore opted for the rdesign...I'm sure it had to do with me selling my 911 to buy it and being used to a tough ride..feels comfortable enough for me.

AB-UK · Oct 4th, 2010, 19:34

The steering wheel is much nicer on the "R" Design.
My 2011 Exec's steering wheel is harder (less comfortable) than the wheel in my 2003 D5 SE which I have just sold - both being leather and not wood.

BestGear · Oct 4th, 2010, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKK

....me selling my 911 to buy it ....

Well,, YOU are not going to notice a hard ride then!

What a choice.... shame the wife/family gets in the way really!

AKK · Oct 4th, 2010, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by BestGear

Well,, YOU are not going to notice a hard ride then!

What a choice.... shame the wife/family gets in the way really!

True, however....I'm looking forward to long trips with my family rather than struggling with luggage space and trying to get the babyseat in....

Rentagas · Oct 4th, 2010, 23:16

Exec is better equipped but more expensive.

R design is for rich chavs IMHO.

How many rear exhausts do you need anyway

t5_monkey · Oct 4th, 2010, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rentagas

Exec is better equipped but more expensive.

R design is for rich chavs IMHO.

How many rear exhausts do you need anyway

R-design = wish I could afford the biggest engine in this model!

but..stuck with the Turbo-diesel.

strbryan · Oct 4th, 2010, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by t5_monkey

R-design = wish I could afford the biggest engine in this model!

but..stuck with the Turbo-diesel.

The R-design is the trim level you muppet and has nothing to do with the engine...

t5_monkey · Oct 5th, 2010, 00:44

I wonder what Tony said

How's Coppull this evening? Hope all is well.

Oct 4th, 2010, 17:12	#1
e4gaa New Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2013 15:26 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oxted	R-Design v Executive New to the forum. Joined up as I am considering chopping in my Disco3 for an XC90. I'd be interested to hear from any owners regarding comparing the R Design to the Executive. I love the look of the R Design but I have heard the ride is not that good. Any thoughts? Thanks

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t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	I wonder what Tony said How's Coppull this evening? Hope all is well. __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

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BestGear Master Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2024 18:39 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny Scotland	Personally, I have not seen the point of the r-design, as its just not that kind of vehicle... its not a sports car for handling, and will never be quick unless a V8... plus, as you say, the ride is somewhat firm and not really what the car is all about. I would get the exec and ensure you have the toys you want. Each to their own however... Why not add a poll so you see who votes for what?!?! David

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AKK Junior Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2013 15:04 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London	I drove both...to be fair, I doubt my xc90 will see more than a gravel carpark, and therefore opted for the rdesign...I'm sure it had to do with me selling my 911 to buy it and being used to a tough ride..feels comfortable enough for me.

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AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	The steering wheel is much nicer on the "R" Design. My 2011 Exec's steering wheel is harder (less comfortable) than the wheel in my 2003 D5 SE which I have just sold - both being leather and not wood.

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Rentagas Swedish Chef Last Online: Jan 29th, 2024 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tiger Country	Exec is better equipped but more expensive. R design is for rich chavs IMHO. How many rear exhausts do you need anyway

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