written by on 26/01/2008
Good Points
2005 XL7 2L Diesel - Excelllent all rounder, economical to run, good selection of equipment, smart looking car and very well priced.
Bad Points
The only bad point is the turbo-lag, unless you are used to the car it can be frightening. Particularly if you are exiting a T junction - you put the foot down to pull away and nothing happens until the revs get up a fair bit, then away she goes like a dream.
General Comments
We had the Suzuki Grand Vitara for two years trouble free motoring and then decided to trade up to a Discovery 3. The discovery is in a different class naturally but! and its a big but ---- we prefered the Suzuki, so much so that after fourteen months we are switching back to an XL7. The Discovery is very comfortable and so far its reliable, heavier on diesel - its a heavier car but we found Suzuki after sales were brilliant compared to Land Rover. The depreciation on the discovery is frightening compared to other models.