Should my daughter replace her RAV4 with a Range Rover Evoque?

My daughter is interested in buying a Range Rover Evoque. She has an R-registration Toyota RAV4 which she has enjoyed driving. She drives a round trip of 20 miles to work each day and uses her car for occasional long runs. She has two dogs so she likes the fact that she can put the cage in the back of the RAV4. She also very much likes the vision of a 4x4, and the reliability and solidity. Having seen the Evoque she is very much taken with the look of it. Petrol consumption is not the prime factor. She also wants a more 'glamorous' looking car. What do you think?

Asked on 11 May 2013 by JK, via email

Answered by Honest John
You buy an Evoque because it is fashionable and because it drives quite well. Don't have bigger than 18-inch wheels because they ruin the ride and handling and it costs a fortune to replace the tyres. There is much more room inside the 5-door than inside the 3-door. The Evoque is overpriced, but that's the price of fashion.
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