Motoring Discussion > Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon?	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Londoner	Replies: 39

New Sun 22 Apr 12 20:57   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Londoner

www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/262354/ "Just 200 units will be produced, with a price tag insiders hint will be around £80,000." Fair enough, Ms Beckham has been associated with the Evoque since the launch of the car, and it is no surprise that this special edition is being produced - but .... 80 grand! I shan't be gutted it I miss out on one. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 22 Apr 12 21:02   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Focusless

>> www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/262354/ "The long-awaited Victoria Beckham-designed Range Rover Evoque ..." Thank goodness, it's here at last! :) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 22 Apr 12 21:02   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Zero

we need two, his and hers. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 22 Apr 12 21:15   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - WillDeBeest

Seems a perfect match of vehicle and target market: Beckham is just the name to impress the kind of person who'd consider one of these. They (although not this one) look quite stylish from some angles, but I've walked past a few in the street and wondered how you're supposed to see what's alongside or behind you through those gunslit windows. (The rearward-looking interior shot in the link suggests you'll probably miss anything smaller than the Hollywood letters.) Evidently, I'm not the customer they're looking for. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 22 Apr 12 21:40   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Dave_

>> how you're supposed to see what's alongside or behind you I drove one down from Oxford and into central London before Christmas. The visibility is actually better than you'd think, and they are fitted with Jaguar's excellent blind-spot warning lights in the door mirrors. I didn't find the small windows a problem. I've still got backache from Friday's Audi though :/ Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 22 Apr 12 21:19   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Dog

Her front view looks up-for-it, but I'm not over-keen on her rear, although if I woke up tomorrow to find my Lancer had been replaced with one, I wouldn't complain too loudly. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 22 Apr 12 22:42   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Mike H

>> I shan't be gutted it I miss out on one. Too true - ugly burgers in the flesh *ducks incoming flak from those who think the Evoque is unmissable*. Reminiscent of the Nissan Juke in its high posture, like an American jacked-up pickup. IMHO, of course. Last edited by: Mike H on Sun 22 Apr 12 at 22:42 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 22 Apr 12 22:49   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - -

for those who simply must have the right trainer, tracksuit, snow suit, phone, watch etc...its a image and label thing, it doesn't impress us but then we're not likely to be fiends of those who need labels. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 22 Apr 12 23:07   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Lygonos

"She specifically wanted the car to be masculine " "The 20in alloys are also in gloss black and feature rose gold accents. Rose gold is also used for the grille and badge surrounds. The luxurious interior boasts tan semi-aniline leather seats that are hand stitched. Rose gold features again for interior accents, while other trim is finished in black lacquers and veneers, textured aluminium and soft-feel black paint... Each of the 200 units ... comes with a bespoke four-piece luggage set and a hand-sewn leather wallet for the manual As masculine as Danny La Rue I guess. Last edited by: Lygonos on Sun 22 Apr 12 at 23:08 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 05:58   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - swiss tony

>> "She specifically wanted the car to be masculine " >> >> As masculine as Danny La Rue I guess. >> Well.... she is married to David.... Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 06:21   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Falkirk Bairn

Each of the 200 units, the first of which will go to Chinese customers, comes with a bespoke four-piece luggage set and a hand-sewn leather wallet for the manual that’s signed by Beckham herself. Beckham can write as well as pout. Is there no end to her talents? and I thought she was just an airhead. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 08:26   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - L'escargot

"The long-awaited Victoria Beckham-designed Range Rover Evoque ............ " Where did she get her education and training to design cars? Last edited by: L'escargot on Mon 23 Apr 12 at 08:28 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 09:17   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Oldgit

The Range Rover Evoque and the Nissan Juke are surely the two most ugly cars presently in production? Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 09:49   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - L'escargot

>> The ........... and the Nissan Juke are surely the two most ugly cars >> presently in production? >> Presumably styled on a juke box. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 10:14   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - nyx2k

i cant really understand the Juke. is it a so called "lifestyle Car" the boot is small compared to the size of the car and the back seats are very tight. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 10:43   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - CGNorwich

A lifestyle car certainly A juke was originally a dive selling alcohol and frequented by prostitutes. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 10:46   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - L'escargot

>> >> A lifestyle car certainly >> >> A juke was originally a dive selling alcohol and frequented by prostitutes. >> Take your pick of these meanings. tinyurl.com/5euhmz Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 11:04   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Dog

I don't think I'd really want to own a Juke now after reading that lot!! Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 11:09   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Focusless

>> A juke was originally a dive selling alcohol and frequented by prostitutes. The sort of place you might go for an 'escort' :) Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 12:11   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Meldrew

I think you overlooked this one OG! tinyurl.com/cotdj3m Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 12:16   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - madf

All they have omitted is the gun turret and then it will be ideal for invading touring France when Sarkozy loses... Last edited by: madf on Mon 23 Apr 12 at 12:17 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 13:21   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Meldrew

I wouldn't buy or consider a large tough 4x4 endorsed by a stick insect, in the same way as I don't buy razor blades endorsed by a man who doesn't shave! Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 13:32   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Dutchie

He was a good player she a lousy singer.That's all I want to say.>:) Smirky pout. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 13:39   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - TeeCee

I once saw it said that Autotune can fix everything short of two cats fighting in a bag. I guess that somewhere she has a couple of cats and a sack then. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 13:57   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Dog

>>I once saw it said that Autotune can fix everything short of two cats fighting in a bag<< S'funny seeing that as it was the name I operated under: Autotune Mobile Car Engine Tuning we come to you! Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 17:25   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Dutchie

Auto tune tuning the Dog is coming to you.He is like a pussy cat.>:) Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 17:30   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - R.P.

He is like a pussy cat "MIIIiiiiiiSssssippppi You'll are on my mind !" 70s Dutch Country group link.. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 17:33   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Dutchie

Thanks Dog.I met Diana in Scarborough.Tom Jones sang what's new pussy cat. Start of my downfall.>;) Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 20:30   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Iffy

...in the same way as I don't buy razor blades endorsed by a man who doesn't shave!... My David Beckham-endorsed Gillette wet razor - Mach 3 or somesuch - has proved to be one of my better purchases. Had it years, still on its original battery. Blades aren't cheap, but one lasts me a fair while. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 20:50   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Armel Coussine

>> Had it years, still on its original battery. Good heavens Iffy, does yours use a battery and sort of gnaw the stubble off like one of these modern toothbrushes or a tiny little combine harvester? >> Blades aren't cheap, but one lasts me a fair while. You must be as rich as Croesus. I can't even afford blades for my Mach whateveritis. I've got a pack of three disposables at the moment for a bargain price at Tesco. Still on the first one and it hasn't started to slice me up yet. Of course I only shave every now and then like a squalid old don in the rural 'ndrangheta. Were I forty or fifty years younger I would look stylish and virile, or at least bohemian. But I don't any more. Eheu! Eheu! The children are used to it though and seldom burst into tears at the sight of me as they should really. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 17:53   Victoria Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Mike H

>> The Range Rover Evoque and the Nissan Juke are surely the two most ugly cars >> presently in production? Yes. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 16:44   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - PeterS

£80k has to be some kind of record (in a bad way) for a 2 litre vehicle surely? How much is a 'proper' Range Rover? Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 17:26   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Runfer D'Hills

Quite so Peter. Who in their right mind...?? Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 17:30   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Old Navy

>> Who in their right mind...?? >> Fashion victims and badge snobs. I can't afford to be one, which suits me. :-) Last edited by: Old Navy on Mon 23 Apr 12 at 17:32 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 17:44   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - PeterS

>> How much is a 'proper' Range Rover? >> To answer my own question, a Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography 4dr Auto (no options) is £79,679.99 via Drivethedeal after discount. Additional discount available to NFU members!! Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 18:42   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Runfer D'Hills

I've decided I quite like Jukes. Wasn't at all sure at first but you know. Young couple a few doors down have recently got a black one and I walk past it most days. It has grown on me. If I were younger and less in need of a proper car I might have one. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 23 Apr 12 19:40   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Armel Coussine

Isn't the Juke a knobbly little thing like a small sprauncy Qashqai? The Evoque may be quite pleasant and it looks all right. But for that kind of money something genuinely capable from Porsche, little used, will be readily available. I doubt that it will cost more to run than a proper Range Rover. Never truly fancied the Range Rover to tell the truth, although it's capable itself and refined. I believe the first and simplest version was the best as a car, but even that had twitchy handling. Over the years I've seen a couple displaying that trait in the hands of rough heavy-footed drivers. Offroad, V8 Defender or Unimog. On road 4wd, Porsche Panamera ugly as sin but I like that please, or a budget Subaru... But there are other contenders for almost everything which will be better than those in certain ways... Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 24 Apr 12 08:27   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - MJM

>>“I want everyone who gets into this car to feel special and empowered by its quality and craftsmanship,” she said<< Says it all really, doesn't it. How can getting into a car make anyone feel "empowered"? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 24 Apr 12 09:35   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - Duncan

>> Says it all really, doesn't it. How can getting into a car make anyone feel >> "empowered"? >> Ah, well. You need some blue sky thinking! Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 24 Apr 12 10:01   Beckham Evoque - what do you reckon? - WillDeBeest

Steady, Duncan. You need to get out of the box before you can see the blue sky. Reply to this message | Report message