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What colour Evoque?

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petitdonkey · 23/04/2017 07:22

I know they aren't everyones cup of tea but I have made my decision to get one and now would love opinions on colour! Have actually ordered one yesterday but am wobbling about colour so thought I would ask what colour you have or think looks best. The only one I won't have is white - just not a fan.

What would you have??

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DubiousCredentials · 23/04/2017 07:26

I was going to suggest white Blush

But other than that I'd say def not the rusty kind of red, I think it's an old man colour for some reason.

Black or gunmetal grey always looks good.

Don't tell me you've ordered a pink one Shock

Bohemond · 23/04/2017 07:27

I have just bought Firenze red with cirrus interior. It is gorgeous.

madasamarchhare · 23/04/2017 07:33

I'd have one of the greys with a contrasting black roof. I'd get the black pack too I think it transforms the car.

CaptainBraandPants · 23/04/2017 07:38

I debated getting one and was looking at one of the greys.
I came on to say, though, any colour apart from white, so we are agreed on that. Grin

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petitdonkey · 23/04/2017 07:53

Bohemond - it's the Firenze Red I have ordered with ivory interior but I am worried that its a 'bold' choice!!

Dubious - don't think you'd describe it as rusty red.... Eek! it's the first car I have ever ordered from new....

there are just so many greys around... love the black but think I would scratch it too much. marchhare - I agree with you on the black pack but it was just an extra too far!

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Bohemond · 23/04/2017 08:05

Stick with it petit. It is bold but stunning. I bought mine at a couple of years old and thought it was a little out there when I first saw it. But the colour suits the car perfectly.

Bohemond · 23/04/2017 08:06

More cherry than rusty. As for those shocking orange discoveries!

peggyundercrackers · 23/04/2017 08:07

eek - I wouldn't have one, from the two people I know who have had one neither of them have been out the garage because of issues with their cars. they certainly don't have a good name for reliability.

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petitdonkey · 23/04/2017 13:01

That's interesting Peggy- my good friend is on her second as she loved the first so much..

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purpleporpoise · 23/04/2017 13:02

Red definitely. I only buy red cars after my last dark coloured one kept being bumped into

Boooooom · 23/04/2017 13:03

Wow can't say I'm not jealous!
Saw one in navy blue the other day which looked awesome. Had a grey interior
Lovely

blueskyinmarch · 23/04/2017 13:05

I was given an orange soft top Evoque when my tasteful black Discovery was in getting some work done recently. It was the most repulsive car i have seen in a long time. Don’t get me wrong, i was grateful to have been given it, but it did not look nice. Then my DH came back from work recently and said a female colleague of his had just bought that exact car in that exact colour. There is no accounting for taste! Grin

WowserBowser · 23/04/2017 13:05

My SIL has the red. I love it.

Puppymouse · 23/04/2017 13:06

There's a duck egg/baby blue one in the car park at work that is gorgeous Envy

lakehouse · 23/04/2017 13:17

Look at resale value after 3 years. Black and white hold their value, then grey. Red and blue are the worst (only surpassed by fad colours). Depends if you intend to keep it til it dies. If not, the colour and interior combo are important when you come to sell it.

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petitdonkey · 23/04/2017 13:20

My DS was pushing for orange which I have to say was an absolute 'no' from me!! The red is in the showroom and I loved it but I am worried that it's quite flashy... but I loved it....

Baby blue sounds nice, don't think that is a standard colour though.

Our test drive was in a white with red/black interior!! DH was horrified but he hates the Evoque anyway!!

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petitdonkey · 23/04/2017 13:21

That is a good point lakehouse - we will be leasing it, will that make a difference?? (again, this is all new, we have always bought our cars previously.. now thinking, I had a red Lexus which I loved...)

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lakehouse · 23/04/2017 13:41

They price in expected resale value into the lease. So if you do something weird your lease payment would be higher. If you intend to hand it back at the end the colour you choose shouldn't have too much of an impact.

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petitdonkey · 23/04/2017 15:01

Hmmn, the price they gave me was the same regardless of colour... I can still change my mind until the order goes in tomorrow but it won't affect the price.

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User2468 · 23/04/2017 17:44

Have you driven one? Before you put your order in and if you want a small car get the new Disco Sport.

The Evoque is claustrophobic and slow.

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petitdonkey · 23/04/2017 19:02

2468 - I loved driving the Evoque, I thought the disco sport was quite dull... we all like different things I guess!!

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Bohemond · 23/04/2017 20:32

I second the disco sport as being dreadful. Monumentally dull....

blueskyinmarch · 23/04/2017 21:27

I own a Discovery Sport and have also driven the Evoque as stated upthread. They both drive pretty much the same and they are both laid out pretty much the same inside. I feel the Discovery is more spacious inside and i like it as it suits my dog. I felt the Evoque was a bit more cramped.

caroldecker · 23/04/2017 21:50

I like the Loire Blue

madasamarchhare · 24/04/2017 06:39

Have you driven an evoque? I was certain I wanted one when I changed my car as I absolutely love the look of them. But when I went to look at them at the dealers they were so small inside it was very disappointing. No bigger than a Vw golf small boot. Not practical for us at all. The discovery sport had only just been launched at this time and the dealer showed us this instead. We were sold straight away. Love the styling and so spacious inside. Option of 2 extra seats if that's useful to
You. Rear seats slide back and forward so the boot can be as bit as a full size RR or the legroom can be as large as the full size RR dependant on your needs. Love my car.

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