Can't decide whether to buy an '06 RR or RRS. Both same price, year, and mileage, and excellent condition. I want the most bling and class. My issues are...
RR pros:
larger seems to compete with more premium segment
RR cons:
looks abit dated
drives like a boat (difficult to manuever)

RR cons:
seems to compete with smaller X5 sized segment
feels like a much smaller vehicle when driving
RRS pros:
Appears wider than midsize and looks like a chopped shorter fullsize
Newer design more fresh

Any comments would be appreciated before I make a decision.

 

When I bought my Range Rover HSE, I carefully compared it and a RRS.

The Range Rover has more options standard (for example, you can't get a backup camera on an 06 RRS) and I feel as though the overall quality of the vehicle is more refined (better leather on the seats, etc...)

I do agree that the RRS does look more "blingy", but I think the RR has more "class". If you can get a RR Supercharged, I think it should put you somewhere in the middle, since the Supercharged version has special fender vents and a front grill (you can put them on a regular RR HSE if desired).

After much debate, I went with the fullsize RR HSE and have not regretted it.

 

I've decided to go with the newer looking RRS with the presumption that most people assume it's a fullsize range rover chopped, shortened, and newer than RR.
I'm mentally comparing it to how a Caddy STS is a shortened STS, (although WE know RRS is actually on LR3 frame).
Plus the RRS is so much easier to drive and park.

 

Yeah, Range Rover and the Sport are two completely different chassis, despite some visual similarities.

I hope you like it!

 

I take it back. I put deposit on the fullsize (i surprise myself). The Sport was just too small, though it truly feels like the Mustang of SUVs. I will take your advice and get a supercharged grille and side vents and updated rims. This is our utility car and it has more room for my big dogs.