O.k. Whats my lovely Diesel V-8 worth???

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What a decision.... there's still enough of a wait at the dealer to ensure TDV8 resale is very good. There are some second handers going for 55k on Auto Trader... I don't think you need worry about losing much money if you're selling now. I bet you'll be gutted to see it go  

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Seriously chap............I'll be gutted indeed, it seriously is the best car Ive ever ownde. Just righht now I'll kill it with high mileage! If I got a 2 year old disco, it'll save me a fortune in depreciation, and re-payments, and I wont be nearly so bothered about throwing crap in the back of it like I am with the Rangey!

Christ we parked itn on the beech at Hayling Island, and had a lovely barby after a day out on the boat, its the bollo% sat there in the sun set, but I didnt even want the doors left open so it didnt stink of Barby smoke. Its just too good for my needs now we have ventured into a boating holiday nearly every weekend, thats just 350 miles return trip from home!

I will indeed be gutted. What would an 05 - 06 disco be worth??

Or maybe a late old model Freelander??? compared to the Sport I know, but hell good enough for driving upa and down the M.1, M25. and A-3 most weekends.

Jas. What about a similar year old shape X-5???

nice fairline I'd drop the RRS for one too

Vankerman wrote:

What would an 05 - 06 disco be worth?? Or maybe a late old model Freelander???
What about a similar year old shape X-5???

Just looking at the 'trader....

2006 D3 HSE ~ 30k?
2006 Freelander 1 ~ 20k?
2006 X5 3.0d ~ 30k?

You could pick up a recent FL2 for 25k-ish.... 

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Yeah, I’m in a similar situation.

Wifey has got a FL2 now, which is going to be used as our weekend transport from now on, as I’m just as happy to sit back & be driven these days.

So I find that the “Sport” is now too good for my own solo driving duities, which consists pretty much these days of trailer towing & filing the back with tools & various other gubbins. None of which works particularly well with an Alppaca interior.

Like you Vankerman I’m finding myself “protecting” the sport & could see exactly why you wouldn’t want to risk Barbie smoke getting in

I’m really struggling with the decision as to whether to try & work with the Sport or go back to a D3 again. I love the Sport, best car I ever had, but I could just be happy with the fact that I've had one for a year now, move on & get something a bit more utilitarian which would suit my needs better now.

So I’m glad to see I’m not alone in this, it’s a horrible decision to have to make

PS. Fab looking boat there Vankerman

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Boats are the biz, thats for sure!

Rupert wrote:

So I find that the “Sport” is now too good for my own solo driving duities, which consists pretty much these days of trailer towing & filing the back with tools & various other gubbins. None of which works particularly well with an Alppaca interior.

I had the same concerns so bought a cheap vauxhall van. Best decision I made. Van does about 40mpg, can throw everything in the back, leave tools in there, insurance £190 a year, dont mind the odd bump or scratch and best of all keep the RRS looking good. I did think about selling the Sport for at least 2 nanoseconds before coming to my senses  MY10 TDV6 HSE, Alaska White, Ebony with Contrast, Park Heat, Paddle Shift, Privacy, Heated Steering Wheel, Extended & Premium Leather,

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That's no way to talk about your D3, Kaine...  

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Firstly The two best days of boat ownership are the day you buy it and the day you sell it !!

Aint that the truth bros, so why have i just bought another one must be radio rental

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Boat stands for 'Bring Over Another Thousand'

spot on again, and you bring it to your friendly boat yard owner

get a cheapy heapy for the junk but dont get rid of the RRS you will regret it


Advertised on the net last week was a two year old RRS with 34k on the clock for 17.5k, not sure if it was genuine or not, mate of mine was going to have a look, haven't heard of him yet , but i have seen some cheap D3's on the trader site as well

BTW vankerman nice looking dingy  some of my Previous cars
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AC Cobra
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Landrover Defender 110
Suzuki Jimney

I'll give you £50 for them both...CASH!

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Landlord wrote:

....................I had the same concerns so bought a cheap vauxhall van. Best decision I made. Van does about 40mpg, can throw everything in the back, leave tools in there, insurance £190 a year, dont mind the odd bump or scratch and best of all keep the RRS looking good. I did think about selling the Sport for at least 2 nanoseconds before coming to my senses

Mmmm I know what you mean, but with the arrival of the FL2 I'm struggling to justify having them both. Thinking that I should downgrade to a more work friendly vehicle.

It's quite the pickle

RRUK wrote:

I'd drop my trousers in public for a Fairline....how much do they cost?

What, your trousers?  

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Vankerman - do you rent the boat out? I have an RYA international Certificate for coastal waters

VA, he's seen the crash pics of your RRS. We'd have to warn Tim in advance at the very least  TDV6 - gone
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