I'm looking at buying a RRS to replace my R32 as it looks like a stunning car and has tons of space and ground clearance - ideal for work and the 10 speedbumps on the way to my house!

I've driven the Disco 2.7 and a 4.2 SC RRS, preferring the 4.2 power but only doing 6000 or so miles per year mpg wouldn't be too much of an issue (Golf gets 15). The Disco is too big for my parking space and I prefer the look of the RRS by far.


I'd like to buy second hand, no more than mid 30's and quite fancy something with at least a years warranty.


Is the 4.2SC car the one to go for - I've been told they are difficult to sell on and they seem the same price second hand as a 2.7HSE, but with tons of toys? I take it the SC gets about 12mpg and the 2.7 Diesel about 18mpg?


Any advice from owners would be great!

Cheers

Steve 

The TDv6 should give better than 18mpg........................... I got 25-27mpg in day to day driving and in excess of 30mpg on the motorway at steady speed, BUT living in rural Central Scotland I do hardy any stop start commuter or inner city driving. I think most of the guys on the forums who are doing daily commutes are getting 21-25mpg from their V6s'.

You will be able to pick up a decent 24-30 month old (the oldest cars are only 30 months old)car for £35-36k, but anything younger expect to pay £40k+ There will still be 6 months factory warranty left on it as they all came with 3 years. You will also get a Land Rover warrnaty if you buy "approved" used from a Land Rover Main Dealer.
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Thanks for the reply Tim,

I've been offered a 4.2 SC in Silver, 09/05 for 37k with lowish miles which seems pretty good!


Is the 2.7 significantly slower? 

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JayMann wrote:

0-60 in 11.9

Yup, that would be slower But for me, I have two motorbikes for speed, 0-150 in 12.5s for one Car has to be comfy! 

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JayMann wrote:

0-60 in 11.9

Yup, that would be slower But for me, I have two motorbikes for speed, 0-150 in 12.5s for one Car has to be comfy!

In the UK the SC is dead - too greedy on fuel and the TDV8 is a match on power. LR are offering £3k off the list on SC at the moment. 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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In the UK the SC is dead - too greedy on fuel and the TDV8 is a match on power. LR are offering £3k off the list on SC at the moment.

rumours of one dealer offering £23k for 06 average miles SC. No doubt the TDv8 is 'too' good

Where? Not Cat ABCD insurance etc?
I want to buy it. Seriously.

Anyone remember the SC that sold on ebay a few months ago that had been hit by a truck? Should have been written off. It went for £17k. £23k for one that works, bargain.

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Nah.. the dealer will pay you £23k

they will probably still pass it on for £40's!!!

My local dealer has had a FFRR Vogue SE S/C sitting on their forecourt for 15 months............................. the price hasn't dropped from £45k in the last 7 months but I'm sure if you offered them £25k for it they would be delighted to be shot of it. I think it has stuck because of the colour - Tonga Green with Black interior and it is also one of the last of the pre-facelift cars so doesn't have TR and the interior upgrades that came with it. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Funny thing is I was told in the trade that they are difficult to sell and the dealer was well upset when I spoke to him. Knocked 3k off without any real trying.

Funny enough you mention the Cayenne - nice car I've also considered but the RRS is the looker for sure between the two.

15mpg average I can live with as that's what my R32 is on today!

So how much should I pay for a SC, 06 with toys in a decent colour? 

I'd say about £35k would be reasonable. 

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