I have just purchased the new V8 3.6 RRS, after ditching Mercedes (ML270). The car is fantastic to drive, very comfortable and the engine is a dream. Some fantastic features on it (the money has gone on the engineering) however there are some downers. I've done abt 1700mils, MPG on motorway is 23 and county lane driving 15 ! I'm told this will improve to 25 & 30mpg but i'll wait and see. The boot is alot smaller then the ML and with 2 large dogs a bit of a squeeze. I would say overall internal size is smaller as well (but I don't mind as it is a better car) Good luck with whichever you go for. SMB

why is this even an arguement? just say that you wear the pants in ther relationship and that she has no right to question your authority.


after probably being banned from the bedroom and forced to sleep on the couch, i say you go and get your self a TDV8 RRS. the MPG will not be a problem, its pretty damn quick and alot of fun to drive. also you could sleep in it aswell instead of the couch! trust me my plan is way better than anyone elses and will work the best.

goodluck




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However when it came time to change, the RRS (SC) won with looks and lots of passion..., Would I have another LR3 ... yes of course but next time its the FFRR just because of the extra space only. Brit across the Pond
07 TATA (LR) RRS SuperVindaloocharged, Buckingham Blue, Stormers, TPMS, Sunroof, Rear Difflock,PDC front & rear, Privacy, Rear twin DVD, premium ice, mudflaps, premium Ivory leather, lined oak, PTI, Sat Radio.

Thanks for all the comments and advice. I did show my wife your feedback and, thankfully, she was amused. We also went to Crawley Landrover on Sunday for a look around (my wife can't drive at the moment due to a broken thumb so no point in doing the test drives just yet).

The space in the Disco is incredible but even my wife described it as "van-like". The RRS was actually smaller inside than I'd expected. I'm 6 foot 2 and my head was hitting the roof in the back (although obviously I won't be in the back much!) But I also felt that I had limited headroom even in the front, I guess as a result of the Sport lower than the FFRR. None of these were big issues, just noticeable although I'd be interested to know if a car without the sunroof will give more headroom?

My wife described the RRS as "Sexy" - which was encouraging.

I'm drawn to the TDV8, especially now used versions have had the chance to depreciate for a year. But I just wondered if the standard kit has changed on this model since launch? I've got the current brochure and everything is pretty much included, in particular dynamic response, but was this the case when the car was launched? I've seen second handers for around £43k-45k which seems pretty good value but is there a catch ie lesser spec?

Any further help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

The TDV8 spec has remained virtually unchanged, given that they're only around year old so not much has had a chance to change. As for your comment re depreciation, bear in mind that the RRS has been one of the few mainstream cars recently to suffer from very litte depreciation. After owning mine for a year, I even made money on it when I chopped it in... so you won't get such a bargain in that sense as the second owner, but the car is great so you get what you pay for.

Mine didn't have the sunroof, but usually a sunroof impacts headroom rather than gives you more. I am 6'4" and had no issues with headroom once I'd configured the seats to my liking. 

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Take a test drive down a winding A-road in the Disco and put your foot down and its like steering a boat.RRS is much better at this and does not roll so much! Also look at the new freelander-not much smaller inside and it would leave it for dead on a twisty road.

Hang on, freelander leave the RRS for dead or Disco?  Speed Limits! not where I live!

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Contentious comment yes & one that will result in some serious flaming !!

However, let me just say that the Freelander is "Quick" I'm quite suprised by the get 'n' go in wifey's freelander.

Although I'm not so sure about it leaving the RRS or D3 for dead

I am sure they both (RRS & D3) could do a reasonable attempt at keeping up with the FL2 on a twisting country road

But the TDV8 RRS would be the best competion against the FL2, but I don't think they'll be much between them

The RRS S/C would be just plain cheating though

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TDV8 V's FL2 Speed Limits! not where I live!

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talking narrow winding country lanes

not open road which it wouldn't have a chance

Personally I know which one i would like to be driving and its not the FL2

Edit: I say this as its not down to the power of the car, its on the basis that a quite a few years ago a friend Astra GSi was left in the dust of a Robin Realant 3 wheeler on a small winding country lane. Nothing he did could catch the nutter driving it until the road opened up.

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why is this even an arguement? just say that you wear the pants in ther relationship and that she has no right to question your authority.


after probably being banned from the bedroom and forced to sleep on the couch, i say you go and get your self a TDV8 RRS. the MPG will not be a problem, its pretty damn quick and alot of fun to drive. also you could sleep in it aswell instead of the couch! trust me my plan is way better than anyone elses and will work the best.

goodluck




btw, the first part of my suggestion has varying results so use at your own risk!!

Spoken like a true man.