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Thanks tim i'll PM him..

Gasman wrote:

PauloAmore wrote:

With that budget and low mileage, go for a supercharged.

Fully loaded, mega performance and all the toys and low 30's...

Speak to Charles Hurst.

Thanks pauloamore, yeah i had thought about the S/C as with my low mileage,so will bear that in mind, yes i will be emailing Charles hurst..thx again

Tim in Scotland wrote:

OK time to upset a few folks here...................................

Options to look out for:
1) Sunroof - not many have it, but nice option to have.
2) Logic 7 - don't pay any extra to have it, by all accounts it isn't one of the best installations with disappointing performance
3) ECU Chip - don't touch a 2nd hand RRS that has had it done! By all means get it done later but long term life is still unknown
4) DvD - if you want this try to go for the version with screens in the head restrians rather than the drop down single screen in the centre
5) 22" to 24" wheels...................... car was never designed to have huge wheels, steer clear of anything being offered on anything other than LR OEMs up to 20" or Overfinch 21's
6) Kahn - don't pay extra for any Kahn kit, it isn't to everybody's taste and some of it is totally tasteless and will limit your market when you want to sell
6) Maya Gold.............................................. don't even think about it!
7) Modified S/C Engines............. the S/C has reduced cylinder capacity compared to the unblown 4.4V8 because LR were concerned that the liners weren't up to the strain so reduce the capacity with liners, so stear clear of S/C's with engine mods
JE and Overfinch do pukka conversions with warranty, if you like that sort of thing.
9) Look closely at the "privacy" glass if fitted - factory fit has the aerial and heater elements in the glass, film is evident by raised airgap over the aerials and elements. Especially evident on the rear side glasses.

Some good points from Tim, however IMHO:

1) Don't pay any extra for a sunroof. It's a personal thing but I just don't see the point in them - as I said IMO!

4) I believe the single screen dvd has been dropped due to reliability issues and the fact that the single headrest units are far neater.

5) Tim is spot on re wheels. Check if buying a 2nd hand one whether it has Dynamic Pack fitted and/or steering rack damper before fitting anything bigger than 20's. IMO, ride quality deteriorates significantly with non-DP cars (Like mine with 20" Stormers)

2 x point 6's there Tim - tut tut!

9) Factory fit privacy is preferable but there are quality aftermarket jobs out there. We used Pentagon and the quality of work is beyond fault!

Finally, from a personal point of view add in LR OE side steps. I think they finish the look of the Sport perfectly.

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What Car? Real cost of ownership over 3 yrs (tax, depreciatiion, fuel, servicing, running costs):

TDV6 Diesel - £33k

Supercharger - Nearly £45k

Bit more than £700 per year extra no? I make it £4000 per year more.

Thats a lot of shares in gold (Kaine), or a GREAT weekend away with the lads in Prague! Alternatively your missus might 'seize' the difference towards a new kitchen. Therefore go for the SUPERCHARGED!

(I wouldnt though).

It's the great, years old debate...

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Yeah but money no object we'd all have a supercharged? Nice grumbly soundtrack, fast, looks.... so it has to come down to practicalities (ie dosh) or he wouldnt ask?

EX-X5! wrote:

What Car? Real cost of ownership over 3 yrs (tax, depreciatiion, fuel, servicing, running costs):

TDV6 Diesel - £33k

Supercharger - Nearly £45k

Bit more than £700 per year extra no? I make it £4000 per year more.

Thats a lot of shares in gold (Kaine), or a GREAT weekend away with the lads in Prague! Alternatively your missus might 'seize' the difference towards a new kitchen. Therefore go for the SUPERCHARGED!

(I wouldnt though).

PauloAmore wrote:

Sorry, but my point is that he's buying after much of the depreciation is done. Your numbers may add up for buying new, but i'm not advocating that.

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Gasman,

I know a couple of forum members have mentioned contacting us, but unfortunately I've been away for a few days, and I've not seen an email from you. You may have already made contact with one of the team here but we don't have a Mr Gasman on the system (oh the beauty of forum nicknames)!

In essense we have a few vehicles which could be of interest to you, however two are slightly older than your requirement, but as a knock-on they are slightly cheaper than your budget. We obviously offer full finance facilities, are able to take any part-exchange in, all pre-owned vehicles are quality checked in conjunction with our 'Approved Used' policies and come with a minimum of 12 months Land Rover warranty.

The cars are as follows:

Nov 2005 / 55 - Range Rover Sport Supercharged
Zambezi Silver with Ebony Black Leather
22,000 Miles
£32,400

Oct 2005 / 55 - Range Rover Sport Supercharged
Bonatti Grey with Alpacca Leather
Window tints (not factory privacy), twin rear screens and a Playstation 2
33,000 Miles
£32,700

Apr 2006 / 06 - Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE
Java Black with Ebony Black Leather
31,000 Miles
£36,400

Mar 2007 / 07 - Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE
Java Black with Alpacca Leather
14,000 Miles
£38,750

If any of these are of interest then please let me know so that we can arrange for you to pop in and have a look. We would be delighted to help.

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Property sales up here seem to be continuing as normal and prices are holding up OK for the time being. My neighbours across the street sold their 2 bedroom bungalow on a corner plot for £50,000 more than the asking price of offers over £200,000 this week. They are delighted as they were loosing hope of selling as it had been on the market since last August.......................... They bought it for £155,000 3 years ago too. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW