Well, as the weather hasn't cleared up, and I haven't had the chance to take any pictures with the sunlight letting the paintwork pop, I thought I'd take a few snaps today and fire them up anyway....

I was looking for a change from my E92 330d, and I was gonna go one of two ways - silly or sensible(ish!)

I had looked at lots of cars, ranging as far as new 5 series (not convinced), 6 series, facelift 3 series (including V8 M3), even a couple of Porsche's, but in the end I went with something very different.

I really liked the idea of a big 4x4, and in my opinion, if you are going that way, there is only one to go for - the Range Rover Sport.

I had taken test drives in the X5, X6, Q7, but they were all good in their own ways, they didn't compare to the new model RRS.

So I specced a new 2010 model Range Rover Sport HSE in Santorini Black, with black perforated leather and black stitching. Privacy Glass all round, and sidesteps, and I also added in the sunroof and Hybrid (analogue and digital) TV. It's also got the detachable tow kit (and I have used it already!)

Picked it up a month ago yesterday, and I have to say, it is just the most comfortable thing to drive! I have done several long trips in it, and the air suspension is a gift - just so comfortable. It handles very well (for a 2-odd tonne jeep!) and is pretty quick too - stats are 240bhp and 600nM of torque - and there will be a chip on it as soon as one is available! It's returning a healthy 31mpg, so no complaints there, and as I said, it is decked out inside with driver and passenger comfort being a priority, with heated seats front and rear, and even a fridge built in!

The biggest changes is the interior, with the RRS having a complete redesign over the older 'industrial' interior, with much nicer finishes, leather everywhere, and seats fully adjustable.

Only mod I have done, was new wheels straight away! Picked the RRS up with 3 miles on the clock, and drove straight to Armo @ Street Racer and had my new wheels fitted.... well I couldn't roll standard, so went with a set of 22" split overfinch supersport rims!

Anyway, enough rambling on - i'm gonna pic whore here. Hope you lot like it!

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Very nice m8, very nice indeed  MY10 3.0 HSE Santorini Black, Ivory Premium & extended leather, privacy, paddles, diamond turned alloys, Ipod lead that charges, tasmods, rrsport.co.uk stickers

Jeep 4.0 High Output XJ 94 6" teraflex lift, c/w rear coils, 9500lb winch, 35" TSL super swamper boggers, safari snorkel, custom made bumpers, tom woods custom double cardon driveshaft, twin electric fans. Don't follow it..............you wont make it. The first 4 x 4 by far.

Very nice!  FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

you parked on the grass! purple people eater

There are no good days, just some days that are not as bad as others!


Gone RR 4.0 P38 Autobiography MY99 Red ( money pit)
Gone RRS MY06 2.7TDV6 HSE Rimini Red
Gone RRS MY10 3.0TDV6 HSE Bali Blue with lots of bits (never grew to love it)
Here Now - 3.6 TDV8 FFRR OVERFINCH Stornoway Grey - loving it x
My work car Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDci Zetec auto Estate in Silver

Jeep

Only Angel has a Jeep (until recently). He has had his FFRR for a couple of weeks now so he is probably due for a change  Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

very nice & i love those wheels (does the fone come with them) if you don't mind me asking how much were they.

andy. Gone,,TDV8 arctic frost,black leather,colour coded handles,rear entertainment,sunroof.
1980 Rolls Royce,shadow 2 in white.
Gone 07/57 TDV8 santorino,black leather.chrome handle's/mirror's.
Gone 02/52 FFRR vogue.

Awesome wheels. Stonking looking car. Best by far that I have seen.....
But I love lipped wheels......

Same questions... What are they, where are they from and how much please!!

Great car,wonderful photos,thanks for sharing them. MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line

those wheels are awesome....very nice bit of kit...you must be thrilled to bits RRS 2.7TDV6 HSE, Zermatt Silver....no mods...yet!
Porsche Boxter 2.7, Lapis Blue (Gone & missed)
Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0, silver (gone and in a masochistic way, still missed...but i should know better)

amazing interior

Has anyone noticed what it says on his Iphone? Lol: "Welcome back, BIG PIMP" hahah  Vadim A.

BKHK wrote:

Jeep

Only Angel has a Jeep (until recently). He has had his FFRR for a couple of weeks now so he is probably due for a change

what do you suggest ?  
L 405 2013 FFRR 5.0 SC
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Nice photos, shame your steering wheel has been fitted upside  MY10 3.0 TDV6 HSE, Zermatt Silver, 20" Diamond Turned Alloys, Factory Privacy Glass, Premium Leather, Contrast Stiching, Side Steps, Etc

Gone 2006 '56' 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Zermatt Silver, 20", Side Steps, Brembos, Dynamic Pack, Etc

VW Transporter, 19" Rims, T32 170 BHP, Lowered

thanks very much for all the kind comments guys...

@ PPE - that's a garden up at my mum & dads house! kinda like a picture taking spot for me over the years!
@ BKHK - i really must stop referring to it as a jeep!

@ V8 Andy & Alex - wheels were ordered in by my friend who has a shop over here - told him I wanted a dish & also loved the supersport rims, and he came up with these!

thanks to all you guys for your kind comments - i made the right choice thanks to reading into this forum, and getting good help & advice!

@ Vadim - thats from another Northern Ireland based site I'm on a lot - reallymeansounds.com

@ASH - thats the same comment a few of my mates have put up on RMS - I really should've straightened it for taking the pics!

Thanks again guys

Ross MY10 HSE 3.0 TDV6 : Santorini Black : Ebony Interior w/Anigre wood : Privacy Glass (total) : Sunroof : Sidesteps : Hybrid TV : Detachable Tow Kit : Spare Wheel Cover : 22" Dished Supersports

btw i forgot - nice motor  
L 405 2013 FFRR 5.0 SC
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WINNER - 2009 Comedian Of The Year Award

I like your FFRR Angel...keep it  Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic