Afternoon,

Okay, Okay, I know, 'use the search' but I'm struggling to get the information I need and I'd love to be able to use this thread as a reference point for myself, so even if you don't have the time or patience to write a A* response, a link to the relevant information would be greatly appreciated...

1.
Does anybody have, compelled or know of a definitive RRS buyers guide?

2.
Disregarding fuel, insurance, tax etc etc on average how much should one expect to put aside for maintenance and upkeep per annum based on say 12,000 miles a year.

3.
I'll probably be looking at a car just outside of the standard manufactures warranty, would you recommend purchasing one and if so how much should I expect to pay, again per year?

4.
Is there anywhere I can find an original spec list, option list, brochure?

5.
If I do manage to get my hands on one, it would be my only car as such, so in light of this would you recommend the RRS for doing everyday duties, cross continent trips, business meetings, putting a smile on your face on a sunday morning blast?

Thanks for your patience...  -Michael

No idea about the first four but i have had mine since i think March and every day i get in it it puts a smile on my face. They deffo got a 'presence' on the road and i've had no end of good comments on it.

1 No

2 £400 -500 for service brake pads and discs wear quickly can vary from £400 upwards for replacement pads about £50 a set

3 Forum member Kam100 offers some good warranty packages do search for more info

4 Will need to find an old brochure on-line is all new model now

5 Yes and a grin so big your face will ache

Brochures come on eBay now and again, I have most of them from 2005 launch through to 2010MY. You could always contact James Tayler at forum sponsors Lookers Park Royal for specs of various model years and as about the biggest supplier of RRS in the UK they always have a few in stock, old and recent. 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

Thanks for the encouraging responses so far.

I'm still digging around for everything I need at the moment and will keep an eye on eBay for the relevant brochures. -Michael

See Parkers for equipment/options lists over the years -

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/equipment/Summary.aspx?model=1364 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Gilmore wrote:

Afternoon,

5.
If I do manage to get my hands on one, it would be my only car as such, so in light of this would you recommend the RRS for doing everyday duties, cross continent trips, business meetings, putting a smile on your face on a sunday morning blast?

Thanks for your patience...

No problem here, mine is used everyday, just turned 3years old and has done 80,000km (50k miles) from quick blasts across the continent, Eindhoven to Milan and back to Eindhoven in one day, pulling trailers, taking the kids to school, to a fun day off roading, it does it all in its stride and with great comfort. The car is a great grand tourer for 2 but the boot is just a little on the small side for 4 up continental blasting (esp if the wife wants to take back the contents of every shop she visits ). Sons of dogs come hither and get flesh
Clan Cameron

Brochure ordered.

It begins...  -Michael