Hi

I am about to buy my first RRS with a budget of around 25k. I have found this one from a dealer in Manchester, is this a good price or do you feel that I can get a better deal? I'd like a removable tow bar so maybe I could get that thrown in?
the car I'm looking at is at Williams in Manchester - Any experiences?
black HSE 2.7tdv6
Dynamic pack
Cold climate pack
56000mls
£25990

Also,
I am looking at the 2.7tdv6 model due to the fact that I do circa 12000 m/way miles a year, long journeys between cumbria and aberdeen for work so I am looking for reasonable mpg, currently getting 25mpg from an old 3.0lt hilux.
I would plan to get the aftermarket re-map for the 2.7, does this help with the sluggish ness that I often read about? obviously coming from a hilux I am not looking for a sports car just something that is really comfy for those long journeys and will cope with the aberdeen winters.
Does anyone know how long the engines last if properly serviced?.....and for a 56 plate would I be better buying private or going with the peace of mind from a dealer?

any other tips appreciated.

Thanks

I would only buy from an authorised LR dealer with at least a 1 year warranty,you could save a few punds from an Indy and end up paying 1000's in repairs if its a bad'un. MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line

Good advice Chris,but what about owners like us when it comes time to sell ours,I know mine is pampered and has everything done to it that is needed and probably more,re what a dealer would do,as others on here also.There must be plenty of non dealer bargains to be had.Just know what to look for and you should be ok.

What year is it?

A lad that works for me has a 2005, 55 in silver. It's got just over 60k miles on it and is a 2.7 HSE. He has been getting trade bids of less than £18k

from Williams at that price I'll bet it's a 55/56

If thats the case I wouldn't bother

For a few £k more you would get a private sale TDV8!

Dont be put off by the MPG, you are talking a few miles per gallon difference that is it, the performance is worlds apart

Def buy now, as prices will rise from Sept/October......I got much more for mine selling in Jan/Feb....it would have been at least 4K less now.....that was a 56 plate 70k mile car.....

mrfixit wrote:

Good advice Chris,but what about owners like us when it comes time to sell ours,I know mine is pampered and has everything done to it that is needed and probably more,re what a dealer would do,as others on here also.There must be plenty of non dealer bargains to be had.Just know what to look for and you should be ok.

Just saying what I would do,I can't even buy a brand new one without lots and lots of hassle never mind one from a private seller or Indy dealer.
Mine's just come back worse than it went in this morning
They have managed to find me a glove box lid in the right colour though so I suppose there is some progress  MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line

mrfixit wrote:

Good advice Chris,but what about owners like us when it comes time to sell ours,I know mine is pampered and has everything done to it that is needed and probably more,re what a dealer would do,as others on here also.There must be plenty of non dealer bargains to be had.Just know what to look for and you should be ok.

Thanks for the opinions guys.

Williams are a landrover dealership, from the website it says that the car will come with a one year warranty, I suppose that I could also extend this at time of purchase.
I am after a removable tow bar and they are quoting me £670 (fitted), I wonder if I could barter that into the price?
Also, any idea of servicing intervals, it's covered 56000mls, is there a big expensive one due soon?

Is the 2.7tdv6 really that bad?? I've read on here about the re-map that can be carried out, does that bring the engine up to a decent performance level without risking damage?

I am also thinking about using pentagon to apply some privacy tints if I do get the vehicle, they seem to get good press on here.

Thanks

My 2.7 flew....don't know why, but i don't know to this day if was mapped or not......I loved my car, and a RRS is the same in terms of comfort, cruising, looks tec, regardless of engines etc

speedtriple wrote:

Also, any idea of servicing intervals, it's covered 56000mls, is there a big expensive one due soon?

speedtriple wrote:

Is the 2.7tdv6 really that bad??

I hated it, but they did sell a few so it's personal choice

speedtriple wrote:

I've read on here about the re-map that can be carried out, does that bring the engine up to a decent performance level without risking damage?

NickM wrote:

My 2.7 flew....don't know why, but i don't know to this day if was mapped or not......I loved my car, and a RRS is the same in terms of comfort, cruising, looks tec, regardless of engines etc