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saty

Member Since: 17 Aug 2011
Location: Beds
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2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

Thinking of buying a RRS 2005/6 2.7 TDS

Hi all,

I am looking at buying my first RRS.. I will be a 2.7TDS around 2005/2006 .. budget is 18k

Is there anything that I need to know about this model etc..

Thanks in advance.. Saty

Wed Aug 17 2011 2:24pm

The Kergan

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Wiltshire
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2013 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography Nara Bronze

Yea, you WILL stgruggle to get a half decent one with your budget 2017 Range Rover Sport Autobiography

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Wed Aug 17 2011 2:31pm

The Kergan

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Location: Wiltshire
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Duh posted twice 2017 Range Rover Sport Autobiography

Wed Aug 17 2011 2:31pm

saty

Member Since: 17 Aug 2011
Location: Beds
Posts: 227

The Kergan wrote:
Yea, you WILL stgruggle to get a half decent one with your budget

I have seen this one, a little over my budget:

86,000 miles, 5 Door Estate, RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE Grey, Diesel, Automatic.86,000 miles,FULL LAND ROVER SERVICE HISTORY, JUST HAD SERVICE AND MOT AT 85,800,TAXED UNTIL FEBUARY 2012. FULL BLACK LEATHER,CAN ALSO BE VIEWED OR COLLECTED IN ESSEX ports seats, Memory Seats, 2 Keys, Xenon Lights, Heated seats, Dual climate control, Air conditioning, TOUCHSCREEN SAT NAV, 20" STORMER ALLOYS and Clear Side Indicators, Privacy Glass, Full Side Steps, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Multi function steering wheel, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Front Centre Armrest, Insurance Group:13, Cruise Control, Dash 6 Disc CD Multichanger,HARMAN KARDON SOUND DSC Traction Control, Air Bags All Round, 3X3 Point Rear Seat Belts, Isofix Child Seat Anchor Points, Electric Air Suspension, Full Electric Driver and Passenger Seats. Heated front and rear seats, dual climate control, Front and rear parking sensors and xenon head lights. Central locking, alarm/imobiliser, adjustable suspension,THIS CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION. JUST BEEN SERVICED AND HAD MOT SO NOTHING TO BE DONE FOR A LONG TIME! ALSO TAXED UNTIL FEB 2012.GREAT CAR. HAVING TO SELL MY DREAM CAR DUE TO WORK COMMITMENTS;(( U WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. £19,995 No canvassers or agencies

http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-u...1754847021

Wed Aug 17 2011 2:38pm

Tim in Scotland

Member Since: 30 May 2005
Location: Driving along in my automobile
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2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

2005 HSE on 20" wheels..............

1st question to ask the owner - Has it got the uprated steering rack? The early cars needed an upgraded steering rack to run on 20" wheels without damage to the steering.

2nd question - has it had the cambelt changed yet

3rd question - when was the last time the low range box was used?

4th question - photos look like it's at some sort of farm/ livery place - has it been used to tow a horse box? These cars are excellent towcars but if it has been on the gymkhana run all it's life could be that the gearbox and transmission are getting tired - ask if the gearbox oil has ever been changed

Next take a look at the tyres and check they are the correct ones for a 2005 HSE on 20" wheels and not budget tyres. These are heavy cars and they must have the right rated tyres for insurance

There are so many out there now that it is a buyers choice, don't just buy the first one that looks half decent. 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

Wed Aug 17 2011 3:27pm

saty

Member Since: 17 Aug 2011
Location: Beds
Posts: 227

Tim.. many thanks for your reply and advice . Just spoke to the seller and might not see this one now as he is not in the area for at least 1 week. So am still looking around, I am in no rush and will wait for the right car at the right price to come along

Wed Aug 17 2011 3:36pm

JoeRRS

Member Since: 04 Feb 2011
Location: Eaglescliffe
Posts: 217

Wait till December and buy mine

Wed Aug 17 2011 6:06pm

saty

Member Since: 17 Aug 2011
Location: Beds
Posts: 227

JoeRRS wrote:
Wait till December and buy mine

what is the spec ..? cheers

Wed Aug 17 2011 8:08pm

BIG DJ

Member Since: 25 Oct 2009
Location: Heathrow
Posts: 816

2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Tim when were they ok to take 20" wheels?

Wed Aug 17 2011 8:42pm

gilford

Member Since: 07 Jan 2010
Location: Anglesey
Posts: 542

2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HST Java Black

Another thing to watch is that the early cars didn't come with the dynamic pack, it was an extra, a colleague of mine had a 55 plate 2.7 and it handled like a barge! Worst thing I've driven and almost put me off buying an RRS until I test drove a later model

Thu Aug 18 2011 8:01am

Tim in Scotland

Member Since: 30 May 2005
Location: Driving along in my automobile
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BIG DJ wrote:
Tim when were they ok to take 20" wheels?

Early ones with the Dynamic Pack could take them straight out of the factory, and S/C's have always had 20" wheels, IIRC it was MY2006.5 (ie cars produced from July 2006 for 2007) 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

Thu Aug 18 2011 9:05am

BIG DJ

Member Since: 25 Oct 2009
Location: Heathrow
Posts: 816

Ok thanks. Any easy way to tell if you have the dynamic pack?

Thu Aug 18 2011 9:49am

gilford

Member Since: 07 Jan 2010
Location: Anglesey
Posts: 542

BIG DJ wrote:
Ok thanks. Any easy way to tell if you have the dynamic pack?

You'll know when you go around a corner

Thu Aug 18 2011 10:03am

andy r

Member Since: 04 Jul 2011
Location: Torbay
Posts: 370

2008 Range Rover Sport TDV6 S Zambezi Silver

Yes the Sports without the Dynamic Response do tend to lean a little on cornering and braking but it's the nature of the beast, you get used to it. I have noticed the later models with Dynamic seem to understeer like a container ship ! once again it's something you get used too ! 08 2.7 RRS "S"
Td5 110......very modified
RS 5
Kawasaki ZX12R me, it's quick !

Thu Aug 18 2011 10:56am

JoeRRS

Member Since: 04 Feb 2011
Location: Eaglescliffe
Posts: 217

saty wrote:
JoeRRS wrote:
Wait till December and buy mine
what is the spec ..? cheers

2005 2.7 HSE Java black, leather seats, sunroof,parking sesnors, side steos, 19" wheels (Can fit 20" no problem) Full service history allways had warrenty cover.

Will have around 88k on the clock by November/December roughly.

Reason for sale is I am going 2 upgrade to a newer model hopefully a HST if a can find the rite one.

Thu Aug 18 2011 11:27am

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