Hi Guys, this is my first post on here and i am looking for some Information from some RRS Owners.

Ive decided to go and change my '07 Navara for an RRS TDV6 HSE and i have the feelers out with some of the Landrover Dealers on here looking for the combination im after. I have a 30k Budget, which from research seems to leave me in the running for an 08/early '09 TDV6 HSE with 40ish k miles.

Looking for Stornaway with black & Silver trim (should be simple enough to find one)

Firstly i wanted to ask Is the Nav & Bluetooth system any use in the HSE ? simple to use and navigate? Can it be used with an Iphone if so is it a drama to get it paired?

Can any form of ipod integration system be added to the standard stereo? even through an Aux port? And does the HSE come with a Single CD or a CD Changer?

Is it worthwhile to have it remapped?

Realistically what are you getting out of it MPG? im seeing about 26mpg Average in the navara for expecting it to be similar?

Sorry about all the Questions in my 1st post, but i know that asking about nav/computer system & MPG the sales men will all tell me its great! but i wanted some honest responses from people who use it on a day to day basis!

Thanks in advance guys!

Iain

Of course they will tell you it's all great !!! Some cars work Ok with the iphone on blue tooth and some dont !! On some of them theres a usb port to plug into and the mp3 will then be shown on the screen, on lesser cars there may be a 3.5mm jack socket at the back of the centre console to plug into. My first RRS didnt even have this as it is real pov spec ! as for mpg 26 and upwards will cover it, I see 28 urban and 33-34 on a run. They are totally different to the Navara. 08 2.7 RRS "S"
Td5 110......very modified
RS 5
Kawasaki ZX12R me, it's quick !

The MPG is terrible in the RRS, i see around 22 if i am lucky combined driving like a Creeps up to around 28 on motorway.

The nav is shocking on the car, i use tom tom for iphone. bluetooth is great though

andy r wrote:

Of course they will tell you it's all great !!! Some cars work Ok with the iphone on blue tooth and some dont !! On some of them theres a usb port to plug into and the mp3 will then be shown on the screen, on lesser cars there may be a 3.5mm jack socket at the back of the centre console to plug into. My first RRS didnt even have this as it is real pov spec ! as for mpg 26 and upwards will cover it, I see 28 urban and 33-34 on a run. They are totally different to the Navara.

chris mc wrote:

The MPG is terrible in the RRS, i see around 22 if i am lucky combined driving like a Creeps up to around 28 on motorway.

The nav is shocking on the car, i use tom tom for iphone. bluetooth is great though

No mate, mine is standard engine wise, like i said in my other post im considering moving on so i won't be mapping mine now.

chris mc wrote:

No mate, mine is standard engine wise, like i said in my other post im considering moving on so i won't be mapping mine now.

2008 - 2009 models without the new dash and led rear lights etc, will have the aux connection. Will play data cds. ( had a bunch of data cds which didn't play on other vehicles but play on my RRS and previous D3). Mpg, 25-26 mpg is more the norm, and that's what I get on my TDV8.
I phone 4 - bluetooth connection superb with me, connects in a couple of secs.
Before you buy, take it for a test drive on a poorly surfaced road, to check for any suspension noises. That I think is Rule No1! Rule 2 - the lower the tyre profile the less magic carpet ride you will have.

peanutbob wrote:

2008 - 2009 models without the new dash and led rear lights etc, will have the aux connection. Will play data cds. ( had a bunch of data cds which didn't play on other vehicles but play on my RRS and previous D3). Mpg, 25-26 mpg is more the norm, and that's what I get on my TDV8.
I phone 4 - bluetooth connection superb with me, connects in a couple of secs.
Before you buy, take it for a test drive on a poorly surfaced road, to check for any suspension noises. That I think is Rule No1! Rule 2 - the lower the tyre profile the less magic carpet ride you will have.

Well that would please me.. i would be happy enough with just the Aux connection

Does HSE come with Changer or Single CD?

Good points, id likely be looking for one with the 20" wheels? does HSE come with 19's standard?

Looking for one with these wheels -

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT...r_t4gTW-qw

Good news on the bluetooth..

25-26 i can deal with

HSE models could have either 19" or 20"
I have 20" on mine (and they look great) but I have a set of 19" which will go on for the winter.
Autocar this week have a long termer FFRR which they have swapped the 20" wheels for 19s resulting in a marked improvement in ride quality. Most people go the other way for the appearance.
2008-9 models have changer, 2010 models have single cd, as the logic is that more people will use i pods etc instead of cds...
Those wheels are the same type as I have.

I would prefare a changer to be honest, ive got used to it, and i will be have the option of plugging in my ipod, where is the Aux port found?

I read that article this week, I like the looks of the 20's better.. and the jeep will not really be offroad, lanes and fields maybe for abit of shooting and used in the snow in the winter. Im sure the 20's will handle soft roading just fine

Just need to get a rocket up my dealers ass now to get one located for me..

Donnellys of Dungannon have an 06 HSE with 45k for £23k but it has the previous 2.7V6 diesel, but looks nice in silver and privacy, plus 20" alloys. Bet it would come at £21.5k...

peanutbob wrote:

Donnellys of Dungannon have an 06 HSE with 45k for £23k but it has the previous 2.7V6 diesel, but looks nice in silver and privacy, plus 20" alloys. Bet it would come at £21.5k...

'06 is too far back for me mate... and personally im not a fan of silver, heart is set on the Grey one.

I have donnellys/ hursts & Toppings on the lookout for me..

I just missed a 2009, 41k, grey with Black HSE for £29k.. they had in a few days ago but it didnt make it onto their website. It would have been perfect for me

James Edwards Chester has a TDV8 HSE (wonderful engine) 08 with 35k in Stornoway. £31900 which means £30k, and you could ask them to ship it unaccompanied on the Liverpool boat to Belfast! Or if you fly to Liverpool where I work, I'd be happy to take you there.

peanutbob wrote:

James Edwards Chester has a TDV8 HSE (wonderful engine) 08 with 35k in Stornoway. £31900 which means £30k, and you could ask them to ship it unaccompanied on the Liverpool boat to Belfast! Or if you fly to Liverpool where I work, I'd be happy to take you there.

What is MPG like on the V8? is it crippling in comparision?

Very nice car that other that the timber inside lol

Might give them a call, id be happy enough to do a trip across...

I have a TDV8 HSE and it averages 25mpg around town. 26 on a run. The V8 diesel is epic, with a wonderful growl to it. Huge amount of torque.
Quite a few people from NI come over to buy vehicles here, as there's usually a bit more choice/competition.
From JE you should also get a 1 yrs manufacturers warranty as the original 3yr may be up now on that 08 plater.