hi all im looking to buy a rr sport tdv6 in the next few weeks, just wondering what to look out for regards to faults/common problems, and just wondering about them reliability wise.

thanks for your help
tom

Where you thinking of buying one from, main dealer or indy?
If not covered by warranty get one, i've owned one since last december and already used LR warranty.
A very common problem is knocking suspension, do a search and more will be revealed.

Cracking cars, you'll love it despite the long list of niggles.

Nik.

morgz wrote:

hi all im looking to buy a rr sport tdv6 in the next few weeks, just wondering what to look out for regards to faults/common problems, and just wondering about them reliability wise.

thanks for your help
tom

That's a really open ended question Tom!

You will get lots of advice, some good, some sarcastic! Listen to it all - I did.

I took 12 months looking and learning and I'm really pleased with what I got. It's not that new, but it has everything I want. I've dressed it up with a few new bits and it looks the part.

I wanted a low mileage, one owner, full service history car. In a combination that was appealing to sell on, with all the relevant toys included. I got it. It took time and I went all over the country to see some real pigs that owners said were 'immaculate'!

I wish you well with the search, you will enjoy once you have purchased.

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jed.w wrote:

That's a really open ended question Tom!

You will get lots of advice, some good, some sarcastic! Listen to it all - I did.

I took 12 months looking and learning and I'm really pleased with what I got. It's not that new, but it has everything I want. I've dressed it up with a few new bits and it looks the part.

I wanted a low mileage, one owner, full service history car. In a combination that was appealing to sell on, with all the relevant toys included. I got it. It took time and I went all over the country to see some real pigs that owners said were 'immaculate'!

I wish you well with the search, you will enjoy once you have purchased.

jed.w

You better get some insurance quotes as well. At your age it could be expense. Mind you do you have a motor traders policy? Good luck with search you'll love it when you get it.

sweetafton wrote:

You better get some insurance quotes as well. At your age it could be expense. Mind you do you have a motor traders policy? Good luck with search you'll love it when you get it.

checked mate the tdv6 is a group 14 car which at my age cost me 1200 quid, because i insured my fiesta when i was 20 that costs me 1300 quid, insurance not a problem that was first thing i checked didnt want to go out doo all research to find i couldnt insure 1 lol

Expect your fuel bill to rocket if coming from a fiesta, not to mention things like replacing tyres and brakes etc.
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Nik wrote:

Expect your fuel bill to rocket if coming from a fiesta, not to mention things like replacing tyres and brakes etc.
Don't under estimate the running costs of these cars it ain't cheap, tax is a whopping 460 quid a year!

The correct tyres for them are £250 a pop and replacement alloy wheels £400 for the "proper" ones. Think of £450 for an annual service at a main dealer BEFORE any non service work is done. If you buy an early one it could be coming up for a cam belt change and anything requiring dealer assistance is going to cost you £120 an hour for labour although there are some excellent independents out there who charge a lot less. If you want your new car to be reliable you need deep pockets and always remember that it has "Range Rover" across the bonnet and tailgate - everybody assumes you are a millionaire and charges accordingly 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Tim in Scotland wrote:

The correct tyres for them are £250 a pop and replacement alloy wheels £400 for the "proper" ones. Think of £450 for an annual service at a main dealer BEFORE any non service work is done. If you buy an early one it could be coming up for a cam belt change and anything requiring dealer assistance is going to cost you £120 an hour for labour although there are some excellent independents out there who charge a lot less. If you want your new car to be reliable you need deep pockets and always remember that it has "Range Rover" across the bonnet and tailgate - everybody assumes you are a millionaire and charges accordingly

yeah i know some very good independant mechanics, but thought thats how it would be with everyone thinking you're a millionaire

I'd pencil in about £3150 fixed costs a year:

TAX 460
SERVICE 500
TYRES 700
BRAKES 300
INSURANCE 1200

and about 40 pence a mile fuel, at 16mpg, which is how you'll drive it  ============
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I don't think you will be replacing tyres once a year? Rearly ? I only do 6000 miles a year so tyres last bout 4 years. The brakes last a lot more. In my last sport there was 42000 on clock and the brakes had loads of life left in them. Guess is how you drive or thrash it.

totally. I just put 21 and 2 together.  ============
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rrsboy wrote:

totally. I just put 21 and 2 together.

no dont drive on the road quickly im sensible

how are you getting quoted £1200 for your insurance and your 21, whos that with? im 24 and the cheapest there quoting me is 2800. Robbing gits! Are you on one of your parents insurance