Afternoon All,

This will be my first of many posts on what seem to be forum of knowledge.

I'm looking to purchase a Range Rover Sport SE 06 plate , and i'm hopeing to get some background information and guidance on buying tips.

Here's a couple of questions -

What should I look out for with this model and age group (common faults, issues)

What is the difference in spec between a SE & HSE 2.7?

PS - It's a private sale
Thanks M

Welcome

Firstly, I'd get a tea/coffee/wine/beer/spirit and sit down a take a read through the fault/fixes area of the site, you'll see common faults there and which models they relate to.

Common faults to look out for are EGR valve issues, suspension knocking, air suspension issues, multiple electrical issues, tailgate locking problems, failing alternators, orange engine management lights.........the list goes on. Don't mean to scare you, just be aware that these are temperamental cars.

I've only recently joined the RRS fold, but it seems some people are long suffering, others have got off relatively lightly with problems.

A warranty is vital regardless of if you buy private or end up going to a dealer. Worth keeping an eye out in the 'for sale' section on here.

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GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
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GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Welcome to the site Bluebear

The HSE will have a fridge between the front seats (the SE has a cubby hole here),
19" alloys (SE has 18's)
and an H in front of the SE on the boot ..

There are a few spec'd up SE's out there (factory rear entertainment and fridge etc) but not common. RRS gone
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Awd are all HSE's supposed to have front fridges? Mine hasn't got one I don't think! How can I tell? Java black 2006

I've always thought so...

All HSE D3's had the fridge whereas the SE did not (optional extra)
and the Disco/RRS trim specs are identical RRS gone
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I've just checked sorry

The HSE's fridge was initially an option, then was standard...then became an option again  RRS gone
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M,
My advice to you would be to find the newest HSE V8 you afford sourced from a good LR dealership with a proper warranty and take a long and mixed test drive over some bumpy ground and motorways to give the suspension a good check out before you commit.
Any cash you might save from buying private could easily be eaten up quickly on a car of that age.
Just bear in mind that if you save on the front end buying a 2.7 SE you will lose on the back end when you come to sell so just consider cost of ownership when making your decision and I think a good V8 HSE in black,grey or silver with black or ivory leather and everything original should hold its value better.
Unless you are doing a huge mileage there will be little difference in fuel costs and its worth it for the performance and sound track. MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
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Bugga u got me excited there a was guna run out have a double check at mine, out of curiosity how cud I tell? Ive got the cubby hole but no obvious switches or temp controls but it does have a vent looking thing in it Java black 2006

If there is a fridge (cool box) then it'll be white lined with an on/off switch just inside the lid.. (it will be obvious..so if you've not seen it then you've got the standard cubby box... which I think is fed cool air from the a/c)> RRS gone
Audi SQ5...Gone Audi Q7 S-Line 240 3.0TDI Gone
Audi A6 Allroad Sport 270 3.0TDI

Thanks for all the responses guys, some good feedback.

I'm going to take the advice onboard and start looking at the v8's.

I've got my coffee ready to start trawling through the forum.

Thanks guys.

M,
If you give us some idea of budget we can keep our eyes open for you,Ady is particularly adept at car sourcing  MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
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Kensta wrote:

Awd are all HSE's supposed to have front fridges? Mine hasn't got one I don't think! How can I tell?