Despite my other postings at the moment I decided to take a break from whinging and share my experience of the current loan car which is after all why we are all here

Its only been 24 hours but already I have noticed a few differences between my 10 model and starting to remember why I wanted a RRS so much

The electric tailgate is a big hit with me despite thinking I would miss the top opening window I use all the time because - I now realise the boot is so heavy

The steering feels way better geared/balanced - I have always found mine too light/sensitive/twitchy

I love the rotary gear shift and the paddle shift

The seats look and feel superior to my alcantara/leather

It has all weather tyres


If only it was mine and turns out to be reliable  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Quiet agreed muddy, I went from a 2009 TDV6 to a 2012 SDV6 and the difference is amazing  2019 BMW X3 2.0i M Sport in metalic black- Brilliant
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Atlantic Grey, replaced with 2018 Frost White Outlander PHEV, can't fault em - now gone
2012 SDV6 HSE in Orkney Grey, Privacy Glass & Side Steps (notice a theme)! - Even better but now gone
2009 TDV6 HSE in Stornoway Grey, 20" alloys, Privacy Glass & Side Steps - Fantastic! but gone

Had an SDV6 for the day while mine was in for service and would swap my TDV8 in an instant - great paddle shift 'box and compliant ride whereas mine now just feels tardy and unsettled over bumps  FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

When i drove foxy's then new 11 plate with only 95 miles on the clock i had to have the new model, but i waited for the newer 8 speed box and boy am i glad i did, after driving foxy's mine felt so dated i just had to replace it and i am so pleased i did even though i couldn't fault my 2006 tdv6 hse, it was 100% realiable with no faults, but i do prefere java black to santorini black, my new motor never seems to shine as well as my old java black motor so far my new 12 plate has been very good apart from my rear tailgate wouldn't shut properly everytime so dealer replaced the gas struts and its been right ever since.

Had a bit of a drive tonight and noticed -

1. ride is also improved especially on the dynamic setup I do not have on mine

2. no knocking suspension

3. Cup holder cover stays shut

4. Radio mutes when park sensors beep

Still needs the 4.4 TDV8 though  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

For me, the SDV6 was my first venture into RR ownership and more by luck than judgement I seem to have have hit upom a great model.
I love the 8 speed box and the twin turbo engine mated to it offers plenty of pull all through the range - and I'll be honest I didn't expect a 2.5 tonne car to be so nimble on the twisties in dynamic mode, that really is a box of tricks to control the body roll
A friend of mine had a pre MY10 model a few years back and couldnlt believe the difference when I took him out for a spin when I got mine.
It seems a common phrase that the MY12 revision is the car the RRS should have always been
I just hope the reliability doenst let me down, only time will tell as apart from a wheel alignment issue, mines been spot on  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

I think the 11MY was a drastic improvement over the 10 despite on paper it not seeming like it.

Anyway its great to hear the 12 is good as my 13MY sport is only 4 days away! Boot and Gearstick were the two things i expect to miss...we will see Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

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my experience:

pre-new-interior TDV8 = jolly good fun

new interior TDV8 with flappy paddles and adaptive dynamics = pant-wettingly good fun

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2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

muddywheels wrote:

Despite my other postings at the moment I decided to take a break from whinging and share my experience of the current loan car which is after all why we are all here

Its only been 24 hours but already I have noticed a few differences between my 10 model and starting to remember why I wanted a RRS so much

The electric tailgate is a big hit with me despite thinking I would miss the top opening window I use all the time because - I now realise the boot is so heavy

The steering feels way better geared/balanced - I have always found mine too light/sensitive/twitchy

I love the rotary gear shift and the paddle shift

The seats look and feel superior to my alcantara/leather

It has all weather tyres


If only it was mine and turns out to be reliable

Problem is the d4 always seems just somehow more cheap and nasty Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

I agree
I know the D4 and RRS are similar under the skin (and interior wise too), but I just couldn't justify to myself spending over £50 on a Discovery. Had two friends now that have done the same, bought D4's, then within 3 months gone and got an RRS as its the car they should have got first time around  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

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The fact that you had two friends

I am considering D4 - possibly an xs

I wanted one in the first place but swmbo wanted the wag rover sport

From what I have read the disco has better ride, more rugged and about £12k cheaper than what I have so could probably keep the mini  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

You'll regret it Muddy

@ Ady - don't worry, now back down to one friend the shame for them was too much.  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

OH no you will not