Hi Guys,

Been tempted for ages, thinking of outing the 911 and Rav for a 2006/7/8 RRS either V6 or V8.

Which one and why?? Obviously the fuel consumption is slightly better on the V6, when did the road tax go up 06?

What is a good spec/options over and above the HSE kit?

Are headrest monitors a LR factory option or a retro fit??

I'm feeling stornoway grey, black leather, privacy, nav.....

Appreciate your help guys..

I have a grey 2.7 hse on a 55 plate. Personally I think it's the best colour, hence why I bought it, but I'm sure others will disagree. I also wanted the cream interior and I don't regret it, I think it's a great combo. Privacy glass a must for me, the car looks odd without it, don't know why, it just seems to suit it. Headrest monitors were a factory option I'm pretty sure, though I haven't got them. Bluetooth integration was an option taken on my HSE, check for that. Generally the HSE is well spec'd, but if you want more detail look at the 'Parkers' web site, lots of info there for free!! As for V6 or V8 I've only driven the V6 so can't really comment, though there are many on this forum who favour the V6. I'm getting about 27mpg at the moment, mixed driving. I find the V6 has plenty of power, and there's always the option of getting it re-mapped if you feel the need. Road tax is cheaper pre March 2006 (one of the reason I wanted a 55 plate not an 06). I think the exact date is something like the 26 March but you'd have to check. Again, road tax detaiils can be found on Parkers. Hope this helps...

You won't get a V8 before march 2007. Believe mine was one of the first registered march. I know ordered it 2006. The v8 is the one to have, had two v6 and don't compare. Fuel consumption really isn't that different and early v8 came with most things as standard. I added sunroof, logic sound and rear screens to last v6 and v8
There are a few company's who do retro fit but you'll need DVD player as well, mine has it in boot.
Suggest you go somewhere and try both versions back to back then you'll be in no doubt. Getting rid of the Porsche isn't a problem, my stupid horse power 996 turbo wasn't a patch on comfort compared to RRS, I ended towing Porsche behind RR  2x TDV6. SE and HSE. Both returned to sender with issues👀
TDV8 Sport HSE...... Gone. Loved it but it didn't love me!!
Now rolling in MY10 Fullfat TDV8 Vogue. Slammed it to go round corners🙈
Cruising daily #56 mph in a Volvo V8. 😱
Lots of other toys in the cupboard...😜

Meant to say 'there are many on this forum that favour the V8'.....sorry

V8  Dave
Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE
Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 HSE Gone
Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Gone
Discovery 300 TDi ES ( Cambelt snapped ) Gone
Discovery 200 TDi ( Gear box fell to bits) Gone

Has to be the V8 for torque and smoothness,there is no other engine that should be fitted to the RRS I'm gonna get my pants pulled down for saying that now by all the V6 fans aren't i  10 TDV8 Santorini

3.6 ============
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!

Pre facelift the V8 is a no brainer (if you like your sport to go like a sport)

post facelift it's a much closer choice... RRS gone
Audi SQ5...Gone Audi Q7 S-Line 240 3.0TDI Gone
Audi A6 Allroad Sport 270 3.0TDI

If your used to a porsche mate 2.7 will be slower than a week in the jail.

As AWD says 10MY later the V6 is the sensible choice in my opinion

^^^ +1 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

x5pea wrote:

As AWD says 10MY later the V6 is the sensible choice in my opinion

you can get the TDV8 with new interior  ============
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!

Some great responses, thanks. The Porsche is an old 964 G plate targa, fragile and lively in the wet, but great. I'll get along to drive both hopefully in the next week, I'm liking the V8 rumble but there seems to be more 2.7's around.

In for a penny, in for a pound..

Cheers!

Oh Fireflash, I've got the black lab for the back of it too!

Tony666 I'll look out for you in Hereford! Cheers.

Bus Driver

Stopped and had a look at a silver RRS the other day.

Poor old dog was sat in the back looking a bit worried ref the colour change  Dave
Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE
Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 HSE Gone
Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Gone
Discovery 300 TDi ES ( Cambelt snapped ) Gone
Discovery 200 TDi ( Gear box fell to bits) Gone

Fireflesh, these labs are fussy! He'll look comfy in a Grey one with privacy I think.. He already thinks he is king and wafts his head about in the old 911 with the Targa out!

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