Hi all,

I have been pouring through many of your threads as I'm looking to buy my first RRS. I have settled on the S/C over the TDV6/8 but wanted to get an idea for what I should be paying. I have £20-25k budget and I feel as though that should get me a 07-08 plate with 50k on the clock, does that sound about right? I want a factory standard HSE and then plan to convert to HST bumpers, grill, tips etc.

I am test driving this later today and will be looking for smoke on startup, knock sounds whilst driving and test the suspension rising button, are there any other tips to spot poor previous ownership?

Lots of questions but answers appreciated from the pros!


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...?logcode=p

Welcome to the forum
Supercharged A good choice if fuel costs are not a problem HST kit - brand new from dealer including Roof spoiler - up to £1800 without painting. The bumpers that are factory fitted was originally in 2 parts - in my opinion no matter how good the painter - you will never get the finish that comes from the factory that you get by installing the parts after.The car you are looking at seems to have the HSE interior the Supercharged comes with a perforated leather interior - some HST models come with leather & alacantra side supports
The RRS looks tidy & well loved but - I believe for the money you've got you should get a straight HST with all the trimmings.
Good luck  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
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12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Nice sample of our beloved car. Let us know if you brought it.

A couple of things that have gone wrong with mine (2005 SC) and are a relatively common fault so worth checking status:
- has the air suspension compressor been replaced/ did it come with the later AMK compressor
- do the adaptive headlights work (should 'dance' on start-up) otherwise the AFS Control Module might need to be replaced
Also I was aware of the common 'front suspension knocking' when I bought mine and had the selling dealer replace them.

hi guys thanks for the responses

peachy thanks for your input, if I just wanted the two bumpers plus the exhaust tips how much would that cost, do many people on this forum have these for sale rather than buying brand new parts from LR? Do you think with a budget closer to 20k I could get an HST 2007ish with40-50k on the clock?

robmeister - how much is a new air suspension compressor and AFS control model? What causes the front knocking and what needs to be replaced and finally how much.

I drove the car on the link, it was actually a TDV8 2009 plate, pretty good condition but the car lot looked pretty dodgy so still looking. The acceleration was surprisingly quick so I might be leaning away from the supercharged given its thirst!

The fact that they can't tell a S/C from a TDV8 is more worrying than the state of the premises! 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Yeah def go for the S/C. It's a proper mans car.
And def just go straight for a HST
I bought a 06 HST S/C earlier this year and can't see me going back to a diesel unless I do loads more miles.
The HST has all the extras on it and it stands out that bit more than a standard HSE.
Just do it!! You will love it.

Other than the locking rear diff, what extras does the HST have over the S/C or TDV8? 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

HST bits are few & far between - most non LR part dealers ask silly money in fact sometimes they ask more for second hand parts than new components from dealers. If that's the way you wanted to go - double check prices & compare with cost against new. As always good advice from all the members  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Ince03 wrote:

Yeah def go for the S/C. It's a proper mans car.
And def just go straight for a HST
I bought a 06 HST S/C earlier this year and can't see me going back to a diesel unless I do loads more miles.
The HST has all the extras on it and it stands out that bit more than a standard HSE.
Just do it!! You will love it.

Some of the upgraded features are

Different interior door trim
Different leather styled seats
Rear DVD in headrests
Different front and rear bumper design
Different front grill

^^^^^^^+ side vents  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

So mostly stylistic differences then (other than the DVD and locking diff, and the DVDs can be retro-fitted if required) 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Oh yeah

side vents
And rear square exhaust pipes as well.

I bought a 2006
70k
£19000
From a dealer

RRSTDV8 wrote:

The fact that they can't tell a S/C from a TDV8 is more worrying than the state of the premises!

Just looked again at that link - the car is badged up as a Supercharged - doesn't the TDV8 exhaust pipes turn down ??? I never notice because I'm never behind one long enough to look ------- Whoosh  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(