Hi,

looking for a RRS and a have narrowed down my choices ..... honest...

either

a 2005/55 prefer Stornoway (not really wanting Black or White!) with black leather, HSE, zebrano trim would be nice,
2 keys, 19" wheels and if they have 255x55 GG's or ATR's then all the better,
twin towing elecs, a full size spare,
don't mind the miles but must have good history for the normal stuff, belts done, alternator, battery, suspension arms and arb bushes done, compressor ect.
If it had a BAS unit and a webasto timer as well
Don't really want the fridge and sunroof.
Steering wheel and drivers seat in good condition.
Still got a chance of doing some laning if I get one of these

Or.

Because I have just seen a 2010 3.0 SE in green with 80k at a Volvo main dealer on autotrader did not think they were down to £23k yet so phoned about it yesterday afternoon and got the details, then phoned this morning to arrange to view/test drive..... and.... someone turned up yesterday and bought it

so a 2010 Stornoway or dark colour (not black) black leather or Ivory leather.
19" wheels again with full size spare and twin towing elecs.
if its an SE, the power fold mirrors and memory seats would be nice but not sure if they could be added options?
maybe some warranty to transfer over as well.
think I will have to be very selective with any laning though

and I have come to realise that I like to have a look at a car a couple of times before buying so hopefully not hundreds of miles away
No rush to buy been looking recently to narrow down my options and see what turns up, not got to sell anything first although my modified D2 will be going after I have RRS

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I think that the colour was Bonatti Grey until 2007-8? Looks almost the same though. Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
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Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

There is like a what.... £8-10k difference between those two [hypothetical] cars?

Its a lot of money for just a five year gap buying a later one just for the year on the log book to be honest. I looked at the 05/10 range and studied prices and specs a while back.

I think better to be flexible between those two years, and rely more on mileage and condition.

Always you may compromise on something when you find a car that feels and drives right. So set nothing minor [like 2 keys or this or that wheels] in stone. Fixing/upgrading the small stuff can be done for the money you will save on road tax alone over a couple of years if you happen to buy an earlier one.

History isn't always meticulously documented (if cam belts were done by a guy on the forum for example), but overall condition and keeper history can sometimes tell you more. Mine had one owner and minimal stamps. Only because it came from somewhere rural and they were not inclined to pay dealer prices for anything (I know because I called them up). Yet they still serviced it and did stuff. I had the anti roll bar bushes and a few other small jobs done.

Were I buying one today (or indeed my next one when the time comes), I would be very inclined to buy one from an active forum member here. Many blokes here have had all the big stuff done and had access to the invaluable resource that is the forum, its participants and service providers. In that case, stamps in a book [or lack of] don't mean very much, but can always be done later somehow [cough, cough] if that is important to you for future resale.

I suppose what I am saying is buy a car on what it actually is rather than what it is documented to be. The two are not always the same thing.

Correct bkhk - bonatti is darker than Stornoway - had a fl1 bonatti at same time as rrs Stornoway

Preferred the bonatti colour  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!

thanks BKHK

I have spent more time on the D3 site as had a 57 SE and thought that Bonatti was a D3 colour and Stornoway the RRS

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Must type quicker

yes thanks Stuart, I meant by the good history, receipts for work done to prove stuff rather than just stamps in the book

like to buy from a forum member as they have a better knowledge of the car and prefer a car that's in use to one that is "parked up" at a dealers the D3 I had, had been stood for about 6 weeks between being traded in and bought.

it is my sort of ideal spec as things like the spare key are getting on for £200 and it all then adds to the cost.

Know what you mean about when a car "feels right"

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Hi Ian, its like deja vu reading this thread. I went out looking at 2005 2.7 HSEs round about 15k and ended up buying a 2008 3.6 HST for almost double that

No regrets though. Glad i went for the TDV8
Paul  Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

Hi Paul,
your HST does look and the TDV8
do you think you have settled with this car now
have noticed that you seem to have had one or two from the land rover stable since I had my D3 for sale

then again if you don't try them you don't know which you like best

and its in the right colour

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Have done quite well with this one Had it since August and no regrets yet so its looking good but i think thats down to the TDV8 .But then again,i never keep anything long . Its a different animal altogether to the D3 and the FFRR. Its thirsty but you only live once . You are more than welcome to have a go in mine if you wanted to
Paul Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

HI Paul,

would love to have a go in a TDV8 the only real problem would be .... ... I would then want one

hope to be having a look at a 55 on Sunday that sounds right even if it is Silver instead of Bonetti low miles though 140K

although I did see a nice 3.0 HSE black with Ivory L/R in Hull today looked then I noticed it said £34000 and not £24000

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Good luck mate. If you change your mind let me know. In Retford most days now the girlfriend has moved to Ordsall  Current fleet
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Stuart wrote:

There is like a what.... £8-10k difference between those two [hypothetical] cars?

Its a lot of money for just a five year gap buying a later one just for the year on the log book to be honest.

Not sure I agree with Stuart's train of thought here. The difference between the 05 and 10 plates is not mearly a facelift, they are IMHO two very different models.
I keep banging on about this, but I would have a newer SE over an older HSE any day, the only thing missing in standard spec in the SE is a fridge cubby box and adaptive cruise control. Also, with the SE and the newer toy laden HSE, I am sure the SE is more reliable , as there are less toys to go wrong.
Interesting thing as well is that when new there was a difference in price of £7-8k, I have asked around a few dealers in the last year, and trade in seems to be only £3-4k less than if I was parting an HSE

Cheers
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

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Hi Codfather,

know what you mean about different models, been out in a 2010 HSE and it was very nice seems a much stronger engine, especially setting off in sand mode
(note to self.. don't take up Pauls offer of the TDV8 )
but sure the SE would suit me fine and a chat with a dealers confirmed £3k less over a HSE.
spoke to the dealer in Ayr today about a HSE but still toooooo much and a pvt sale just missed a lot nearer

but so much for the 55 plate that sounded good (not a forum member) 220 mile round trip
it only needed.......front antiroll bar bushes, a compressor, front brake discs, cruise did not work or the satnav needed a service (I knew that one beforehand) fog light cracked and a few scuffs on the bodywork needing some paint he thought it was all fine.

No one from the forum yet, before I know it March will be here and hopefully more choices.

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Had the same trouble when i was looking. Looked at loads before going for my HST. Went to view a black 56 plate HSE up in bradford . Could smell the diesel as i walked up the drive, no engine cover fitted and oil literally dripping from everywhere. Inside was even worse, cream leather looked as though they had been touched up with dulux, halfords radio fitted in a faceplate in the dash and the steering wheel couldn't have been any stickier if it had been made from toffee!!! Guy wanted £17k for it and dropped to 15 when i said i wasn't bothered. Told him that if he got 8k for it he would be doing well

Absolute turd! By that point i was almost giving up on the idea of a RRS and started looking at Q7s
Paul

ps. the offer still stands, if you want a go in my TDV8 give me a shout Its not for sale though  Current fleet
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Still looking

although close on one at a dealers so much for a 2005 or 2010 as its a 57 plate and we still have a difference on price

Going to post my D2 for sale just got to load some pictures ... coming soon if anyone knows someone wanting one for laning

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