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DavidHirst



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United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey
Buying without viewing.

Looking for another RRS and seen a couple online at British Car Auctions. Would have to bid and buy online without viewing.Cars ive seen are around 2 years old so covered with LR warranty. Anybody on here done this before? MY 09TDV8

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Ady 555
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It might be covered with a L/R warranty, but if it hasn't got its service history upto date then L/R take a very dim view on any warranty claims related to mechanical items. Personally i would never buy a vehicle that i haven't seen in the flesh, especially from an auction. Shocked Ask yourself the question, why is a two year old RRS in an auction and not on a L/R's foercourt Question Unless its a repossession. I'm sure there are some genuine RRS go through the auction, just try and do your homework on it first.

Post #410269 Mon Jan 20 2014 8:42am
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muddywheels
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Agreed - do homework and assume nothing Thumbs Up

Check not imported and condition - I once bought a 6 month old D2 ES from LR and had to reject it due to being absolutely trashed as if had been holiday hire car Evil or Very Mad

I've also travelled 100's of miles to view approved used LR that were in terrible condition so be careful buying at auction - age is no guarantee Confused 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!

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PEACHY



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Agree with Ady & Muddy - 2 year old will cost over £35k at the very least - that's a lot of dosh to splash out without viewing or at least some kind of comprehensive report.

Good luck Thumbs Up 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
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Post #410275 Mon Jan 20 2014 8:57am
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DavidHirst



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Nobodys keen then Exclamation Worth an ask though. Was talking to a buyer for BMW at the weekend and a lot of main dealer cars come through auction. When you see a car at a main dealer and the last owners address is quite a distance away chances are its come from there anyway. Would only buy with FSH anyway. MY 09TDV8

Post #410284 Mon Jan 20 2014 11:01am
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MAW



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I bought my 1st RRS without seeing it but it was from LR and 6 months old. There were a couple of things that needed attention and they sorted it though they were 110 miles away.

Wouldn't do it on auction car without ticking boxes and assurances - it saving is worth it why not view first and bid from the car park ?

I know a lad with a forecourt and he once told me that if anything is not exactly as listed then you have the ability to return / pull out

Post #410288 Mon Jan 20 2014 11:25am
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tanloverluke



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

from my experience of auctions, the best bid is not exactly the best price you can get. it's a competitive event and many bidders want to win at any cost. i attended several auctions with the aim to buy a sport, and each one went for a premium compared to what I thought it was worth. in the end i went to a dealer, had a price in mind and tried my luck at haggling for 1) lower price and 2) better warranty. it worked Thumbs Up ! Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Post #410294 Mon Jan 20 2014 11:50am
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Tonyrec



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When we bought our 10 plate TDV8 a couple of years ago, I noticed that a lot of Land a rover dealers had cars with similar indexes for sale. Our dealer told us that LR had disposed of their TDV8 fleet through the auction network which were subsequently all bought up by the dealers.

I don't know if this was a 'closed' auction or not.

Post #410304 Mon Jan 20 2014 12:52pm
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tanloverluke



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yep many auctions through BCA are private, the good ones get snapped up by land rover dealers:
http://www.british-car-auctions.co.uk/buy/...and-Rover/ Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Post #410307 Mon Jan 20 2014 1:07pm
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DavidHirst



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United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

Been told its surprising how many cars go on main dealer forecourts for a premium price that have come through auction. Keep my options open and carry on looking. Better find one soon though, er indoors thinks we should buy an X6 Rolling with laughter Why the Censored would I want one of them. MY 09TDV8

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tanloverluke



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agreed, X6 is just so g@y Whistle Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

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BKHK



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Oi you lot.....

Mrs Hirst is obviously a very discerning lady who appreciates men with good taste in motor vehicles.

I agree, not everyone likes the X6 but, have you seen the bum end on the new RRS? However, Mrs Hirst and I share similar tastes, perhaps you should listen to her advice David? Rolling with laughter Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

Post #410319 Mon Jan 20 2014 2:17pm
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mse



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Tonyrec wrote:
When we bought our 10 plate TDV8 a couple of years ago, I noticed that a lot of Land a rover dealers had cars with similar indexes for sale. Our dealer told us that LR had disposed of their TDV8 fleet through the auction network which were subsequently all bought up by the dealers.

I don't know if this was a 'closed' auction or not.


Land rover has a route to dispose of all its cars. I remember the G4's going.

The right people know and know about it and know the info required. Dealers buying a car isn't that big a deal they give you the reassurance and they work the cost of failure in/can get rid of lemons (probably back at auction!!) Mike

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Post #410322 Mon Jan 20 2014 2:54pm
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DavidHirst



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Looking like its a main dealer or private sale then. Just need to find a good LR main dealer now. And I still don't want an X6 Rolling with laughter MY 09TDV8

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Ady 555
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David, didn't you go and have a look at the 5.0L A/B at the weekend?
Any of these of intrest to you Question http://www.perrys.co.uk/used-land-rover-range-rover-sport A huge saving to be made on this one... http://www.perrys.co.uk/land-rover-range-r...3-22649090 Laughing Laughing Who said us yorkshire folk are tight Question Wink

What model and spec are you after Question

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