Hi Thinking of changing the wifey's 2006 Shogun. She's had it virtually from new - done 75K miles & she absolutely loves it; never been a problem faultless. No serious off-roading but she does need to tow horse trailer & cope with muddy fields, so nothing too extreme. Only criticism is that the Shogun is so under powered & residuals are very dire.

So, we are thinking about chopping the Shogun in for a 2009/2010 facelift 3.0 TDV HSE. Wondering what advice you may offer. What have they been like to own/drive etc. Any main faults I should check or work that should have been carried out etc?

Hi there,

I've had my 2010 SE from new, not had any bother in 4 years apart from replacing a door latch (expensive at £200, but that has been my only expense) mine regularly tows (horse box/motorbike trailer) and you wouldn't know it is pulling anything, even on wet grass! Mine eats front tyres at the rate of 12000 miles, but that's probably as 80% of the time it's in town (and average 24mpg) servicing once a year costs £400-600
Best car I've ever owned!

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

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I warn you if you test drive one you will WANT ONE

We bought a 2011RRS HSE three weeks ago, can only say excellent up to now. Get a warranty included in sale. Six speed auto very smooth, try to get commandshit model, got tv and cuddy fridge and detactable towbar for caravan. enjoy

Thanks - sounds good. Will go out this weekend to take a look & also at Disco4 & X5.

Codfather - see you have 20" alloys - I'am guessing with low profile tyres - is that also a reason for the high tyre wear? On the Shogun we have standard tyres on 17" alloys & get an unbelievable 50,000+ miles out of them! I guess you can get mud tyres for the RRS. 2001 Black Porsche 911 turbo
2010 Black BMW 325d Coupe
2006 Shogun (wifeys car)
2013 Honda Fireblade 1000RR Superbike

Having come from MY10 I can confirm they all have command shift so think Simon means paddle shift

I loved mine but did have some niggles before dealer spoiled it completely and it had to go

Things I would look for in particular are -

Listen for knocking suspension on uneven surfaces which can be cured with replacement bushes to anti roll bars.
Get a good warranty.
Look for full service history.
Check underneath for signs of off road damage.

If you find a good one then just grin, relax and enjoy it - try not to worry about all the negative posts or it will drive you crazy  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!

I fit 19" in winter and others fit off road tyres on 19" too - this also gives best ride too

I had issue with continental tyres on first one but no problem since fitted pirelli scorpion  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!

muddywheels wrote:

Having come from MY10 I can confirm they all have command shift so think Simon means paddle shift

I loved mine but did have some niggles before dealer spoiled it completely and it had to go

Things I would look for in particular are -

Listen for knocking suspension on uneven surfaces which can be cured with replacement bushes to anti roll bars.
Get a good warranty.
Look for full service history.
Check underneath for signs of off road damage.

If you find a good one then just grin, relax and enjoy it - try not to worry about all the negative posts or it will drive you crazy

Cheers. Very similar then to Porsche ownership. If you have a NA Porsche there are worries of engine failure etc.

Good advice & on the tyres  2001 Black Porsche 911 turbo
2010 Black BMW 325d Coupe
2006 Shogun (wifeys car)
2013 Honda Fireblade 1000RR Superbike

I see that you're in Bedford, so only 35-40 mins down the M1 to HGG. We'd be happy to help and arrange a demo/talk you through options if you fancy a trip dan saff!

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AA4X4 wrote:

Codfather - see you have 20" alloys - I'am guessing with low profile tyres - is that also a reason for the high tyre wear? On the Shogun we have standard tyres on 17" alloys & get an unbelievable 50,000+ miles out of them! I guess you can get mud tyres for the RRS.

i think its mostly down to town driving, power steering and parking knacker the life out of them, i would think 24-25k miles would be normal , and yes there are plenty wheel / tyre options, but even with 20s it rides nicely and is no bother pulling a horse box to a grassy Gymkhana!

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

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