Hi Guys,

On the look out for a car, here are some I have found with pros and cons etc.
Would like your opinions on them

My ideal would be, but can not find:

White or black
Light interior, beige etc.
Sunroof
Logic 7
Rear DVD screens
HST type bumpers

TDV8 for fuel ecconmy


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...gcode=visc

£15995
Pros: Love the colour, the body kit, logic 7, DVD, good millage. Low road tax
Cons: Fuel economy. Black leather (Prefer Beige) 2006 so 8 years old. No Sunroof.
Comments. Saving almost £2K, could use the 2K to pay for the fuel.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...gcode=visc

£17990
Pros: Logic 7. HST But is it? 2008 so 6 years old
Cons. Fuel economy. Black leather (Prefer Beige) 92000 miles. No sunroof. High road Tax. Grey (Not Black Or White) No rear DVD.
Comments: £2k More than 2006 model

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...gcode=visc

£16900
Pros: Sunroof, good millage, good economy, Beige Leather. Black
Cons: High road tax, no HST bumpers etc. 2007 so 7 years old. Not Logic 7. No Rear DVD.
Comments: £1K saving could be used to get HST style bumpers??

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...gcode=visc

£17900
Pros: Local. HST But is it? Beige Leather. good millage. Sunroof
Cons: High road tax, Not Logic 7, Not Black Or White. No rear DVD.
Comments: Will the paint match if bumpers are not originals be good.
What’s with the front bumper?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...gcode=visc

£18590
Pros: 2009 so only 5 years old. Low millage. Beige Leather. Sunroof. Logic 7. HST bumpers.
Cons: Fuel economy. High road tax, Not Black Or White. No rear DVD.
Comments: Will the paint match if bumpers are not originals be good.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...gcode=visc

£18000
Pros: 2009 so only 5 years old. Low millage. Beige Leather. Sunroof. HST bumpers.
Cons: Fuel economy. High road tax, Not Black Or White. No rear DVD. Not logic 7.
Comments: Private buyer. Risk?

I wouldnt worry too much about mileage if the car has a full and comprehensive history...if you have any issues about MPG then the SC is not for you..realistically you will be at about between 9-11 mpg around town. The Logic 7 is a must if you like music. When i had rear dvd they hardly ever got used so they were not worth paying a premium for. If it was me looking id rather have a slightly higher mileage TDV8 with a good history than a lower mileage SC, but that just my preference after owning both. There are loads of black cars, but fewer white...also white is a colour in cars that can suddenly become unfashionable ( some call it recession white as it is usually a no cost option and becomes popular when folk are skint) So id be looking for a grey or black car as they are alway in Vogue.
This is all just my opinion. Gone but not forgotten, 2005 RRS SC first edition, BMW 2010 Z4,TVR Tamora, TVR Cerb, MERC SL 55 AMG, E46 M3, Z4, Jag S type R, Skyline R33 GTR 640 bhp, Evo FQ 400, L322 RR, X5, Lotus Esprit V8 twin turbo, Lotus Elise 135r, Nissan Murano, Honda S2000, 911, Boxster s...and a few more

Always liked the HST - never drove a diesel until I purchased the SDV6 - I can now relate to the "suicide pull away" scenario I don't subscribe to the newer the Sport the better it is ( unless its a model year change ) an older 'loved' RRS is as good as a 'newer tool' any day of the week - again just my opinion  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 ;(

If you're worrying about road tax and fuel economy, you're looking at the wrong type of vehicle in an RRS. They are not cheap to run so if you can't afford the road tax then you sure won't afford the repair bills...I suppose you could roll any savings in to buying a warranty but that won't cover all of the bills.

Sorry, just bringing some reality to the "man maths"

Hope you find a good one  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Lol it's not the being able to afford it, more the not paying out for high road tax, high fuel for a bad RRS. I am in a Jag XFS at the mo and that really isn't cheap to run lol

All HST had logic 7. So not having it answers your question. and IMO HST is the dogs b x. MY11 Autobiography supercharged. Santorini Black. Monaco interior. Rear screens. Privacy.
Gone MY08 Supercharged HST. Java black. Ivory premium interior. Rear screens. Privacy. Missed a lot.
Gone MY04 Discovery V8 Petrol ES Premium. Awesome.

Is that deffo true? No logic 7 badge on the speaker grills then it's not a real HST?

really don't see the fuss about the higher road tax - it amounts to what 3 extra tank fill-ups over the course of a year?

agree ^^^. But it's the feeling you are being had that hurts. 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...😜

My "reminder" arrived yesterday. £500 is taking the - especially when it was brought it in as a dig at "the rich" hidden in "climate change" rhetoric.

But the bigger take is that they charge you £50 extra if you pay for 6 months at a time. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

^^^^^^^^ how can that be justified just went to get a £105 postal order to retain my private plate - £12.50 extra for the postal order - I will write a cheque  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 ;(

If you have the twin speakers in the roof then its a logic seven system...and yes i believe that the Logic Seven was standard fit to the HST Gone but not forgotten, 2005 RRS SC first edition, BMW 2010 Z4,TVR Tamora, TVR Cerb, MERC SL 55 AMG, E46 M3, Z4, Jag S type R, Skyline R33 GTR 640 bhp, Evo FQ 400, L322 RR, X5, Lotus Esprit V8 twin turbo, Lotus Elise 135r, Nissan Murano, Honda S2000, 911, Boxster s...and a few more

RRSTDV8 wrote:

My "reminder" arrived yesterday. £500 is taking the - especially when it was brought it in as a dig at "the rich" hidden in "climate change" rhetoric.

But the bigger take is that they charge you £50 extra if you pay for 6 months at a time.

It is supposed to be 10% over the year so should be 25 for each six months. Wonder what the excuse will be after October when you won't get a disc and can pay by DD monthly, six monthly or annually  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...😜

hunter wrote:

If you have the twin speakers in the roof then its a logic seven system...and yes i believe that the Logic Seven was standard fit to the HST

There are loads of advertised as factory original HST and most haven't got Logic 7 on the grills so I guess they are all fake.

Is there any specification on what HST should have because all I can find is the bumpers, electronic diff and sunroof.

Get the VIN number and ask a friendly dealer to check its build spec. or use LR's TOPIX That will confirm HST or not etc.