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08-730d



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Should I? RRS TDV8..

Hello.
I am considering trading in my bmw 7 series for a "new" 4x4, either a bmw x5 (35d or 4,8i) or a 2008 range rover sport TDV8.
I have gotten a quote for one. it is a one owner, full service history, 125000 km, has a nice color, 2 year warranty and looks like this:

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I read something before on a norwegian forum that these engines were really cultivated and good. But then I did a quick search on here that revealed turbo problems and engine failures.
What is the cold hard truth about these beasts?

It is a quite expensive car, and all problems could come while still under warranty, but then again they might not..

Any thoughts?
Post #437443 Mon Sep 22 2014 7:39pm
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RRS Daz



Member Since: 22 Jan 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 797

Get one.

Make sure it's got full history with regular oil changes.

There are always horror story's on forums but plenty of people who don't visit forums who are happy.
Post #437444 Mon Sep 22 2014 8:10pm
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08-730d



Member Since: 06 Sep 2014
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Well there´s photos of the service book in the add. But what is an A,B or C service?

At 25473km it had an A service + oil service
At 48384km it had a service, but not ticking any boxes.
At 70900km it had an A service with brake fluid
At 83261 it had an oil service
At 95559 it had a B service
At 108700km it had an oil service
At 120000km it had an A service.


Does this look good? Is oil service included in A service (or is it due for an oil service?)
Post #437445 Mon Sep 22 2014 8:24pm
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chrisebabes



Member Since: 14 Jul 2010
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 79
United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

Get it , i love mine Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up TDV8 2007 window tints, side steps.
Post #437447 Mon Sep 22 2014 8:45pm
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D12TYJ



Member Since: 01 Sep 2014
Location: London
Posts: 183
United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Def get it. Tdv8 is the one.
Smooth power for the 2.5 tonne 4x4
As long as its been looked after, happy days.
Post #437449 Mon Sep 22 2014 8:53pm
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BKHK



Member Since: 05 May 2008
Location: Perth
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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Stay away from the 4.8 X5. The 4.8 has some issues which could be expensive to fix. The diesels are very good. The RRS would be good in Norway, hopefully it has all the cold weather gear! 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 #437456 Mon Sep 22 2014 11:20pm
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08-730d



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BKHP could you tell me some more about 4,8i problems? Turbo problems on the tdv8 is expensive too..
Post #437464 Tue Sep 23 2014 7:26am
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08-730d



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How about the service history? Any thoughts?

It has been driven on salted winter roads since new. Anything to worry about?
Post #437465 Tue Sep 23 2014 7:27am
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BKHK



Member Since: 05 May 2008
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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Have a look at Bimmerfest.com for the X5 4.8 issues. 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 #437475 Tue Sep 23 2014 9:47am
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designboy



Member Since: 03 Feb 2014
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Lux Stornoway Grey

Got mi email and its perfect. 120k coming up. Just feed clean oil twice a year. 
Post #437510 Tue Sep 23 2014 4:44pm
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08-730d



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08-730d wrote:
How about the service history? Any thoughts?

It has been driven on salted winter roads since new. Anything to worry about?


Does these (rrs) rust a lot or are they generally okay?


Another option could be to keep the bee emm, and get a 2005 RR vouge TD6. There is a nice one for sale with a new gearbox, and 150t km.
Post #437558 Tue Sep 23 2014 9:19pm
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Zilch



Member Since: 20 Mar 2006
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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Fuji White

a TD6 Full fat will feel totally lethargic even next to a 2.7 TDv6 Sport, and basically comatose compared
to a TDv8 i can assure you Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre
Post #437582 Wed Sep 24 2014 8:08am
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myfirstrrs



Member Since: 20 Jan 2014
Location: Lancashire
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My TDV8 RRS is the best car I have ever owned. I still have a tingle of anticipation that the turbo's will self implode and take the engine out but after 6 months trouble free motoring this is becoming less and less each day. The ride, the comfort, the smoothness and the power all add up to a fantastic package. If I did less miles I would consider a petrol version and if I had more money I would be aiming at an SDV6 but for now, I am more than happy. In fact, I'm going out for a spin this afternoon, just decided!
Post #437583 Wed Sep 24 2014 8:45am
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08-730d



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Holy s#**. Got some pictures of it, and it has some damages to the leather inside and its quite rusty underneath. The seller calls it surface rust, and says it will be taken care of. Not sure what to think.
Post #437608 Wed Sep 24 2014 2:43pm
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designboy



Member Since: 03 Feb 2014
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Lux Stornoway Grey

Lol wtf is surface rust? Regards the interior it's easy to clip on replacement parts inside like fascias and panels. Ebay is handy.

Buy it and don't look back. But why rust? 
Post #437612 Wed Sep 24 2014 2:48pm
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