my thoughts on high mileage cars ? Even brand new ones get problems/faults !

I've had brand new cars that have given me more headaches than 10 years old 100k mileage ones.

My way of thinking is - buy the car you want/like, keeping about £2k back, just in case, for repairs etc. ie. if you have £17k to spend, buy a high mileage one for £15k, and spend the £2 saved on it

I have mates who've searched the country high and low for low mileage 'looked after' cars, only to have to spend £5k on them within months. Better the devil you know, I'd say. And if you do get a good one at less cost, you're quids in.  RR Sport Supercharged Vesuvius Orange 4.2 V8 First edition

Prefer RR Vouge S/C but they don't do Orange !

I agree. Once you get a good car, keep it! doesnt matter about the mileage 2006 RRS Supercharged 4.2 HST muthuaflecka!

Personally speaking i would not be over concerned with high mileage if the vehicle in question has been properly maintained. In the past i have owned 2 D3s, 1 was a 70000 mile HSE and the other was a 140000 mile SE
The 140000 mile SE was by far the least problematic of the 2, it had had all the "regular" D3/RRS problems addressed (cambelts, suspension arms, air compressor etc.) and cost far less over my ownership than the HSE
All cars carry an element of risk but if the price i right and the car is nice i would say go for it. Over on the D3 forum there are some owners with cars with almost 500K miles
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

Body off to do turbo!!! Were is everyone getting that from...I did mine I situ and it was a bit of a pig being 1st one I'd done but reckon I could do one in half a day .  silverRRS 2.7 TDV6 22"WHEELS FULL COLOUR CODE,STEPS,REMAP..gone
Rimini red rrs 2.7 tdv6 steps. Full c code. Recon engine!!loved but!gone ,thank god !!
Gone rr sport supercharged. Loved but 11mpg !!!
current,triumph stag mk2...current bmw 325 sport convertible

Body off to do a TDV8 right turbo, left can be done in situ if you are double jointed and have tiny hands. The V6 turbo is under left bank so more easily accessed once down pipe out the way, still a faff to get oil feed reconnected. 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...😜

Mine had both turbos replaced BODY ON. It's a pain, apparently, but it can be done. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Hi,

First poster here, and this topic is the situation that I am currently in. Im looking at buying my first RRS HSE. I dont have a huge budget, approx £13-14k, but know that I can get a lot of car for this amount of money.

Ive been looking at the market, studying price vs age vs milage, and although there are cars out there on lowish miles (60k-70k) in my price braket, I think I am going to look for a vehicle that has just broken 110k-120k miles, with only 1 owner, FSH.

My thinking is:

* 1 owner - They had enough money to purchase this car from new, so would have been in a good position to maintain it to a high standard. Also, you dont generally own a car for 7-10 years that has issues, you would sell it and move on. Every car that I have purchased over the last few years have been 1 owner cars, and apart from general maintenance (touch wood) ive never really experienced any major issues. My current BMW 530d SE was owned from new by a Doctor, and the engine is as strong as an ox!

* 110k-120k miles - This would work out at approx 15k miles per year (8 year old car), so would suggest more motorway miles that stop/start journey's. Combined with a FSH then the last major service of 105k would have been completed so Cam belt, main fluid changes, gear box oil change etc etc. would be completed in line with the maintenance schedule.

I have looked at a few over 120k miles, but then you are starting to get to the position of having to re-replace the parts for maintenance, as your in reality working back through the RRS maintenance schedule, just on a higher mileage vehicle.


Obviously all this can mean nothing, as ultimately the vehicle is ageing, and you will experience issues, but hopefully risk can be minimised if putting some logical thought into the buying process.


1/. My query is regarding the build year of the vehicle. The range has been from 2005-2007, are there any major differences between this period, or was the general build the same? I know from previous vehicles that sometimes you can get a period where there seems to be an issue with the build for a number of cars between a set date. I thought that I had read somewhere that there was something from the 2007 model, but I cant remember where I saw this, or find the information.

2/. I am looking at the HSE model, and have found the differences between the S model to HSE Luxury model, but are there any optional extra's that people can recommend to keep my eye out for? (Things that you just cant live without?). Im looking for rear DVD players (2 small children) but not sure what other "toys" were available. Ultimately I can have DVD's retrofitted if I find the right car without them.


BIG first post, but as always any help is always appreciated!!

Well,

All things going well should be picking up my first RRS next weekend. 2006 HSE (Below). Also got the dealer to get the windows tinted and fill the tank to the top for me (I've a 4hr journey back home). Car looks great, Green with Ivory Leather, which is a bit different to Black or Silver. This week cant go quick enough!

Description
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 'HSE A' 2.7 TD V6 AUTO IN EXCELLENT ALL ROUND CONDITION!!! THIS IS A GREAT FAULT FREE EXAMPLE THAT IS 100% READY TO GO AND NEEDS NO MONEY SPENDING ON IT, NO REPAIRS ARE NEEDED.


The cambelt (front & rear) service has already been carried out at 111k and it has just been serviced in our workshop. All the front bushes are good with none of the usual clonking / banging from the suspension and the gearbox along with all other parts are perfect with none of the usual gremlins .

This is a one owner plus Land Rover main agent pre-registered car, it has been looked after only by the supplying dealer and has come to us directly from the dealer. It has been serviced on time every time and this really shows in the way it looks and drives!! The genuine overmats are like new as it had overmats protecting the overmats )

All payment types are accepted including all major debit & credit cards, bank transfer, cheque, bank draft, pound notes and we can also arrange finance STS and consider your part exchange. ** Please note i much prefer a debit card payment or bank transfer payment **

Full Land Rover service history.

Service dates & mileages are as follows..........................
23/04/2007 @ 11,801 miles at Land Rover Main Agent.
08/04/2008 @ 25,774 miles at Land Rover Main Agent.
02/06/2009 @ 40,693 miles at Land Rover Main Agent.
04/06/2010 @ 56,711 miles at Land Rover Main Agent.
27/11/2011 @ 76,167 miles at Land Rover Main Agent.
25/07/2012 @ 95,657 miles at Land Rover Main Agent.
30/05/2013 @ 111,066 miles at Land Rover Main Agent, this service also included the front & rear timing belts, tensioners & pulleys.
14/04/2015 @ 122,468 miles at Specialist.
All handbooks and service pack along with both remote keys, MOT, V5 registration document etc.

HPI clear and supplied with a new certificate.

2006 '06' plate.
122,488 miles.

Benefits from..........................
Only 1 private owner plus Land Rover main agent (pre-registered car).
Long MOT, runs until December 2014.
Road tax until January 2015.
6 months comprehensive parts & labour warranty, our warranty can be used all over the UK and you don't need to return to us should your car ever need repair.
Full pro-valet.

A top spec car to include.....................
Full colour Sat Nav.
Full cream leather interior, electric memory seats that are heated both front & rear.
Upgrade genuine Range Rover Supercharged 20" alloy wheels with excellent tyres.
Brembo brakes, these are superb!!
Land Rover removeable tow pack.
Harmon Kardon Logic 7 speakers.
6 disc CD player with bluetooth / telephone prep.
Cruise control.
Multifunction steering wheel.
Voice command.
Multiple air-bags.
Air-con.
Factory electric sunroof.
Electric windows & mirrors.
Heated front & rear screens.
Auto dim mirror.
Auto Xenon headlights.
Auto windscreen wipers.
Electronic handbrake.
Fully adjustable air suspension.
Remote C/L with Land Rover security.
Rear load cover.
There is more but you should get the general idea )

The bodywork is in excellent condition and free from dents, scrapes and corrosion, this car really does turn heads.
The interior is also in excellent condition and, unusually for a Range Rover, does not smell of dogs. Everything works correctly, a refreshing change for a Land Rover!!
Drives perfectly, no oil or water leaks and the gearbox is perfect. The air suspension is free from fault and works perfectly. 2006 HSE for Sale - £7,499 (Manchester)
http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic46383.html

ive one in the for sale section thats had alot of expensive work done

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lol, thanks for the offer, but Ive got into my head Ivory Leather now....

Which could be complete suicide as my children are 18 months and 5 years..... Doh!!!! 2006 HSE for Sale - £7,499 (Manchester)
http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic46383.html