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d15



Member Since: 12 Dec 2014
Location: Midlands
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I've maintained an m3 for 5 years, and previously another m3 for 4... So I am sure I will be prepared for any "surprises".
Post #445168 Fri Dec 12 2014 9:20pm
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cossiedave



Member Since: 20 Jun 2012
Location: lancaster
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England 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 Autobiography Zambezi Silver

i have also run m3s along side my sports and sport is cheaper over all mate
Post #445175 Fri Dec 12 2014 10:11pm
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d15



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Good to hear Thumbs Up
Post #445180 Fri Dec 12 2014 10:50pm
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shadrack



Member Since: 12 Sep 2013
Location: north east
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do not, i repeat do not go from an m3 to a 2.7tdv6 as i did, you will be gutted!!! you need either the tdv8 or supercharged, i got shot of mine and now have an ml63 as i needed power back in my life!
Post #445183 Fri Dec 12 2014 11:24pm
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orangevanman



Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: Nottingham
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if you want outright power then dont buy a rr in the first place keep the m3.
Post #445184 Fri Dec 12 2014 11:30pm
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shadrack



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^disagree there. Ive now got all the practicality of the rrs and more power than m3 and its faster! I would have got a 5.0sc but after all the bills my rrs bought I though id try the merc
Post #445186 Fri Dec 12 2014 11:41pm
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d15



Member Since: 12 Dec 2014
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Many thanks for all your input so far.

I maybe wrong but are the turbos more prone to fail on the TDV8?

What do you guys think of the following RRS's...

1.
Http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...obcid=soc4

2. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...1/usedcars

3. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...1/usedcars
Post #445199 Sat Dec 13 2014 11:19am
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Disco_Mikey



Member Since: 08 Apr 2012
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HSE Santorini Black

1st one for me. Best clour, lovely wheels and if it's a genuine HST, great residuals (compared to the other 2)

Not a fan of the Hamann one. Body kit looks a bit odd

The 3rd one is just Censored
Post #445201 Sat Dec 13 2014 11:28am
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daxmatt



Member Since: 16 Aug 2014
Location: kent
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1st one for me
Post #445203 Sat Dec 13 2014 11:46am
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PEACHY



Member Since: 07 Nov 2010
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Shocked without doubt - the first for me Thumbs Up

The others should be scrapped Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White Smile
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 ;(
Post #445204 Sat Dec 13 2014 12:19pm
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RRS Daz



Member Since: 23 Jan 2012
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Another vote for the tdv8 Thumbs Up

Not much differences in mpg but the v8 sounds mint, even better if you remove the rear box's like I have Whistle
Post #445205 Sat Dec 13 2014 12:21pm
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RRS Daz



Member Since: 23 Jan 2012
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RRSTDV8 wrote:
If you're worried about fuel costs then you shouldn't be looking at a RRS at all! If you get one that has issues then fuel costs will look like tip change in comparison...


I never understand this reply.

I didn't see the word worried? he was simply asking how much better the 2.7 is over the 3.6. For all he knows the difference could be 10mpg better, which over a year is £600 on a 12,000 miles pa. So combining that with other pros and cons is how people make a decision on which model to go for.

In reality we know that the difference isn't much so IMO don't use that to help you decide which on to go for.
Post #445206 Sat Dec 13 2014 12:28pm
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d15



Member Since: 12 Dec 2014
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Thanks again for the constructive replies.

Taking out the MPG comparison which has the more reliable engine?

What coming faults should I be looking at for the V6 and V8 engines?

Going back to the number "1" advert I listed above , nice car but how much would the car be valued at if it was a real HST? (The one listed is a HSE with factory fitted HST kit). I assume full HST's are more desirable ?
Post #445211 Sat Dec 13 2014 1:54pm
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RRSTDV8



Member Since: 13 Aug 2011
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

Real HSTs have more kit, most notably the locking rear differential. HSEs that have a body kit added to look like a HST are probably worth the same as the HSE they actually are. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed
Post #445235 Sat Dec 13 2014 7:21pm
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RRSTDV8



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

RRS Daz wrote:
RRSTDV8 wrote:
If you're worried about fuel costs then you shouldn't be looking at a RRS at all! If you get one that has issues then fuel costs will look like tip change in comparison...


I never understand this reply.


It wasn't really aimed at the OP specifically but rather that we have seen people on here who buy a RRS and then struggle to fund the reality of them when they go wrong. Just trying to point out that fixing costs will be more noticeable than fuel costs in most cases. Perhaps my comment was a little more brusque than was intended.

By way of illustration, however, I get around 420 miles from a tank in my TDV8 doing a mix of 45 mile-each-way (mostly dual carriageway) commute plus about 35 miles a day local running around (town and country lanes). I don't think that too bad for a 2.5 tonne 4x4. And as a cost issue (in comparison to the same done in a 2.7DTV6) it's nothing compared to the several grand it's had spent on it in repairs this year... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed
Post #445236 Sat Dec 13 2014 7:29pm
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