Been so busy lately, opened up a restaurant and just havnt had any time for myself. Thought I’d treat myself to a new car 

Been researching on range rover sport for a few days and went down north London to check out the one below found on autotrader. It’s an very attractive one, but not so much with history.

8! Yes EIGHT previous owners and also a CAT D (Paint damage). Previous owner resprayed to white and it was a pretty crappy job.

Took her for a run, not much power. My Vectra 1.9 CDTi 150 pulls better than this. Went on the dual carriageway and put the foot down and I heard some whistling noise. This seems to happen whenever I accelerate harshly. It was mostly coming from the back of the car.

Did a bit of town driving , don’t know If my mate was messing about with the suspension on the center console area that caused it, but suddenly at a speed around 30 MPH error message came up on dashboard about suspension failure. Was unable to select ride height setting. Restarted car and suspension returned to normal?

Im still thinking whether to get the diesel or look for a petrol.

This is going to be a weekend type of car

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...?logcode=p

personally...wouldn't touch with the proverbial barge pole

Run. Away. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

I wouldn't touch that one either, though, I'm the eigth owner of my D3 and it's no crock.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

I'm no expert but keep walking. I thoguht that when I saw this but wasn't brave enough to post it! 2014.5 Mariana Black 5.0 Supercharged V8 Autobiography

give it a miss - plenty out there  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 ;(

I'm looking for a 2005-2007 diesel model with less than 80k miles.

What are the things to mostly look for when buying these cars?

I did a bit of reading today and it seems a lot of owners have issues with the air suspension? What's the best way to check if they're on the brink of going?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Btw my budget is around 10-12k

Sonny

Run fast in the opposite direction  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

i have a black 2008 tdv6 with 83k that i would let go for 12k, pm me if you want more details mate

I was in your boat a month ago, went for a TDV8.. the only diesel lump to have in my opinion. I found one with 63k full LR history and 3 owners for the top end of your budget and its brilliant i love it.

Id check to see if its had egr valves done (im having mine changed at the moment as they are both not working as should(£660 fitted) also that its had the 10 year service ie gearbox flush etc. Other than that cant really say as i havent had mine long.

Sonnymiah wrote:

I'm looking for a 2005-2007 diesel model with less than 80k miles.

What are the things to mostly look for when buying these cars?

I did a bit of reading today and it seems a lot of owners have issues with the air suspension? What's the best way to check if they're on the brink of going?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Btw my budget is around 10-12k

Sonny

I think you may be a bit late, the original post was June 2015.

OMG i never even saw that!!

Woops! Guess you are sorted then!!