Hi all
I pick up my first RRS on Friday a TDV8 with 62000 on clock in Lugano Teal. I love the car but after looking on this forum have a bought a car full of problems ahead?
It has full LRSH and had new turbos at 42,000 due to actuator sticking and previous owner authorised to fit new turbos which seem a common issue on these engines.
Any other major issues known around this mileage and if turbos fail again in future do they generally take the engine with them?
Thanks Andy

Welcome to TDV8 club.. Forget the LR seviceing, change the oil and filter every 5/6 k and make sure you drain BOTH sump plugs. Always let the engine tick over for a minute to let the turbos cool down, and finally enjoy  2008 G4 RRSport TDV8 current
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I love my TDV8 but I agree with Camelrock about taking care of it. The warm up and cool down is important to protect the turbo's. Lots of information on this forum about that. The power is intoxicating.

You can drive yourself mad looking at these forums. I bought one in June (10 plate TDV8), and was convinced it was making some strange noises on acceleration etc. looking on here, it could have been something serious etc. it has since been checked out by 2 indy's both of whom state there is nothing wrong with it and it drives really well. Just enjoy it and the great engine. As said here, make sure you don't boot it from cold and let it warm down (or drive the last few miles like miss daisy). Having stressed myself out for 2 months, I am now beginning to enjoy it and love it. You will too.

Oh, and if you haven't already, get a decent warranty. Aside from anything else, will give you peace of mind on the more expensive bits and allow you to enjoy it.

You definitely suffer from paranoia, every sound etc... Lol... 2006 HSE for Sale - £7,499 (Manchester)
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Forums are useful for lots of things but not for making you stressful........
I would get yourself familiar with the pecularities of the car via the forum so you are aware etc but don't get disheartened.
Get yourself a good local Indy to look after it properly and then
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In 1996 when I bought my first Discovery1 V8iES the dealership told me always to bear in mind that all Land Rover products make strange noises, 99% of them are of no consequence or normal for the operation of the vehicle............... and if you hear one of the 1% then usually it is followed pretty quickly by silence and an immobile car..............

One thing never to forget with a Land Rover is that they are not "ordinary" cars, they have very complex 4x4 systems that need to be looked after and things like transfer gearboxes need to be engaged every few weeks and exercised. Look after it properly and you will have a great car. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Agree with everyone here... My 07 TDV8 is on 125k miles and (tempting fate) it is still as good as new (well prob not but feels it...) Only issues in its life have been an alternator, two batteries and the usual brake discs etc... Love the rumble and power of the V8 and agonise about probably having to sell it when the warranty runs out at 135k. Low mileage TDV8s are becoming rare...

Stecla wrote:

You can drive yourself mad looking at these forums...

Indeed. Only those that really don't do their homework manage to escape the syndrome. Starts of as "This is great. I can prepare for all the problems." but it quickly turns to "What was that noise? Did that light flash? Did it do that before?" After a while you get used to it and relax...and then something does happen.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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