As above, though heights can be adjusted (together, but not individually) with an appropriate diagnostic tool. The IID, for instance, allows you to save 3 preset heights.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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4X4BYFAR wrote:

Suspension has 3 options, access (lowest) normal (middle) off road (highest). They are preset heights and you have no option to adjust them.

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You're obviously very new to RRS, so no offence but this does put you at risk of being very impressed with these cars and potentially buying a dog. Keep your head screwed on! Even a dog of a car is going to feel like a rolls Royce to you.

All this advice and information from someone who has never actually owned one of these vehicles. I'm very impressed.

Cheers
Col

Just to add, there is actually "Extended" and "Super Extended" available above Off-Road height, but they're non-user-selectable (the car has to sense on obstruction).  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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Just trying to help the guy, buy the right RRS with the right history and the right warranty and although we all know it will have issues the pain will be live withable (word?)

Buy the wrong RRS with suspect history and no warranty and well...... Everyone here knows the potential for a £2000+ repair in the first year is very possible.

A warranty isn't entirely essential - put money aside instead, and in the long run, the probability is that it would save you money.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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I can see your point of view, however if you don't already have a piggy bank pot of gold and are buying an 8 year old car, then sorry, but I feel a warranty is the prefered option, unless you can knock a couple of grand off the asking price to cover the likes of EGR valves etc etc.. In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

Oh, I'm not saying a warranty doesn't ease cashflow, but as the facts go, that's how things stand.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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MAKRRS wrote:

Sorry this is the 2.7 to v6 version.

OK I'll get them to show me the service sheets to see if this has been done.

If my uncle does this job does the £1500 come down would you say?

Labour Is the expense really over the parts isn't it?

So.... Have you viewed it? Was it ok?

If you buy it stick around on here and get advice that could save you a lot of money. I wouldn't recommend my approach of joining up then telling them their cars are worthless now. I mean I'm sure I would still get advice, but wether or not it's saves me money maybe questionable

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A warranty isn't entirely essential - put money aside instead, and in the long run, the probability is that it would save you money. Thumbs Up

MAKRRS how did you get on with your viewing and test drive of the car?  2015 RRS AB SDV6, Fuji White, Ivory
2012 RRS HSE SDV6, Sumatra Black and Ivory
Audi A5, 3.0 TDI, Gone
Audi TT, 3.2 V6, Gone
BMW 5 series tourer, Gone

Perhaps he purchased the vehicle an is currently stranded on a hard shoulder somewhere?

SRE wrote:

Great cars, however you MUST buy a car with warranty, plus a full service history, Main dealer preferable.

Hello guys!

I test drove the car, i loved driving the Range Rover Sport, wow what a great looking 4x4. This was a stunning looking car with gorgeous wheels however... i kept my head on my shoulders, used all your advice and looked up and down the car all around listened to everything/checked what i physically could.

I am not going to buy this one. Its my first range rover sport ive driven. It was tidy, it has a few light scratches dotted about the car (black in colour) quite a lot of swirl marks and my OCD was going a bit crazy. The interior was immaculate besides the drivers seat that had a small hole in the side of the seat half a five pence in size.

The air suspension worked well, low setting, mid setting and max setting - it didnt take long to reach high setting, around 6 seconds i think...

The car drove smoothly and was quiet, didnt hear any knocking really..... an absoloute tiny bit over really bumpy back roads but nothing majore tbh.

Car started first time, no smoking turbo/no whining turbo etc.

I Loved it but i think the leather seat, the marks on the outside of the car and plus one thing (i think the biggest thing that did it for me) the 7 year cambelt hadnt been done. It did have a service in January and had the brakes changed/oil/oil filter etc but nothing about cambelt....

So as much as i enjoyed it i wont buy THIS ONE but im now 100% sure i want one. Loved driving it, felt sporty but solid and was extremely smooth.

I am going to keep looking. (heck ive waited for 4 years so not gonna rush it)

Thanks for all your help guys - please let me know if you guys are selling PM me if you are.

Regards
Mike

Hi Mike, I found myself in the same situation over 6 months ago.
I have owned several 4x4's over the years and I have always since the sport was launched promised myself that I would one day own one.
I started my search in August last year and after having test drove several tdv6 versions I decided to test a tdv8.

The difference in the performance of the tdv8 compared to the tdv6 is something to be experienced.
Even though the tdv6 is a very capable vehicle with a smooth ride, the tdv8 is totally on another level.

Ok there may be a slight drop in mpg but boy is it worth it.!!

Try to test drive one and I think you will be very impressed.

There are a few very nice ones out there around your budget at the moment.

Regards, Phil.