Hello,

I'm new to this forum and currently looking to purchase a RRS. I live in the Channel Islands and the majority of journeys only take between 15 and 45 minutes with a maximum speed of 35mph. For short duration journeys like this would you recommend the petrol or diesel?

I've been told in the past that Diesel engines can be troublesome if only used on short journeys is this correct?

Also which version is generally lower maintenance?

My options I'm considering at the moment are:-

4.2 S/C V8

5.0 S/C V8

3.0 SDV6

Which are the best years?

Thanks in advance 😊👍🏻

With such short journies I would say go for the V8 petrols. Diesels prefer longer steady RPM runs without lots of gearchnages/ rev changes to achieve better economy. Also if you go for any diesel RRS built after 2013 then you get a DPF that has to be able to regenerate and that is achieved over a twenty minute stint at higher than normal rpm which is a speed over about 45mph....... not a lot of use in the Channel Islands. 4.2V8's will be getting a bit elderly now so a 5ltr V8 form around facelift time for RRS1 (2010MY to 2013MY) if you don't want a new car or an L494 5.0V8 Autobiograhy if you don't mind spending £87000 on a new car 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Totally agree - DPF filters tend to "clog up" with lots of short journeys at lower speeds.

The shorter/slower trips also mean that the financial benefits you would get from the better MPG obtained from diesel, will not be quite so evident.

This could also been seen as good news though, as you can now just see which engine gives you the biggest grin factor on the test drives ......... and to be honest, all else being equal, isn't that a really important decision maker?? It was for me, and most of my trips are short distances too.

Whatever you decide, I absolutely sure you'll love it!!  Rangie History ....
2007 Range Rover Sport 4.2 s/c HSE
2000 Range Rover P38 4.6v8 Vogue
1997 Range Rover P38 4.6v8 HSE

Thank you both for the great advice, the 5 litre supercharged was my preferred option, so you have made my day 👍🏻

It was definitely the one that put the biggest smile on my face 😊

Unfortunately I can't justify a new one at the moment, so looking at a facelift 2010 to 2013 version.

Is there any major benefits with the 2012 or is it just the powered tailgate?

Petrol is definitely the best option, but absolutely wasted!  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

Might give it a treat and take it to mainland for a blast occasionally 👍🏻

If you're spending over £20k you should look at a 6.0 Bentley continental GT. I've had one before... Ducking cracking car, I mean amazing. Cheap now aswell, I've seen them for £17'500

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If you're spending over £20k you should look at a 6.0 Bentley continental GT. I've had one before... Ducking cracking car, I mean amazing. Cheap now aswell, I've seen them for £17'500

Very helpful  2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

2013 SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expedition Rack, 4x Warn SBD-160 Spotlights, Warn 9.5XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection and Sump Guard, Full Easy Lift Suspension Module, LR Light Guards, Light Force HTX230 Hybrid spotlights, 18� Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, ARB fridge, TuffTrek awning 😎

Is there any major benefits with the 2012 RRS compared to the 2009 - 2011 Supercharged or is it just the powered tailgate?

Don't know about the changes in spec but would go for as new as pos and lowest mileage as long as it's been serviced unless you are going for something special.. 2008 G4 RRSport TDV8 current
2009 TDCi 90 current
2018 Discovery 5 HSE lux current
1994 Dakar current

What would you consider as low mileage? Less than 50k miles or less than 80k miles?

Rule of thumb would be average annual mileage for UK is between 10.000 and 12000 miles, anything significantly below or above that would count as below average or above average. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Thank you