Don't shoot me- but took a test drive in the new Ford Edge yesterday and really liked it. Did the maths, servicing costs, tax, etc and placed an order. Going to sell the sport privately so will going on Autotrader when I've finished polishing it.
Loved the old girl but was always waiting for the next bill, plus it was starting to feel it's age. That said- I can't remember having an 11 year old car that felt so good.
Thanks for all the help over the last 3 and a bit years.
Neil

Exactly my thought process in the other thread.

RR Sport running costs over and above something more modern:

VED/Tax 515
Fuel assuming 40mpg is achievable 900-1000
Annual service 500 (average)
Slush fund for mechanicals - 500 to the skys the limit

So a fairly predictable £2000-2500 a year extra expense

In addition Im due 2 tyres soon - 500 quid

So over the next 2 years its looking like at least £5000 before I turn a wheel

I have ordered a BMW 335d Touring on a 2y lease with overall costs of £8000
It shouldnt need a service and if Im lucky will avoid tyres too, tax/VED is included in the lease

No way it compares but I just fancy a change and feel nows a good time to get out while the car still has some value and nothing huge has gone wrong

0-60 in 4.8 secs will help

Cheers

^^^^^ The same route a few of us have gone down on here.

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No - not another lifer leaving

Ady please remove that offensive picture or I will report you to Nick  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Ooooooh niiiice - some tasty additions from the options range too I see

As much as I love things like my electric seat adjustment and adaptive cruise (and the rest of the RRS gizmos) they do cost a fortune to sepc and on a lease car are not remotely sensible

One thing I may splurge on is audio as the HK in my car is great
Looks like yours prob has HK- any thoughts on the standard setup?

Cheers

Ive just plodded my way through the 19 pages of the 335d thread too

Mark my words, they will be back  07,TDV8,Black, Black Heated leather all round, Rear Entertainment with Headpones & Remote, TV, DVD, Pure Dab Digital Radio, Sidesteps, Adaptive Headlights, sunroof, now working fuel burning heater )))

Dropping like flies  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 😎

Grass is never greener on the other side  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'm off too. After having spent around 5k in the last couple of month on servicing / suspension repairs / new wheels & tyres I cant live with the constant fear of the turbo/ engine/ anything else crapping itself

Goes at the weekend for a Scirocco TDI, I know I'll miss the RRS but its an expensive ornament that has only done 4k in 16 months.

Just the sort of thread I need to see when looking at these

deano_123 wrote:

I'm off too. After having spent around 5k in the last couple of month on servicing / suspension repairs / new wheels & tyres I cant live with the constant fear of the turbo/ engine/ anything else crapping itself

Yes, I have to agree with you. I would never own a modern Land Rover product unless it was covered by a robust warranty.

Tyrefitter wrote:

deano_123 wrote:

I'm off too. After having spent around 5k in the last couple of month on servicing / suspension repairs / new wheels & tyres I cant live with the constant fear of the turbo/ engine/ anything else crapping itself

This is the reason I would never buy one without the LR approved warranty.Im on my 5th sport plus a few FFRR & it hasn't cost me a penny in all the time ive had them,ive not had many problems with them but when I have they have been put right with the waaranty,I haven't even put a set of brake pads on one yet,,as soon as they are out of warranty I trade them in.

Andy

My thoughts exactly  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 😎

+1  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Mail Order Ride wrote:

Exactly my thought process in the other thread.

RR Sport running costs over and above something more modern:

VED/Tax 515
Fuel assuming 40mpg is achievable 900-1000
Annual service 500 (average)
Slush fund for mechanicals - 500 to the skys the limit

So a fairly predictable £2000-2500 a year extra expense

In addition Im due 2 tyres soon - 500 quid

So over the next 2 years its looking like at least £5000 before I turn a wheel

I have ordered a BMW 335d Touring on a 2y lease with overall costs of £8000
It shouldnt need a service and if Im lucky will avoid tyres too, tax/VED is included in the lease

No way it compares but I just fancy a change and feel nows a good time to get out while the car still has some value and nothing huge has gone wrong

0-60 in 4.8 secs will help

Cheers

Good choice Sir  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass