New member here guys and just looking for some general advice about buying a RRS.

I am looking to upgrade my S3 Saloon to a family SUV and the RRS has caught my eye


I have found a few at Merv Hamman dealer which look very clean. The motor in particular is a RRS 2016 model, 3.0l diesal HSE Autobiography with 35k miles.

What is the general thoughts on such a motor, costs to run, potential issues and general pros and cons


Thanks very much

Welcome to the forum do you have a link to the Sport your looking at - is it an approved used Landrover dealership - is it advertised as a HSE Autobiography because there’s no such model ? Which probably means the dealer doesn’t know what they are selling
You are in the right place for anything & everything RRS - use the search function at the top of the page to help with any info your looking for. There will be plenty of positives & just as many negatives when purchasing a Sport but I’ve had 5 so take no notice of my posts it’s usually the dealerships that let me down  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 ;(

Totally agree with Peachy, try to get a link so we can see it and read the description.

BUT

They are an expensive, luxury car and therefore have similar expensive running costs, I love mine and if you go down this road I hope you have the same experiences I have had.

This is the 1 guys-

https://www.mervhannam.co.uk/asha/listing/201909262635024/

It's a basic model with an Autobiography "design pack" (presumably they mean body kit). If you want an Autobiography then this isn't one. It should not have the Autobiography badge on the back, that's for sure.

The one in the advert is an HSE without the on-road/off-road pack (so no dynamic road mode or low range - you might not worry about the latter but the former really does make the RRS a much better drive when one wants to "press on"). Toy count will be well down on the AB spec.

I think I might walking away from that one on the basis that it's pretending to be something it isn't - what else is hidden / not done in the service history for example? There are plenty of RRS on the market so don't fall in love with the first one you see.  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Thanks mate, I genuinely am very naive with regards to what models are best and extras available.

What's the servicing intervals like and timing gear changes etc?

Also, economy? I know they won't be the best but I'm guessing on a par with my current S3

A few things stand out - it hasn’t got the normal Autobiography factory fitted standard equipment - heated steering wheel being one. I would say it’s a HSE with an exterior design pack. This then means the rear badging has been removed & then replaced with the red SPORT & Autobiography badges. I’ve never seen those alloys in gloss black but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist - they are usually HSE coloured sparkling silver. If you can get a VIN I will get you the full factory build spec. Without really laying the boot in the door looked a different colour in one pic - I’ve owned a Fuji white Sport & this often looked the case in different light. 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 ;(

RRSTDV8 beat me to it  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 ;(

Thanks guys, where do u all recommended I try and look to find a decent one?

As above don’t fall in love with the first one you see - you will get great info & advice from the members on here - just ask away & post any links to potential purchases.
Take your time  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 ;(

If the budget is there then try to get a MY17 model or later, that will have the current infotainment system rather than the one that is based on the 2005 system.  2023 P440e SE Dynamic on order -cancelled

2022 HSE Dynamic P400e

2017 Discovery 3.0 HSE Silicon Silver Nimbus interior and a few extra toys SOLD

2013 HSE Black, Orkney Grey, Ebony Seats and Ivory Interior SOLD

2006 HSE

Plus a few other cars inbetween!

I have a budget of about 40k I reckon, I am looking through AutoTrader as we speak.

Appreciate all advice! Are there any other 2nd hand dealers u guys recommend?

This one seems a good buy & has been on eBay a few week now so I’m guessing about 42-43k will but it & it’s a my17 plus it has a few nice extras
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHITE-RANGE-ROV...ect=mobile Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

AM82 wrote:

This is the 1 guys-

https://www.mervhannam.co.uk/asha/listing/201909262635024/

If your wanting something older I have my15 AB for sale.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123915725115 Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino