Hi everyone.

I'm looking to get a rrs and thinking of getting a 3.0 v6 but not sure what year I'd be looking at for best reliability.
I was informed that 2011-2012 do not have the common crankshaft problem as it was uprated in those years.

I am open to suggestions on what other model years to look at if they have proof that the crankshaft has already been sorted out.

The vehicle won't be used for towing and it would be mostly motorway miles to work twice per week and then some local running on my days off around town.

I've read about a lot of the common problems like the compressor failing, handbrake seizing, crankshaft failing, and turbos packing up.

But my question is... if I was to find a vehicle that was of an older year but had the work done, would it still be best to stay away from the older ones and opt for around the 2011-2012 ?

Your thoughts and opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Makes no difference my mates crank snapped on his rrs it's Russian roulette

Hi and welcome,

as above the year makes NO difference 2011 or 2012 are no less at risk, that said % its a low risk anyway, buy a lottery ticket just in case and buy the best condition one you can find that meets your spec wanted list for your money.

you could argue and early model with 250k + miles is the best bet, if the crank has lasted that long its a gud un

and like triggers broom every thing else that needs replacing will have been done twice already.

recent history of work done is best to go on, belts done on time and mot advisories sorted ect.

happy hunting there are many to choice from.

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Brought a 14 plate petrol supercharged this year, 68000 miles , I can’t put up with constant DPF problems on the short journeys that I have to do, my sport came with a full service history and I think it had been fairly well looked after, in my short ownership I have had to replace front suspension bushes, gear knob selector , Alternator and battery, be prepared for bills or look at something else, and expect the Air bag light to make regular appearances on your dash, I am still working on that one. On the plus side there is nothing like a Range Rover, take that how you will 😂

It's not that bad. Never had any airbag issues. Suspension is obviously a point of interest, since the car is heavy and works the suspension intensively. Regards etc.,

Wojtek

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WAS: 2006 RRS Supercharged
IS: 2010 RRS TDV8 HSE

Avoid the V6 and get a V8, that's the advice I was given and so glad I took notice of it the V6 is just a ticking time bomb, no matter how well they've been looked after.

I'd get a late TDV8 if it was me. Having had a TDV8 and a SDV6, the 8-cylinder is the better engine (the SDV6 is a lovely engine but in combination with the 8-speed gearbox it feels slow/laggy) compared to the low-end grunt of the TDV8 with the 6-speed 'box.

The TDV8 can have issues with the turbos but the crank etc., is not an issue and turbos are easy enough to replace and cheaper than a new engine caused by a snapped crank.  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed