Yeah, I know there are a LOT of Saffas in Oz.

Unfortunately (for you), most of the ones who left ZA to go to Oz/NZ, are the wrong kind of people...  --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport Supercharged V8 HSE Dynamic



Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

a good saffa mate said those that migrated to Western Australia (Perth) could not fully commit , only those who moved
to the East Coast had made their mind up to stay :  Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Personally i'd say its a decent sweet spot as long as everything that needs doing has been done and its been cared for.

I bought mine at 63k and i'm going to have to do the belts etc very soon. I'd say the traditional niggles happen before 100k so i'm in for having to shell out as hopefully yours will be behind you. L494 3.0L SDV6 Autobiography in Chile Red (Current)
L320 3.0L SDV6 Autobiography in Baltic Blue (RIP 29/03/2021 insurance total loss)

I would be mad to consider this, right?

https://www.standvirtual.com/anuncio/land-...PcNWp.html

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 V8 S/C HSE Dynamic, 99,000 km, one owner --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport Supercharged V8 HSE Dynamic



Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

LOL. It depends. The thing here in Portugal - especially in the north - is that cars in general are maintained very well. They can't afford not to be for various reasons! Locals tend to keep their cars for years. I'd go so far as to say there's probably a genuine reason for why it's up for sale now as its only had one owner.

I'm not sure what the annual IUC here would be for a 5.0. It's a gamble but if you know a garage with mechanics who know what they're doing that should give you some peace of mind. Again, I can only speak for the area I know well here in the north and these cars are quite rare. If it's been well cared for with supporting documents... you could have yourself a decent motor for the long term. As regards insurance, shop around a bit but as you may already know it won't vary too much. Insurance costs are sensible here but go for fully-comp' if you get it. Third party only is standard. I can recommend IBEX.

Happy to help further on PM if you need anything. Barrie.
2017-Jan 2024: 2005 RRS 2.7TDV6. Best car I ever had - until now!
Current: 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2

Shot Barrie

I'm also seeing a few L405, mostly SDV8s:

https://www.standvirtual.com/anuncio/land-...PsywP.html

https://www.standvirtual.com/anuncio/land-...PsoYM.html

https://www.standvirtual.com/anuncio/land-...Pt9XG.html

https://www.standvirtual.com/anuncio/land-...PrhrE.html


a couple of SCV8:

https://www.standvirtual.com/anuncio/land-...PmuY3.html

https://www.standvirtual.com/anuncio/land-...PosUz.html


An L322, which is bound to be a money pit: https://www.standvirtual.com/anuncio/land-...PrBPn.html


And a replica of my current car: https://www.standvirtual.com/anuncio/land-...PkSlD.html --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport Supercharged V8 HSE Dynamic



Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

Why would an L322...
that has the least (and, in fact, negligible) mileage of all the cars you have linked to, has the same 5.0SC that your RRS has (in fact: manufactured on the same year), has cheaper parts, less complicated electronics and simpler maintenance compared to later models
...be a money pit exactly? Regards etc.,

Wojtek

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WAS: 2006 RRS Supercharged
IS: 2010 RRS TDV8 HSE

^ I've only ever heard horror stories about L322 ownership.

I'm not worried about the engine, it's pretty bulletproof. But it's everything else on that platform that is expensive to fix if anything goes wrong. --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport Supercharged V8 HSE Dynamic



Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

Rest assured, it’s easier and cheaper than a L494. If it was about „hearing stories”, no one would buy a JLR product in the first place. Regards etc.,

Wojtek

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WAS: 2006 RRS Supercharged
IS: 2010 RRS TDV8 HSE

thanks.

And damn good off-road as well!

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2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport Supercharged V8 HSE Dynamic



Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

My L320 TDV6 is 16 years old now and I have owned it for 13 of those - it is my daily driver so the kms are building up - the most reliable car I have ever owned in over 50 years of driving.

Other than routine servicing, the only issues have been EGRs (now blanked), one air compressor rebuild but still on the original, one alternator and recently the aux belt has started to squeal - not bad for 250,000km.

I would buy again if after what is now an older car. Oh my engine has a BAS tune so performance is on par with the 3.0.

Garry 07MY RRS TDV6
Arctic Frost
Aspen Interior

@garrycol Barrie.
2017-Jan 2024: 2005 RRS 2.7TDV6. Best car I ever had - until now!
Current: 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2

seconded @garrycol. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

garrycol wrote:

My L320 TDV6 is 16 years old now and I have owned it for 13 of those - it is my daily driver so the kms are building up - the most reliable car I have ever owned in over 50 years of driving.
Other than routine servicing, the only issues have been EGRs (now blanked), one air compressor rebuild but still on the original, one alternator and recently the aux belt has started to squeal - not bad for 250,000km.
I would buy again if after what is now an older car. Oh my engine has a BAS tune so performance is on par with the 3.0.
Garry

Jah, I can be brave sometimes, but not nearly enough to buy a T/SDV6  --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport Supercharged V8 HSE Dynamic



Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

garrycol wrote:

My L320 TDV6 is 16 years old now and I have owned it for 13 of those - it is my daily driver so the kms are building up - the most reliable car I have ever owned in over 50 years of driving.

Other than routine servicing, the only issues have been EGRs (now blanked), one air compressor rebuild but still on the original, one alternator and recently the aux belt has started to squeal - not bad for 250,000km.

I would buy again if after what is now an older car. Oh my engine has a BAS tune so performance is on par with the 3.0.

Garry