Hi
If you good people on here had 25k to spend on a used rrs which model would you choose? not doing that many miles so fuel costs not to important. Reliability and driving pleasure paramount. Any suggestions greatly appreciated

Simple. TDV8 with fully loaded options on an 08 plate. Remap and straight through pipes whilst keeping the Cat.  TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

TDV8, you should get a 2008 vehicle with 50k or less miles for your budget and for that money you can get one from a main agent with an approved land Rover warranty. --------------------------------------------------------
RRS TDV8 Black/Black (Gone)
RRS TDV8 Stornaway (Gone)
RR Vogue TDV8 (Gone)
RRS 4.4V8 (Gone)
Defender 110 300tdi (Stolen, much missed)
RR Vogue V8 P38 (Gone)
LR 90 TD (Gone)

Brilliant! How easy was that! TDV8 it is then! Ill start looking forthwith , thank you v much

Good luck. If you need any advise just shout. TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

If you don't need to worry about fuel costs then go the whole way and get a supercharged petrol! The TDV8 is great too.

You mention reliability being paramount. If that's the case don't buy a Sport at all, buy a Landcruiser. Seriously, LR products do not do "reliability is paramount". Having said that, they certainly give driving pleasure. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Really i had heard a few stories about early range rovers but thought the newer models would be ok. They can't be that bad.......can they?

Put it this way, I'd never contemplate owning one without a good warranty.

Nik

T20oer wrote:

Really i had heard a few stories about early range rovers but thought the newer models would be ok. They can't be that bad.......can they?

I agree with Nik. Some people do, but you really shouldn't consider sharing your life with a Sport without a warranty.

You might be ok and pick up a really reliable Sport. But if you get one with a few issues then you can be looking at several hundred quid per issue... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Oh man this isn't sounding good. What sort of warranty can I expect on a 5 yr old model ? How much is it gonna cost? I would of thought that anyone who offered a warranty on a vehicle with so many problems is going to want a serious premium.

I pay £600 for a 12 month policy including wear and tear but never had to use it. Just piece of mind for me. TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Hi T20er,

Re warranty, if you get a vehicle under 5 years old from a LR main dealer you should get a 12 month Approved LR warranty included which in my experience is essential. Along with the warranty covering all the key parts etc it should also include LR Assistance (roadside and recovery) and provision for a hire car / replacement to keep you mobile. I think the car hire element has recently changed but it still provides a hire car for at least 48 hours to keep you moving etc.

If you get a good RRS or RR full fat, they are fantastic cars and as I've previously stated on this forum, I can't imagine driving anything else. However, they are very complex machines (perhaps over complex in some areas) and therefore a warranty is as others have mentioned crucial.

Not sure where you live in the UK but good place to start is LR website used car section, you can narrow down a search to a specific model, year, even colour so it will give you a good idea of whats out there at present.

Also check in here (dealership feedback section) as some LR dealers are better than others.

Best of luck and if you decide to go RRS I hope you get a good one! --------------------------------------------------------
RRS TDV8 Black/Black (Gone)
RRS TDV8 Stornaway (Gone)
RR Vogue TDV8 (Gone)
RRS 4.4V8 (Gone)
Defender 110 300tdi (Stolen, much missed)
RR Vogue V8 P38 (Gone)
LR 90 TD (Gone)

I am changing my mind with every post. I've run Mercedes for the last 9 yrs and all I ever had to do was get em serviced and put rubber on em. Oh dear, now I am in a quandary

Well even the Panzers go wrong and don't have the same bullet proof reputation they had in the past! --------------------------------------------------------
RRS TDV8 Black/Black (Gone)
RRS TDV8 Stornaway (Gone)
RR Vogue TDV8 (Gone)
RRS 4.4V8 (Gone)
Defender 110 300tdi (Stolen, much missed)
RR Vogue V8 P38 (Gone)
LR 90 TD (Gone)

Just seen yr post bigcat, ill have a look. Thanks