I saw that it was badged as an S/C but surely a diesel filler, the diesel smell and the ruddy great diesel lump under the bonnet would rather give it away.

Actually, I've just looked carefully at the dash picture - the rev counter is a petrol rev counter. This all seems very odd. Without wishing to doubt the OP, might this actually be a S/C after all? All very odd. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

I did originally question the seats - HSE - not the SC? 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 ;(

20-25k should get you a nice genuine HST. I paid just over that(25750) for mine in august (although mine is a TDV8). Mine came with the original HST brochure and according to the brochure and as said above ^^^ the HST had all the standard HSE bits +

20"stormer alloys
tail mounted rear spoiler
deep sculptured front and rear bumpers with integrated rectangular exhaust tailpipes
body coloured lower body side mouldings
body coloured lower tailgate moulding
electric sunroof
bi-xenon adaptive front lights
active rear locking differential
active roll mitigation
privacy glass to rear of b-post
hand polished lined oak interior trim
premium navigation system
center console cooler box
premium leather seat facings
harmon kardon logic 7 audio system

options of

hybrid tv
dvd-twin screen rear entertainment system
leather/alcantara seats
straight grained walnut trim
stained zebrano trim

Paul


 Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

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PEACHY wrote:

RRSTDV8 wrote:

The fact that they can't tell a S/C from a TDV8 is more worrying than the state of the premises!

Just looked again at that link - the car is badged up as a Supercharged - doesn't the TDV8 exhaust pipes turn down ??? I never notice because I'm never behind one long enough to look ------- Whoosh

Right you've all convinced me, I'm now on the hunt for a factory HST either TDV8 or SC.

Have any of you guys used AA Car Inspection before? Kinda want a prof look over before I buy, does LR have a service like this when buying private or from and indp garage?

Never had a car inspection done, i usually just get shiny car syndrome and cant wait to sign Then spend the next few nights worrying that i may have bought a lemon
Paul Current fleet
2011 Discovery 3.0 sdv6 XS
2008 Range rover sport HST tdv8*gone*
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 convertible
1996 TVR Chimaera*gone*
2004 Vauxhall combo van*dead*
2003 ford ranger double cab

Lancaster Land Rover in Welwyn have what looks like a nice TDV8 HST at top dollar but they all look good in the pictures. Might be worth a look?

http://www.jardinemotors.co.uk/land-rover/...ver-sport/ 2008 MY Java Black TDV8 HSE

Marsie wrote:

20"stormer alloys
tail mounted rear spoiler
deep sculptured front and rear bumpers with integrated rectangular exhaust tailpipes
body coloured lower body side mouldings
body coloured lower tailgate moulding
electric sunroof
bi-xenon adaptive front lights
active rear locking differential
active roll mitigation
privacy glass to rear of b-post
hand polished lined oak interior trim
premium navigation system
center console cooler box
premium leather seat facings
harmon kardon logic 7 audio system

rrscommuter wrote:

Yeah posted the wrong link, this was the one I test drove

Glad it wasn't us going mad after all!  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Paddi wrote:

Lancaster Land Rover in Welwyn have what looks like a nice TDV8 HST at top dollar but they all look good in the pictures. Might be worth a look?

http://www.jardinemotors.co.uk/land-rover/...ver-sport/

Hi,
I can't comment re price - though the car looks lovely.

My advice would be to look at the 59+ model, if your budget can stretch at all.

I say that having purchased an 06 myself first which I had for 3 years. I now have the later model and in my opinion it is everything the first car ought to have been.

I know we all have different budgets for our cars but seeing the reg reminded me how near you are.

My advice would be give one a test drive and then make a choice,

Pat 2011 Autobiography Santorini Black

rrscommuter wrote:

Have any of you guys used AA Car Inspection before? Kinda want a prof look over before I buy, does LR have a service like this when buying private or from and indp garage?

rrscommuter wrote:

http://www.jardinemotors.co.uk/land-rover/...ver-sport/

guys, do you think this is reasonably priced for the mileage and age? I'm pretty tempted

It's expensive compared with a private sale standard TDV8 but it has low miles and a couple of thousand pounds worth of HST kit and being Land Rover approved I would hope it comes with a good warranty. Dealers typically don't want to reduce the sticker price but perhaps you could negotiate extras such a a longer warranty, free servicing and MOT for a couple of years? 2008 MY Java Black TDV8 HSE

Quote:

I'd be inclined to start a topic and see if any of the chaps here can offer that service in your area. I'd likely trust the opinion of a guru/specialist/enthusiast from here than a bloke who just checks random cars and doesn't know these cars specifically.

Paddi wrote:

rrscommuter wrote:

http://www.jardinemotors.co.uk/land-rover/...ver-sport/

guys, do you think this is reasonably priced for the mileage and age? I'm pretty tempted

It's expensive compared with a private sale standard TDV8 but it has low miles and a couple of thousand pounds worth of HST kit and being Land Rover approved I would hope it comes with a good warranty. Dealers typically don't want to reduce the sticker price but perhaps you could negotiate extras such a a longer warranty, free servicing and MOT for a couple of years?