I'm thinking of buying another Range Rover sport. Want something different to the first one, so thinking of getting a HST or face lifted to 2012 or autobiography or buying a standard and spending a few grand to bolt a HST or Autobiography or face lifting a 2005-2007. Any suggests and which will have better resale value.

I would buy an Autobiography or HST, the kits are good but some of the quality may not stand up with time.
Just my thoughts  Lot of Landcruisers now sold
Audi TT 240 Sport now sold for.
RRS 2.7 HSE Now sold for.
RRS Autoibiography 2012
Defender 300tdi 90

A member on here is selling a nice looking face lifted RRS.

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic41290.html 2014 L405 SDV8 RR Autobiography

2012 RRS SDV6 HSE -Orkney Grey with A/B bodykit - Now Gone
2007 RRS TDV6 HSE - Zermatt Silver - Gone

Didn't that sell on Ebay?

I was hoping for a few more opinions, please feel free to share your thoughts.

I started with a 2005 Supercharged RRS - spent literally thousands on upgrades - it was a labour of love - everywhere I went compliments & looks if I may so it looked the dogs
I was lucky enough to find bargains & discounts whilst purchasing various parts along the way - would I do it again - NO - even with the fantastic price I got for it - I still lost more than a few £k.
IMO the HST is a smart looking Sport - the Autobiography - be it a facelift / upgraded version is the natural successor therefore should be more attractive but this will be down to personal preference.
If the facelift is the way you want to go - i would atleast try & purchase the 2009 - 59 facelift base model - this allows the fitting of the AB kit with a lot less hassle - it also gives you the newer cockpit which again can be upgraded
Whatever your decision good luck  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 ;(

I had the same dilema, but when I went to the dealer to test drive an RRS the Autobiography had already latched onto my wallet and nicked my credit card out...

Having driven around in this now, I am more than happy with the choice.

The other thing is that the one I got came fully loaded - I recently specced a new model and with the same options it was launched into the mid £90k's!

Having spent £42k on a 2 year 8 month old car was a big ask for me but when someone paid over £75k for it 3 years ago I feel I've done ok..

Autobiography everytime..

Tone

im in the same situation. i have an early 06. i painted the lights inners black and fitted LED leds like oem face lift and also fitted a facelift style grille... but its still not like a face lift...

so just landed myself some valeo 2012 headlights for £400 and got bumpers for £100!
just need the PCD sensors/loom and wings.

facelift looks so much better IMO.

thanks for the replies, I am swaying towards the HST as this would keep within the age of the car and less hassle to swap.

My first RRS was a gun metal HST, loved that car, ended up getting rid due to repeated electrical faults which the dealer could not resolve.

When I bought my tdv8 hse I had planned to put the hst kit on , however I went for the autobiography kit instead, in my opinion looks better and more up to date than the hst

Dean 2009 TDV8 RRS Stornoway grey

Check out my Autobiography conversion

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic41605.html