Hey mate,

I don't actually own a V8SC - own a SDV8. I am in the market for a new RRS though hence the questioning and thoughts on the only car I've driven - the SVR - haven't driven the normal version yet - sorry if there was some confusion over that point.

Also the SVR demo I drove for a few days was a MY17 so pre-facelift model, it definitely had a drone (possibly thrum being the wrong word) at motorway speeds of about 70-80mph - made making telephone calls slightly annoying which negated the whole point of a Range Rover to me personally.

I've heard the MY18 is a lot quieter from people here and people who've driven one which would tick one box for me but the no rear seat entertainment and the slightly uncomfortable seats without massage option would again for me personally, detract from what having a Range Rover is about.

With that being said, some of my friends absolutely love the RRS SVR so it really is down to personal preference.

Hi Danger ,sorry i thought you had the 5.0sc. SDV8 is great and i fully understand regarding the SVR vs Autobiograph.
 SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.

No thrum at motorway speed in the SC, unless you make it change down. Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

DangerMouseUK wrote:

Hey mate,

I don't actually own a V8SC - own a SDV8. I am in the market for a new RRS though hence the questioning and thoughts on the only car I've driven - the SVR - haven't driven the normal version yet - sorry if there was some confusion over that point.

Also the SVR demo I drove for a few days was a MY17 so pre-facelift model, it definitely had a drone (possibly thrum being the wrong word) at motorway speeds of about 70-80mph - made making telephone calls slightly annoying which negated the whole point of a Range Rover to me personally.

I've heard the MY18 is a lot quieter from people here and people who've driven one which would tick one box for me but the no rear seat entertainment and the slightly uncomfortable seats without massage option would again for me personally, detract from what having a Range Rover is about.

With that being said, some of my friends absolutely love the RRS SVR so it really is down to personal preference.

I don't have one and never will.

My humble opinion is that the SVR is a cartoon car, larger than life and shockingly vulgar. A car intended for footballers and lottery winners; conspicuous new money. As my mother would have said, 'I suppose it's OK for those that like those sort of things' 2017 SDV6 Autobiography; Carpathian Grey, Ivory, Soft Close, Extended Grand Black.

 SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.

Silty wrote:

I don't have one and never will.

My humble opinion is that the SVR is a cartoon car, larger than life and shockingly vulgar. A car intended for footballers and lottery winners; conspicuous new money. As my mother would have said, 'I suppose it's OK for those that like those sort of things'

 Current RRS: MY18 SVR
Previous RRS: MY15 RRS 5.0L Autobiography

Silty wrote:

I don't have one and never will.

My humble opinion is that the SVR is a cartoon car, larger than life and shockingly vulgar. A car intended for footballers and lottery winners; conspicuous new money. As my mother would have said, 'I suppose it's OK for those that like those sort of things'

You have some balls to say this here

Silty wrote:

I don't have one and never will.

My humble opinion is that the SVR is a cartoon car, larger than life and shockingly vulgar. A car intended for footballers and lottery winners; conspicuous new money. As my mother would have said, 'I suppose it's OK for those that like those sort of things'

He's Scottish

Violetpiano wrote:

DangerMouseUK wrote:

Hey mate,

I don't actually own a V8SC - own a SDV8. I am in the market for a new RRS though hence the questioning and thoughts on the only car I've driven - the SVR - haven't driven the normal version yet - sorry if there was some confusion over that point.

Also the SVR demo I drove for a few days was a MY17 so pre-facelift model, it definitely had a drone (possibly thrum being the wrong word) at motorway speeds of about 70-80mph - made making telephone calls slightly annoying which negated the whole point of a Range Rover to me personally.

I've heard the MY18 is a lot quieter from people here and people who've driven one which would tick one box for me but the no rear seat entertainment and the slightly uncomfortable seats without massage option would again for me personally, detract from what having a Range Rover is about.

With that being said, some of my friends absolutely love the RRS SVR so it really is down to personal preference.

Having owned a MY15 5.0L SC for almost 3 years and a MY18 SVR since March, I can honestly hardly tell the difference in ride comfort / quality when just cruising on a motorway / highway. I have driven a couple of MY15 SVRs but not extensively so can't compare with the prior facelift models.

Jas

Hey mate, again I can't speak for MY18 cars which are apparently considerably quieter under normal driving conditions but I the only V8SC RRS I've been in was a pre-facelift SVR for a few days and it was a little bit too loud for me for every day driving - again we're all different and I know people who love it and drive F-Type SVRs every day and love them and I can't stand that car - at 70mph you can't even have a conversation with someone in the cabin let alone hold a bluetooth phone call - guess its just what you want from the car.

I'd like something that can be fast but is super quiet and comfortable - hence the normal V8SC - but I'm concerned even that might be too loud and as there aren't many around just have to go on what the forums say

Also the SVR was noticeably stiffer sprung (again the one I drove) than other RRSes which were already on the stiff side for Central London driving with all the pot holes and speed bumps so if I had a chance to not go stiffer then I'd take it - maybe the MY18 onwards cars have more adaptability with Comfort mode vs Dynamic, not sure.

You sound like you need an electric vehicle........ or a PHEV that you can run in electric mode most of the time  2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

LOL

I don't really like the idea of the current PHEV - if they stuck a 3 litre petrol engine in it then I'd probably go for it to be honest.

I know Merc have just brought out the new S560e and the powertrain in that looks really tempting to me, just not keen on the idea of being left with a 2 litre engine in an RRS when the battery goes dead, I had the misfortune of driving one of the 2 litre RRSes it wasn't pleasant at all.

They did a 3.0sc in the RRS but I don’t think they sold many as the fuel consumption was similar to the 5.0sc,,someone on here has one but I’ve forgotten his user name.

Andy Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Wokkaman is the 3.0s.c man 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

scousefly wrote:

Silty wrote:

I don't have one and never will.

My humble opinion is that the SVR is a cartoon car, larger than life and shockingly vulgar. A car intended for footballers and lottery winners; conspicuous new money. As my mother would have said, 'I suppose it's OK for those that like those sort of things'

He's Scottish

.

Andy. Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino