Buying a RR sport......

[stoke]

G'day

First timer here. I'm currently looking at buying a RR sport L320 but I have never owned a landy before so got a few Q's regarding different sorts. Hopefully some can enlighten me before purchasing one. Unless a thread similar to this has already been covered, then pls point me to the right direction.

Looking at the 2005 and later models. It will be used mainly as a daily driver and soft offroading - beach and bush. Nothing hard that it will rip bumpers to smashing sumps. Also I won't be towing anything heavy unless I've gotta help a mate tow a car float.

So...

What are some of the things I need to look at before purchasing...

2.7lt TDV6 vs. 3.0lt TDV6/SDV6 - Reliability, Performance, Economy, Parts$$$, Aftermarket Performance, How many K's is the motor good for before it starts to hit me in the pocket???

I also do like the TDV8 but comparison to the V6, long term cost in insurance, rego and maintenance will cost more. But it's an option.

The supercharge would be top of the pick but with petrol prices soaring, can't see myself having one for years on. Thinking of keeping this vehicle for at least 10yrs. I'm at a point where having 2 toys (offroader and drag) and a daily driver isn't suiting my current lifestyle so I need to go from 3 to 1.

Cheers Big Ears.......

[Piddler]

If buying secondhand TD V8
:D

[stoke]

It will be a secondhand purchase but with low k's as possible. Seen a few TDV8 but k's are around the 100k mark and above. Know much about the V8's?

[Disco4SE]

I would assume that now that you can no longer buy a new RR Sport in a V8 TD, the price of second hand ones would increase.
If you do want the V8, don't hesitate.

BTW - 100K for a V8 TD.......or a V6 TD, is nothing.

Cheers, Craig

[stoke]

I would assume that now that you can no longer buy a new RR Sport in a V8 TD, the price of second hand ones would increase.
If you do want the V8, don't hesitate.

BTW - 100K for a V8 TD.......or a V6 TD, is nothing.

Cheers, Craig

Cheers. But are they a reliable block or known to having issues?

[walc100]

My wife's RRS is great, i drive a fair range of Toyota's and it took alot to get her out of a Landcruiser, she wont be going back, only one item out of service has been a rear tail shaft, stick got in and wrecked the boot on the CV and driven clunking until too late, mail order the part in from the UK and saved a heap 4xs.

[Meccles]

On my second TDV8 both to date have been fantastic. Have a look at RRSport.co.uk, seems to be no real issue with TDV8 all comments about the engines have been good.

[aew849]

Just acquired a RRS TDV8 after swapping Disco3 and Deefer 130. Life throws you curve balls and as result I didn't need the 7 seat disco family wagon anymore...the Deefer was getting a handful so did the deed for the Ranger.

2008 TDV8 with 100k kms on the clock....she drives beautifully. A very jealous mate who lives in Landcruiser wagons and Prado's couldn't pick the age or kms when he drove it. No squeaks, rattles, oil drops or faults.

And that engine....awesome, ****ing awesome. :D:twisted::D

I thought the Disco3 TDV6 was a good drive, but the (similar) RRS just lifts the game......

aew849

[sniegy]

I love my 2.7Ltr TDV6 D4, but
If I was to get a Sport it WOULD be a TDV8. Just Sensational !
The engines are great no issues at all, only small kink in it armour is not engine related but Suspension!
They have a system called Dynamic Response which is std on TDV8 (or what D2 owners had called ACE-active cornering enhancement) It is an option on TDV6's also, easy way to tell is Brembo's on front discs, 19" rims & yellow reservoir on drivers side in engine bay.
Basically the stabilizer bars runs through a hydraulic SCREW RAM which limits body roll to next to nothing, awesome on a race track :p but can give a knock in the suspension. To check remove fuse 14 from memory & drive again & the knock will be gone as you have just locked the ram & gotten rid of the only issue.

Drive one! You won't regret it.

[scarry]

Where are you ,as i know a guy who has one with 19k for sale,3L.
Been VERY well looked after,the guy is a LR nut.

[Mike_S]

TDV8's a stunning car / engine combo, as sniegy's alluded to the only real issues are the knocking suspension (but to be honest, TADTS) and the occasional turbo failure which requires the body to be removed to fix it. That's not as dramatic as it sounds though, any decent LR dealer / specialist will have the body off in no time at all.

I'll say this. If you have the cash to buy a TDV8 then drive one after first driving the TDV6. If you don't have the cash for a TDV8 then DO NOT drive it :p The new 3 litre TDV6 isn't that far off in terms of direct performance, all it lacks is the V8 rumble. It's one of the few TDV8's that actually sounds like a proper petrol V8.

[101RRS]

When I was looking for a RRS a while back, I also would have liked a TDV8 but my primary criteria in a car was diesel and low kms. These could be had in the TDV6 for reasonable money but for substantial more money the only TDV8s were all hi Kms.

Garry

[aew849]

Apologies to this thread but I was recently pinged for describing the beautiful charateristics of the 3.6 TDV8 by using an abbreviated version of the F bomb......so if that offended anyone, I promise to bring the beast around to your place......let you drive it...especially planting the foot through the floor for a reverberatory hyperdrive type take off....and count the number of expletives.

Yours in moderation,
And Range Rover Sport ownership,


aew849

[CSBrisie]

I drove the RRS TDV8 before I bought the D4 3.0 and Really wanted one.. But I ended up with the HSE for the ease of fitting of road accessories and those extra two seats that it seems I'm in the age group that needs them (well SWMBO needs them) . One day I dream of the 4.4TDV8 Vogue with MTR's hmmmmm!!

[101RRS]

.so if that offended anyone, I promise to bring the beast around to your place......let you drive it...especially planting the foot through the floor for a reverberatory hyperdrive type take off....and count the number of expletives.

I was offended :o - when is the TDV8 arriving at my place for a test drive :cool:

[stoke]

Where are you ,as i know a guy who has one with 19k for sale,3L.
Been VERY well looked after,the guy is a LR nut.

Located in Brisbane.


TDV8's a stunning car / engine combo, as sniegy's alluded to the only real issues are the knocking suspension (but to be honest, TADTS) and the occasional turbo failure which requires the body to be removed to fix it. That's not as dramatic as it sounds though, any decent LR dealer / specialist will have the body off in no time at all.

I'll say this. If you have the cash to buy a TDV8 then drive one after first driving the TDV6. If you don't have the cash for a TDV8 then DO NOT drive it :p The new 3 litre TDV6 isn't that far off in terms of direct performance, all it lacks is the V8 rumble. It's one of the few TDV8's that actually sounds like a proper petrol V8.

Body to be removed! For a big 4x4 you would think it's easily accessible and ample of space under the hood.

So far I have only been looking on the net and I have found a few that I like. The more I search, the more the V8 is becoming appealing.....well mainly due to the fact its a V8. It's much in par with second hand V8 and 3L in terms of price but I prefer the later model's interior.

With the knocking suspension, is that only when driven hard in corners?


Apologies to this thread but I was recently pinged for describing the beautiful charateristics of the 3.6 TDV8 by using an abbreviated version of the F bomb......so if that offended anyone, I promise to bring the beast around to your place......let you drive it...especially planting the foot through the floor for a reverberatory hyperdrive type take off....and count the number of expletives.

Yours in moderation,
And Range Rover Sport ownership,


aew849

Didn't even notice it. Someone should fill in a 'Hurt feelings Report'

[Pedro_The_Swift]

For a big 4x4 you would think it's easily accessible and ample of space under the hood.


:Rolling:

you better find a D3/4/RRSV6/V8 and open the bonnet;)

[oldsalt]

Here you go - easy peasy !!!!
Removing The Body/Shell Off Of A Range Rover Sport - YouTube :D

[101RRS]

It's much in par with second hand V8 and 3L in terms of price but I prefer the later model's interior.

The TDV8 does come in the face lifted body and interior.


2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT TDV8 L320 10MY SUV Private Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/land%20rover-range%20rover%20sport-2010-12030247?base=1216&vertical=Car&Range=Price:Min,Max~0.5&page=1&eapi=2&sort=Year&cr=0&__N=1246%201247%201252%201282%204294965541%2042949 54581%201216&silo=Stock&find=TDV8|CarAll)

[scarry]

Located in Brisbane.



If you are interested in looking at a late model RRS, 3l,send me a PM.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

nice.
a TDV8 with paddles,,:cool::cool:
Photo Gallery - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/Gallery.aspx?R=12030247&index=13&track=IMAGEVIEWER&h_mid=4415219&f_mid=0&c_mid=4414491&TabId=304744)

[sniegy]

Was only available for that Model Year (10MY) in the face lifted version.
Be a collectors edition [thumbsupbig]

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Colour me a collector!!;):cool::wub:

[Geomonger]

Hi all,
Newby here that has been looking at D4 and RRS new and used in Perth. I prefer the D4 as a long time 4x4 guy, but SWMBO loves the RRS. I test drove a 2010 RRS 3L today, premium leather, rear camera/premium sound, etc, really nice car, with about 38000 km, dealer asking $85k. Being new to the Landys and pricing in WA, does this seem reasonable - anybody local done better recently? I've been in WA for 4 years now, so I'm used to the shocking prices for, well, everything, but just wanted to check if this was even close?

Thanks in advance for any help, and very informative group you have here!

[camel_landy]

TDV8... It really is a complete no-brainer!

The engine is bomb-proof, sounds great, pulls like a train and at 110k, it probably isn't even run-in yet!!!

M