Buying my First RR SPORT!

[IamKONG]

HI all how are we,
well ive decided to upgrade and get into the RR Sports.


I am looking at a couple 2008 TDV8's that have roughly 105000kms.


now apart from the basics like service history, suspension, electronic checks ect is there any major things or signs i should be looking out for?

[rar110]

Firstly I don't own a RRS so I'm not experienced with them. However on the L322 the front airbag springs/struts start to fail from about the 8 year mark. Dealers charge about $1300 each, but there are other OEM suppliers for about 1/2 that price.

[rar110]

Also, that's low km which is better if it's longish drives, followed by lack of use. Short drives are not good for diesels. Especially diesels with an EGR.
I assume it's a 2.7 tdv8?

[cripesamighty]

I think 2.7L would be the tdv6 and 3.6L would be the TDV8. I would LOVE a TDV8!

[rar110]

Just read OP properly.

And the 3.6 is real nice.

[Nomad9]

Hi Iamkong,
3.6 V8 you will not be disappointed. Beautiful machine, regularly gives me around 10.9 to 11.2 klms/100. Goes like a "stabbed rat", torque to die for. I would look for a good service record, check on gearbox oil change, for me this was more relevant with the extra power of the V8.

My alternator died at 161,000 klms, apprantly this isn't uncommon, not to bad if you have a bit of time and the anotomical qualities of a 5 year old. I found finding everything I wanted spec wise in one vehicle difficult. You either get one thing or the other, not everything. I like the centre arm rest cooler, I don't have the sat nav, got ACE makes for a good ride, no sunroof, useless with a roof rack anyway.

I got a one owner from new well loked after vehcile, I was lucky in tha regard.

No timing belts on the engine or the fuel pump......... whoo hoo!!!

3.6 V8, a decision you will not regret, enjoy

Cheers Marty

[IamKONG]

Hey everyone
And thanks heaps for the feed back and tips.
Checking it out next week so will keep you in the loop

[Stuart02]

Out of interest did you consider a slightly older L322 as an upgrade? I don't know much about the P38s and haven't ever driven one, but I wonder if a L320 is the obvious upgrade?

All that aside, my wife and I do both really like our RRS TEV8 for what it is, and as great as the 3.0L SDV6 is, and a more practical choice for a few reasons, it feels right for a Range Rover to be a V8 - and they certainly sound like one! I never get tired of listening to my wife drive off up our street in the morning!

FWIW ours is a 2010 update which apparently has a firmer suspension tune than the pre-2010 model, but I struggle to tell the difference with the Dynamic Suspension Control (DSC or ACE in D2 terminology) on or off. Perhaps it makes more difference in the earlier cars but I wouldn't hold out for it.

We couldn't find one with the cold climate pack, it is a rarity even on the Luxury models like ours - my wife really misses heated seats.

Happy hunting, look forward to seeing what you end up with!

[Graeme]

I struggle to tell the difference with the Dynamic Suspension Control (DSC or ACE in D2 terminology) on or off.

Perhaps it's because DSC is Dynamic Stability (sway) Control and unrelated to the anti-roll bar (lean) control.

[86mud]

They eat front brake discs, and if you get a 7 seater, there is no spare tyre as the electronic mechanism for the third row seats lives in the spare wheel well.

You get a small air compressor and a tub of green goo. Make sure the wheel nut adaptor is there...I got caught once with the adaptor being left behind at the service centre

They are a beautiful car to drive. Very powerful. Service costs will hurt the wallet...

Woops...sorry, I see you are talking about a 2008 model....I am talking about a 2014 model.