Range Rover sport

xs2man · 30 Apr 2015 at 17:33

The 3.0 diesel is MUCH superior to the 2.7 diesel. Much much better. So much better, it is clearly worthwhile stretching for it.

snappyfish · 30 Apr 2015 at 20:15

xs2man said:
The 3.0 diesel is MUCH superior to the 2.7 diesel. Much much better. So much better, it is clearly worthwhile stretching for it.

Thanks, will review some prices.

Colbaker · 1 May 2015 at 10:37

as said all Range rovers are expensive to run even just the tyres ca set you back over a grand for 4, the range sport is also pretty unreliable (not including the new one as that seems to be pretty reliable so far). The full size Range is a better car in all ways in my opinion but yes it is less sporty.

snappyfish · 1 May 2015 at 20:42

Colbaker said:
as said all Range rovers are expensive to run even just the tyres ca set you back over a grand for 4, the range sport is also pretty unreliable (not including the new one as that seems to be pretty reliable so far). The full size Range is a better car in all ways in my opinion but yes it is less sporty.

Michelin Latitude Sport 3 £748 not to bad.

Sirrel Squirrel · 1 May 2015 at 20:54

snappyfish said:
Michelin Latitude Sport 3 £748 not to bad.

You can get 4x Pirelli Scrorpions for just under £700. Tires last over 20k miles too provided you don't get nails/screws through them like I have on more than one occasion! Brake discs will last you about 50k miles.

snappyfish · 1 May 2015 at 21:00

Sirrel Squirrel said:
You can get 4x Pirelli Scrorpions for just under £700. Tires last over 20k miles too provided you don't get nails/screws through them like I have on more than one occasion! Brake discs will last you about 50k miles.

Great price too, I do about 5 - 10k a year tops. so not to much of a worry

mikeh501 · 1 May 2015 at 21:29

Did the RRS ever get the 8spd auto instead of the 6? The 8spd coupled with the 3.0 engine is a great combo. Progress is pretty decent for such a heavy vehicle. mine has this powertrain.

Sirrel Squirrel · 1 May 2015 at 21:32

mikeh501 said:
Did the RRS ever get the 8spd auto instead of the 6? The 8spd coupled with the 3.0 engine is a great combo. Progress is pretty decent for such a heavy vehicle. mine has this powertrain.

Yes it did, 2012 models onwards, these also have the 3l SDV6 engine, which is another improvement over the 3l TDV6.

snappyfish · 1 May 2015 at 22:09

Sirrel Squirrel said:
Yes it did, 2012 models onwards, these also have the 3l SDV6 engine, which is another improvement over the 3l TDV6.

Grrr, this kind of talk initiates spending more money! Dam it!

Sirrel Squirrel · 2 May 2015 at 07:11

snappyfish said:
Grrr, this kind of talk initiates spending more money! Dam it!

If you're already stretching to go for the 2010 I wouldn't worry about stretching yourself further, I don't think the SDV6 is worth the premium (extra £6k+) unless obviously you can afford it. Going from a 2.7l TDV 2009 to a 3l TDV6 2010 however is well worth it.

snappyfish · 2 May 2015 at 13:01

Sirrel Squirrel said:
If you're already stretching to go for the 2010 I wouldn't worry about stretching yourself further, I don't think the SDV6 is worth the premium (extra £6k+) unless obviously you can afford it. Going from a 2.7l TDV 2009 to a 3l TDV6 2010 however is well worth it.

Wouldnt say stretching, funds are available although I did kinda of say top myself £20 -£22k tops!

chroniclard · 2 May 2015 at 13:04

Rilot said:
The commanding driving position and comfort are like nothing else on the road. I really loved mine and I wish I still had it. I'd have another in a heartbeat if I could convince the mrs to try automatic again.

Would rather be closer to the floor.

HangTime · 2 May 2015 at 23:32

snappyfish said:
Could stretch budget

snappyfish said:
Wouldnt say stretching, funds are available

pepsilol · 2 May 2015 at 23:45

snappyfish said:
Wouldnt say stretching, funds are available although I did kinda of say top myself £20 -£22k tops!

snappyfish · 3 May 2015 at 18:53

HangTime said:

And your point is?

I'm not here to be cross examined! :confused:

snappyfish · 3 May 2015 at 18:54

snappyfish said:
Could stretch budget if 3.0 TDV6 was much superior, I would think buying a warranty is a good idea too.

So facelift started this year?

HangTime · 3 May 2015 at 19:56

The point was the turn of phrase amused me, I wasn't trying to 'catch you out' or whatever (hence the smiley).

As for the topic at hand, I can't comment on the specifics but in general where cars are concerned you can always spend more money for something a bit better so you have to draw the line somewhere and I would view therefore view Squirrel's point as sound on face value.

Sukh · 3 May 2015 at 20:00

Facelift interior alone is worth it imo

snappyfish · 3 May 2015 at 20:01

HangTime said:
The point was the turn of phrase amused me, I wasn't trying to 'catch you out' or whatever (hence the smiley).

As for the topic at hand, I can't comment on the specifics but in general where cars are concerned you can always spend more money for something a bit better so you have to draw the line somewhere and I would view therefore view Squirrel's point as sound on face value.

It's all good, I respect everyone's comments and views..