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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

I agree JF Thumbs Up

What didn't you like about the R8 in the end? The only thing that puts me off one is the fact that the non-manual has had a slating as it's not the DSG box. 06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods, Black Badge Soon...

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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

What really don't all these cars come with that sort gear box now a days Rolling Eyes RRS TDV6 Gone but still around

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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

'Fraid not.

Apparantly, there was a significant cost attached to re-engineering the R8 to accomodate the DSG box so they stuck the Gallardo e-gear robotised manual box on it and called it R-Tronic (I think).

By all accounts, it's very clunky and grabby... Shocked 06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods, Black Badge Soon...

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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Don't like the R8 and not gonna get one so what ever to what they put in it Wink RRS TDV6 Gone but still around

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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

I take your point and I heard you the first time! Laughing 06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods, Black Badge Soon...

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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

What?




Embarassed Laughing RRS TDV6 Gone but still around

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2008 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

Actually I fould the gear change smooth on the R-Tronic.....it just didn't feel worth the £s

If it was £50K , I would have thought it a good buy, when I get out of the GT3 after a few hell raising miles across country lanes my whole body tingles......just didnt get that "buzz" with the R8.

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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Interesting and I suppose it goes to show that you can read all you want in car mags but test drive is a must before you buy.

I just think that with the automated manuals as opposed to proper autos/DSG's etc I wouldn't always want to use the paddles, I want a proper functioning auto for when I just want to stick it in 'D' and let the gearbox do all the work.

Again, just from what i've read this is where e-gear/R-Tronic/SMG etc. fall down.

Indeed, BM seem to be switching to their new double crotch gearbox as are Porsche (To replace their torque-convertor Tiptronic auto box) Thumbs Up 06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods, Black Badge Soon...

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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver

TG last night was great! I wonder if the German TG has a different ending to the UK one. RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE Zambezi silver,Alpaca.
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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Out at a BBQ last night so have it recorded.

Censored last one in the series already, isn't it? Big Cry 06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods, Black Badge Soon...

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ST it was great - they had a Eng v Germany TG contest. JC and the boys arrived in Spitfires! Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE Zambezi silver,Alpaca.
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Nt the car the plane! RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE Zambezi silver,Alpaca.
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Early finish for me today then... 06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods, Black Badge Soon...

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2008 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

It was hilarious......Hammond was so funny when he was celebrating winning his race in the Bowler!

And "James May" drove that AM incredibly! Laughing

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Excellent... sitting on the Sky+, so will try and watch tonight.

Is it really the last one already? Sunday nights going back to being boring again then.... Sad 

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