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08-730d

Member Since: 06 Sep 2014
Location: Hammerfest
Posts: 8

Should I? RRS TDV8..

Hello.
I am considering trading in my bmw 7 series for a "new" 4x4, either a bmw x5 (35d or 4,8i) or a 2008 range rover sport TDV8.
I have gotten a quote for one. it is a one owner, full service history, 125000 km, has a nice color, 2 year warranty and looks like this:

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I read something before on a norwegian forum that these engines were really cultivated and good. But then I did a quick search on here that revealed turbo problems and engine failures.
What is the cold hard truth about these beasts?

It is a quite expensive car, and all problems could come while still under warranty, but then again they might not..

Any thoughts?

Mon Sep 22 2014 8:39pm

RRS Daz

Member Since: 23 Jan 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 797

Get one.

Make sure it's got full history with regular oil changes.

There are always horror story's on forums but plenty of people who don't visit forums who are happy.

Mon Sep 22 2014 9:10pm

08-730d

Member Since: 06 Sep 2014
Location: Hammerfest
Posts: 8

Well there´s photos of the service book in the add. But what is an A,B or C service?

At 25473km it had an A service + oil service
At 48384km it had a service, but not ticking any boxes.
At 70900km it had an A service with brake fluid
At 83261 it had an oil service
At 95559 it had a B service
At 108700km it had an oil service
At 120000km it had an A service.

Does this look good? Is oil service included in A service (or is it due for an oil service?)

Mon Sep 22 2014 9:24pm

chrisebabes

Member Since: 14 Jul 2010
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 79

2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

Get it , i love mine TDV8 2007 window tints, side steps.

Mon Sep 22 2014 9:45pm

D12TYJ

Member Since: 01 Sep 2014
Location: London
Posts: 183

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Def get it. Tdv8 is the one.
Smooth power for the 2.5 tonne 4x4
As long as its been looked after, happy days.

Mon Sep 22 2014 9:53pm

BKHK

Member Since: 05 May 2008
Location: Perth
Posts: 1936

Stay away from the 4.8 X5. The 4.8 has some issues which could be expensive to fix. The diesels are very good. The RRS would be good in Norway, hopefully it has all the cold weather gear!

Tue Sep 23 2014 12:20am

08-730d

Member Since: 06 Sep 2014
Location: Hammerfest
Posts: 8

BKHP could you tell me some more about 4,8i problems? Turbo problems on the tdv8 is expensive too..

Tue Sep 23 2014 8:26am

08-730d

Member Since: 06 Sep 2014
Location: Hammerfest
Posts: 8

How about the service history? Any thoughts?

It has been driven on salted winter roads since new. Anything to worry about?

Tue Sep 23 2014 8:27am

BKHK

Member Since: 05 May 2008
Location: Perth
Posts: 1936

Have a look at Bimmerfest.com for the X5 4.8 issues.

Tue Sep 23 2014 10:47am

designboy

Member Since: 03 Feb 2014
Location: whitehead co antrim
Posts: 338

2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Lux Stornoway Grey

Got mi email and its perfect. 120k coming up. Just feed clean oil twice a year.

Tue Sep 23 2014 5:44pm

08-730d

Member Since: 06 Sep 2014
Location: Hammerfest
Posts: 8

08-730d wrote:
How about the service history? Any thoughts?

It has been driven on salted winter roads since new. Anything to worry about?

Does these (rrs) rust a lot or are they generally okay?

Another option could be to keep the bee emm, and get a 2005 RR vouge TD6. There is a nice one for sale with a new gearbox, and 150t km.

Tue Sep 23 2014 10:19pm

Zilch

Member Since: 20 Mar 2006
Location: Sydney, sometimes the Whitsundays
Posts: 2834

2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Fuji White

a TD6 Full fat will feel totally lethargic even next to a 2.7 TDv6 Sport, and basically comatose compared
to a TDv8 i can assure you Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Wed Sep 24 2014 9:08am

myfirstrrs

Member Since: 20 Jan 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 433

My TDV8 RRS is the best car I have ever owned. I still have a tingle of anticipation that the turbo's will self implode and take the engine out but after 6 months trouble free motoring this is becoming less and less each day. The ride, the comfort, the smoothness and the power all add up to a fantastic package. If I did less miles I would consider a petrol version and if I had more money I would be aiming at an SDV6 but for now, I am more than happy. In fact, I'm going out for a spin this afternoon, just decided!

Wed Sep 24 2014 9:45am

08-730d

Member Since: 06 Sep 2014
Location: Hammerfest
Posts: 8

Holy s#**. Got some pictures of it, and it has some damages to the leather inside and its quite rusty underneath. The seller calls it surface rust, and says it will be taken care of. Not sure what to think.

Wed Sep 24 2014 3:43pm

designboy

Member Since: 03 Feb 2014
Location: whitehead co antrim
Posts: 338

Lol wtf is surface rust? Regards the interior it's easy to clip on replacement parts inside like fascias and panels. Ebay is handy.

Buy it and don't look back. But why rust?

Wed Sep 24 2014 3:48pm

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