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Geoff_123

Member Since: 12 Apr 2006
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 2

2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Just picked it up.

Just got the RRS in Java Black (2.7D HSE). Traded up from a BMW M3 and can’t say we’re disappointed at all.
It makes the M3’s build quality feel really poor.
I can honestly say that it doesn’t feel anyway as slow as I thought it would. Ok, you can’t compare it to the M3, but even though I’ve been in the X5, ML270 and Cayenne, it doesn’t really feel any different (even though on paper it should). All lined up I know it would be different, but what the hell, any silly sod can put their foot down.

First impressions:
Very good build quality.
Lots of gadgets to play with.
Good SatNav system.
Good stereo.
Very good seats.
Lot of space.
A lot of car for the money.
Even the dog loves it.

Niggles:
Drivers side window switches are miles away.
Accelerator and brake pedals are very close together. Didn’t notice on the test drives, but now I’m more relaxed I notice it.

Extra’s:
Side steps
DVD’s
Blue tooth
Cargo barrier
Cargo mat
Supercharged grill and side vents (which look great against Java Black).
Refrigerated luggage (3 bottles of wine plus food)

Wed Apr 12 2006 8:25am

ATM

Member Since: 17 Feb 2006
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 122

2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

Welcome,
Sounds perfect,
just what i need to hear, mine arrives next saturday, same spec Something else is always something better:

07 Java TDV8 Sport & toys

Wed Apr 12 2006 8:29am

Supertrotter

Member Since: 10 Mar 2006
Location: Brrrr.... guess where :o(
Posts: 9905

Geoff, welcome on board and delighted you love your car!

Do you think build quality is better than BMW? I still have a 3 series and I think the Beemer is better built.

Agree with the rest, especially the SatNav, it's a superb system. Runner up - 2009 Best Avatar Award
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06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods - GONE - (

Wed Apr 12 2006 8:52am

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Geoff - stop posting on this forum - GO OUT AND PLAY and report back after at least 2000 miles. Enjoy! 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
2009 Alaska TDV8 - Gone and much missed.

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Wed Apr 12 2006 9:00am

XXXAngelXXX

Member Since: 03 Mar 2006
Location: Krautland
Posts: 10894

i just upgraded my order to: Supercharged grill and side vents
L 405 2013 FFRR 5.0 SC
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Wed Apr 12 2006 9:15am

Supertrotter

Member Since: 10 Mar 2006
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Makes a big difference, especially on Java Runner up - 2009 Best Avatar Award
Joint runner up - 2009 Outstanding Contribution Award
WINNER - 2008 ‘Best Thread’ Award – Beautiful Women Of The World
Runner Up - 2008 Comedian Of The Year Award
Runner Up - 2008’s Funniest Incident

06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods - GONE - (

Wed Apr 12 2006 9:16am

Tim in Scotland

Member Since: 30 May 2005
Location: Driving along in my automobile
Posts: 17476

2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

I wonder if Tasmod can find a company to make TURBOcharged badges in the same font and size as the Supercharged badges on the rear hatch ................ he would sell loads of them!

Geoff, glad you like it so far, put together better than a BM........ you on the Land Rover payroll or what, let's hope it is at least as reliable too! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Wed Apr 12 2006 9:35am

shmoogle

Member Since: 07 Sep 2005
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Good to hear you're liking it, Geoff...

Am surprised to hear you think it's better built than the M3. I wouldn't agree myself, but maybe you had issues with yours What I do agree with is your niggle re window switches. A few people here have mentioned this over the months.

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Wed Apr 12 2006 1:37pm

Isma

Member Since: 08 Apr 2006
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 26

2006 Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 HSE Buckingham Blue

Re: Just picked it up.

Geoff_123 wrote:

Niggles:
Drivers side window switches are miles away.

I've noticed it too - Enjoy your car Geoff... RRS HSE, Buckingham Blue , Ivory/Aspen Interior, Luxury Package (Cherry Wood, Cooler Box, etc...), RSE, SIRIUS, PTI, Tasmod Sill Plates

Wed Apr 12 2006 2:10pm

Geoff_123

Member Since: 12 Apr 2006
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 2

Mileage

Not quite 2000 miles yet, but we're done 600 in the first 2 days. Not too bad. Might even take it off road in the next few weeks, although not sure I want to get it dirty at the moment as it looks sooo good.
Looking forward to the off road day and from reading other peoples experience, we'll definitely up grade to a full day.

Wed Apr 12 2006 4:14pm

Chappylad

Member Since: 03 Dec 2005
Location: Bucks
Posts: 123

Re: Mileage

Geoff_123 wrote:
Not quite 2000 miles yet, but we're done 600 in the first 2 days. Not too bad. Might even take it off road in the next few weeks, although not sure I want to get it dirty at the moment as it looks sooo good.
Looking forward to the off road day and from reading other peoples experience, we'll definitely up grade to a full day.

Welcome to the madhouse! Enjoy your new RRS. I notice that you live in Suffolk? I usually go away to Suffolk on most weekends - to Newmarket where I own a cottage there.

Whereabouts in Suffolk are you based? May I ask where did you get your RRS from?

Thanks

Wed Apr 12 2006 11:27pm

MDP

Member Since: 15 Jun 2005
Location: Back in an AUDI
Posts: 8598

Welcome to the forum Geoff 123

I love my Superchareged - but I would say that my previous Audis have been much better built - but they do say that Audi build some of the best interiors

Although I am not unhappy with the RRS , its is starting to creek a little in a few places and this is why I have returned it to the dealer this week - Monday in fact & it's still there !!! waiting for parts to turn up to fix the rattle from behind driver - I think its in the B post , will have to wait and see tomorrow now
" WITH MORE EXTRAS THAN A HOLLYWOOD EPIC "

Wed Apr 12 2006 11:42pm

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