So I've had my Cairns Blue 2005 RRS for nearly 2 months now. As I've mentioned before I needed a LHD as I'm moving to Portugal next year and it needs to be registered in my name for 12 months to avoid Portugal's illegal vehicle 'tax'.

In addition to enjoying the comments and experiences on this forum (and adding a few) I absolutely love the car. It's perfect for my needs and driving it is nothing short of wonderful.

Maybe I was lucky picking up such a good car, after all it was from a one-man-band 'dealer' in London who specialises in importing LHDs. You hear of so many horror stories but sometimes you've just got to take a chance. With only 62k (miles) on the clock and one owner from new it has hardly any scratches, just a bit of gravel rash on the nose. I love cleaning it and it's put the joy back in to driving. I expected to have to live with some niggles and as the car is 12 years old one might expect some 'hidden' problems - but no. None.

I will take the advice I was given and it will have a major service in a few weeks including a new belt & chain.

A dream car - love it.

Thanks for this forum too - real comments from real people - unlike some. Barrie.
2017-Jan 2024: 2005 RRS 2.7TDV6. Best car I ever had - until now!
Current: 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2

West 4x4 servicing it? * Current: 2024 D350 Defender 90 on coils!
* Current: 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE: 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* 1949 80" in family since 1975
I use www.glenrands.co.uk Great independent specialist!

I will have had mine three weeks on Tuesday and absolutely loving it. Sounds like you found a good one well done, and gives me hope, mine is also one owner low miles in lovely condition and just hoping I don't live to regret it as I would be very sad to sell it.

Good luck with the move.

Thanks Paul.  Barrie.
2017-Jan 2024: 2005 RRS 2.7TDV6. Best car I ever had - until now!
Current: 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2