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RAD

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2009 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

About to order a V8 Tdi.....but what options?

Went to my LR yesterday to order a V8 Tdi (Jan delivery) to replace my current V6.

Don’t want a sunroof or video (never used the current one) and was surprised to learn that the only extras are Logic7 and privacy glass. 20” Wheels are standard. So apart from daft stuff like sills..........is it really totally spec’d?

What have I missed, that I really should get?

Tue Sep 19 2006 12:23pm

EXPIREDDATA

Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: West Sussex
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2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Rimini Red

What about Hybrid TV ?

Does anyone have an electronic version of the accessories book.. ? RRS TDV8 HSE - Hybrid TV - Sunroof - Adaptive Front Headlights - Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 system

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Sat Sep 23 2006 7:07pm

Gekko

Member Since: 04 Sep 2006
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Hi Rad.

I'm about to place an order somewhere too so it would be very helpful to see what options other "to-be" owners have added as well.

Anyone??? Most of us are reptiles... only the enlightened few become human beings.

Mon Sep 25 2006 10:40am

MDP

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I would order one with a supercharged engine

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Mon Sep 25 2006 2:34pm

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Mon Sep 25 2006 4:12pm

Gekko

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Here's mine so far:

TDV8 HSE
Stornoway Grey
Ivory leather with Rhodium trip

And that's it!!!

Not sure about sunroof... does anyone ever order these? Good for resale? Also, looking at options spreadsheet, it seems that you "Stormer Alloys" aren't available... you do get 9-spoke 20" one's but not the same one's as the supercharged beast. Can anyone clarify? Most of us are reptiles... only the enlightened few become human beings.

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Mon Sep 25 2006 6:38pm

EXPIREDDATA

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Is premium ICE worth it ? RRS TDV8 HSE - Hybrid TV - Sunroof - Adaptive Front Headlights - Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 system

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Mon Sep 25 2006 6:49pm

RAD

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One problem I've had with my currect RRS is that Logic7 has never worked. They've changed the amp, the wiring......re-done the software I don't know how many times and finally gave up. They even admitted in writing that there was nothing further can be done...its just a bad one.

I've suggested that as I am down £1k, for something that has never worked, they credit my new car so that the premium system is installed f.o.c.

Watch this space.......or even watch Luton play football, whichever you consider less painfull!

Tue Sep 26 2006 11:04am

Gekko

Member Since: 04 Sep 2006
Location: West Midlands
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Having just spoken to Kam100 and especially after reading Rad's post, I won't bother with the Premium ICE upgrade after all.

Next question though is the colour....

torn between Stornoway Grey/Ivory and Chawton White/Ivory... bearing in mind that I'll be selling the vehicle after 8-10 months or so... depending when new M3 arrives!!

Any strong colour suggestions? Most of us are reptiles... only the enlightened few become human beings.

Tue Sep 26 2006 6:07pm

Cliff H

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Location: uk
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White certainly looks nice but may not be so good for resale, grey and the ever trusty black or silver have to be the best on that front.

Tue Sep 26 2006 6:15pm

kam100

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Go with the Grey i reckon Gecko.. the white is stunning.. but you know Bmw will shake their heads at it when u trade in for the M3.. thats if you end up taking it.. i know PaulL has his eye on your allocation!! hehe

Tue Sep 26 2006 6:49pm

EXPIREDDATA

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I personally think that Hybid TV is a must have for long term resale. Five years ago very few cars have Sat Nav - now its a must... same will happen with TV in five years... RRS TDV8 HSE - Hybrid TV - Sunroof - Adaptive Front Headlights - Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 system

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Tue Sep 26 2006 8:01pm

Josh

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Gekko wrote:
Having just spoken to Kam100 and especially after reading Rad's post, I won't bother with the Premium ICE upgrade after all.

I have the premium ICE and I think it is very good. I swapped my RRS for the day when I was having the stone protection done with an RRS that didn't have the premium. I really missed it and the owner of the other RRS wished he had ordered his with the premium when he heard mine.

So I think you should trust your own ears as to what is best. Plus you won't get the connection for an iPod if you don't have it. Then having realised you made a mistake it can't be retrofitted afterwards. TDV6 - gone
TDV8 - gone
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Tue Sep 26 2006 10:09pm

MDP

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I wouldn't buy a car on the strengths of whether or not it had an ipod socket ........ I don't think the integration of aux input in the RRS is executed very well at all !

Best just burn loads of MP3 tracks onto CD's .......... much better
" WITH MORE EXTRAS THAN A HOLLYWOOD EPIC "

Wed Sep 27 2006 9:41am

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