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ATM

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

2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

Just back from test driving the new V8 diesel RR

Hi Guys

Just thought i would post a quick note about the new V8 diesel RR i have spent the last hour in.

Went initially to see how it is in comparison to my TDV6 RRS. Boy what a difference!
Although it was a full fat RR, the acceleration, engine volume and responsiveness was extremely impressive. The V8 exhaust tone is rich and able to turn heads when poked.

That engine + the RRS body = Special car indeed.

Very impressed. If anyone has one on order you will NOT be dissapointed

Something else is always something better:

07 Java TDV8 Sport & toys

Mon Oct 09 2006 12:40pm

kam100

Member Since: 28 Sep 2005
Location: In my office doing quotes!!
Posts: 4771

Yeah if anyone does want to order.. let me know and we'll see what discount we can get on our little bulk buy deal..
Have one TDv8 confirmed and deposited, and have thrown in another full fat 4.2 SC at a mere £78k into the mix too, so the order is building up slowly but surely..

Mon Oct 09 2006 1:34pm

rrmad

Member Since: 29 Oct 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 44

2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

I have been lucky enough to drive a 2007 spec TDV8 sport - that is some car although having stepped out of my supercharged there was a difference - but only in the drivers seat - passangers would refuse to believe it was a diesel. The torque was amazing pulling like a train from low down, the faster gear shifts were the only thing giving the engine type away. Whilst it wasn't as fast as the sc it wasn't a long way behind and through a series of bends it felt better balanced, I reckon even with more power the sc would have struggled to stick to it. 20 mpg rather than 13 , residuals that should hold up better, this car is a no brainer. Just getting the petrol out of my viens to make room for diesel.

Wed Oct 11 2006 3:03pm

iwantone

Member Since: 05 Jul 2006
Location: UK
Posts: 42

how did you manage to do this? My dealer says it's not launched till Jan 06

rrmad wrote:
I have been lucky enough to drive a 2007 spec TDV8 sport -

Wed Oct 11 2006 3:05pm

MDP

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

But then , as I have found out - the residual on our S/C is pathetic - personally I wont be changing mine for a TDV8 just yet. The difference to change could fuel mine for another 10yrs
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Wed Oct 11 2006 3:06pm

JayMann

Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Stop acting like snob when you just won the Lotto!
Posts: 22898

2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

More like a week 2 weeks at a push RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
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Wed Oct 11 2006 4:14pm

EXPIREDDATA

Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 221

2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Rimini Red

iwantone wrote:
how did you manage to do this? My dealer says it's not launched till Jan 06

rrmad wrote:
I have been lucky enough to drive a 2007 spec TDV8 sport -

I had heard that all of the RRS TDV8s had been pushed back..... RRS TDV8 HSE - Hybrid TV - Sunroof - Adaptive Front Headlights - Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 system

BMW GT

Wed Oct 11 2006 5:01pm

JayMann

Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Stop acting like snob when you just won the Lotto!
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ONLY the FFRR has the TDV8 at the mo and the RRS gets it around the end of this year we hope RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW X6 XDrive35D
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
And A Van For Rex!

WINNER - 2008's Idler Of The Year
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Wed Oct 11 2006 5:12pm

Josh

Member Since: 24 Dec 2005
Location: Here, there and everywhere
Posts: 2054

Allegedly the first deliveries of the TDV8 RRS are in about November/December. We'll see. TDV6 - gone
TDV8 - gone
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Wed Oct 11 2006 8:56pm

hartleyhair

Member Since: 08 Oct 2006
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 176

2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

Delivery Nov 25th

My new ETA for a TDV8 HSE is 25 Nov.

BTW Anyone know what wheels come on the TD V8 HSE - presume 19'' 5 spokes? Must ask dealer tomorrow.

Paul Driving - TDV8 HSE in Stornaway / Ebony / Brunel
Sold - 56 TDV8 HSE in Java Black EBONY/RHODIUM/PRIVACY GLASS
Sold - 05 TDV6 HSE BONATTI/BLACK/RHODIUM 20''STORMERS, PTI AND FACTORY TINT.

Wed Oct 11 2006 9:00pm

shmoogle

Member Since: 07 Sep 2005
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No, I believe there's a new design of 20" alloy for the TDV8.

I may be wrong, but seem to remember someone saying that in times gone by.

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Wed Oct 11 2006 10:19pm

rrmad

Member Since: 29 Oct 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 44

iwantone wrote:
how did you manage to do this? My dealer says it's not launched till Jan 06

rrmad wrote:
I have been lucky enough to drive a 2007 spec TDV8 sport -

I drove one about 6 weeks ago that was a LR 06 donkey but I drove another that was 2007 spec a couple of weeks ago, although there is currently no large scale production LR are running a few all badged HSE with 20" rims. A fantastic car but I have one reservation, I drove a pre production supercharged FFRR about 4 months before release and bought on on the strength of it, the production car was nothing compared to the one I had previously driven. To be fair this car appeared the finished article so I guesss they will be as good.

Wed Oct 11 2006 10:32pm

hartleyhair

Member Since: 08 Oct 2006
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 176

TDV8 HSE Comes with 20" 10 Spokes

Apparently the wheels on the TDV8 are the 20" 10-spoke 'tuning fork' wheels on the current supercharged model.

Paul Driving - TDV8 HSE in Stornaway / Ebony / Brunel
Sold - 56 TDV8 HSE in Java Black EBONY/RHODIUM/PRIVACY GLASS
Sold - 05 TDV6 HSE BONATTI/BLACK/RHODIUM 20''STORMERS, PTI AND FACTORY TINT.

Thu Oct 12 2006 5:08pm

JayMann

Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Stop acting like snob when you just won the Lotto!
Posts: 22898

What like theses

RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW X6 XDrive35D
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
And A Van For Rex!

WINNER - 2008's Idler Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Comedian Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Funniest Incident

I love boobies i love boobies i love boobies cuz i'm a big kid now! (Come on everybody sing with me you know the words!)

Thu Oct 12 2006 5:19pm

hartleyhair

Member Since: 08 Oct 2006
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 176

TDV8 HSE Comes with 20" 10 Spokes

Yes I think so because the spec quotes 20" 10 spoke alloys which these are and because some of the promo pictures show the car with them on.

I like them. If my TDV6 HSE had come with them on I would never have bought Stormers.

Thanks for finding the photo to illustrate.

Paul Driving - TDV8 HSE in Stornaway / Ebony / Brunel
Sold - 56 TDV8 HSE in Java Black EBONY/RHODIUM/PRIVACY GLASS
Sold - 05 TDV6 HSE BONATTI/BLACK/RHODIUM 20''STORMERS, PTI AND FACTORY TINT.

Thu Oct 12 2006 5:39pm

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