As far as I have noticed there have only been 2 or 3 owners with older style SDV6 models upgrading to RRS2 latest model. Perhaps more forum members who are upgrading should use the forum first to sell their older RRS rather than trade in with a dealer. After all it is generally better to negotiate with cash than part exchange.

Nigel, are you in the market for RRS2 then?

I have a 2011 TDV6 HSE 36,000 and wondering whether to upgrade to 2012 SDV6 model with less miles or change marque. Reliability always at the back of my mind for RRS. RRS2 models way too expensive for me.

I did advertise mine here: http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic41319.html

Zero interest on the forum but luckily I got an excellent part exchange price. The car disappeared (presumed sold) from the Approved Used section of LR website a few days after the dealer put it on sale. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

Yours and Ady's were the ones I was referring to. Timing was not right on either as out of the country.

The problem with cars like this is that people want to buy from dealers for peace of mind, even if the car is still under warranty (like mine was). Also, buying privately means either with cash or arranging finance independently whereas dealer finance is easy. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

I advertised mine on here but had no takers so sold to dealer too

It had a year left of LR full warranty and was faultless Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I am following your DS posts with interest as this might be another way to go.

Unfortunately mine has been put back again until end of October now but at least I have an identical loaner - why they just didn't give me that and replace it with mine is beyond me

Haven't used it this week but hoping to get out weekend and enjoy it  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Nigel, if you decide to sell - let me know, I'm in the market December/Jan for a new car

I also advertised mine on the forum, no takers but it sold elsewhere MY16 AUTOBIOGRAPHY Indus silver with some toys

2012 3.0 SDV6 Luxury gone, but a great motor

Spike67 wrote:

Nigel, if you decide to sell - let me know, I'm in the market December/Jan for a new car

Interesting thoughts and here's my 2p's worth.....

I was a cash buyer of mine (over 30k) so for me it wasn't a problem buying either from a dealer of pricately, however I think once you get past a certain figure people want piece of mind buying from a dealer or financing options.

I think selling through the forum has some distinct advantages- you can search by poster and read up on any niggles or problems they've had and whether they have been honest about it being fixed or sorted,

However given my experience (especially on some Audi forums I was on) people do want top £ for their vehicles with less room to negotiate compared to a dealer.

For me (and most things in life) do,your homework and as long as you feel you haven't over paid and are happy with the result then all is good.

J 2012 RRS HSE. Firenze Red.

Have you considered getting it remapped at Rovertune? It will feel like a totally different car  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Hi - as you have been following my posts performance has not been something that I have ever felt wanting from my RRS. Sure if I could improve the MPG by re-mapping by say 5MPG then yes might be worth considering but have to weigh that against changing base car for insurance and warranty purposes.

Anyway we still have our meet up to discuss these various things at the 'No Name' later in the month or November.

Also interesting final solution to my post 'Help Stuck in France' which I am just about to update.