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jfb1977



Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Bury St Edmunds
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England 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Santorini Black
I LOVE my FFRR...

That is all.

I'm a month in to ownership and I love it. I really do.

I live in Surrey and have already had to hack up to Bolton and back and Leominster and back in a day for meetings. The FFRR made those journeys not just bearable, but a pleasure.

I love it.

Drove to West Wittering on the coast this weekend with the dog, the wife and a car full of picnic clobber. It swallowed the lot no problem and then carried us in air conditioned absolute luxury to and from our destination.

I love it.

And it makes me smile every time I get in it.

I love it.

Yes, it's a bit thirsty but that (almost) adds to the charm of the hulking great limo. "Feed me massive amounts of fuel and I'll carry you everywhere in complete luxury, comfort, style and safety". Seems like a fair deal to me. Bow down Bow down

Did I mention that I love it? Whistle Past (too many to list, but a few favs)...
2007 Porsche 997 C2S Coupe
2007 FFRR 4.2 S/C
2012 Jag XKR 5.0 S/C
2014 Merc SL500 AMG 4.7 V8 BiTurbo (remapped to 560BHP)
2011 FFRR 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE - Overfinch Conversion
2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2018 AMG C63S Estate
2015 Mercedes GLE63S
2017 Maserati Levante Diesel
2017 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Black Edition

Post #123926 28th May 2012 11:14am
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TheAllSeeingPie



Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Leeds
Posts: 848

United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Supercharged Supercharged Java Black

Hmm I got a strange feeling reading this as I'm 1 month 4 days (2200 miles) into ownership of the same MY / Model as you and feel exactly the same. Even though I had to have a few things fixed at the dealer and an oil service I am still making up excuses to get out and about in my FFRR. 
07 Supercharged - Still breaking her in!

Boot soundproofing part 1 - http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic15612.html
Custom exhaust - http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic15296.html
18" wheels for Brembo equipped cars - http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic15052.html

Post #123960 28th May 2012 2:16pm
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jfb1977



Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Bury St Edmunds
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England 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

I've had to have the infamous TPMS sorted at the dealer, but other than that, so far so good.

I think I've probably done about the same mileage as you too.

Glad it's not just me. Sigh.... Embarassed Past (too many to list, but a few favs)...
2007 Porsche 997 C2S Coupe
2007 FFRR 4.2 S/C
2012 Jag XKR 5.0 S/C
2014 Merc SL500 AMG 4.7 V8 BiTurbo (remapped to 560BHP)
2011 FFRR 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE - Overfinch Conversion
2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2018 AMG C63S Estate
2015 Mercedes GLE63S
2017 Maserati Levante Diesel
2017 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Black Edition

Post #123961 28th May 2012 2:19pm
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DMRR



Member Since: 14 Apr 2010
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 2027

South Africa 2009 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Stornoway Grey

I was always a bit skeptical about the real world difference between a petrol FFRR (I've owned 3) and a diesel, but I think the proof is here :

AllseeingPie fuelly :

All time best miles/fuel up : 269
Miles tracked : 2183
Total fillups : 10
Total spent : £1,093.57
Average price per mile : £0.436

My fuelly :

All time best miles/fuel up : 562
Miles tracked : 4040
Total fillups : 10
Total spent : 1,190.48
Average price per mile : £0.268

I think I am now a firm convert Thumbs Up

Oh and I love my FFRR too!! Land Rover Addict
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Post #123963 28th May 2012 2:24pm
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Squirrel



Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: Reading
Posts: 212

United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Galway Green

I really, really want to love my FFRR. It'll be here tonight - just had notification. I can't wait!! Very Happy

Post #123968 28th May 2012 2:32pm
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TheAllSeeingPie



Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Leeds
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Supercharged Supercharged Java Black

I'd like to point out that I drove 2100 miles with a dragging rear disc that I didn't notice, my next MPG fuel up should be a lot better. Also it appears that the stealers leave your car running during diagnostics, wheel alignment, tyre changing and servicing as each time it went in it had only covered 4 miles when it came back and had lost nearly 4-5mpg (I guess this means they give them the beans while "testing" them). Still it'll never get close to a diesel, but then again it's faster and doesn't sound like a tractor Thumbs Up 
07 Supercharged - Still breaking her in!

Boot soundproofing part 1 - http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic15612.html
Custom exhaust - http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic15296.html
18" wheels for Brembo equipped cars - http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic15052.html

Post #123972 28th May 2012 2:39pm
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DMRR



Member Since: 14 Apr 2010
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South Africa 2009 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Quote:
but then again it's faster and doesn't sound like a tractor


Exactly what I used to say Smile

I have learned 2 things tho - the speed limits in this country need to be adhered too, and the TDV8 actually sounds like a V8 - moreso than my 5.0SC that I chopped for it..... Land Rover Addict
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Post #123973 28th May 2012 2:42pm
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jfb1977



Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Posts: 563

England 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

I'm glad there are some reasons for your mpg AllSeeingPie - your consumption is shocking!

I've managed 450 miles off a full tank without driving like I've got Miss Daisy in the car. I'm not using fuelly, but my computer is showing 19.6 mpg since I bought the car. I know it won't be 100% accurate, but I'm quite happy with that all things considered. Past (too many to list, but a few favs)...
2007 Porsche 997 C2S Coupe
2007 FFRR 4.2 S/C
2012 Jag XKR 5.0 S/C
2014 Merc SL500 AMG 4.7 V8 BiTurbo (remapped to 560BHP)
2011 FFRR 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE - Overfinch Conversion
2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2018 AMG C63S Estate
2015 Mercedes GLE63S
2017 Maserati Levante Diesel
2017 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Black Edition

Post #123974 28th May 2012 2:47pm
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Bellini



Member Since: 11 Jan 2012
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2261

United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Zermatt Silver

I do like a car that naturally smells nice inside.

All of my cars do, and each are completely different.

The smell (and feel) of my FF's leather is truly, addictively wonderful. Si. <This is my name.

I eat rat poison.

A man ain't truly been insulted until he stands buck naked in front of a woman and she didn't even notice. Or care.

Post #123976 28th May 2012 2:50pm
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TheAllSeeingPie



Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Supercharged Supercharged Java Black

Mines showing 15.3 since buying, but is rising quickly now the brakes are fixed and it's been serviced. Today I got 22 (on trip) compared to a usual 16/17 (on trip) driving 35 miles with about 30% of that in rush hour traffic (not standstill but a little bit stop-start).

I adhere to the speed limits, however I do like to get to that limit quickly and with as much noise as possible. If I could convince the missus to let me go for a 4.4 TDV8 I would have, but I wanted to get the SC first as I've driven a diesel car for the last 5 years when I wanted to be in something more petrol and noisy. 
07 Supercharged - Still breaking her in!

Boot soundproofing part 1 - http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic15612.html
Custom exhaust - http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic15296.html
18" wheels for Brembo equipped cars - http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic15052.html

Post #123979 28th May 2012 2:53pm
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DMRR



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South Africa 2009 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Fuel computer is usually about 2mpg ish over real world, it's not helped by the fact it doesn't remember back more than about 1000ish miles, hence you can be driving with it on, get a nice MPG, look away and notice it has dropped for no good reason!

My 4.2SC usually read about 21mpg, and rarely went as low as 17mpg.

I am enjoying not fuelling up so much (there I said it!) Land Rover Addict
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Post #123981 28th May 2012 2:55pm
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mattstevenson2005



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United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 V8 Java Black

This is my new favorite quote!

TheAllSeeingPie wrote:
I adhere to the speed limits, however I do like to get to that limit quickly and with as much noise as possible.


I love the sound of my roaring V8 especially in a tunnel, sounds MINT!

Matt

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mzplcg



Member Since: 26 May 2010
Location: Warwickshire. England. The Commonwealth.
Posts: 4029

United Kingdom 2014 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Corris Grey

Well we love ours too. It even amuses us when complete strangers mutter things about "Posh B*stards" under their breath as they walk by.

Can't think why. Whistle Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

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Post #124042 28th May 2012 8:32pm
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JOKER



Member Since: 11 Sep 2008
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Scotland 

So thats how all my crockery keeps breaking , its not tied in ……. Posh B*stard … Wink Wink Laughing

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dave699



Member Since: 03 Apr 2012
Location: Redcar
Posts: 457

England 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

I love the sound of my TDV8, its awesome.
If you do have to give it the beans, like I did today, someone in an MX5 posing with roof down did the; I see you want this exit so i'll speed up, then slow down, then speed up again thing.
After waiting for long enough to think i need to take action - (floor it) the diesel sluice gate opened resulting in a terrific kick-down roar, I believe said MX5 driver actually had an accident right there on the drivers seat.
I made my junction needless to say. 
Had it, loved it!
2007 Vogue SE TDV8
Stornoway Grey / Ivory
Climatic Seats, RSE, AFS, Deployable steps, iPod kit.

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