Hi there,
Just joined after loitering for a while and looking to treat myself to a FFRR after a life of mundane cars.

I'm still reading through as much as I can find on here (great site) but I'd set my heart on a 4.2SC Vogue SE Black exterior, Cream interior 07MY but just can't find one within my price range (around 15k ish more for the right example).

My head says go for the diesel but again that means waiting a while until they come down a bit more in price I think and as I only do 10-12k/year I'm not sure I lose out all that much in fuel costs.

I've found a 06MY with one owner, 70k miles and in good condition, not sure if its good value or worth holding on for the 07MY.

Then I think if i'm not getting the 07MY I may as well look at the normal 4.4 or even earlier reg 04/05. At this point my head starts spinning and she who must be obeyed starts getting bored and is running out of patience.

So, theres quite a wide scope to pick from, but if theres a good, well looked after 4.2/4.4 2005-2007 preferably black/cream out therewith all the toys your help would be appreciated in spotting it before my heart kicks in and I pick up this one I've found that nearly ticks all my boxes.

Sorry for the ramble, just can't wait to join the club.....

Cheers

Depends just how nice you want to go to?

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/post198497.html#198497

I would buy this in a heart beat if i were in the market! Its an absolute belter...

Thanks for the swift response Craig.
I'd spotted this one and thought the same, its just a bit more than I wanted/am able to spend

As the days pass though I may find myself looking behind the couch for a few extra pennies to add to the FFRR fund.

How much does a kidney go for these days, although I was saving that for the fuel ...

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I mention it because he is a customer of ours and his car is arguably the nicest kept RR we work on so if you could stretch to it you would be buying the best example i know (as an expert) and could recomend...

Thanks for your comments on my RR Craig. Its nice to know my cleaning / polishing efforts are recognised.
Andy P

Hi there, I'm Robert.

If you decide on a diesel I have a 2005 car on a 54 plate. Its a 3.0litre Vogue. The car has full blue leather & Parchment trim & piping. I have fitted stainless steel door handles, the grille is stainless as well as the side vents. The car has been re-mapped & produces 215bhp & has improved torque along with less fuel consumption.
The car has not been abused & has a new MOT with no advisories. She has factory fit sat nag (lol) & TV. I have maintained the car regardless of cost. I recently replaced all of the suspension ball joints using genuine Land Rover parts. This was an expensive job, but was well worth while doing. The car drives faultlessly & has ice cold climate control which has been re-gassed today as part of her service. She is blue in colour with refubished alloy wheels & has recently had new tyres fitted. I have two sets of wheels & you could choose which ones you prefer or we could perhaps arrive at a price which suites you?

I'm looking for around the 10k mark.

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Welcome! I made the switch from a 'mundane car' a year ago and LOVE the RR. You will too.

I can't comment on the diesels and we don't have them, but the Jag powered petrols seem to have a better rep for reliability the the BMW ones. I was told to go 06+. 07+ gets you a nicer interior IMHO.

They're all expensive if they haven't been cared for. The two listed here seem to have been really well taken care of, and that's worth it's weight in gold. It's definitely worth paying a little more for one with an exceptionally solid history.

Andpopse - lovely RR bit more than I can stretch to at the minute but an example to aspire to.

Ambulancekidd - again great looking motor just not quite the spec I'm looking for.

Thanks for the responses.

Mike