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andy180



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United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

Keep the wheels they look good Thumbs Up Now: BMW 640d M Sport, Alpine White
Gone: Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue, Zambezi Silver, Charcoal Oxford Leather
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Post #248175 13th Mar 2014 9:10pm
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Riverstick



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Ireland 2015 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

Nice Range Rover...Well wear. There are quite a few commercialised down here currently...with the seats reinstalled...BTW the current tax rate for the 3.0 litre engine is 1809 euros.... 2008 Range Rover TDV8 435,000kms
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Post #248195 13th Mar 2014 10:48pm
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theanswers



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Well guys. Just picked her up.

For the most part I thing it's a brilliant 4x4.

Now a few changes to be made. I'm going to remove the rear panels on the windows. I tried reversing into a parking space and remembered how hard it's to do when you can't see out!! However beneath the panel the windows has been sprayed with spray on tint and some kind of glue. Looking like a fun job!

Regarding the alloys, and various other trim (external) I hate it! I keep my head low in traffic, espically being a young lad - I'm not into that type of style. I'm a traditional Land Rover man.

One thing that needs sorting is the steering wheel. It doesn't adjust. Up and down makes no attempt at moving (Not even a sound from the motor). In and out there a sound but no movement (belt snapped?).

Likewise - the pixels on the dash are not working. It's a common problem I believe in the older models of the L322.

Regarding it being a commercial - Yes they are pretty common around the country. The only way many could afford them! I don't think I'd bother with the seats, no need for them really and not worth the risk.

Any ideas what I should get done to keep her running well? Will upload more pictures as I get working on her.

Post #248267 14th Mar 2014 12:52pm
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Googsy



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Ireland 2008 Range Rover HSE TDV8 Java Black

Laughing only in Ireland the things we have to do Thumbs Up good luck with new car. Those wheels should sell easily I would put them up for at least 1200 Euro. Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
Gone Audi A5 2.7TDI
Gone Discovery 3 HSE
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Post #248268 14th Mar 2014 1:00pm
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theanswers



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Do you reckon they'd be worth that. They have just been refurbished - new tyres and not a scratch.

Wouldn't stay like that for long with me driving!! Laughing

Post #248281 14th Mar 2014 3:30pm
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theanswers



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Progress is being made.

Handles de-chromed.
New Alloys and tyres fitted.



Post #248480 15th Mar 2014 5:35pm
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Gruute



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stan wrote:
i think this is the first 2 seater FF we've had on the forum...


This is the second. I'm only driving the Range for professional use and in 99% of the time alone.
The tax saving on the first year was around 25K€.
The "kit" is installed by an independent company on the new car but sold over the official dealer network. And I have to say it's very handsome. 1.70 meter length gives a massive loading space. The protecting bulkhead is 24cm.







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Post #248812 17th Mar 2014 5:39pm
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theanswers



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Looks like a great job... Would not mind doing something similar to my commercial conversion.

Do you have the rear seats? Did you leave the windows functioning? Can you re-install the seats in the future without large penalties?

Post #248945 18th Mar 2014 10:30am
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johnboyairey



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interesting, but highly expensive!
would you be in trouble if you were carrying a person in the back, -(alive etc. )

what about a dog?

Post #248954 18th Mar 2014 11:10am
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theanswers



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Na, one wouldn't be in much trouble. Similar to overloading - however there is no rule in this country regarding same.
It just would not be a good idea to have a accident as one would have no seatbelt etc.

On the contrary it cheaper rather than more expensive to have a commercial.

Regarding a dog. There would be no hassle.

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Gruute



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theanswers wrote:
Looks like a great job... Would not mind doing something similar to my commercial conversion.

Do you have the rear seats? Did you leave the windows functioning? Can you re-install the seats in the future without large penalties?


On all questions YES! Very Happy 2017 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 silicon silver
2011 Defender 90 2.4 TDCI Nara Exclusive
2008 Porsche 911 997 4S Black/black
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Post #253227 7th Apr 2014 6:24pm
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Gruute



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johnboyairey wrote:
interesting, but highly expensive!
would you be in trouble if you were carrying a person in the back, -(alive etc. )

what about a dog?


Expensive? Cost was 1500 euro including vat and including all paperwork and MOT. Saving first year was ca. 25.000€ on all kind of taxes. It's what you name expensive. And as I use the car most of the time alone I don't care and it's damn handsome to load some stuff.

A 3rd person in the back is out of question. No seat and no belts in the back, NFW.

For the dog it is as dangerous as in a Defender 90. But I don't have a dog, so again no issue to me. 2017 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 silicon silver
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2008 Porsche 911 997 4S Black/black
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Post #253229 7th Apr 2014 6:26pm
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Riverstick



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Ireland 2015 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

The police are very vigilant on that down this way. If you are caught with someone in the rear of a 2 seater van, the extra passenger is made get out and walk....the driver will most definitely attract penalty points on his licence for carrying passengers unlawfully in a suitably equipped vehicle etc... 2008 Range Rover TDV8 435,000kms
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Post #253273 8th Apr 2014 3:59am
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theanswers



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I'm not so sure you are correct. I believe the only law is that one uses all the seats and seat belts available. After that, there seems to be no law against overload so therefore no penalty points. One possible could be done for using a commercial vehicle outside work, however if one is overload for the purposes of work I cannot see this happening.

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Germany 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE 5.0 SC V8 Havana

i pay only 520 Euros/year for my 5.0 SC ... Smile and i have all the seats Wink All my spelling errorz are belong to me!

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