Yep, its running..... Nothing wrong at present which isn't a figment of my imagination  There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Santorini Black.
Fiat 500x 1.4 multiair Lounge 2015
2010 LR D4 Commercial 2.7 TDV6

Mine is running perfectly now that I've turned the TPMS system off with my new IID tool  2007 Zermatt Silver TDV8 Vogue SE - now sold but was a great car!

I like this thread - mine has given me no trouble at all since I got it. Warranty work on the tailgate and the brake pipe recall all completed with the minimum of fuss.

Great car - just like my last one  Geoff

Now that I've mine back from me crashing it (don't ask!), it is just a lovely place to be. Maybe I'm just sad, but I even like getting to the station a little early in the morning, so I can have a few minutes of calm before heading onto public transport!

''me crashing it (don't ask!)''


asking  ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Complete incompetence on my part - I was trying to navigate to the heated seats setting and I took my eyes off the road, decapitated a telegraph pole, and broke many, many bits on the FF, though thankfully no injuries, other than my pride. I'll get my coat now!

Whoops  Regards
Mark

2012 Westminster
GONE - 2007 Java Black FF Vogue, with Ivory interior

sorry to hear that Stephen.. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Chaffers wrote:

decapitated a telegraph pole

Decapitated! How did you get so high up?  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

Well six months in and my first FFRR, zero faults and zero problems. I thought i had a mpg issue at one point but turned out to be my addled brain Could not be happier with my ajv8 ab and love wofting down the road. Had the P054 brake hose recall and found the dealer network great Sadly i miss 1200kg cars with 500hp which no FF can replace so may be forced to sell our vw to help pay for something more exciting for the odd occasion i am allowed to play or even maybe track only

TL:DR Love the FF no issues/ would like something very fast as well

Tempting fate a bit here aren’t we, chaps???
6 years and 40,000 km into my ownership and for me the only real problem has been the auto gearbox, which had to be replaced 4 years ago, at 95,000 km – at horrendous expense.
Other than that, and service items oeuf Corse, I’ve replaced various rubber/plastic parts which had deteriorated under the effects of the elements (sun) down here. Lastly all the other – happily minor, niggly problems I’ve had – I’ve put down to foibles or idiosyncrasies that are part & parcel of FF ownership. It's called 'character'.
She still drives superbly and looks cracking. Everyone who rides in her and/or sees her for the first time is impressed. They find it difficult to believe she’ll soon be 11 years old – as do I, except that I know … But I’m still impressed when I look at her, and in particular when I drive her.  It's "bébéchoon", ackcherly, with accents. 'Steve' to my chums.
20 years ownership of Solihull products, ALL GONE NOW, sniff!
Current motor: Suzuki S-Cross 4WD auto, 1.4 petrol. Oh so reliable! 7 years now and no problems. Oh, all right then, a leaking shocker replaced under guarantee.
Previous:
TD6 HSE L322 Auto FF
2.5 TDi 4-door Classic
Disco II
And my 1st Rangie: in 1995, a 2-door VM 2.5 diesel Classic
Not to mention the Lada Niva before those. (I said not to mention it!)

OK, THIS IS MY 4th FULL FAT AND I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM, NEVER STOOD ALONG SIDE A ROAD WITH PROBLEMS AND I AM STILL HAPPY WITH THIS ONE....







anyone fancy a 2007 my....?

Lost for Words wrote:

Chaffers wrote:

decapitated a telegraph pole

Decapitated! How did you get so high up?

We’ve had our first FFRR for 3 months now; some initial issues have been sorted out (headlight reflector, HVAC resistor, fixed battery drainage, fixed buzzing/vibration noise from the windscreen bottom, new tires, both EGR valves replaced, bonnet and tailgate struts), and installed deployable side steps. Did also do a full transmission flush last week. It drives flawlessly now !

But I cannot say that the ownership has been disappointing – rather the contrary. The FFRR is much more than just an ordinary car, I think, the laidback king-of-the-road feel, the quiet ride in the luxury interior and fantastic seats, the power from the TDV8, the low-gear performance on the last, very steep and bad conditioned leg to our summer house by the fjords. In Norway these cars are extremely expensive – a used FFRR 07 TDV8 is around 35-45k GBP – due to the 3 exponential taxes (weight, engine power and CO2 emissions) working together on top of the VAT, making the L322 actually relatively more expensive than the new L405...

So we wish to keep our 07 TDV8 for many years to come, taking the upcoming issues as challenging and interesting DIY-projects, caring for it so that we can have this fantastic car for a looong time

Nice theme. Always good to have good news stories. Mine has been great. Oh no. That will be the kiss of death Current:
2012 RR 4,4V8 Westminster)
2007 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12
1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0
2018 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Gran Lusso
2017 Aston Martin Rapide S. Shadow Edition