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fisha



Member Since: 25 Sep 2009
Location: Scotland
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2015 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Aruba
Back to a Range Rover

3 years ago, I sold the RR for a freelander. Lots of reasons and still think it was the right car for the time, however, I always missed the RR. Even the wife was commenting on how we were out-growing the FL2 and a RR would be better.

After a lot of thinking out loud, decided a petrol was the way to go. Couldn't face the constant 'what if' of the turbos, EGR's, and hoses that the TDV8 would give me. ( I know the petrol has sometypical issues too )

So last week, I picked up 2008 4.2 SC in silver. Has been well looked after and no mechanical issues I could find. Its had the 2010 conversion done. Physically good, but the electrics on the headlights need tinkering with to get right. The main head lights come on all the time with the ignition ( even with the switch off ), rather than the twinkle lights.



Enjoying the drive so far. Seems to be about 18 to 20mpg out of it. For the all the power, i'm finding it more enjoyable to drive sedately rather than hooning it around all the time.

Expect more questions from me to appear over time now ! Mr. Green V8 or else ...

Post #352665 17th Oct 2015 7:52am
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Haylands



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England 2014 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Very nice and proper engine... Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Pete
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
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Welshdragon



Member Since: 20 Jan 2012
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Wales 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Monte Carlo Blue

Very nice, and been silver it won't show the dirt as much in winter Laughing Thumbs Up If it dont work.......burn it!

If the IId tool cant fix it.......burn the FF.

If the FF cant be fixed......buy a Land Cruiser!

If the LC cant be fixed..............................................BUY a horse !!

Post #352686 17th Oct 2015 9:26am
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Cam-Tech-Craig



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England 2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Nice Thumbs Up

May i suggest if the grille is black, are the headlights also black??? If so, to be authentic... The mirror tops, side vents and door handles should be in silver too sir Bow down

Post #352688 17th Oct 2015 9:34am
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Joe90



Member Since: 29 Apr 2010
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England 

Welcome back fisha, been gone too long Thumbs Up .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Wink
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

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Scottyav



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Zambezi Silver

As craig done this beauty spot on Thumbs Up

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Zambezi silver Vogue Se unique Smile

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Sql



Member Since: 27 Jun 2015
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Poland 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Nice!! I really love the facelifted FFRRs!!! 07 3.6 TDV8 Vogue
Buckingham Blue / Sand / Piano

Post #352940 18th Oct 2015 6:40pm
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fisha



Member Since: 25 Sep 2009
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2015 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Aruba

On the point of mirror tops, I think I'll actually leave them black. I know it may not be authentic, but I think the black tops make the mirrors hide into the black window line between the body and roof.

Compared to silver tops pictured where you really notice the mirror contrasting against the darker windows.

Had a bit more of a look around it, and the light issue is bugging me. I cant understand why it would be wired up that way. The car completely thinks the lights are on when the engine is running but the light switch is set to off. Even to the point that the light symbol comes up on the instrument cluster and all the interior switch lights are on. V8 or else ...

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iKushtyy



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

The headlights will be to do with the CCF's sir.. Someone has programmed the headlights to be DRL's.. You'll need an IID to change that setting.. Thumbs Up

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