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Sminky



Member Since: 05 Mar 2021
Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Java Black
What have I let myself in for?

So after having almost everything else that LR have to offer, added to the fact that my trusty D2 died thanks to Inner Wing rust, I picked up this today. Been hankering after a FF RR for a while now, and the RRS I had a few years ago was nice, but didn't feel like the "real thing"

So to answer the calling, I went for a 3.6 TDV8 Vogue with 100k on the clock - both turbos have been replaced in last year or so and have to say it's a joy to drive.









There's a tiny amount of rust on the arches to be fixed, plus some bubbling on the edge of the tailgate but seems all straight otherwise.

Good to be on here, look forward to chatting!

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northernmonkeyjones



Member Since: 24 Mar 2012
Location: derby
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United Kingdom 2016 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

Welcome. that’s a nice tidy looking standard car. 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

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mjdronfield



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Location: Derbyshire
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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Welcome.

Looks cracking. I could say the same about the bodywork on my 2011 car, so I wouldn’t worry too much.

Seems they used more recycled metal in the steel as they went from BMW to Ford and then Tata ownership.

Mine was 4.5 years old when I bought it, and tailgate had already been repaired......

Thumbs Up 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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DrF



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Location: South East
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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover SVAutobiography 5.0 SC V8 Orkney Grey

Thumbs Up Looks good Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

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bostonvert



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Belgium 2002 Range Rover HSE Td6 Oslo Blue

She looks really good! Seems like a lot of us made the jump from a disco to an L322, what a difference!

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DaleL322



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United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Looks lovely, I had a Discovery 2 for over ten years before getting my Range Rover, as much as I miss my Disco the L322 is on another level of excellence

Enjoy Thumbs Up 2010 MY Range Rover 3.6 TDV8 Vogue SE - Stornoway Grey with Semi-Aniline Ivory Leather and Piano Black Trim

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DrRob



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Nice.
Have the EGRs been blanked? It's a worthwhile mod to do:
Blank with plates (eBAY).
Get them also digitally mapped out to ensure EML stays off on dashboard (Bell Auto Services / Alive Tuning)
Remap it for a little more poke (same suppliers)
It will breathe cleaner and have less "lag"
Just wish I could do the same on my 4.4 Big Cry
Thumbs Up Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Sminky



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Java Black

Cheers, I’ve got an IIDTool from my D3/RRS days so I’ll look at the EGR removal (physical and electronic too) Not sure I’ll need the remap though - coming from a D2, this thing is positively rapid!

Thanks everyone for the welcome - good to be here! 2008 RR TDV8 3.6 Vogue - Java Black
Some other cars you’re not interested in
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2004 Disco 2 Landmark - gone
2015 Disco Sport 2.2 - gone
2005 D3 TDV6 SE - gone
2006 RRS TDV6 - Stolen Sad
2002 Defender Td5 - gone
2001 Disco 2 Td5 - gone

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DaleL322



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United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

My D2 was stage 2 tuned with intercooler and turbo etc and went really well.. but not a patch on my 3.6tdv8

And when it comes to towing the L322 is seriously superior to the D2 Thumbs Up 2010 MY Range Rover 3.6 TDV8 Vogue SE - Stornoway Grey with Semi-Aniline Ivory Leather and Piano Black Trim

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Jayk69



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Location: Daventry
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Barolo Black

very smart indeed Thumbs Up 2012 Vogue 4.4 TDV8 - Current
2014 Navara V6 - Gone
2004 Vogue TD6 - Gone
Grand Cherokee - Gone
Discovery V8 (LPG) - Gone
Discovery TD5 - Gone

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gettingold



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United Kingdom 

That’s a nice looking car Thumbs Up visiting from www.rrsport.co.uk

Post #587165 12th Mar 2021 11:19am
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Sminky



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Java Black

So, spent the day driving her today and have to say I’m in love. Managed to get around 30mpg with mixed driving and there’s a truckload of power on tap when needed.

Will try to work out the best way of getting Bluetooth streaming to work (time to use the search function!) plus the DTV reception is woeful so will need to look at that.

Otherwise we’re all good, I’m only wondering why I didn’t take the leap to an FFRR years ago.. 2008 RR TDV8 3.6 Vogue - Java Black
Some other cars you’re not interested in
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2004 Disco 2 Landmark - gone
2015 Disco Sport 2.2 - gone
2005 D3 TDV6 SE - gone
2006 RRS TDV6 - Stolen Sad
2002 Defender Td5 - gone
2001 Disco 2 Td5 - gone

Post #587398 14th Mar 2021 12:24am
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Jayk69



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Barolo Black

get yourself a bovee 1000 to stream BT music. plugs into the iPhone point in the center console sounds great 2012 Vogue 4.4 TDV8 - Current
2014 Navara V6 - Gone
2004 Vogue TD6 - Gone
Grand Cherokee - Gone
Discovery V8 (LPG) - Gone
Discovery TD5 - Gone

Post #587422 14th Mar 2021 11:50am
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Sminky



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Java Black

I’d love to grab a BoVee but I don’t have the iPod connection. Trying to find a kit but they’re are like the proverbial rocking-horse.. 2008 RR TDV8 3.6 Vogue - Java Black
Some other cars you’re not interested in
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2004 Disco 2 Landmark - gone
2015 Disco Sport 2.2 - gone
2005 D3 TDV6 SE - gone
2006 RRS TDV6 - Stolen Sad
2002 Defender Td5 - gone
2001 Disco 2 Td5 - gone

Post #587803 17th Mar 2021 6:27pm
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RRDunc



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England 2012 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black

I'm surprised you haven't got the iPod connector in your cubby box.

Dunc. The life you have is the only one you'll get; make the most of it.
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2012 4.4 TDV8 L322 Autobiography
2003 TD5 Oslo Blue D2 ES Premium Auto (with mods!)

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