Hi
My first post!!!!
How long does it take for the Range Rover grin to go away

I have been lurking for some time reading and milking all your experience, knowing that I would soon purchase my first Range Rover.
So Tuesday it was at last time to handover my Discovery Sport Black HSE Silicon Silver and drive away my purchase.
Its a 2018 RRFF Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Byron Blue just days out of its 3Y warranty.
It comes with 1Y approved Landrover warranty and many extra's. And very low milage.

I was thinking now is the best time, close to the end of lockdown, competition from other buyers is low and thought dealers would be more flexible on offers and itching for cash. I ended up having a shortlist of 3 cars and information from one of your posters influenced me to look Nationwide, especially London. During negotiations it was stressed I was buying this week and I had 3 favourites and was wanting their bottom price which again was challenged, it certainly worked for me. I ended up getting approx 5% off their sale price. I am sure many of you probably have got more than that off, but believe me I was over the moon. A perfect contact-less handover, all paperwork was done electronically and signed electronically and a sanitised car waiting for me.
I am still over the moon, what a drive back from London to Norfolk, as it got darker, I was blown away with the headlights Matrix DRL never experienced them before, the way the shade the traffic is amazing. The adaptive cruise control wow what a toy. I had seen HUD on other cars when they first came out and was not a fan, but in this RR wow so bright and clear and it even shows junctions/turn offs from sat nav amazing.
The wife lost me for the last few evenings as I self isolated in the car with shorts and teet shirt reading and discovering all its secrets, lol she nicknamed me Martin out of "Friday Night Dinner"
Who needs a shed lol
That's enough for now

Wonderful!! To answer your question, the smile never really goes even when things aren't quite right (which I hope doesn't happen to you!). If you get a problem with the software (Duo screens), get it back to the dealer immediately within your warranty!! Lovely cars and made for trips like your journey from London to Norfolk.  All LR cars from 1984
2021.5 Vogue SE D300 Carpathian Grey
2018 Vogue SE British Racing Green GONE

Looking good

It’s like a cult. I handed over about £2.8K in repairs a few weeks ago. And I was grinning and happy to be back in mine. And it gets worse, this is one of my oldest cars I have had that isn’t a classic. I only bought mine as a cheap in between car before we were going to emigrate.

A full fat Range Rover is a bit like the English Alfa Romeo of old I think. Despite a lot of flaws it just makes you happy.

Car looks great, but I would say that as mine is very similar!

Pleased to hear you're enjoying the RR expereience. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
MY19 SDV8 Autobiography - Sold

When the recovery truck turns up

Only happen twice in 30+ years of ownership. Once on my P38, due to poor soldering by Lucas and once on my 3.6 with a cooked alternator

You never lose the grin............

I'm like a demented cheshire cat at the moment as my AB arrives Sunday......

2 sleeps to go......

ps - nice looking FF, lovely colour 2021 D350 Fifty Edition - Carpathian Grey
2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography (2021-2024) - Santorini Black
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster (2016-2021) - Santorini Black

Very nice looking FF! And Rob, don't forget some piccies when you get yours please  SDV8 AB MY 2019
SDV8 VSE MY 2015 - Gone
5.0 S/C AB MY 2010 - Gone
4.2 S/C VSE MY 2006 - Gone

Thats one hell of a lovely looking motor

Andy B wrote:

And Rob, don't forget some piccies when you get yours please

Definitely Andy  2021 D350 Fifty Edition - Carpathian Grey
2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography (2021-2024) - Santorini Black
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster (2016-2021) - Santorini Black

 19MY SVA-Dynamic Spectral Chromoflair Blue but colour not available in profile
2016 RRS SVR Estoril Blue - Gone
2010 RRS 5.0 Supercharged Navara Bronze - Gone
2008 RRS 4.2 Supercharged Black - Gone
2006 RRS 2.7 Diesel Rimini Red- Gone

Hi, and welcome to the fold.

The smile, will only get wider, as you play and get to know the new family member.

A beautiful looking Range Rover.

 Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
Land Rover Freelander 2 SD4
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Range Rover P38 4.6
Range Rover Classic LSE 4.2 x 2
Range Rover Classic 3.9
Range Rover Classic 3.5

Welcome to the club... Nice fatty...  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
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

That’s a lovely looking car. I hope you have many happy miles in her

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

Great looking car! I’ve not had mine long and I’m still looking for any excuse to pop out in it 👍👍

J