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Brunel



Member Since: 10 Apr 2019
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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Aruba
New (to me) 5.0 V8

Having recently sold my SDV8, I found this late '67 plate 5.0.

It's a one owner, FSH 35k mile car in Aruba with Espresso/Ivory. It has an SVO bodykit from new and I enjoyed a decent run in it to North Devon at the weekend. Slightly firmer ride on 22's (and maybe the dynamic suspension) but a lovely thing (to me - I realise some might find the bodykit and chocolate-resistant leather a bit Marmite Laughing )

Just had the gearbox, transfer box and diff fluids changed (dynamic response filter was done at last service).

Very pleased so far and it can certainly hustle along, to the surprise of my passengers the first time we joined a motorway!







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Cam-Tech-Craig



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England 2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Nice colour combo sir... Thumbs Up
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Brunel



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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Aruba

Thanks Craig - wasn’t sure I’d like it til I saw it in the metal but loved it when I did
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Cam-Tech-Craig



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England 2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Yeah, I know what you mean... Mine has very dark Blue lower leather areas and carpets... As you said, i wasn't sure how it would look until i saw it in the flesh... Thumbs Up
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blackbeltbob



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United Kingdom 2018 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Indus Silver

that is very nice indeed Thumbs Up
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caymanblack



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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Carpathian Grey

Very nice, enjoy. overfinch modified
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Seatown



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Scotland 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Firenze Red

That's a very nice find. Those contrasting interior colours work well imo.

The reg number instantly brings to mind a certain brand of 'value' shotgun! Laughing
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Brunel



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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Aruba

Thank you. The first owner was Ukrainian so I think it’s a ref to Lake Baikal - but you might also be right
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Seatown



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Scotland 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Firenze Red

Probably one of those Siberian Ukrainians then. Smile
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northernmonkeyjones



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United Kingdom 2016 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

Very nice Thumbs Up There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Santorini Black.
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Brunel



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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Aruba

Seatown wrote:
Probably one of those Siberian Ukrainians then. Smile

I know - struck me as odd too. But that’s what the dealer was told…
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bradww



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Santorini Black

That's very nice Thumbs Up

I do love my 5.0, but like me; you best get friendly with the local fuelling station Laughing


Rapid but oh so thirrrrrrrsssstttty
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DrF



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover SVAutobiography 5.0 SC V8 Orkney Grey

I would be checking down the back and under the seats if it was!!

Nice car, forever a fan of the 5.0 supercharged Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Better than the old oil burners in my opinion, thats bound to upset a few but not intentional, its a free country and we all love our cars!
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Barmybrummie



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

Very nice indeed, I just so want a 5.0 supercharged, so jealous. Your reg stands out a fair bit I may just see you around Bristol. Is it me or do your wheels look like they been curbed?
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Vogue



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Absolutely beautiful interior - that’s how a Range Rover should be - a FFRR should be like a gentleman’s club, loads of wood and sumptuous leather - a very rare find as most are either all ebony interior or all cirrus. Well done Thumbs Up 2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17
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