mjdronfield- Just had a look at the website and both FFRR they have are reserved Going to give them a call this afternoon and see what they can come up with. Any help with the search is greatly appreciated, so many thanks for the info!

Also, maybe a stupid request, but anyone got any suggestions of where else I can look to source one online? I think I've done autotrader, ebay, exchange and mart, carfinder etc to death! Many thanks!

LR UK approved used... Vcars...

Both of mine came from Junction 9 cars in Leatherhead www.jct9.com.

Jim is very helpful fellow and is always on the lookout for "good" FFs. Even if he doesn't have any in stock, tell him what you want and he'll do his best to source one for you.

because of him location, most of his stock tends to be from footballers moving onto their latest toy  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Without wanting to blow smoke up anyone's chuff, have you contacted Gaz Elliott (Gazellio on here)? If you have high standards and want a hassle free purchase, he has some beauts or give him your required spec and he will look for it. (cheque to the usual swiss bank account thanks Gaz!! )

VSK, How about this one?

http://www.garyelliott.co.uk/prestige_cars...index.html

Dolphinboy, I saw that one when I first started looking but I really need a diesel due to potential daily commute. I cant face a 100 mile daily communte in a petrol! Believe me, with all the praise Gary gets on here I would be more than happy to pick one up from him but sadly nothing else in stock atm from what I can see!

Just found this one- http://www.psdvehiclesales.co.uk/detail/71...-st-helens Any immediate red flags?

I really want to get one this weekend so every spare moment is consumed by RR research. I can't believe the price of the td6's, they have crept up over past few months! Just found one with 100k on the clock, 2006 higher tax bracket and they are asking £17k!!! I've seen the same age TDV8's for less, but sadly not in the colour combo that I want

I've found 17 possibles but none with all the boxes ticked sadly. The one that I really like is £16k but a higher bracket Td6 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...?logcode=p Plus no mention of SH/ owners and I think it is being incorrectly billed as a VSE instead of Vogue.

This afternoon will mostly be spent compiling a comparison spreadsheet. Ah, the excitement....

You've got to enjoy and absorb yourself in the searching and buying process. It's an intensely pleasurable experience and one which, when over, leaves one saddened.

I hope I'm not alone on this one....  Si. <This is my name.

I eat rat poison.

A man ain't truly been insulted until he stands buck naked in front of a woman and she didn't even notice. Or care.

I'm just keen to buy one before the winter premium hits the prices even more, I'm actually surprised at the increase in the past month!

Just need to whittle it down to a few that I like and go from there. Also need to stop being put off by the higher mileage cars- I'm tired of people whistling and shaking their head when I show them a nice example with 98k on the clock "Wouldnt be me....." Exactly, it isnt you so off!

I bought mine at 114,000 miles and being "only" a 2008 I figured it would been mostly motorway driving as opposed to 30,000 of hard work on "the land".

People who are put off by high mileage examples that have been well looked after are missing out on a potential bargain! IMO of course!  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

The final three (I think)

http://www.psdvehiclesales.co.uk/detail/71...-st-helens

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...?logcode=p

All comments greatly welcomed.... the sooner I get one the sooner you lot get peace and quiet.... until something goes wrong of course... I'm swaying towards number1, subject to some questions about how many owners etc. What about the service intervals, do they look ok?

Thank you in advance

Number 1 is a non-facelift, whereas the other 2 are, so I'd tend towards numbers 2 & 3 myself  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

If you are interested in widening your search area, these cars are on offer in N. Ireland. The 1st one is my old car and was a pleasure to own. Everything worked and had no faults when I traded her in three weeks ago, low tax bracket to boot and comes fully loaded, RSE, Remote heating, venture can etc, etc.

The supercharged one looks like a really nice car also. I can help, if you decide to come over and look or purchase

http://www.usedcarsni.com/2006-Land-Rover-...-120732118

http://www.usedcarsni.com/2006-Land-Rover-...-119863344 Should've been old enough to know better...doh!
Current 2010 5.0 SC Autobiography
Previous 2006 TD6 Vogue SE
Previous 1998 P38 4.6 Vogue Autobiography 50 (No 10)

B9er- I am looking for ivory/ parchment interior so sadly yours doesnt suit me, plus potential massive commute rules out the SC option!

Found a TDV8 in same price bracket as the Td6's I was looking at-
http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/used-cars...o-15812167
But it's not in my neck of the woods so would need to be an over the phone purchase which makes me slighly anxious. Its that or this one http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...?logcode=p

Need to make final decision and get on with it or I'll just dither over the options for the next 6 months! Must be more decisive...

If it was me, I would be chasing the Basingstoke TDV8, slightly more economic than a TD6 and generally perceived to be more reliable.

Tough decisions my friend.

Best of luck with whatever you go for and hope you enjoy owning it as I and many others do  Should've been old enough to know better...doh!
Current 2010 5.0 SC Autobiography
Previous 2006 TD6 Vogue SE
Previous 1998 P38 4.6 Vogue Autobiography 50 (No 10)

I would like to suggest to go for the TDV8 as it has the more reliable gearbox (although that is quite funny coming from the only forum member that had problems with that type gearbox ).

The TD6 boxes are notorious for later in life issues that are extensively discussed here, while the ZF6 speed in the TDV8 and SC etc. are almost without fault (I believe I'm the only forum member that has had "major" issues with it that are now solved, relatively cheaply I might add, compared to the average TD6 gearbox problem).

As for the engine I feel both cars can have issues but also both can go on for many many miles.

Look for FLRSH as well and maybe get an independent check done, a good warranty or a slush fund for unexpected troubles. And whether you are religious or not PRAY that you get a good one  MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!