Hi all,
I have searched and read loads of posts on here, but i can't find a buyers guide / check list for the later cars.
If there is one i apologise, please point me at it

I am off to view and hopefully buy an autobiography black later in the week.
The car looks immaculate in the pictures., and everything electric works, which I will obviously check.

Are there any things I should be checking for with the engine, running gear, or body work ?
I see there can be a rear engine o ring leak, though doesn't look like I can easily check that.
I also noted the potential rust issues around rear arches, so will check those.


Finally, if anyone has a pdf of the sales brochure / price for the black edition I would love a copy.
I have a 2010 brochure but it doesn't cover the 4.4tdv8 or black edition.

Cheers,
John.
Quite excited at soon to be owning a rangey again

I've just bought an Autobiography Black and I'd also like to see the spec and the new price lists if anyone has that.

Sorry I can't be much more help to you, John. I've had enough cars I just did it by feel and common sense. And with one of these as with any Rangey, expect a big bill in the first few weeks of ownership. Something that *never* goes wrong on any car wont work on it. However much you read, you'll miss it.  2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography in black
2018 D300 SE Velar in champagne
1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in green
Spiffing wheel centre caps, L322 sill repair panels, etc

Thanks Stuart.

I've had a bunch of cars too but it's always handy to have an idea of what to check

I hope I don't get a big bill in the first few weeks. Well, not unless it's by choice

Does your car have full postcode search or only 1st 4 characters ?
If it's only 1st 4 I hope it can be upgraded (no doubt the first big bill )

Baltic Blue is your man to ask!

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic44115.html?highlight=4+4+tdv8

Thanks for that, just what I was after
Not quite sure how I missed that thread  Too many toys, not enough time

2011 4.4 TDV8 AB Black

John w wrote:

Thanks Stuart.
Does your car have full postcode search or only 1st 4 characters ?

John w,

Make sure you get the engine revs up to 2,500+rpm.
Lookout for clouds of exhaust smoke.
Excessive smoke suggests it needs the Turbo drain mod. (Approx £1k ) at a good independent.
If it trips into restricted performance start asking questions.

Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

..also a John, the sat nav should have the latest maps available which are 2014.. you won't get get anything newer than that unfortunetly... ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Thanks Mike, will do.

I found your thread about this http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic40047.html

Is the turbo drain mod a diy job ?
I am mechanically competent, so if a mechanic can do it, so can I given the right tools
I see you said you had a paper copy of the bulletin. Is there a pdf version about yet ?

I have asked the seller if it has been done but I suspect it hasn't or think he would have mentioned it.
It had an mot this week, would that pick it up if here was an issue ?

I assume a Dec 10 regd car is too old for LR warranty now ?
Not that I usually bother, but worth knowing  Too many toys, not enough time

2011 4.4 TDV8 AB Black

Thanks Stan. If it doesn't have latest is this a main dale only update or just a new DVD ?
What sort of cost is it ? Too many toys, not enough time

2011 4.4 TDV8 AB Black

John w,

Turbo drain mod is in the Wiki under engine section.

It involves removing the front subframe and some very precision drilling.
Not a job for the faint hearted 😂😂.

PS,
Some owners don’t think it is worth doing because they just keep it in check by regularly getting the revs up and thus burning off the oil buildup.

Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

main dealer for the sat nav update to 2014, cost around £165...

it might be worth investing in a secondary nav unit


i have a cheap chinese jobby that runs igo primo with the latest 2017 mapping ,cost around £25 .. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Just read the service bulletin

Erm, I might give that a miss

I've done some big jobs in the past including dropping and replacing the turbos on my 997 turbo, but drilling holes in blocks is a whole different story  Too many toys, not enough time

2011 4.4 TDV8 AB Black

"PS,
Some owners don’t think it is worth doing because they just keep it in check by regularly getting the revs up and thus burning off the oil buildup."

- everyone thinks you've blown the engine and smirks at you. If I were buying a 4.4 again if it did not have the mod then I could simply walk away (or get 1500 off the price)

John - send me an email via PM and I'll send you a 2011 price list (not including the black but does inc the 4.4) 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

Adrian,
Mine got a bit embarrassing.
I don’t tend to get the revs up very often, but when I did, usually trying to overtake a line of slow moving lorries, I would always leave them in a fog, and be checking around for Police cars.
I argued with JLR until they. agreed to do the work.

Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair