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Defender Dave.

Member Since: 01 Mar 2018
Location: Co.Tyrone
Posts: 51

2012 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Java Black

First Trip.

I have wanted one for years. Bought this 2012 MY from The Vogue Centre, Oldham (recommended). One owner from new with a full service history ,4.4 V8 diesel and 8 speed box. It has replaced a Landcruiser Amazon and as you can see in the photos, it will be used!! First trip was from N Ireland to Le Sap in Normandy to collect a load of oak beams. Returned 23 mpg on the way home. What a comfortable office!

16th Mar 2018 7:22am

Grofus

Member Since: 24 Mar 2017
Location: Co Clare
Posts: 577

2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Zermatt Silver

You have "some " weight on there
Enjoy it 2007 Vogue TDV8 in Zermatt Silver with Charcoal

16th Mar 2018 11:10am

Defender Dave.

Member Since: 01 Mar 2018
Location: Co.Tyrone
Posts: 51

Thanks Grofus. I arrived back from Normandy on the Wednesday night and was on my way again Thursday morning. I ended up at a job just west of Ennis on the Saturday. Is that far from yourself?

16th Mar 2018 12:22pm

Alistair

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
Posts: 7929

2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

They are a great tow car

I’ve never managed 23mpg - but I guess your load is reasonably aerodynamic

16th Mar 2018 1:29pm

Grofus

Member Since: 24 Mar 2017
Location: Co Clare
Posts: 577

20 mins towards Scarriff 2007 Vogue TDV8 in Zermatt Silver with Charcoal

16th Mar 2018 1:34pm

Defender Dave.

Member Since: 01 Mar 2018
Location: Co.Tyrone
Posts: 51

Small world!

16th Mar 2018 6:02pm

Defender Dave.

Member Since: 01 Mar 2018
Location: Co.Tyrone
Posts: 51

Totally agree Alistair. I thought my old Amazon could tow but an extra 100 hp or so makes some difference. Like the toy you have on the trailer - used to have a lot of fun with a CJ7 back in the day. Here's a picture of my toy!

16th Mar 2018 6:12pm

KurtVerbose

Member Since: 08 Aug 2010
Location: Les Arses
Posts: 5848

2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Defender Dave - very nice trailer, and impressive wood.

17th Mar 2018 3:24am

Defender Dave.

Member Since: 01 Mar 2018
Location: Co.Tyrone
Posts: 51

Thanks Kurt. Ifor Williams and seasoned French oak beams!

17th Mar 2018 12:02pm

Alistair

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
Posts: 7929

Your next project will need to be a coffee table

17th Mar 2018 2:38pm

Defender Dave.

Member Since: 01 Mar 2018
Location: Co.Tyrone
Posts: 51

Something like this?

17th Mar 2018 3:55pm

dolph34

Member Since: 14 Sep 2015
Location: Kildare
Posts: 1724

2015 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Corris Grey

23 mpg with a small forest in the back isnt bad 2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

17th Mar 2018 4:47pm

Defender Dave.

Member Since: 01 Mar 2018
Location: Co.Tyrone
Posts: 51

I agree Dolph. We do a lot of trailer work so a few extra mpg is worth having. Took a solo trip from home to Donegal and back and achieved 32 mpg without too much trying. With the 4.4 V8 it is tempting to put the foot down once in a while!

18th Mar 2018 9:11am

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