Looking to buy my first RR but I'm quite specific on what I'm after.

It needs to be a good honest example in (Tonga/Epsom) Green with a cream interior. A fully loaded Vogue, preferably with a removable towbar, and decent maintenance / service history. I don't mind paying a premium for a well maintained example; I just don't want to pay over the odds for a shed.

Many examples for sale on t'internet are dealer trade-ins with limited information from sellers who just want to shift them. I'd like to think there are some enthusiast-owners here who would like a good home for their current car.

I'm realistic about the ownership prospect as I have a couple of 300 Tdi Defenders. Maybe I'm getting a bit older and just looking for some comfort? I've also owned a few E39 5-series in the past so the Td6 engine and electronics appeals to me.

Any leads or advice appreciated. Thanks!

My 2004 Petrol L322 Vogue spec, Epsom Green and Beige leather, with the BMW M62 engine is for sale, removeable Westfalia towbar, there are one or two niggles, like with all of them but a very nice motor and very comfortable of course !
Looking for £3500 - pm me if of any interest as it ticks a lot of your boxes

The concept of a petrol V8 RR has always induced angst, with horror stories of near single-digit fuel economy. Feel free to send me more details though!

Gratuitous post so I can send a PM

I have clocked up 20mpg steady motorway driving with the BMW Petrol 4.4 litre engine, the car also has LPG tank in the boot and other plumbing for it, but the bit that sits on top of the engine has been recently removed ( but could go back on by a mechanic that knows what they are doing )

I'd have a good look at corrosion issues on it if I were you

https://www.checkcardetails.co.uk/mot/mothistory

Has it had a gearbox replacement? Once beyond 80 to 90 k miles they are very prone to failure. Don’t ask me how I know.

dingg1 wrote:

I'd have a good look at corrosion issues on it if I were you

https://www.checkcardetails.co.uk/mot/mothistory

Hopefully all the common corrosion issues have been resolved over the last few months 👍

Just spoke to the dealer and yes, that's why it has been off the road for the last few months. Sill work was done before he purchased it. It now has new OEM tyres and battery, along with various other jobs done. MoT is planned for tomorrow and I'll have it inspected by my local RR specialist when it arrives next week.

Knowing how much they salt the roads up with you (used to live in Ellon) then would definitely make sure you get some form of underseal prevention once they have sorted out the rust.

Prevention better than cure  Range Rover L322 (awaiting arrival)
Land Rover Series IIa
Alpine A110S
Mini JCW