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speedymarktd6



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I love the chance to drive the FF but usually the Mrs says we can use her car so it gets a lot less use these days but its still the best most trouble free car ive owned and ive had it 6 years its cheap to tax compared to newer ones i service it and maintain it myself and its just a great fantastic car and i would have to think hard to sell it on even above what its worth can you tell im very very happy with mine after all its a RANGE ROVER if its good enough for the queen Thumbs Up onto no6 Range Rover

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Post #99373 25th Dec 2011 6:33pm
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nicedayforit



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I think if you buy a 7 year old car you must assume it may have issues whether or not it has a stamped full service history.
Can also apply to other models and manufacturers.
Unfortunately they are complicated cars that require competent maintenance, something a lot of Main Dealers appear not to be capable of and who think nothing of charging ridiculous hourly rates for labour and inflated prices for parts.
I would honestly suggest that if anyone is not reasonably competent at remedial work on vehicles, don't to buy a 7 year old RR.
If you don't have the necessary expertise but are willing to have the car serviced by a Main Dealer or similar and have deep pockets, then the best of luck.
Post #99375 25th Dec 2011 6:51pm
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Cam-Tech-Craig



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How can anyone moan about the taxes we pay in this country, compared to most of Europe we pay peanuts... Yes it would be nice if they actually fixed the roads using some of my hard earned income tax or RFL too. Whistle Whistle Whistle

I think its around £1500 to tax a FF in Southern Ireland now! Hmmmm now ponder that thought for a moment!

I would always buy an entheusiast owned car if possible. Normally they are better taken care of and less lightly to have been spanked by the stealers as they generally have a little more knowledge as to what makes their cars tick!


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Post #99507 28th Dec 2011 7:42am
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Googsy



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dont remind me Craig Big Cry Big Cry Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
Gone Audi A5 2.7TDI
Gone Discovery 3 HSE
Gone Mercedes CLK
Gone Range Rover 2.5 DSE
Post #99538 28th Dec 2011 2:06pm
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The Brains Trust



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nicedayforit wrote:

Unfortunately they are complicated cars that require competent maintenance, something a lot of Main Dealers appear not to be capable of and who think nothing of charging ridiculous hourly rates for labour and inflated prices for parts.


Sorry, but I would have to disagree with this for the most part (apart from the bit about stealers charging over inflated prices..). Yes, the electrical system is complex, but mechanically, I find them really easy to work on (for the most part), and the general parts that wear are cheap, when you consider the original price of the car. Things like servicing, brakes, suspension are all straight forward, and most people who are happy to swing a spanner can do a lot of this themselves. I think some people get scared of having a go because of what they are - the Stealers try to make you think the same so you will shell out your hard earned to them.

Service kits are cheap, and they only take a mornings work to do a full service that would include things a Stealer wouldn't look at. The brakes are stright forward, as are things like changing an air spring, etc. You only need a few spanners and a 1/2 an hour to get the whole front strut out - one of the easiest cars I know to do this.

The only thing I can't work on, is unfortunately the only part that has given me problems - the trannie...
Post #100488 6th Jan 2012 9:07am
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Cam-Tech-Craig



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Please don't forget the little matter of weather and corrosion over here in good old blighty! We don't get the luxury of all that sun in Oz... I've seen an 8ft bar bent trying to undo the two main bolts that hold the front strutt to the hub unit!
But yes I agree in the main that they are much easier cars to work on these days, if a little heavy!!! More like agricultural engineering some times!



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Post #100492 6th Jan 2012 9:24am
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i can imagine that,
sun shining ,
wearing t-shirt, shorts and flip flops,
barbecue blazing away,
fosters in one hand and a spanner in the other...

Mr. Green ... - .- -.




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Autobiography



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I'm actually surprised at how economical mine is. Land Rover must be the first manufacturer who actually make their MPG figures achievable...
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Cam-Tech-Craig



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Oh Stan... Rolling with laughter


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Post #100497 6th Jan 2012 10:13am
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47p2



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scarey wrote:

fosters in one hand and a spanner in the other...




Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

Post #100499 6th Jan 2012 10:16am
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M44K TS



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scarey wrote:
i can imagine that,
sun shining ,
wearing t-shirt, shorts and flip flops,
barbecue blazing away,
fosters in one hand and a spanner in the other...

Mr. Green


That's how we roll up north.

So what about those in Oz? 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...
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The Brains Trust



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scarey wrote:

fosters in one hand and a spanner in the other...


Close with everything else, but nobody drinks Fosters in Australia... Rolling with laughter

I either drink my own home brew, Coopers Pale Ale (South Australia), or a nice Western Australian drop called 'Little Creatures'

Oh, and Craig - I hadn't thought about the conditions you drive your cars around in - I can imagine how tight they might be if they were rusted up - my 2' breaker bar with my fat arse hanging off it shifts them no problems. Laughing
Post #100582 7th Jan 2012 4:15am
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kingpleb



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Its that Rain stuff that we get mixed in with all this horrible salt they think is good for the roads in this hemisphere TBT Very Happy

You guys on see salt on food or at the sea don't you Wink and that wet water stuff every few months if your unlucky Very Happy
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The Brains Trust



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Salt is in the sea, and goes on chips... not on roads! - it makes me cringe thinking about it.. Surprised

I live in Melbourne, so we get plenty of rain, all year round, but lots of warm sunny bits in between at this time of year. Forcast looks a bit crap for tomorrow though - only 23 with showers.... Yeah, I'm rubbing it in, after the showers clear out mid week, we will be back to low 30's for a while, all good... Thumbs Up

I feel sorry for the Queenslanders at the moment - some towns up there today scored almost 50! and it will be in the mid 40's again tomorrow.

Glad I am further South...
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magicbob



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very cool 28 here in Perth...no rain, but hopefully warmer for the next week.
Choice of beer? Crownies, or Steinlager pure!!
Magicbob
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