2008 Vogue, should I stay or should I go?

Hi all,

I was seeking some advice over the route to take with my 2008 Vogue. It has been serviced/maintained pretty well, not quite FSH, but not bad. Body work is all good, no scratches/dent etc. It has around 158000 miles on it, isn't driven a great deal - around 20/30 mpw.

The score is, one of the turbos has gone and the warranty company are being, well, as warranty companies are.

The cost I'm facing to replace the turbo is currently around £2400 for one, or around £3500 for both. Currently, the work done to inspect, pull it apart for the warranty company is around £500.

So, the quandary I'm faced with is:

Sell as is. Everything is sound except the one turbo. What could I reasonable expect to get for it. I have seen a couple on ebay go for around £1500/2000 with completely knackered engines.

Fix the one turbo that has gone, costing around £2400 and then sell it. What would be a ballpark figure for one with a new turbo. (The other shows no signs of damage/wear and tear).

And the one I'm least inclined to go for, fix both turbos for around £3500 and then sell it. I don't think I'd get a great deal more for it than just fixing one.

So, rather new to RR ownership. I really don't want to get rid of it, because, well, I love it. Its the best vehicle I've owned.

So, that's the bottom line, fix one and keep or get rid, fix two and keep or get rid or sell as is.

I'd value the opinion of those more experienced.

Many thanks.

ML

Repacing the Turbos can be one yourself, but last i checked they were sub £1000 each...
Not cheap and a right ballache to do..

Which is why i tell people to avoid the TDV8 like the plague..

You could sell it on ebay, or strip it for parts, it isn't worth nowt with blown turbos, they tend to go in pairs..

If it works sell it don’t spend out, or get the 1turbo done if you think it worth your return.

Most derps that would buy it think a turbo is a razor.
Why isn’t get turbo done and keep it an option?

RangeRoller dt said:

Why isn’t get turbo done and keep it an option?

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+1

I would either fix it and if you like it, keep it for a long time and enjoy it knowing that a major job has been done. I don’t know what other surprises they have in store.
Somebody paid and probably lost a small fortune when it was new so it’s worth investing a bit in it if you really like it. You could buy another one and be in the same boat maybe very soon after you buy it.
If you are going to sell it I would sell as it is and cut your losses , if it’s in good condition somebody who can fix it themselves will probably pay a reasonable amount for it if you hold out.

Many thanks for the reply. As it is, it's not running due to the turbo. I realise that it's best to replace both whilst they're at them. The mechanic (sound bloke) reckons there's nothing wrong with the second one.

It isn't in bad nick, bit of scuffing on the rear bumper and a cracked d/s wing mirror is about it aesthetically. I'm waiting for the garage to come back to me with specific quotes on the above options.

I do love it. Best motor I've owned. However, I now work from home so the only trips out it gets is to the shop or maybe pottering about at the weekend to the coast.

I used my 4.4 a lot when I first got it but now it only really goes out every other weekend to clay shooting , well before the global biological warfare kicked off. I now sit in the back and have WhatsApp virtual beers with my mate over the road in his garage. The back has never been used so it’s like a plush gentleman’s club, arm rest down, cigar , my phone pinched very nicely under the adjustable drivers seat headrest, couple of bottled beers in the holder ...
if you don’t do many miles then you don’t even have to worry about the fuel. if you can afford to fix it then I say go for it and enjoy it for many years to come, just take it for a trundle up the motorway once or twice a month.
Your call though of course.
Don’t think why you can’t, think how you can is how I try to look at things.

holidaychicken said:

I used my 4.4 a lot when I first got it but now it only really goes out every other weekend to clay shooting , well before the global biological warfare kicked off. I now sit in the back and have WhatsApp virtual beers with my mate over the road in his garage. The back has never been used so it’s like a plush gentleman’s club, arm rest down, cigar , my phone pinched very nicely under the adjustable drivers seat headrest, couple of bottled beers in the holder ...
if you don’t do many miles then you don’t even have to worry about the fuel. if you can afford to fix it then I say go for it and enjoy it for many years to come, just take it for a trundle up the motorway once or twice a month.
Your call though of course.
Don’t think why you can’t, think how you can is how I try to look at things.

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Brilliant advice Margaret

Monoloco said:

Many thanks for the reply. As it is, it's not running due to the turbo. I realise that it's best to replace both whilst they're at them. The mechanic (sound bloke) reckons there's nothing wrong with the second one.

It isn't in bad nick, bit of scuffing on the rear bumper and a cracked d/s wing mirror is about it aesthetically. I'm waiting for the garage to come back to me with specific quotes on the above options.

I do love it. Best motor I've owned. However, I now work from home so the only trips out it gets is to the shop or maybe pottering about at the weekend to the coast.

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I have a MY2000 4.6 P38a Vogue. It only does 700 to 1,000 miles a year and is expensive to run and to keep. But, I'm happy with it, it has done <15k since new and I am happy to have it in my care.

Many thanks for all your advice, very much appreciated.

Getting it fixed.

Then we will see you soon

Good on you

Hope it goes well for you, when it comes to owning a RR, the wise man builds his house upon the rocks

holidaychicken said:

Hope it goes well for you, when it comes to owning a RR, the wise man builds his house upon the rocks

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Or on the edge of a tsunami prone cliff edge

Love mine, done a good few thousand miles in it, bought at 119k now has 126450 very hiccup prone, but a joy to drive...

Been forcing myself to like the new L322 acquisition....

Grrr!!!

What's your thoughts on a 2001 2002 4.6 vogue petrol/gas range rover?

stpaulinus said:

What's your thoughts on a 2001 2002 4.6 vogue petrol/gas range rover?

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Clack, Clack, Clack as the liners move up and down Fine if you like rebuilding engines.

Thank you for your swift reply! I will put my wallet away on that one!!!

stpaulinus said:

Thank you for your swift reply! I will put my wallet away on that one!!!

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Wait for @Henry_b to turn up, he will tell you they are wonderful.

Datatek said:

Wait for @Henry_b to turn up, he will tell you they are wonderful.

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Yes but does he come under the, I'm wealthy so I have one? My repair bills are insignificant!

stpaulinus said:

Yes but does he come under the, I'm wealthy so I have one? My repair bills are insignificant!

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He wishes, but he has worked and slaved over a couple