Thinking of an RRS HST - advice plz

Hi all I am thinking of treating myself to another RRS. I have had a 2.7 tdv6 that blew its turbo on me and swore I would never buy another!! However, they still really look the shiz!!

I am hoping that I can find a grey HST with black leather for 20-25k.

Can anyone tell me/reassure me that the 3.6 Tdv8 is more reliable than the 2.7 Tdv6?

Anything I should be aware of when looking to buy would be appreciated.

Mike

3.6 will be more fun


Wouldn't buy a sport due to the fact they are not DIY friendly

Test out 4.4 tdv8 vogue you light just change your time

mikey7985 said:

Hi all I am thinking of treating myself to another RRS. I have had a 2.7 tdv6 that blew its turbo on me and swore I would never buy another!! However, they still really look the shiz!!

I am hoping that I can find a grey HST with black leather for 20-25k.

Can anyone tell me/reassure me that the 3.6 Tdv8 is more reliable than the 2.7 Tdv6?

Anything I should be aware of when looking to buy would be appreciated.

Mike

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You serious Why would it be more reliable, it's a Land Rover product
The only more it wil be is more expensive to repair
The electric hand brakes are fun.

So am a better off staying clear????

mikey7985 said:

So am a better off staying clear????

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if you want reliable then yes, stay away....

they are money pits and will drain your bank balance rapidly if they go wrong, if you cant handle that a Green Oval isn't for you!

Buy a landcruiser amazon

Lol cheers guys.

The 2.7 and the 3.6 share similar problems eg. Egr valves, turbos, hand brake modules, suspension bushes, arc bars leaking etc

Its a land rover product its bound to go wrong, its not a thing of it wont go wrong, it just when and how frequent its want to.

Gutted!! Perhaps a 911 is a better option after all!!

If you can afford to buy one then don't worry about the running costs

mikey7985 said:

Gutted!! Perhaps a 911 is a better option after all!!

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???????? what a choice, a two seat German Beetle or a five seat German 4x4 with hard seats that feel like someone is trying to kick your piles out. Psychiatric help required

mikey7985 said:

Gutted!! Perhaps a 911 is a better option after all!!

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If you think a Porsche 911 is reliable, you may be in for a shock and the repair costs are astronomical.

Any car will cost you money at some point. Don't drive if your worried about costs.

If not, quit moaning, buy your range and enjoy

2.0_hippo said:

Any car will cost you money at some point. Don't drive if your worried about costs.

If not, quit moaning, buy your range and enjoy

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That is so untrue, my Volvo 960, Pajero & Hyundai Galloper never cost me a penny apart from routine sevicing. The Volvo was very high mileage.

Datatek said:

That is so untrue, my Volvo 960, Pajero & Hyundai Galloper never cost me a penny apart from routine sevicing. The Volvo was very high mileage.

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Yes and those are all boring cars

2.0_hippo said:

Yes and those are all boring old men's cars

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tomcat59alan said:

Edited for accuracy.

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+1v

:car:

Oh to be bored and know I will get to where I'm going without some problem or other.

datatek said:

oh to be bored and know i will get to where i'm going without some problem or other.

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:d

Datatek said:

Oh to be bored and know I will get to where I'm going without some problem or other.

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You were that bored you bought a p38. They do keep you busy