Hi folks,

Im new to the RR world so thought Id introduce myself. Been thinking for a long time now about getting myself "one of those lovely Range Rovers" so I bit the bullet a few months ago after hunting for a good one, if there is such a thing, and bought a very tidy, new to me 101K '07 Vogue TDv8 with a fully documented dealer service history to boot! Stornoway grey, black interior and 100% standard other than a set of 22" Stormers which were only fitted just over a year ago by the previous owner. Thus far I've been impressed by the comfort, luxury and the surprising performance of such a big heavy beast but it would appear that it suffers from all the usual RR faults and niggles, so the next few months are going to be busy for me.

The list of jobs Ive found wanting thus far :

front discs and pads and a gearbox service which the previous owner mentioned and discounted for
leak from the gearbox loom gasket so a fresh set of gearbox seals, filter upgrade kit and a fluid change
rear brake pipes and calipers really badly corroded so probable replacement
Webasto pre heater blowing clouds of thick acrid smoke which a German Panzer would be proud of, so fuse 59 pulled for posterity
steering wheel height/reach adjustment non operational
replace track rod tie ends to get wheel alignment set
fresh fluids for the diffs and transfer case
refurb Brembos and replace brake fluid (which Im currently in the process of)

Im sure theres a whole lot more that I'll encounter once I start getting stuck in but fingers crossed, hopefully not too much, so upwards and onwards as they say

Sounds good and like you're enjoying it. Well done, good luck and............piccies are requested. Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

List doesn't sound to bad, like you I purchased a 2009 TDV8 Vogue about a month ago and loving it but not used a great deal due to lockdown. I think everyone who buys one says "what have I done" but they are lovely motors. Good luck with yours. 2009 Range Rover Vogue 3.6TDV8, Bournville, Parchment/Navy
2005 Jaguar XJ350 3.0 V6 Sovereign, Jaguar Racing Green, Ivory
1997 TVR Chimaera 450, Formula Red, Grey

Just picked mine up from having a £669 bill for brake pipes and master cylinder. They gave me a 2001 3.0 jag x type as a loan car.

Got out of mine and realised how much I love it and how good it is....

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

So here she is, my new trusted steed (says he with fingers tightly crossed)

Click image to enlarge

Looks nice, I like that grey. 2009 Range Rover Vogue 3.6TDV8, Bournville, Parchment/Navy
2005 Jaguar XJ350 3.0 V6 Sovereign, Jaguar Racing Green, Ivory
1997 TVR Chimaera 450, Formula Red, Grey

Cheers, when I viewed it it was sitting gleaming in the sun so the colour sealed the deal for me plus the condition of the leather and carpets matched the outside so it seems to have had a reasonably easy life. All being well I'll have it for a good few years to come.

That’s a nice looking car.

Have fun tinkering whilst sorting all of its foibles.

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior