We have started to look for the replacement for our XC90 that went back recently at the end of lease. We were going to lease another large SUV, but the combination of availability and the increase in lease costs means considering a different direction.

We went to see a L322 Westminster at the weekend, just so my wife could see if she likes it, she did. It will be her car, for pretty local drives, then our towing tug for our caravan trips.

Just looking around at the used sections though. It would be a 4.4 TDV8 we are looking for and as high as spec as we can get really. What I have noticed is the amount that come up for sale at 96-99K miles, pretty much from used car dealers / specialist 4x4.

It has mad me wonder why ? What happens when these reach 100K miles, why are they being "offloaded" just before the 100K miles ? Is there a big service/timing chains ? or other service costs. Maybe it is that they can only offer a "warranty" on vehicle under 100K, not sure. At least using the MOT checker helps track the mileage history.

Hopefully, we will find a relatively low miler, in high spec with few owners. Bit suspicious of the 6 or 7 owners on a 10 year old car.

This is a great Forum to research and allow me to check for known and common issues. But, also has frightened the bejeezus out of me,, lol.

'100k miles' is a psychological figure that some think is the max that a vehicle can achieve.

many on here have gone past that mileage and their FF's are running well.. ... - .- -.




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I've just spent £1K on having a new air compressor and suspension air bag. Supply and fit. Not Genuine parts and certainly not at a main dealer (avoid at all costs!) 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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I wouldn’t say anything happens at 100k. These are coming up to 10 years old now and the majority will be at that mileage if not more. If equipment is your thing, I’d say get a Vogue SE or an Autobiography, as both tend to be higher spec than the Westminster.

 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

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If it’s a low mileage car you want, then you won’t find a better one than this one, and such a stunning colour.

Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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That looks a superb example. Just more than we were looking to spend, when keeping some back for maintenance contingency.. Not many around like that from what I have seen.

Baltic Blue wrote:

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If it’s a low mileage car you want, then you won’t find a better one than this one, and such a stunning colour.

Mike.

Just out of interest, do they build cars in batches, .?
I have just noted the date first registered and mine was the same week. Perhaps they had a Baltic week in the paint shop.

It is also worth noting that this one has had the turbo drain mod completed.
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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