I think we all appreciate your updates. If you hear a long story, you want to know how it ends! I always read your new posts before reading those from others.

I am afraid I can't recall whether you have completed a full assessment of your recoverable losses to see how this compares with their offer. I know you've mentioned the unpleasantness of litigation but, as a customer, I have sued singlepoint mobile phones and the Co-op bank and remained on good terms with both - I was merely asking an impartial third party (the judge) to determine the extent of what they owed me. I agree there are many reasons why a person might choose a less adversarial route to settlement, but an assessment of what your claim would be in law might be a shock for the dealer, a warning to him that you know your rights, and a good guide to judge his offers by. 2003 4.4 HSE Epsom Green / Sand. Lovely!

Update

Collected my RRS this afternoon looking like new and dare I say it - running sweet

Power loss/warning messages blamed on brake switch again but appears to be sorted on third attempt after the master technician personally dealt with it - not the battery after all

Still no word from LRCS so although I have seen a 12 plate Westminster, 4k miles with a whopping £20k saving off new price I don't think I dare overstretch myself

I am now going to lie down in a dark room for a few days  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Hopefully at least with your own up and running again you won't have any ongoing problems with it….

£20k off a Westminster can't remember where you said it was tho …

i didn't

 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Glad you got yours back muddy I truly hope it behaves for you now.

I'd say the best thing is try to enjoy it now for the next few months, then have a re-think if you still want a change.
You'll probably in a better position owning the sport as the price of that shouldn't drop anywhere near as much as the current FFRR with the new one pending. I think mine is loosing £2K a month at the moment

Come September once the new on is released on sale there could be a whole load of very cheap 6 month to a year old FF's at very good prices.

Just to confuse you further... I had a sport for the past 3 years absolutely faultless and a superb car. Time came to either stump up for an extended warranty or change. My local dealer had a year old TDV8 Vogue at a price too good to ignore so I took the plunge...

What a vehicle. Now I know why it is the world's greatest 4x4. The limit of grip is about the same as the sport although it leans more and needs the DSC to control the massive torque output. The steering lock needs slightly more input as well. But it's more comfortable, quieter, faster, more economical (!), and just gives you a feeling of grandeur that the sport never did. It's a shame you can't hear the V8 more in the cabin as it sounds glorious outside when you give it some beans...!

Go buy one you known it makes sense...!

Loved the vogue but the sport is running like a dream at the moment - albeit a bit slow compared to the 4.4 v8 - so think I will hang on and see how much the old models drop when the new FFRR start appearing on the road

Might even wait a bit longer and see how much the new ones are after a year but expect residuals will be good at first

Still wish I had bought a FFRR 2 years ago instead of the RRS

The mini is not selling so stuck for now anyway  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!