Finally, after many a year of lusting after them, I collect my very first Range Rover on Monday. It's a 2006MY 4.2 supercharged with 87,000 miles on the clock. I wasn't initially looking for an SC but as soon as I drove one I was hooked – amazing power!! Hope it doesn't prove too addictive….

I haven't been this excited over a car purchase since I was a young man. I guess, in part, it's due to years of self-denial over reliability concerns – but after a recent health scare I developed a "sod it" mindset and just went out and bought one

I'm really pleased to have found the FFRR community – it's an amazing resource of collected wisdom. In fact, after reading all the posts about gearbox and other problems I've got quite a list of jobs lined up already. Sure, it's going to increase the cost of ownership in the first few months but I figure it's better to do them before the winter weather sets in; and from what I've been reading on FFRR, preventative maintenance is important with these beasts to try and avoid huge repair bills further down the line.

Only two sleeps to go . . . 2006MY 4.2 SC
BMW R1250 GSA Rallye TE
Triumph Tiger 1050 (sold)
1979 Pontiac Trans Am (sold)

great choice the 4.2..i had one and really enjoyed it...looking forward to the pics. ... - .- -.




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Welcome to the club , i was similar always liked them but kept buying with my head .
Since February i have been wandering about with a stupid grin , especially when i come out of the house and there it is !!
Mine's only a TD6 , but funny how once you've got one you seem to keep looking for better ones !!
Try and only look at the fuel gauge to check if it needs filling up , and just enjoy it , there is no better place to sit

You will love l have one same year same mileage , yes it drinks like a fish but it's worth it for the big grin it gives you. You will look for any excuse to go out in it. Enjoy  The worst thing about being retired is you miss out on all the bank holidays

Yep, life's too short not to have what you want...

Good choice of FF, will certainly put a silly grin on your face...

Get ALL the fluids changed first thing..... then take it from there...  Pete
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand Sold
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

Thanks guys, it's always nice to hear how these fabulous vehicles make everyone so happy, despite their foibles – and yes, changing the fluids is right at the top of my list.  2006MY 4.2 SC
BMW R1250 GSA Rallye TE
Triumph Tiger 1050 (sold)
1979 Pontiac Trans Am (sold)

Enjoy it.
a great choice.
And welcome to the FFRR Forum. The best one you will find on the net.

Congratulations sir

Enjoy

got my 07MY SC a few months ago.....I can confirm Mulcher, the smile hasn't gone yet either  Jordan


'56 SC 4.2 ‘21-Current
'56 SC 4.2 ‘16-‘18

Enjoy.

It only took me 25+ years.

Congratulations sir, and welcome to the even more exclusive Supercharged club!  Tony
You're always in the ........it's just the depth that varies
2014 L494 5.0 S/C AB Silver
2014 L494 3.0 HSE in Chilli
2014 SL63 AMG White


Gone:
2011 5.0 L322 White (Stolen)
07 4.2 SC in silver.
06 4.2 SC in black RSE
RRS 4.2 SC in Black RSE
52 4.4 Vogue in silver
04 Mercedes CLK 320 Conv
03 4.0 V8 ES Disco in Silver
00 TD5 90 County
98 4.6 HSE in Epsom x3
97 3.9ES Disco
93 L 4.2 LSE in black
too many classics to mention !

Thanks guys, your love for the marque shines through this thread. I'll be collecting mine this afternoon, can't wait  2006MY 4.2 SC
BMW R1250 GSA Rallye TE
Triumph Tiger 1050 (sold)
1979 Pontiac Trans Am (sold)

Still no pics?  12 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
Nara Bronze / Arabica / Ivory / Piano

07 3.6 TDV8 Vogue
Buckingham Blue / Sand / Piano

I know, I know – I'm such a slacker. I've been so busy checking out all its toys I haven't taken a single picture of it yet.

Today I've got half way through the 300-page owners manual and, by way of a change, tonight's bedtime reading is the audio system booklet (only 68 pages in that so easy peasy). [yawn]

Whilst I was rooting round all the interior's nooks and crannys I found a pair of neat storage cases in the rear door pockets. I unzipped them and found the wireless headphones for the rear DVD system which was a nice surprise as I thought they were missing. What was an even bigger surprise was they were still in the original cellophane wrapping – never been used! The (presumably) original batteries were still in their sealed packets and I could just make out the old "use by" date.

Photos tomorrow! 2006MY 4.2 SC
BMW R1250 GSA Rallye TE
Triumph Tiger 1050 (sold)
1979 Pontiac Trans Am (sold)

Finally got round to taking some pics this afternoon. I'm glad i took them coz when it's dark outside and I can't see the car, I can still gaze lovingly at the images on my iPad

Can anyone tell from the pics what the name of the interior colour combo is?

Also, are the 20" alloys a JLR item or aftermarket – does anyone know the name of them?