Advertise on fullfatrr.com »

Home > General (L405) > An itch that needs to be scratched?
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 2 12>
Print this entire topic · 
Andy S



Member Since: 16 Jun 2013
Location: Sevenoaks
Posts: 944

United Kingdom 2015 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Aintree Green
An itch that needs to be scratched?

Many regulars on here might remember that I sold my beloved FFRR last September and bought a Jag F Pace. A nice car, had no trouble with it (yet) and it drives well. But.... you don’t waft along serenely like you do in a fatty.

Anyway, I find myself in a rather good position. My last bonus was more than double what I expected and after squirreling away the max ISA amount I still have a large chunk of cash burning a hole in my pocket, so I am contemplating a return to FF ownership. I know I’ll take a hit on the Jag, but you only live once! I’ve always hankered after a big petrol V8, so I’m looking at 2-3 year old cars on the LRAU site. Would appreciate any pointers on what to look out for from current owners, but I do have a few questions

Would 2015MY cars have ICTPro?
I like the turbine wheels, but what are the best tyres on these rims?
What is the standard spec on 2015my onwards? I’m trying to work out what the extras are in cars I see.

Budget is around £60k and it has to be dark coloured with light coloured interior. I’ve seen a few on the site, but haven’t yet spotted ‘the one’!

Looking forward to the replies.

Andy

Post #475073 7th Apr 2018 8:03am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Red Merle



Member Since: 19 Sep 2016
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2152

United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Aintree Green

I cant help you with any of the specific questions, but an early welcome back all the same Very Happy Thumbs Up

Post #475076 7th Apr 2018 8:29am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
pld118



Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: Bairns
Posts: 4218

Scotland 2014 Range Rover Vogue SDV6 Santorini Black

Might be stating the obvious here Andy:

22" L405 wheels tend to be shod with Continental CrossContact LX Sport tyres.

If you were configuring a brand new 5.0 petrol you can order the 525bhp Autobiography or the 565bhp SV Autobiography.

There is a 550bhp 5.0 engine. Approved used for the 550bhp start around £118k on the LR website.

Approved used 5.0 at the price range you are looking at will be 510bhp. A quick look on the LR UK website shows approx 20 cars aged between 2013 and 2017 with this engine. The starting spec for the 5.0 is Autobiography, whether SWB or LWB and obviously extras can be spec'd. 2015 cars for sale at around the £60k mark.

Post #475096 7th Apr 2018 10:44am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
CS



Member Since: 14 Apr 2015
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 1335

Scotland 2017 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Corris Grey

The 2015 brochure I have shows In Control apps and wifi as options, even on ABs. IC remote and IC secure were standard for three years, presumably a subscription fee payable thereafter.

Perhaps LR Customer Relations could help with the standard AB specs 2015 - 2017, there were various 'model years/part years' in that period, so perhaps difficult for forum members to summarise them all. Only Range Rovers since 1988

Post #475113 7th Apr 2018 11:40am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
pld118



Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: Bairns
Posts: 4218

Scotland 2014 Range Rover Vogue SDV6 Santorini Black

Current LR website says:

‘InControl Touch Pro is the most advanced multimedia system Land Rover has ever offered, designed to make driving more enjoyable.

Debuting on all 2017 Land Rover models.’

Post #475120 7th Apr 2018 12:44pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
7 CDB



Member Since: 18 Dec 2017
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 134

United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV6 Loire Blue

Totally O/T here but I got her indoors a lovely new VSE in Dec, have just finished cleaning it after 6 hrs at work and wondered around it admiring it thinking “lovely motor but, I hope I can get a V8 petrol one next before we are all forced to go electric”

I know if I test drove a V8 500 odd HP FF I would buy one!

Post #475122 7th Apr 2018 1:17pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Alistair



Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
Posts: 7724

United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

pld118 wrote:
22" L405 wheels tend to be shod with Continental CrossContact LX Sport tyres.


More recently the factory have been fitting Pirelli - I’m very happy with my conti’s though Thumbs Up

275 40 22 is the size - any deviation from that size or those brands and I’d walk away - but I’m a tyre snob Whistle

Post #475139 7th Apr 2018 3:30pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Andy S



Member Since: 16 Jun 2013
Location: Sevenoaks
Posts: 944

United Kingdom 2015 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Aintree Green

7 CDB wrote:
Totally O/T here but I got her indoors a lovely new VSE in Dec, have just finished cleaning it after 6 hrs at work and wondered around it admiring it thinking “lovely motor but, I hope I can get a V8 petrol one next before we are all forced to go electric”

I know if I test drove a V8 500 odd HP FF I would buy one!


That’s exactly where I am CDB!

Post #475142 7th Apr 2018 3:54pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
CUE99T



Member Since: 02 Oct 2011
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 779

Scotland 

Tbh I've been thinking exactly the same, however if I get the chance for a toy again soon I think I might just keep the 3.0 and get the towbar fitted.

I like big screen RSE and Kurled finish on the SV's but tbh I think a good spec 5.0 2017 with the newer screen is probably my budget.

I think electric will be the way forward if I have to pull in the budget and put it in the company within 2 years so a 5.0 wouldn't work so can't get the choice wrong either or it could be a sore one!!

Be keen to hear how you get on.

If I sound confused then it's because I pretty much am around the next model choice!! all smug in my new plug!

2021 Westminster Black D300
2013 Vogue SE - gone
Some Porsche Cayenne guff pretending to be a 4x4!!
2006 Vogue
2004 Vogue
2001 Vogue

Post #475305 9th Apr 2018 2:18pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Andy S



Member Since: 16 Jun 2013
Location: Sevenoaks
Posts: 944

United Kingdom 2015 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Aintree Green
Itch now well and truly scratched!

As noted I’ve been keeping an eye out for a new fattie. Well, last Friday I saw this on LRAU, and today I agreed deal. 65 plate Oct 15 car, Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 with 24k miles on it. One private owner car supplied new by same dealer and it ticks pretty much all my boxes. All being well pick up next Saturday after accessories fitted.

Can’t wait!


Post #488976 15th Sep 2018 6:07pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Alistair



Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
Posts: 7724

United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Looks very nice at first glance - but the more I look the more I realise it’s green Shocked

Not for me but appreciate that it’s a popular colour 👍

Post #488987 15th Sep 2018 7:34pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Andy S



Member Since: 16 Jun 2013
Location: Sevenoaks
Posts: 944

United Kingdom 2015 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Aintree Green

Yep, its Aintree Green, the colour I wanted, trim I wanted and turbines. I like dark greens, dark blues or black and light interiors. Not everyone’s choice perhaps, but each to their own.

Post #488991 15th Sep 2018 9:24pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Red Merle



Member Since: 19 Sep 2016
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2152

United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Aintree Green

But those people that like green tend to feel strongly about it and I’m one of them Very Happy

That’s a very nice looking example Thumbs Up

Post #488993 15th Sep 2018 9:40pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
CUE99T



Member Since: 02 Oct 2011
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 779

Scotland 

Lovely jubley as Dell would say!!

So did you just pop for a 4.4 Diesel instead of SC then? Any reasons?


P all smug in my new plug!

2021 Westminster Black D300
2013 Vogue SE - gone
Some Porsche Cayenne guff pretending to be a 4x4!!
2006 Vogue
2004 Vogue
2001 Vogue

Post #489028 16th Sep 2018 3:23pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Andy S



Member Since: 16 Jun 2013
Location: Sevenoaks
Posts: 944

United Kingdom 2015 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Aintree Green

The car I’ve gone for is the exact colour combo that I wanted. Would have gone for a 5.0 sc if in that colour but I couldn’t find one. Price on this car was also good. Really looking forward to getting it!

Post #489029 16th Sep 2018 3:41pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 2 12>
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
fullfatrr.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site