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jim4244

Member Since: 31 May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 843

2005 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Zambezi Silver

Finally did it!

Well after years of deliberation I finally bought a Full Fat today.

A 2005 (55) Vogue with 98,000 miles on the clock. 3 owners from new and LR Dealership service record up until 2016, then Independent.

Mrs Jim thinks that I am having a midlife crisis (yes..... that is a L494 in the photo) by buying a 14 year old car but there is method to my madness!

I will take some photos in daylight tomorrow.

Jim

25th Feb 2019 7:41pm

DrRob

Member Since: 16 Apr 2015
Location: Petersfield, Hampshire
Posts: 4218

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Nice one! Nothing wrong with 2 Rangies in the family 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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25th Feb 2019 8:02pm

Joe90

Member Since: 29 Apr 2010
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6399

Now the fun starts

Got your deep pockets sorted out ? .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

25th Feb 2019 9:09pm

jim4244

Member Since: 31 May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 843

I always like to work on a clean vehicle so I started with the engine bay whilst I wait for various bits and pieces to arrive in the post

Before

After

26th Feb 2019 1:17pm

DannyH

Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: Hull
Posts: 221

2002 Range Rover HSE 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

Dan

2002 Zambezi Silver

Men And Motors RR Quote - It's like having wheels fitted to your living room!

26th Feb 2019 2:29pm

jim4244

Member Since: 31 May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 843

26th Feb 2019 3:23pm

jim4244

Member Since: 31 May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 843

Anyone using one of these?

26th Feb 2019 3:27pm

gettingold

Member Since: 03 Apr 2018
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 284

That’s a good looking car. Silver really suits the shape and no mud flaps

Steve.

26th Feb 2019 6:09pm

jim4244

Member Since: 31 May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 843

Thanks buddy 👍

26th Feb 2019 6:18pm

quavey

Member Since: 22 Jan 2017
Location: Lancaster
Posts: 294

2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Java Black

jim4244 wrote:
Anyone using one of these?

I have one on my Navara, as I understand it they work by confusing the ECU into thinking the fuel pressure is low and so the ecu ramps up the rail pressure - this gives a little more power but also confuses the OBC into unrealistic economy figures. My Navara claims around 40mpg without it and 60mpg with it. Real world works out at nearer 36mpg without and 37mpg with! 2005 E60 M5
2006 L322 4.2 SC
2020 Tesla Model S Long Range
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2004 L322 4.4 Vogue, 2019 NP300 Navara, 2016 NP300 Navara, 2002 L322 4.4 HSE, 2006 (MY07) L322 S/C ,2001 330Ci Sport Track Car, 2005 650i Coupe, 2001 P38 Vogue, 2003 530i Sport Touring, 1999 P38 4.6 HSE, 2002 E39 M5, 1995 300zx TT Slicktop, 1997 M3 Evo, 1992 300zx TT Targa, 1998 323i Coupe

27th Feb 2019 11:46am

jim4244

Member Since: 31 May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 843

Okay, so been doing a few small jobs whilst waiting for various bits and pieces to turn up.

Most of it is here now and my oldest daughters boyfriend is coming down to help me. He works at a well known Land Rover dealership as a technician / mechanic. It should be interesting to see how he gets on working on a gravel driveway.....😂

1st Mar 2019 9:48pm

socialrover

Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 135

2018 Range Rover Autobiography SDV6 Santorini Black

Interesting to see what he thinks of the brands of the various items you are using .

ie as compared to the "Original " parts used by dealerships when servicing at a main dealer .

Maybe he could give us his considered view on which bits we should stick to original replacements and which bits the aftermarket brands will suffice in his professional experience ?

2nd Mar 2019 9:07am

jim4244

Member Since: 31 May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 843

Socialrover, he is of the opinion that as long as you service your vehicle on a regular basis it is pretty much six of one and half a dozen of another.

Jim

2nd Mar 2019 3:38pm

jim4244

Member Since: 31 May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 843

Well very presently surprised to find the gearbox oil nice and fresh, still with a red tinge to it.

The gearbox looks newer than the rest of the car and I took a photo (below) of the ID plate attached to it.

Is there anyway in which I can check the year and history?

2nd Mar 2019 3:42pm

GGDR

Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: London
Posts: 3519

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Sounds like a handy guy to have around.

Does he want to join the forum?

We'll keep him busy!

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

2nd Mar 2019 4:05pm

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