Family just got a Range Rover 4.6 HSE

zain · 12 May 2006 at 01:29

[TW]Fox said:
It's considerably quicker than that, even the lethargic 2.5 diesel is quicker than 17 seconds.

9.5 sounds about correct.

Well all I know is I sat there and timed it, its a 4.6 HSE and it took just under 17 seconds. But, like many LR vehicles I guess its just fuxed. At certain points it does get the odd speed boast, meh.

It aint about speed though yeah, its a comfy ride on a long cruise whether you are the driver or the front/back passenger. The steering wheel is also surprisingly light.

Always leave it on the motorway thingy that pushes it up a bit, I cant remember why but meh.

Scania · 12 May 2006 at 01:35

Probably gets to 60 in under 17 seconds, whilst going through a swamp or similar....

Nice motor.

Burned_Alive · 12 May 2006 at 01:45

Hope you checked for the cracked block (waterways), its absolutely rife on the 4.6s around that age, also means it'll need a new engine soon enough if it hasnt been sorted.

We got rid of ours for that exact reason, just picked up a 54 plate RR Vogue 4.4 V8 to replace it, might post pics if people are interested :cool:

[TW]Fox · 12 May 2006 at 01:59

Burned_Alive said:
We got rid of ours for that exact reason, just picked up a 54 plate RR Vogue 4.4 V8 to replace it, might post pics if people are interested

Is this the same as the 4.4 V8 in the BMW 540i and 740i?

Burned_Alive · 12 May 2006 at 02:08

[TW]Fox said:
Is this the same as the 4.4 V8 in the BMW 540i and 740i?

Ive honestly no idea, presumeably is a BMW unit though.

Matt82 · 12 May 2006 at 06:47

the OP's 4.6 is an enlarged BL (buick wasnt it?) jobbie.

the 4.4 is from BM. same as whats also in to X5.

in the X5, i think it gets you to 60 about 2 seconds quicker isnt it?

Firestar_3x · 12 May 2006 at 10:01

zain said:
some random rubbish.

Did you dream this timed test or did it actually take place, perhaps starting the engine next time instead of pushing it to 60 might help

GSDog · 12 May 2006 at 11:02

Burned_Alive said:
Hope you checked for the cracked block (waterways), its absolutely rife on the 4.6s around that age, also means it'll need a new engine soon enough if it hasnt been sorted.

Yeah I heard about that, looks fine at the moment. Has 1 year warranty - this think was a serious bargain! I will let you guess the price later on when I finally get some pics up - came home too late last night to do it.

zain said:
Well all I know is I sat there and timed it, its a 4.6 HSE and it took just under 17 seconds. But, like many LR vehicles I guess its just fuxed. At certain points it does get the odd speed boast, meh.

You are kidding? What on earth were you driving?

We got to 0-60 in 9.4 secs last night, in sport mode...

The sound this thing makes is.... insane! Honestly, I wish you guys could hear it in sport mode, It has to be one of the best sounding cars I have heard in a long time.

FakeSnake · 12 May 2006 at 12:06

Zildjian said:
You are kidding? What on earth were you driving?

We got to 0-60 in 9.4 secs last night, in sport mode...

The sound this thing makes is.... insane! Honestly, I wish you guys could hear it in sport mode, It has to be one of the best sounding cars I have heard in a long time.

Not quite WHAT was he driving, but HOW he was driving it!

Not a big fan of the RR to be honest, but there certainly IS something about the V8 that raises hairs on the back of my neck.

Ps. mine sounds better

GSDog · 12 May 2006 at 13:50

Pics are up, the car is covered in some horrible greeny pollon stuff!

How much would you expect to pay for it?

[TW]Fox · 12 May 2006 at 14:01

About £7-8k?

GSDog · 12 May 2006 at 14:21

[TW]Fox said:
About £7-8k?

£6,800.

Well worth it, such a nice car to drive.

Felix Da Housecat · 12 May 2006 at 14:24

Just been looking at these motors and then headed over to the overfinch website, and found this video Clicky an Overfinched Range Rover V's a Merc SLK.

Replicant · 12 May 2006 at 14:56

Not a fan of the interior, although the seats look nice :cool:

TripleT · 12 May 2006 at 17:27

Just remembered my mate had a 4.4 version, it took £70 to fill and only lasted 250miles! :eek:

(mixed driving but mainly town I'd say).

Dave85 · 12 May 2006 at 18:01

Man i pay £70 to fill my car and only get 300 miles,I think i will sell it and drive around in a gansta range rova

Very nice m8 and good price to

FakeSnake · 12 May 2006 at 18:20

custom1 said:
Just been looking at these motors and then headed over to the overfinch website, and found this video Clicky an Overfinched Range Rover V's a Merc SLK.

Just watched that video (cant watch at work) and DAMN thats expensive.. 50k PLUS the original 60k for the RR... and FOR WHAT????
2 extra seats, a few interior toys, different wheels and a modified RR engine.
Un Be Leivable, ok so its about 3sec quicker to 60 than the base RR, but, and it is a but, 380bhp and it only manages 7.1 to 60...

Sheesh, I am glad I went for the Jeep and not the RR

GSDog · 12 May 2006 at 18:42

We just put £74 in, and it already had £15 in from earlier. I expect it will cost around £90 to fill her up. We are clocking the miles to see how far she does with a full tank. According to the trip computer thing it averages 15mpg so far.

zain · 12 May 2006 at 20:12

Firestar_3x said:
I crave men in tutus

Not the place to say it mate!

Its a 2.6 DHSE so you can keep your traps quiet

[TW]Fox · 12 May 2006 at 20:14

DAvE18 said:
Man i pay £70 to fill my car and only get 300 miles,I think i will sell it and drive around in a gansta range rova

You must seriously drive that 520i like you'ev just nicked it