Dare I buy a RRS at 100k miles?

[gio6500]

Hi,

New to the RR scene but looking into purchasing a RRS Autobiography Dynamic Sdv6 on a 2016 plate with FSH at JLR, 1 owner from new with cambelt change recently done at 94k miles. Sounds and looks mechanically fine but I’m no expert as I’ve always had German cars. My next choice would be an X5 but the RRS is so appealing and drives amazing.

Been given a lot of scare stories of their reliability which is putting me off but would appreciate the community on here for your advice.

Car is priced at £24k

Thanks

[911wise]

My main concern buying one of these at the moment would be the insurance premium. It will be far higher than the other cars mentioned.

[gio6500]

My postcode is a bit of a hotspot and got quoted around £2600 but went through a broker and managed to find it for £1700, which isn’t too bad at all

[SmithCorona]

SDV6 can have two crank issues, one resolved by a redesign to oil channels, and the other by some revisions to the seating of bearings - this is generally thought to have been resolved around 2016 but there is no guarantee and some failures in later models have been seen - overall its a super low percentage, but a 15-20k bill if it does go.

At that age budget for new bushings and maybe bearings. FSH doesn't mean maintained.

100k as a mileage doesn't scare me. All about how well looked after it is.

[SmithCorona]

Also. If it has FSH and is under 100k you can get an extended warranty for one year.

[EVOTECH3BELL]

Personally I'd go SDV8 which avoids the crank issues.

[gio6500]

SmithCorona said:

SDV6 can have two crank issues, one resolved by a redesign to oil channels, and the other by some revisions to the seating of bearings - this is generally thought to have been resolved around 2016 but there is no guarantee and some failures in later models have been seen - overall its a super low percentage, but a 15-20k bill if it does go.

At that age budget for new bushings and maybe bearings. FSH doesn't mean maintained.

100k as a mileage doesn't scare me. All about how well looked after it is.

That £15k-£20k bill is scary!

What would be the estimated cost for bushings and bearings? Suspension arms? A lot of people have said the same thing, FSH doesn’t mean anything. In terms of maintenance, the owner has serviced the car at required times all through JLR, there isn’t tonnes and tonnes of invoices which is reassuring but then it could also mean could I be lumbered with costs in the future?

The car was owned by a farmer and there is sign of wear of leather on the drivers side door but overall it looks well maintained and drives well.

[gio6500]

SmithCorona said:

Also. If it has FSH and is under 100k you can get an extended warranty for one year.

It’s above 100k so can’t get extended warranty unfortunately! Any other warranty companies that will provide and do I need to ask for anything specific to make sure it is included?

[gio6500]

EVOTECH3BELL said:

Personally I'd go SDV8 which avoids the crank issues.

Road tax and insurance would go through the roof for me. Plus if turbos go on them then I’d be looking at an arm and a leg! But then they could go on the SDV6 too.

[SmithCorona]

gio6500 said:

That £15k-£20k bill is scary!

What would be the estimated cost for bushings and bearings? Suspension arms? A lot of people have said the same thing, FSH doesn’t mean anything. In terms of maintenance, the owner has serviced the car at required times all through JLR, there isn’t tonnes and tonnes of invoices which is reassuring but then it could also mean could I be lumbered with costs in the future?

The car was owned by a farmer and there is sign of wear of leather on the drivers side door but overall it looks well maintained and drives well.

Depends where you get it done. MD labour rates are pushing 200 an hour. Bushings all round and front arbs will come in c.1500. An indie will be cheaper, maybe 2/3rds.

Don't know about any 100k mile+ warranty. Strikes me as unlikely.

Interiors wear pretty well - its what you can't see that is the issue, and farmers may take their car off road and tow which will compound suspension issues.

TdV8 turbos is a bit of a worry, but a cheaper bill than crank issues and pretty straightforward to resolve. There is also a 3 and 5L petrol which have their own challenges. Though the later 5s are fine.

To be honest, it can be luck of the draw. If it's the right spec and you have money set aside for maintainence then go for it.

[gio6500]

SmithCorona said:

gio6500 said:

That £15k-£20k bill is scary!

What would be the estimated cost for bushings and bearings? Suspension arms? A lot of people have said the same thing, FSH doesn’t mean anything. In terms of maintenance, the owner has serviced the car at required times all through JLR, there isn’t tonnes and tonnes of invoices which is reassuring but then it could also mean could I be lumbered with costs in the future?

The car was owned by a farmer and there is sign of wear of leather on the drivers side door but overall it looks well maintained and drives well.

Depends where you get it done. MD labour rates are pushing 200 an hour. Bushings all round and front arbs will come in c.1500. An indie will be cheaper, maybe 2/3rds.

Don't know about any 100k mile+ warranty. Strikes me as unlikely.

Interiors wear pretty well - its what you can't see that is the issue, and farmers may take their car off road and tow which will compound suspension issues.

TdV8 turbos is a bit of a worry, but a cheaper bill than crank issues and pretty straightforward to resolve. There is also a 3 and 5L petrol which have their own challenges. Though the later 5s are fine.

To be honest, it can be luck of the draw. If it's the right spec and you have money set aside for maintainence then go for it.

I think I might hang fire until I find one below 100k and not used by a farmer. I will be having a pot of money to set to one side for when I eventually get one!