Farewell - so i face the vinyl curtain

Funny how quickly you can change your tastes
Lol

aerofabrique said:

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If all you wanted was a 4x4 that drives like a car, why not get a RR Sport or a Subaru Forester? Why indulge in something as hideous as a VW Toerag? Why do this to the world, why?

I am a 100%, Dyed in the wool, tip to toe, no holds barred, through to the core, undisputed, undeniable, no questions asked, unwavering, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, categorically a Range Rover fan.....

Bix said:

If all you wanted was a 4x4 that drives like a car, why not get a RR Sport or a Subaru Forester? Why indulge in something as hideous as a VW Toerag? Why do this to the world, why?

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RR sport - pay twice as much for the oldest model - all servicing and tyre changes on that are done by a laptop only available at dealers with next to no equipment inside, plus jordan and every other footballer has one including the ginger kid from harry potter. Subaru forrester? - i dont like stella or channel tunnel sized exhausts and need to wade through floods where i am.

The v10 tdi although thirsty is a great and brutal piece of engineering capable of pulling a 747. Ugly car maybe to some and i quite like the understated but as said it funny how quickly tastes can change - when i can afford a tdv8 i might consider RR again one day. And yes ill stop posting about vw's in a RR forum now!

You won't want a v8 after your beast of a v10 lol

2.0_hippo said:

You won't want a v8 after your beast of a v10 lol

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Might want a few more pounds in the pocket to accomodate girlfriends...although 2 less girlfriends with a v8 technically 20 % less pulling power

aerofabrique said:

might want a few more pounds in the pocket to accomodate girlfriends...although 2 less girlfriends with a v8 technically 20 % less pulling power

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:d

aerofabrique said:

Might want a few more pounds in the pocket to accomodate girlfriends...although 2 less girlfriends with a v8 technically 20 % less pulling power

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I rarely see the hunnies ohhhhing and ahhhhhing at a VW Toerag.....but I have heard the right noises when a clean and tidy Range Rover pulls up...!!

Saint.V8 said:

I rarely see the hunnies ohhhhing and ahhhhhing at a VW Toerag.....but I have heard the right noises when a clean and tidy Range Rover pulls up...!!

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Like "ohhh ffs ant" when a bust fuel pump means it pulls up on the back of tow truck lol the winch will be doing all the groaning that night

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Like "ohhh ffs ant" when a bust fuel pump means it pulls up on the back of tow truck lol the winch will be doing all the groaning that night

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:hysterically_laughi

Thanks for the reminder....

Haha happy days

aerofabrique said:

Like "ohhh ffs ant" when a bust fuel pump means it pulls up on the back of tow truck lol the winch will be doing all the groaning that night

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Good luck when your front diff goes pop. Also, enjoy the servicing bills or bills for any parts in general. I hope yours had the spoiler recall work done too or you might be in for a surprise (although that should be FoC by a VW dealer).

As I recall they are very oil sensitive, so you should hope the PO didn't cheap out at a service.

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:hysterically_laughi

Thanks for the reminder....

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That's the chauffeur service

2.0_hippo said:

That's the chauffeur service

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It all helps the fuel consumption figures.

dogsbody said:

It all helps the fuel consumption figures.

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I agree ! Lol

You don't get that service with a VW

The baker in our village has got a Toerag, so they must be cheap

Hi Ash - As is often the case I've come in to this discussion late because I've enjoyed reading all the comments & get the impression that whilst some are genuine 'warnings' others may (just may) have a tinge of the green-eyed monster about them! I'm in no position to comment really because (a) previous experience of the marque has taught me not to own anything more complex than a 3.5efi (b) I have to use an 'indie' for my service/repairs & (c) I know bugger-all about the VW anyway. All these vehicles, regardless of the manufacturer, were designed to be bought by people with the money to have them maintained by specialists & most of the problems incurred by subsequent owners are as a result of not having the loot, or desire, to continue to do so. I wish you both enjoyment & luck with your purchase.

Couldn't help myself and check back in and read some of the posts - still tyre sizes, cooling probs and batteries and diesel consumption nothing much changed!

As promised to those who wanted an update:

Deep snow over the peak district, ashbourne - macclesfield, and the Treg didnt even flash its traction light at me - in all fairness even i was suprised at its capability and thought I would actually get stuck. I suspect anything more and i would be having problems. It's all relative though, I dont mud plug and all i need is something to get me home whatever the weather.

Fuel consumption (5.0 V10) has been a big suprise to after reading many press/owner reviews saying how thirsty it was. 4 months in and it's not far off the old P38 diesel average 26mpg a journey on a mix of roads, not concentrating my foot on economy. Cruise control at 70 will see 28-34mpg. If you have a spirited drive then yeah....16-18 is more like it. On start when cold it will struggle to see over 15.

Expenditure -
one cracked bumper reflector £15 from VW direct
one massive consumer battery (has 2 - a starter and consumer) £125 110ah / 980CCA
(The one it replaced was the orginial VW, logos and all, from 8 years ago.)
1x M10 Triple square driver to remove the battery £30 for a set
0.5 x litre of oil in 6000 miles - £20 for 1L
Full warranty £179 for 2 years covering everything including drivetrain and transmission
1x leaking headlight washer pump - £59
1x MOT and diff oill replacement £80
1x Tax £210ish (same as P38 band)


Front brakes to do shortly...and this is where it does get expensive
2x discs £228
Front Pads - £179
Not quite the same as the P38 but the OE is Brembo.

Still puts a smile on my face to drive and a frown on the face of all the Imprezas/BMWs/Saxos i race off the line (and win). Only one that did beat me was a 335d. Still not too much of that, as the propshaft (bearing) is particuarly weak and not cheap to fix. Straight line speed isnt that great, being a diesel with power in the lower range, the imprezas would eventually win. Overtakes effortlessly however when required and the power will always get you out of trouble - or in trouble!

Good to visit again see all the regulars and seeing the site continuing to help others as it did me. Happy RR'ing.

Oh and couldn't help but sneak this in here....must watch if you ever considered a treg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhk3VRtU5Dk

aerofabrique said:

Couldn't help myself and check back in and read some of the posts - still tyre sizes, cooling probs and batteries and diesel consumption nothing much changed!

As promised to those who wanted an update:

Deep snow over the peak district, ashbourne - macclesfield, and the Treg didnt even flash its traction light at me - in all fairness even i was suprised at its capability and thought I would actually get stuck. I suspect anything more and i would be having problems. It's all relative though, I dont mud plug and all i need is something to get me home whatever the weather.

Fuel consumption (5.0 V10) has been a big suprise to after reading many press/owner reviews saying how thirsty it was. 4 months in and it's not far off the old P38 diesel average 26mpg a journey on a mix of roads, not concentrating my foot on economy. Cruise control at 70 will see 28-34mpg. If you have a spirited drive then yeah....16-18 is more like it. On start when cold it will struggle to see over 15.

Expenditure -
one cracked bumper reflector £15 from VW direct
one massive consumer battery (has 2 - a starter and consumer) £125 110ah / 980CCA
(The one it replaced was the orginial VW, logos and all, from 8 years ago.)
1x M10 Triple square driver to remove the battery £30 for a set
0.5 x litre of oil in 6000 miles - £20 for 1L
Full warranty £179 for 2 years covering everything including drivetrain and transmission
1x leaking headlight washer pump - £59
1x MOT and diff oill replacement £80
1x Tax £210ish (same as P38 band)


Front brakes to do shortly...and this is where it does get expensive
2x discs £228
Front Pads - £179
Not quite the same as the P38 but the OE is Brembo.

Still puts a smile on my face to drive and a frown on the face of all the Imprezas/BMWs/Saxos i race off the line (and win). Only one that did beat me was a 335d. Still not too much of that, as the propshaft (bearing) is particuarly weak and not cheap to fix. Straight line speed isnt that great, being a diesel with power in the lower range, the imprezas would eventually win. Overtakes effortlessly however when required and the power will always get you out of trouble - or in trouble!

Good to visit again see all the regulars and seeing the site continuing to help others as it did me. Happy RR'ing.

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Glad it has worked out for you!!

Good to see round the ol' Spa again, at first I thought - hold up he's got the bug for another RR....sadly , no!

But you're in a poor man's Range Rover. When it boils down to it, you know an L322 would've been a better choice. You've settled for a runner up. ;D