brasso said:

Christ, just realised with a start I never replied here after all the helpful suggestions! What a dreadful bloke. Anyway, my lovely RR went into the specialist and it turned out the ICE/amp was incredibly corroded. There wasn’t any obvious sign of water damage in the boot but I’ll know next time to unplug the amp and inspect the connectors. ‘cos look at them:

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brasso said:

Anyway, the ‘warranty’ the dealer promised quickly evaporated when I told him it needed a new amplifier. Thankfully he agreed to refund and collect the car. So I’m not massively out of pocket. But I do need a new Range Rover! Still looking for a post-2006 green one with cream leather...that’s been better looked after.

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brasso said:

Does a thread from March ‘21 count as a necropost?! Anyway, there’s a happy ending (for now) in that I brought home my new toy this week. Late 2006 3.6 TDV8. Can’t stop looking at her. A joy to drive. Booked in to my local specialist for a service and inspection soon so then I guess I’ll see what I’ve bought!

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tomcat59alan said:

Oh the one that eats it's turbos has it got service history? I think it's the turbo pipes that are the problems as they run close to the exhaust and end up choked.how many miles has it done?

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brasso said:

Does a thread from March ‘21 count as a necropost?! Anyway, there’s a happy ending (for now) in that I brought home my new toy this week. Late 2006 3.6 TDV8. Can’t stop looking at her. A joy to drive. Booked in to my local specialist for a service and inspection soon so then I guess I’ll see what I’ve bought!

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Tricky of York said:

Looks great hope your inspection is as good to look at. Happy motoring.
Tricky

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