To Purchase or not to Purchase the New 2006 supercharged Range Rover - Land Rovers Only

revolution · 07-18-2005, 02:56 PM

I have a chance to get the supercharged RR. Any thoughts? I have a 2005 RR.

01001010 · 07-18-2005, 02:59 PM

Go For it!

appstatedisco · 07-18-2005, 03:14 PM

they're awsome, for urband life, anything other than city cruising,I dunno' if I would even take it near a puddle lol. I had the chance of seeing the first one at the Charlotte, NC dealership a couple weeks ago, it was nice, but seemed alot smaller than the regular RR, but still badass

Disco · 07-18-2005, 04:56 PM

I agree with Binary!

01001010 · 07-18-2005, 05:12 PM

Are you buying the Sport? or the Reg. Rangie Supercharged?

ish · 07-20-2005, 08:42 PM

I just picked up my brand new 05 RR. The reason I chose not to get an 06 is because I plan to have this truck for some time and I really wanted the bulletproof BMW engine and trans. I'm just not convinced that ford was able to re-engineer the truck and get it right the 1st time around. I really hope that the Jag engines work out well, I just didn't want to be the first to find out!!!!
If you get it let us all know how it works out.

finell · 08-01-2005, 03:07 AM

i wondering too about getting a superchargeand selling my 2003, i heard those jags are always in the shop and german enginnering is far superior than the british made jaguar, no disrespect or nothing.i also heard the engine going in the 2006 rr has been around longer though. i thining about waiting to see how it turns out. But dont want to be a guinea PIG a fat one at that 93k $ticker price.

Auraraptor · 08-14-2005, 03:16 PM

The trany is of the same designer as the trany in the M62 powered range rover. Both are ZF's. The new AJV8 powered Rover gets a 6spd ZF trany. This is the same trany used in the AM DB9 if I recall.

I would honestly venture to say (despite being a BMW nut and aficionado) the new V8 will be as reliable as the BMW unit. The Jag engines have now been out for about 10 years or so, and the early problems have been ironed out in the Jag XJ series run.

That said the question remains whether the build quality will remain up to German levels. But the design is good.

98RRover · 08-17-2005, 09:05 PM

If you gots the money, go for it. I've seen a few, and they look amazing, no idea how they drive though

Disco · 08-17-2005, 10:57 PM

From what I've heard the new Jaguar engine is very good.

disco-joe · 08-18-2005, 02:28 AM

i really wouldnt bother mate. you know what rr are like for teething problems you might aswell stick with wat you got and spend a bit of money on it....with it being the05 you shouldnt have to. go on holiday

07-18-2005, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
revolution Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	To Purchase or not to Purchase the New 2006 supercharged Range Rover I have a chance to get the supercharged RR. Any thoughts? I have a 2005 RR.

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appstatedisco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC/Boone, NC Posts: 528 Gallery: 0	they're awsome, for urband life, anything other than city cruising,I dunno' if I would even take it near a puddle lol. I had the chance of seeing the first one at the Charlotte, NC dealership a couple weeks ago, it was nice, but seemed alot smaller than the regular RR, but still badass __________________ AHO Rugby, a drinking club with a rugby problem. www.ahorugby.net "My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health." - Robert E. Lee

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07-20-2005, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
ish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,270 Gallery: 0	I just picked up my brand new 05 RR. The reason I chose not to get an 06 is because I plan to have this truck for some time and I really wanted the bulletproof BMW engine and trans. I'm just not convinced that ford was able to re-engineer the truck and get it right the 1st time around. I really hope that the Jag engines work out well, I just didn't want to be the first to find out!!!! If you get it let us all know how it works out. __________________ "Ish...I have in the past mistaken you for a perverted shit bag...now I realise that I am not shit bag enough. You truly are a king among men.I am not worthy with such imagination." Series 3 Guy 2005 Range Rover HSE 2007 BMW X3 M Sport Pkg 1990 911 Cabrio triple black 2006 Mini Cooper S Checkmate - GONE 1987 Corvette - 18 yrs Gone,,, sniff sniff -

08-01-2005, 03:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
finell Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4 Gallery: 0	me too! i wondering too about getting a superchargeand selling my 2003, i heard those jags are always in the shop and german enginnering is far superior than the british made jaguar, no disrespect or nothing.i also heard the engine going in the 2006 rr has been around longer though. i thining about waiting to see how it turns out. But dont want to be a guinea PIG a fat one at that 93k $ticker price.

08-14-2005, 03:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Auraraptor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Baltimore MD, Hazleton PA Posts: 4 Gallery: 0	The trany is of the same designer as the trany in the M62 powered range rover. Both are ZF's. The new AJV8 powered Rover gets a 6spd ZF trany. This is the same trany used in the AM DB9 if I recall. I would honestly venture to say (despite being a BMW nut and aficionado) the new V8 will be as reliable as the BMW unit. The Jag engines have now been out for about 10 years or so, and the early problems have been ironed out in the Jag XJ series run. That said the question remains whether the build quality will remain up to German levels. But the design is good.

08-17-2005, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
98RRover Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 291 Gallery: 0	If you gots the money, go for it. I've seen a few, and they look amazing, no idea how they drive though

08-17-2005, 10:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	From what I've heard the new Jaguar engine is very good. __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

08-18-2005, 02:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
disco-joe Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: manchester but now down south cos of job Posts: 13 Gallery: 0	i really wouldnt bother mate. you know what rr are like for teething problems you might aswell stick with wat you got and spend a bit of money on it....with it being the05 you shouldnt have to. go on holiday

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