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I get around 24mpg from the RCF, can’t imagine there is too much difference. One thing I do notice is higher octane fuel runs better and increases efficiency by around 10%. It would be a struggle to get as high as 26mpg local to me whilst maintaining traffic speeds. On a motorway run at 70mph I’ll get 30mpg+ with little struggle. How does the hybrid compare?

My RCF mileage went down 5 miles at its 2nd service due to mileage being incorrectly inputted! Was MOT’d a month earlier than its service at Swindon and they claimed it was operator error. As for tyres, 12k miles isn’t too bad, couldn’t worry too much about it….

I’m 6’3” and did struggle with rear seat room, though only when I was driving and needed to carry someone behind me. I’m also 18 stone though so might have been because I’m a ‘big’ bloke!!

I’ve resigned myself to the fact that it will happen so it’s less of a deal once it does! Surprisingly I’ve had to spend £200 on a tyre for it this week and I’ve just been looking at the rear view camera as it seems to have packed in!! The joys of Range Rover ownership!

Although it’s just one car, the wife’s 2018 Range Rover hasn’t had too many problems. I secretly really like it, far softer and more comfortable than the RCF. Certainly feels luxurious, amazing how much difference really good heated seats and steering wheel makes. We would have another, such a shame the RX doesn't get my juices flowing as it would be first choice. That being said, still worry it will break down on her and foot us with a big bill. Don’t suffer the same issue with the Lexus, peace of mind is worth its weight in gold. A major part of my job is centred around reliability strategy and the value of stability in ‘process’ can’t be under estimated!!

Interesting document that…. Thanks very much. Like to think about the journey the RCF went on during its lifetime before me!

Pilot Sport 5 tyres.

H&S are good, my exhaust is from them and not had any problems with it….

Whenever I drive it there seems to be loads of traffic. Suppose it’s the main tourist road through the Cairngorms. Admittedly I’m with the wife so can’t make best use of every overtaking opportunity!

All, so ended up getting Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres from Camskill. Very soon to be commenting too much but a few observations compared to Michelin Supersports are that they are much quieter, better in the cold/wet and don’t crab at all. Also very communicative and seem to have a more compliant ride. Hard to imagine that they are going to be better in the dry but seems the technology has moved on a bit over the last few years so very pleased so far. Also £300 cheaper for a full set!

Which solenoid are you on about? Blanking the oem one with make your intake flap open up all time and give a deeper growl at lower revs. Perfectly safe…. Not a clue what blanking the other one will do, if you follow the pipes you may be able to work out what it does. Could it be getting used to control the switchable valve in the exhaust?

oh yea, never actually noticed that!! Not a clue what that is! I can only assume its been added at a later date, do you have a valved exhaust or something?? If you disconnect the plug (for the oem solenoid) I believe you will get an Engine Warning Light.

This vac valve is used to move the flap in the intake box. Think it comes from the intake manifold around the throttle body and goes via the valve to the intake box. Don’t think it should be making any noise…. Does the engine change not around 4500rpm?

Looks good that! Going to have to get one, though may go with skirts too!

Then why both selling it. Sounds like there's no real need to so why bother! As is the way with the RCF, its probably lost most of the value its going to so its not actually 'costing' you much more to hold on to it. That's how I justify it......coincidently I'm considering my options too for the RCF, though not straying too far! Marcus

So not a done deal then? Suppose it comes down to what’s driving the reason to get rid of it. Are there any cons to keeping it and not using it much??

Appreciate the responses so far. I’m inclined do disregard the contis based upon wear rate so am trying to balance up the pros/cons of MPS5 and MPS4S tyres. Slightly different applications but I do quite a few miles do it does add up. One thing I have noted is how relatively cheap tyres seem to be at the moment. Currently looking around the £700 delivered before fitting! Seems very reasonable to me…..

Much appreciate the responses. Looks like the MPS4S is the way to go then. It’s certainly the safest option and having had them on a previous car they did wear well. Got to be better than the Michelin Supersports, particularly in the wet/cold!

All, I was in for my 10,000 mile service at Newcastle last week and they have picked up all 4 tyres as needing replaced. As the cold weather seems to now be on us, seems its time for a change. I know its been done to death at this point but just looking for a quick check on people's thoughts on options. I've said myself in the past that I like the Goodyear asymmetric 5 tyres but now reading up I'm seriously considering migrating to the new Contisport contact 7. Its been released and its getting loads of positive reviews against the mighty Michelin PS4S. Car currently has Michelin Supersports on it and don't really want to re-fit them. Michelin have an offer on at the minute meaning both the MPS4S and Conti 7 tyres work out at the same price so its going to come down to performance and crucially, wear. Do around 12,000 miles a year in the car so dont want to be spending £800 a year on tyres if I don't have to!! Anyone with any experience of the continentals, are they as good as everyone is saying they are?? I've had Sport contact 6s on the ISF and they only lasted 6-7000 miles...... Marcus

Some pretty good stuff in the cairngorms or over to the west. Even just north of Glasgow it gets a bit quieter…. Down here in the borders it’s terrific too!

I too have one but chose it based upon my name, rather than a car model etc. feels like something that you buy for life and it changes cars as I do. £500 or so doesn’t seem unreasonable when I’m going to use it for another 50 years (hopefully). There must be a technological solution that would do away with them to be honest. May be a case of keep it simple because it works!!

Does this mean it will not come with the Relax warranty? History being there isn’t in itself a problem if the car is ok and the price is right…. They are generally bullet proof and if it’s in a main dealer they must have a level of confidence in the cars history. Possible opportunity to haggle on price.

Cream Talbot Solara for me, I remember my brother and I sitting in it as small kids without any form of booster seat or safety devices…. After that a series of Peugeot 405s and 406s. Consequently, I’ve always been a Japanese fan!!

Ironically the real carbon fibre in most RCFs is actually ‘fake’ texalium.

Linus, keep us RC owners out of this!! We’ve been lurking in the background, last thing you need are more debaters in this thread! 🍿 (waits for incoming fire….)