I own a 2012 RR SC. Dealer wanted $1300 for a front brake job. I changed them myself with Brembo pads for $65. Dealer wanted over $7k for a new transfer case. I bought a used one from a salvage yard for $800 and had independent shop install for $600 (plus another $200 for transfer case calibration). Then the front air suspension went due to the dreaded dry rot. Dealer wanted over $2K to fix. I rebuilt them myself with new after market air struts for $500. Moral of the story is Range Rovers are a labor of love. Don’t buy a used one if you plan on bringing it to the dealer exclusively. You have to hustle and do some of the work yourself otherwise you’ll go bankrupt.
Or you could find a decent road-side mechanic, and they do the same job as a service shop would for much less. Particularly look for those foreign mechanics as they work on all vehicles as they don't just fix American cars. I know of two very good once locally who have saved me thousands of dollars on endless repairs...
Wrong. These cars are not as reliable as others. Parts on these more expensive as well. It's not realistic for everybody to be working on cars. Basic stuff maybe but that's it. There are more reliable cars out there.
@@jamesclark3879 Define expensive, it seems like you prefer doing the work yourself. Thats not an option for people who work a lot. Getting things done for Free and paying for a service that doesn’t cost more than a Car payment are 2 different things.
My 2nd Rangey, love em , sometimes hate em. Not for the faint hearted or mechanically inept. I got the GAP diagnostic tool and it paid for itself many times over. Lotsa stuff on ebay for the sport, dont get a bmw v8, jag 4.4 v8,s are sweeeeeet. My brake pads cost me $25 and changed em myself. Lotsa help and how too,s on you tube. Thats my two cents worth anyhoo...... I saw a post that said theyre like marrying an awesome cool capable supermodel whos a tad neurotic...... I concurr.
I have an 06 RRS HSE . I've done my own brakes, oil changes, had a buddy help change the power steering pump, and just about disassembled many things in and out to fix minor things. Rather try to reverse engineer things than pay an arm and a leg
My Dad has always taught me how to be smart with my money and how to invest it but he also has always loved Range Rovers with a very deep passion despite all the cons with owning one he has a 2019 Supercharged Sport, a 2013 Supercharged and a 2010 Supercharged we all enjoy these cars, how they drive, and beating mustangs in an suv is quite pleasing I must say. When you enjoy something as much as we love RR’s you will be more than happy to shell out whatever is needed to keep them running. His only advice that I take into account 100% is don’t buy one until you’ve settled for good, in the meantime drive one of mine 😂
how many have U owned? none but fact is range rovers just SUCK and cost far too much to keep or own, they are cheaply built especially the junk they send to USA you know the SHITTY ONE FOR US.
Ugly and built like a tank 2 different things. If your leasing its different. I keep my cars long term. If I put another grand in my yukon it's gone I'm getting the land cruiser
currently saving up for a used range rover sport (cuz the new ones are reallyyy expensive and they depreciate like crazy), have ALWAYS loved the brand and the history behind it, so it is really useful to have a channel with so much info specifically on older range rovers, subscribed!
Any used car is expensive and if you use a garage or particularly a main dealer for repairs/service they all charge astronomical prices, it’s called owning a car! Have a car you like and enjoy, not just one that you think is cheap because they are no cheap cars when they go wrong, and they all will go wrong at some point.
I have a 2010 and here’s what you should know. 1. Get one with the certified pre-owned warranty from LR, NOT third party, 2. Get the GAP IIDTool to scan and customize your ride. It’s expensive but could save you thousands in repairs, it did for me, 3. While under warranty bring it to the dealership if you hear, feel, smell, see, taste anything out of the ordinary. My dealership raped the CPO warranty to the tune of well over 30k while I was covered, but that’s because I always brought it in for the slightest little thing, 4. Create relationships and cultivate connections with people who can get you REAL deals on parts. It takes the sting out of the maintenance costs. 5. Don’t off-road drive it if you are not prepared to spend hours and hours cleaning it. Seriously these cars are incredibly amazing off-road and can do anything a Jeep can do. In most cases it can do it far better than a Jeep but unlike a Jeep you will have to clean the undercarriage THOROUGHLY to prevent permanent damage to its various exposed components. I took mine off road ONCE and spent almost two days to get it completely clean, 6. RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH!!!! Join the many Land Rover and Range Rover forums out there and know exactly what your Rover is all about so you don’t end up paying through the nose for every single repair, 7. Enjoy your Rover. Give it the right gas (91 octane) and keep the tires properly inflated and you’ll get decent mileage out of it but don’t expect Honda numbers. It’s an eight cylinder BEAST and it burns gas like one so don’t fool yourself if you’re used to 4 cylinder fuel costs...... Lastly, this is not a car for people who don’t care to maintain their vehicles. Those people drive Hondas and Toyotas. If you have the cash and you are prepared for all this monster is about, GET ONE!!!! I highly recommend it! They are tons of fun :)
I've only got one because I can fix most things myself (being a mechanic). A bit tricky now I'm in a wheelchair but the wife helps out with the things I struggle with. Even with basic knowledge you can keep these on the road. There is no way I would pay $150 for an oil change or $600 to flush the gearbox. Good video though, points out some things to watch for if you have to pay to get jobs done.
I have owned one two years now and not one issue but the eas won’t respond to the knob but still adjusts itself automatically which is weird but other than that great truck
I owned Range Rover from 2008,now 2018 I became a mechanic ，i repaired afs fault, Tpsm fault,transmission fault,oxygen sensor fault, intake leaks, air flow sensor fault, replaced tail light, air suspensions, a/c broken, now the car running pretty well but engine light lights up some time,quite annoying , I tired to figure it out though
My engine light comes up all the time too. You found the reason? Scanner told me the 2 top "cylinders on the engine cracked and the engine pressure is going low" that's why the engine light.
Dave Partner seems you need to replace the head gasket then will solve the problem,mine was different, I replaced carbon canister valve and oxygen sensor of cylinder 1then solved the problem
Yup, one thing I've learned here since more than 2-decades based in the USA is, the price of labor here is ridiculous, be it in the trades, mechanics, etc., and some of the worst aside from thieving dealerships, are the contractors in real estate, as they charge you $1K-$1500 just for a toilet installation or an electric hot water tank installation - smh. Thank goodness, I'm very handy, so I save thousands by doing all of my electric, plumbimg, flooring, doors, windows, cabinetry, and much more as I'm also a certified Construction Technician aka a BUILDER who can build any house, shed, fence, deck, porch, framing, etc., from scratch all by myself...and even the so-called PROs admire my work lol. Yup, the cost of labor in the USA is outrageous for real... MGTOW.
Buying an used Range Rover is like Buying a boat. They are great to own but you must know that you will spend time doing maintenance and fixing problems. If you are aware of that then go for it.
I'm in the UK and I strongly suggest you do a box flush. When you also come to do the timing belts, change the oil pump while your at it as the 2.7 and 3.6 diesel are known to snap the crank shaft in exactly the same place if oil pressure isn't good.
@@jayballuk having owned range rovers in my family for the past 30 years and me having worked at a JLR garage I can tell you I've never flushed a single gearbox oil and filter change is more than enough
@Andy Peek to be fair, I'm not a mechanic, but I think it depends on the transmissions and on the usage. I only drove 2000's cars, for older cars the story might be different, improvements in transmissions have been enormous in the last 20-30 years, so maybe in the past the "flush" was more common.
The whole Jaguar/land rover brand are synonymous with issues. If you buy one you need to be able to afford to fix one. Here in the UK we all know they don't have the reliability they should. In these cases thinking you've found a gem because it has low miles is a false sense of security. Low miles tends to mean it's been in the shop longer than the owner has had time to drive it.
@shaun muppet finder all car brands have their issues but JLR are synonymous with questionable build and reliability. This isn't my opinion its industry fact.
I really really want a RR Sport so I have a plan - keep my old 'reliable' car and if anyone asks why I didn't show up in my RR, I can tell them I'm just giving the old car a run out today. Perfect cover for when the RR is off the road or in the shop.
Time is a luxury. In fact, time is something you will never get back. Therefore reliability is the top luxury item if you are wealthy enough to buy one of these anyway. Fair enough if you have butlers/workers to take it to be fixed but then you are the queen.
I was actually prepared for the level maintenance requires but that premature wear of timing chain guides is completely BS...and the fact that JLR won't own up to it. You have to blow up your engine first before they'll work on it!
Great video. I'm looking at buying either a Maserati Quattroporte or Range Rover Sport. Both have horrific records. Your video was very helpful in deciding.
Funny enough, before I bought the Range Rover, I was looking at a beautiful white Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT. I've been obsessed with those for years, but at the time, our Maserati dealer wasn't open and no independent shops would inspect it beforehand. I don't think you could go wrong either way (as long as service was done 😂). Whatever you end up with, enjoy!!
Was thinking of getting one of these instead of a LX450D, to save a good deal of cash. But after owning a Discovery 3 and a 2010 Sport , I think I'll splurge and go with the Lexus. Im all about that drama free ownership experience nowadays 😏
@@kosorkosm9071 Lol, your sister got a lemon😂😂. When people say a car brand has the best reliability, they don't mean that the company manufacturers 0 defective cars whatsoever(because that's impossible). They mean that out of all manufacturers in the industry, that company manufacturers the LOWEST NUMBER of defective cars. Now if Landrover made as low a number of lemons as Lexus, then the Range Rover would have a great reputation for reliability too and would be the perfect SUV in my opinion. Unfortunately, that's not the case.
SCM affordability and lack of information should not turn into prejudice .. and then turn it into dislike or hate its like hating the royals because you never be one now comparing a range rover to a toyota its like comparing Van Goh painting to a wallmart poster
@@kosorkosm9071 Prejudice? What prejudice? As I've already stated, I've owned a Discovery 3 and a Range Rover Sport. I could never have owned TWO Land Rover products if I hated them. A Van Gogh? Really? Look, Range Rovers a great cars, they really are! But a Van Gogh? That's a bit much. Even by metaphorical standards. I mean, its a Range Rover not a Rolls-Royce ok, settle down..😂😂
If you decide not to get a RangeRover, don’t get a Landcruiser, get a decent sized van. They are comfy, have great driving positions, are very versatile, are cheap to repair and are pretty reliable because they are relatively simple. They are magic in town too. You can see everywhere, almost all streets accommodate them and folk don’t hassle you. When they get older, they are even better... no worries... you forget they are even there until you need to use them. The ground clearance is amazing. Vans are magic.
Bought an 06 HSE , one owner and drove it for almost 4 years, had to do shocks, brakes, calipers, water pump, standard issue stuff but only sold it as the wife wanted a new car for her commute. Regret it everyday. All vehicles break and driving a Toyota makes ya feel like everyone else, sorry.
Miss my 2012 SC HSE but the timing chain and a bunch of other issues made me part from it sooner than I had liked. Own a Lexus GX now but damn I miss it not gonna lie. Only lease never purchase this vehicle. You’ve been warned!!
Just stumbled upon this video I have a 2010 RRS been in the family since it was purchased fresh off the lot. Let’s just say now I know why I occasionally hear a (clicking/ticking) noise when it’s on idle Guess it’s time to trade her in while I still can
I'm an Englishman who has been driving Land Rovers products for over twenty years and can honestly say there is no place more comfortable to be.... ....whilst waiting for a tow truck!
Land Rover makes so much money off their customers bringing them in for repairs. I work at an auto group and we own about 20 dealerships in our region and the Jaguar Land Rover Langley dealership is by far the most profitable due to the expensive services they need. Land Rover doesn't need to make their cars more reliable because people will buy them regardless
How about SUPF, the estimated to replace all suspension was $8-12K... Ridiculous... Had to replace compressor 3x, all air springs, control arm, tie-rod, and lots of electronic issues. It has cost me enough to buy a new one in just the past two years - smh. Never buy a used luxurious unless it has extended warranty, and avoid private sellers as they are selling you their problem lol. MGTOW...
how about another reason where the window switches and mirror controls are on the windowsill so when you roll your window down all those switches get wet and you have to replace them so you can't open the window when it's raining
Hello.. I had a problem with Ranger Rover Vogue 2010 series. While on road it's stops also turn off & we have replaced fuel filter but still the same problem ?Raymond from Kenya
I definitely agree with Clarkson after 2 and a half years of ownership my 2008 RRS is going strong and is probably the most reliable car I have ever owned apart from a Nissan almera 😂 and it cost about the same to service.
I live just 3 miles from the land range rover factory. being patriotic I ve bought from new 8 over the last 40 years. all broke down and wear nightmares. sorry but the truth. I bought 7 years ago a 2011 land cruiser v8 Toyota 60 anniversary . not had a single problem with it. touch wood. why we can t make a motor like Toyota . ps they have just layed off all works there at rover.
"why we can t make a motor like Toyota...?" Answer: Culture... But you can still be patriotic. Buy a British built Honda Civic (possibly now made where the WW2 RAF Spitfires were built?) or go green and buy a British Built Nissan Leaf...?
I have 2 Land Cruisers, one of them has 11 years already And not even a single warning light turns on, the other one is newer (Lc200) Turbo diesel and that too runs perfectly
We have range rovers in my family for the past 30 years do they break down ? Of course would I swap it for a land cruiser ? never also cheapest way to have a British car is just buy a Rover 75 reliable very pretty and luxurious
@@ushittyuglylc5037 "far better" is something really subjective you see land cruiser is the only vehicle in sale all around the world no other can even compete with and second it may not be the best "offroad vehicle" in the world but actually people do prefer them to those stinky rr it's not all about reliability, land cruisers are used by armies for over landing by mining industry by international NGOS by terrorist, so stfu you little stupid moron and arrogant
Hi I found this range rover for abt 6.500 and it has like 146 mileage what do u think abt it can u help me decide whether it is a good idea to buy it or not it's a 2006 range rover
Are you mad you going to buy a 2006 range rover you will be mad after a month paying the maintaince and other things it is the worst idea to buy it even if it is 1 dollar
Hi there I have watched several of your videos on Range Rovers and Land Rovers. I'm planning to buy an L322 Range Rover 2011 and I need your professional advice in buying that vehicle. As we know they are equipped with the Jaguar 5.0L V8 Supercharged and that motor has a big issue with the timing chain tensioners. The vehicle I'm buying has a timing chain issue that needs to be fixed. But the thing that concerns me is that at low speeds the vehicle drives in a jerky motion but as soon as we press the accelerator the jerkiness stops and the car runs smooth. I want to know that is the jerky motion because of a faulty transmission, or some bigger fault, just a timing chain issue or does this mean that the chain is so loose that it has skipped a tooth? Also when I went to check the SUV it had a discharged battery so we had to jump start it and when I test drove the SUV it had a warning light saying, "Restricted Performance" and the engine wouldn't go past a certain speed limit. Is that because of the low battery power or does it mean that there is a bigger fault? I'm a mechanic myself and I fix my cars at home. I can fix a timing chain issue without any problem as long as I have the parts but I can't rebuild a transmission as I don't have a workshop, No proper set of tools for a big job like that and also I don't have proper programmable computers and softwares for these cars if any part loses it's calibration. I would really appreciate if you could give me your expert advice on the matters stated above. Thank You
I almost purchased a 2016 Range Rover Ebony Edition with 40K miles. Price was decent and gorgeous! On test drive there was road noise I wasnt happy about. LR replaced multiple parts and after 4 test drives, they said they couldn’t figure it out. LR couldn’t figure out what was wrong with their own vehicle? Everyone told me to stay away from these vehicles. looks like I’m in the market for another Escalade. :(
you forgot to mention egr valves, another common issue, i had rr sport 2010 v8 diesel, what a night mare i had, swapped to bmw x6, i never regret it, yes i liked the ride, but f..k me those costs at dealership, and fuel consumption, now compared to rr, i am saving 200£ a month just on fuel, 300£ a year on road tax, and services i can not count, but i do not know what is dealership workshop apart from regular service and brakes, 100% will not buy another RR, i like the looking and ride of the cars, but cost of owning one is crazy!
You should have a whole lot more subscribers than only 4K!! You are awesome! I want a Range Rover but for the 4X4 capability..I'm 45 years old..my days of buying a vehicle to impress people are soo far gone!! My love of money, well the security of having enough money, is the reason I WON'T buy a Range Rover! I have a feeling the wrong used one, or any used one, would cost triple the purchase price just in unexpected repairs, not even normal maintenance!! I love these suv's but gosh, I truly hate to break down!!! I hate that more than anything else in the world, well aside from un-sweet ice tea!!
I personaly have a 10 years old range rover sport 3 liter v6 and its on very good conditions. they are big,comfortable,luxury, secure etc.they hate one thing ''aceleration" agresiv draiving. If u are an agresive driver then dont bay a RR
I'm thinking of buying a 2007 HSE Sport with 192,000km. I know it's super high mileage but they are selling the Range Rover for only $9800Cdn. Still the horror stories you hear about reliability makes me think that the cheap buy price will not offset the repair costs.
Dont take it to main dealer , standard mechanic could fix it , i fixed mine , good quality finish , but allow money for fixing as blog said , , it needs love all the time
Kinda ironic that your username is BREAKDOWN automotive. Just kidding. I'm 16 and my dad bought the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged Autobiography Black edition brand new. We have kept it serviced well. Haven't had any major issues other than we had to replace a rim because my MOM curved it REALLY bad in the Kroger parking lot lol.
The whole point of these vehicles is they are supposed to be rugged and tough. The reality seems be you should expect big bills because they are fragile heaps of junk in the 1st place.
I had a discovery 3 which is like the older shape range rover sport. There is many aftermarket parts that arnt genuine. For way less and even better. Like the airbags. You can get ones that Come with a lifetime gauntee I saw ages ago.
yes coming from a owner of multiple land rovers for many years, don’t buy a range rover, there not for everyone. if your cheap don’t buy one even if your buying one for cheap. you have to run them on premium petrol pay for expensive parts and technically treat them like children, i don’t mind because i simply love them, but stay away from them if you can’t afford to maintain them.
Daniel Callins Timing Chains need to be changed or their components serviced as well. Nothing lasts forever. The service interval for a timing chain is just longer, compared to a timing belt.
What's funny to me is when this model we see here in the video was brand new I remember people making videos telling everyone don't buy a used Range Rover buy a brand new one. I have a 2008 with 106,000 miles, and it runs just fine. Like any car or truck new or used, if you get regular ON TIME maintenance and repairs you won't have as much trouble if any at all. There are some cars that need to be treated like a new born baby and there are others you can drive for a 150,000 miles before the check engine light comes on. Most people who buy a new or used Range Rover previously had a car they could run into the ground for years before doing any major repairs and expect this truck to be the same way.
I see. So everyone's driving conditions are the same as yours therefore have nothing to worry about. Also, let's forget the astronomical repair cost compared to other vehicles. What a stupid comment.
@@faznout . The stupid one is the one that thinks everyone's vehicle is subjected to the same driving conditions therefore they should all have the same maintenance cost.
@@MrSupernova111 - I never said that EVERY SINGLE RANGE ROVER ACROSS the board would or would not have these exact issues. I was just generalizing and saying what is more common when people take care of their cars compared to the ones that don't and then complain when they fall apart. It's the same thing on how people take care of themselves. If you take care of yourself by exercising, eat right, don't smoke and do drugs, then your more likely to live a long healthy life. But there are a lot of people who don't take care of themselves, then question and complain to their Dr. as to why their body is falling apart.
1st sign: If it is a Land Rover or a Range Rover, then just dont buy it. With following exceptions: 1) You dont need a car, then this brand is fine. 2) You have so much money that the amount of money on your bank account is worrying you. Just buy a random model and it will go away. 3) You are buying it for fun, you have a second reliable car, you are enjoying laying the weekend under your LR and trying to fix the problems AND you have an ebay account where you can get the otherwise pricey repair parts. 4) You wanna go to a desert and really make sure u are never coming back. Please make sure, the local resucue team isnt driving Toyota Land Cruiser or Hilux.
Had a 2006 Sport. I was pleasantly surprised by the economy. You only have to drive to the destination, the recovery driver will bring you home.. Rubbish to drive, unreliable, ruinously expensive and an awful ownership experience. Wouldn’t own another one.
You know what you are getting when you buy a Land Rover, your truck will at some point have something weird go wrong with it( Like the time all 4 Air Shocks went out on me at the same time on a highway). However, you are also getting a go anywhere who cares if it's a blizzard outside truck. I bought a used 95 Range kept if for 10 years and yes had to pay to upkeep it but man was that truck fun!!! I loved it so much I ended up buying another 95 RR from the junkyard just so I had a parts bin for when weird things broke on my truck. You have to own this vehicle to appreciate it.
All 4 air shocks failed at the same time?? You should have gotten a lottery ticket. More like your air suspension distribution valve block failed. Even if you were to completely cut the primary airline from the compressor to the air cylinder, your suspension would not go down. So the dealer charged you for 4 new air struts? A new valve block is about $135.
@@fredbrackely No I took the air suspension out and put springs in after that. Obviously, I'm no mechanic, but I loved that truck so much I would keep on fixing it. I even bought a used RR that didn't run so I could pull parts off of it.
My wife and I have owned the land rover LR 2 Land Rover LR 4 and the latest large 2018 discovery. Everyone of them was a fantastic vehicle with not one problem ever.
I own a 2012 RR SC. Dealer wanted $1300 for a front brake job. I changed them myself with Brembo pads for $65. Dealer wanted over $7k for a new transfer case. I bought a used one from a salvage yard for $800 and had independent shop install for $600 (plus another $200 for transfer case calibration). Then the front air suspension went due to the dreaded dry rot. Dealer wanted over $2K to fix. I rebuilt them myself with new after market air struts for $500. Moral of the story is Range Rovers are a labor of love. Don’t buy a used one if you plan on bringing it to the dealer exclusively. You have to hustle and do some of the work yourself otherwise you’ll go bankrupt.
Exactly
You rock, way to go!
Or you could find a decent road-side mechanic, and they do the same job as a service shop would for much less. Particularly look for those foreign mechanics as they work on all vehicles as they don't just fix American cars. I know of two very good once locally who have saved me thousands of dollars on endless repairs...
vido4x4 word. Brakes on my S class were cheaper parts wise than most other cars, great job keeping your RR going
Or just buy a land cruiser
When I heard 10k for a timing chain I laughed so hard... if a mechanic ever told me that we’d have to fight immediately!!😂🤦🏾♂️💰🤛💨
I would just wait for after hours and sock the owner of the shop on his way home
£600 for timing belts to be changed, god knows where you get $10,000 from
🤣🤣🤣they be on a fishing expedition for sucker's lol
The timing chain is on the rear of the motor u basically gotta pull the motor to service the timing chains
@@jsteez7656 it’s in the front
Like any car... if you can't do your own work, things can get expensive.
James Clark Not with a Toyota
Wrong. These cars are not as reliable as others. Parts on these more expensive as well. It's not realistic for everybody to be working on cars. Basic stuff maybe but that's it. There are more reliable cars out there.
@@powerhouse884 Oh, a Toyota or any car can be just as expensive if you're relying on the dealership or a mechanic full time.
@@jamesclark3879 Define expensive, it seems like you prefer doing the work yourself. Thats not an option for people who work a lot.
Getting things done for Free and paying for a service that doesn’t cost more than a Car payment are 2 different things.
Had one for 7 year. It's 14 years old now and still has no major issues. Keep them serviced and they'll be fine and do the work yourself.
Yeah after you paid more than it's worth to keep it running
timing chain in an Indy shop can be done for as little as 3k, where tf did you get 10k from
My 2nd Rangey, love em , sometimes hate em. Not for the faint hearted or mechanically inept. I got the GAP diagnostic tool and it paid for itself many times over. Lotsa stuff on ebay for the sport, dont get a bmw v8, jag 4.4 v8,s are sweeeeeet. My brake pads cost me $25 and changed em myself. Lotsa help and how too,s on you tube. Thats my two cents worth anyhoo...... I saw a post that said theyre like marrying an awesome cool capable supermodel whos a tad neurotic...... I concurr.
I have an 06 RRS HSE . I've done my own brakes, oil changes, had a buddy help change the power steering pump, and just about disassembled many things in and out to fix minor things. Rather try to reverse engineer things than pay an arm and a leg
My Dad has always taught me how to be smart with my money and how to invest it but he also has always loved Range Rovers with a very deep passion despite all the cons with owning one he has a 2019 Supercharged Sport, a 2013 Supercharged and a 2010 Supercharged we all enjoy these cars, how they drive, and beating mustangs in an suv is quite pleasing I must say. When you enjoy something as much as we love RR’s you will be more than happy to shell out whatever is needed to keep them running. His only advice that I take into account 100% is don’t buy one until you’ve settled for good, in the meantime drive one of mine 😂
I hear you with that. I love my 2019 RRS!
Some of those expensive jobs you mention can easily be done DIY. People these days really are hopeless...
Not targeting you by the way lol.
how many have U owned? none but fact is range rovers just SUCK and cost far too much to keep or own, they are cheaply built especially the junk they send to USA you know the SHITTY ONE FOR US.
Those who own a range rover dont have that time and are not that cheap people to fix their car
@@paisavasoolshow6571 those are the people buying new Rovers
Stick to a Toyota Landcruiser. Owned 3 over the last 30 years and they have never gone wrong.
Yes
But it's ugly 😥
Justafriend and cheaply built. I sat in a new mazda 6 last week and has a better interior than a land cruiser
Ugly and built like a tank 2 different things. If your leasing its different. I keep my cars long term. If I put another grand in my yukon it's gone I'm getting the land cruiser
But it's not a RANGE ROVER it's just another 4x4 !!
currently saving up for a used range rover sport (cuz the new ones are reallyyy expensive and they depreciate like crazy), have ALWAYS loved the brand and the history behind it, so it is really useful to have a channel with so much info specifically on older range rovers, subscribed!
Any used car is expensive and if you use a garage or particularly a main dealer for repairs/service they all charge astronomical prices, it’s called owning a car! Have a car you like and enjoy, not just one that you think is cheap because they are no cheap cars when they go wrong, and they all will go wrong at some point.
I have a 2010 and here’s what you should know. 1. Get one with the certified pre-owned warranty from LR, NOT third party, 2. Get the GAP IIDTool to scan and customize your ride. It’s expensive but could save you thousands in repairs, it did for me, 3. While under warranty bring it to the dealership if you hear, feel, smell, see, taste anything out of the ordinary. My dealership raped the CPO warranty to the tune of well over 30k while I was covered, but that’s because I always brought it in for the slightest little thing, 4. Create relationships and cultivate connections with people who can get you REAL deals on parts. It takes the sting out of the maintenance costs. 5. Don’t off-road drive it if you are not prepared to spend hours and hours cleaning it. Seriously these cars are incredibly amazing off-road and can do anything a Jeep can do. In most cases it can do it far better than a Jeep but unlike a Jeep you will have to clean the undercarriage THOROUGHLY to prevent permanent damage to its various exposed components. I took mine off road ONCE and spent almost two days to get it completely clean, 6. RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH!!!! Join the many Land Rover and Range Rover forums out there and know exactly what your Rover is all about so you don’t end up paying through the nose for every single repair, 7. Enjoy your Rover. Give it the right gas (91 octane) and keep the tires properly inflated and you’ll get decent mileage out of it but don’t expect Honda numbers. It’s an eight cylinder BEAST and it burns gas like one so don’t fool yourself if you’re used to 4 cylinder fuel costs...... Lastly, this is not a car for people who don’t care to maintain their vehicles. Those people drive Hondas and Toyotas. If you have the cash and you are prepared for all this monster is about, GET ONE!!!! I highly recommend it! They are tons of fun :)
I've only got one because I can fix most things myself (being a mechanic). A bit tricky now I'm in a wheelchair but the wife helps out with the things I struggle with. Even with basic knowledge you can keep these on the road. There is no way I would pay $150 for an oil change or $600 to flush the gearbox. Good video though, points out some things to watch for if you have to pay to get jobs done.
That's what I thought. I do all my work on the D2 and it's crazy what some simple stuff the dealership and mechanics charge.
I have owned one two years now and not one issue but the eas won’t respond to the knob but still adjusts itself automatically which is weird but other than that great truck
Ben Elliott k
Having had range rovers in my family for the past 30 years and me having worked at a JLR garage I can tell you that are ripping you off in the US
I owned Range Rover from 2008,now 2018 I became a mechanic ，i repaired afs fault, Tpsm fault,transmission fault,oxygen sensor fault, intake leaks, air flow sensor fault, replaced tail light, air suspensions, a/c broken, now the car running pretty well but engine light lights up some time,quite annoying , I tired to figure it out though
kellilovski whAt scanner do use
Francisco Garcia a universal scanner works for most of cars in the market, don’t know the brand
My engine light comes up all the time too. You found the reason? Scanner told me the 2 top "cylinders on the engine cracked and the engine pressure is going low" that's why the engine light.
Dave Partner seems you need to replace the head gasket then will solve the problem,mine was different, I replaced carbon canister valve and oxygen sensor of cylinder 1then solved the problem
I have a 2008 Supercharged Range Rover Sport. How was your experience with your 2008?
5000$ for a timiming chain or belt to change?Are the car service crazy?Is it made out of gold or something ?american prices ...not good
Yup, one thing I've learned here since more than 2-decades based in the USA is, the price of labor here is ridiculous, be it in the trades, mechanics, etc., and some of the worst aside from thieving dealerships, are the contractors in real estate, as they charge you $1K-$1500 just for a toilet installation or an electric hot water tank installation - smh. Thank goodness, I'm very handy, so I save thousands by doing all of my electric, plumbimg, flooring, doors, windows, cabinetry, and much more as I'm also a certified Construction Technician aka a BUILDER who can build any house, shed, fence, deck, porch, framing, etc., from scratch all by myself...and even the so-called PROs admire my work lol. Yup, the cost of labor in the USA is outrageous for real... MGTOW.
@@TheKingofHowTos_TKHT Here in UAE it costs approximately 400 - 500 dollars for a timing chain replacement (parts & labor).
@@PharmacyAve Wow,that's co cheap!
@@TheKingofHowTos_TKHT Price of labour is just as ridiculous in the UK or Europe..no different there..
Go-figure lol...
Buying an used Range Rover is like Buying a boat.
They are great to own but you must know that you will spend time doing maintenance and fixing problems.
If you are aware of that then go for it.
Y’all out there spending $4-$600 on brakes?????? On a Honda?????
Carlos Rosas I know right. Dumb asses
I thought tre EXACT SAME THING
Autozone lifetime warranty on breaks.... done
Thats what I said. On some Brakes!
They need to buy tools
More RUclips Range Rover bashing.
If you can’t afford one or you can’t find a Mechanic able to look after one it may be better sticking with a pick up
random thoughts lmfao
gearbox flush... that sound so american, never done in my life in europe
I'm in the UK and I strongly suggest you do a box flush. When you also come to do the timing belts, change the oil pump while your at it as the 2.7 and 3.6 diesel are known to snap the crank shaft in exactly the same place if oil pressure isn't good.
@@jayballuk having owned range rovers in my family for the past 30 years and me having worked at a JLR garage I can tell you I've never flushed a single gearbox oil and filter change is more than enough
@@Thanos.m should flush gearbox costs £240 mobile to your house changes all oil a oil change changes only around 60% of the oil
@Andy Peek to be fair, I'm not a mechanic, but I think it depends on the transmissions and on the usage. I only drove 2000's cars, for older cars the story might be different, improvements in transmissions have been enormous in the last 20-30 years, so maybe in the past the "flush" was more common.
they cant handle manuals
Thank God for our mechanic. Affordable parts & low maintenance fees. Yeah me❣️🤗
Where is your mechanic pls
Yeah until you are forced to take it to the dealer.
Don't buy a range rover if you worry about gas, and repair costs. Buy a lexus or acura
PEOPLE can AFFORD an RR, NEVER CARE ABOUT RELIABILITY N GAS
@@ushittyuglylc5037 that's me.
Better yet take the bus if you can't afford a car.
The whole Jaguar/land rover brand are synonymous with issues. If you buy one you need to be able to afford to fix one. Here in the UK we all know they don't have the reliability they should.
In these cases thinking you've found a gem because it has low miles is a false sense of security.
Low miles tends to mean it's been in the shop longer than the owner has had time to drive it.
@shaun muppet finder all car brands have their issues but JLR are synonymous with questionable build and reliability.
This isn't my opinion its industry fact.
The depreciation on these things is crazy. Therefore the market adjusts for the unreliable nature of these
I love your cynicism/realism,that can only truly be experienced by the pain/joy of owning one
Considering the value of these falls like a stone...it make a hard case when repairs come up to the value of the vehicle
I really really want a RR Sport so I have a plan - keep my old 'reliable' car and if anyone asks why I didn't show up in my RR, I can tell them I'm just giving the old car a run out today. Perfect cover for when the RR is off the road or in the shop.
When did rolls royce brought a sport oh you are not that rich so range rover 😂
Let be serious, if your not ready don't buy it period! All cars have issues every now and again! Period!
Time is a luxury. In fact, time is something you will never get back. Therefore reliability is the top luxury item if you are wealthy enough to buy one of these anyway.
Fair enough if you have butlers/workers to take it to be fixed but then you are the queen.
I got the “check spare tire pressure” warning the other day! 😂😂
I fixed it, it’s a common issue, check the Probe which located in right side of the trunk
Mine just needed air. In Chicago when the weather freezes tires drop a couple pounds.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was actually prepared for the level maintenance requires but that premature wear of timing chain guides is completely BS...and the fact that JLR won't own up to it. You have to blow up your engine first before they'll work on it!
Just bought one..... mint condition new gearbox 75000 miles 14 main stealer services and new tyres....five grand....tell me I'm wrongl
You're wrong!
@@tombomombodombo and you're ugly
What year? Sounds like you made it.
@@peppersdog1 lol...was not expecting that
Your wrong
Timing chains usually last as long as the engine if owner keeps up with oil change, do range rover Timing chains require to be changed at 100k miles?
They cannot last for even 10k miles or 1k miles if not maintained well
Great video. I'm looking at buying either a Maserati Quattroporte or Range Rover Sport. Both have horrific records. Your video was very helpful in deciding.
Funny enough, before I bought the Range Rover, I was looking at a beautiful white Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT. I've been obsessed with those for years, but at the time, our Maserati dealer wasn't open and no independent shops would inspect it beforehand. I don't think you could go wrong either way (as long as service was done 😂). Whatever you end up with, enjoy!!
Was thinking of getting one of these instead of a LX450D, to save a good deal of cash. But after owning a Discovery 3 and a 2010 Sport , I think I'll splurge and go with the Lexus. Im all about that drama free ownership experience nowadays 😏
SCM Wise thinking!!!
Toyota/Lexus reliability beats Land Rovers hands down, any day, without question, period.
@@kosorkosm9071 Lol, your sister got a lemon😂😂. When people say a car brand has the best reliability, they don't mean that the company manufacturers 0 defective cars whatsoever(because that's impossible). They mean that out of all manufacturers in the industry, that company manufacturers the LOWEST NUMBER of defective cars.
Now if Landrover made as low a number of lemons as Lexus, then the Range Rover would have a great reputation for reliability too and would be the perfect SUV in my opinion. Unfortunately, that's not the case.
SCM affordability and lack of information should not turn into prejudice .. and then turn it into dislike or hate its like hating the royals because you never be one now comparing a range rover to a toyota its like comparing Van Goh painting to a wallmart poster
@@kosorkosm9071 Prejudice? What prejudice? As I've already stated, I've owned a Discovery 3 and a Range Rover Sport. I could never have owned TWO Land Rover products if I hated them.
A Van Gogh? Really? Look, Range Rovers a great cars, they really are! But a Van Gogh? That's a bit much. Even by metaphorical standards. I mean, its a Range Rover not a Rolls-Royce ok, settle down..😂😂
After 4 years things go wrong.... it’s lovely when they run but depressing when they don’t 😞
If you decide not to get a RangeRover, don’t get a Landcruiser, get a decent sized van. They are comfy, have great driving positions, are very versatile, are cheap to repair and are pretty reliable because they are relatively simple. They are magic in town too. You can see everywhere, almost all streets accommodate them and folk don’t hassle you. When they get older, they are even better... no worries... you forget they are even there until you need to use them. The ground clearance is amazing. Vans are magic.
My timing chain in my Lexus has to never be changed..in less I don’t change my oil in a timely manner
YOUR CAR ENGINE WILL GET DAMAGED IF YOU DONT MAINTAIN IT
Bought an 06 HSE , one owner and drove it for almost 4 years, had to do shocks, brakes, calipers, water pump, standard issue stuff but only sold it as the wife wanted a new car for her commute. Regret it everyday. All vehicles break and driving a Toyota makes ya feel like everyone else, sorry.
I'd sell the wife, and keep the RR!
I had a lr3 I did what u did and I feel the same
Miss my 2012 SC HSE but the timing chain and a bunch of other issues made me part from it sooner than I had liked. Own a Lexus GX now but damn I miss it not gonna lie. Only lease never purchase this vehicle. You’ve been warned!!
@Breakdown Automotive Ths was one of the best, informative & funny vehicle reviews I've ever seen😊 I'm a subscriber w/alerts now
Just stumbled upon this video I have a 2010 RRS been in the family since it was purchased fresh off the lot.
Let’s just say now I know why I occasionally hear a (clicking/ticking) noise when it’s on idle
Guess it’s time to trade her in while I still can
$1,200 for brakes Timing chain for $10,000?? Did they quote you while holding you at gun point lol...None of those prices are remotely correct.
jhc1229 timing belt on my LR2 600 quid or about 450 dollars
Dealerships know a sucker when they see one lol
Hes just lieing!!
At 4:00, "Air suspension has a 100% fail rate". So does sprung suspension! You'd think coil springs never break, listening to some people.
Which car doesn't have issues anyway?
I'm an Englishman who has been driving Land Rovers products for over twenty years and can honestly say there is no place more comfortable to be....
....whilst waiting for a tow truck!
Land Rover makes so much money off their customers bringing them in for repairs. I work at an auto group and we own about 20 dealerships in our region and the Jaguar Land Rover Langley dealership is by far the most profitable due to the expensive services they need. Land Rover doesn't need to make their cars more reliable because people will buy them regardless
Am I the only one who thinks that Jaguar / Land Rover needs to talk to the guys at Lexus?
Thank God I will be a Certified Mechanic soon. Then I’ll buy one so I can maintain it myself.
How about SUPF, the estimated to replace all suspension was $8-12K... Ridiculous... Had to replace compressor 3x, all air springs, control arm, tie-rod, and lots of electronic issues. It has cost me enough to buy a new one in just the past two years - smh. Never buy a used luxurious unless it has extended warranty, and avoid private sellers as they are selling you their problem lol. MGTOW...
how about another reason where the window switches and mirror controls are on the windowsill so when you roll your window down all those switches get wet and you have to replace them so you can't open the window when it's raining
It’s fucking annoying.
Hello.. I had a problem with Ranger Rover Vogue 2010 series. While on road it's stops also turn off & we have replaced fuel filter but still the same problem ?Raymond from Kenya
I had front discs and pads replaced on my Land Rover from landrover dealership 250 quid all in
I definitely agree with Clarkson after 2 and a half years of ownership my 2008 RRS is going strong and is probably the most reliable car I have ever owned apart from a Nissan almera 😂 and it cost about the same to service.
Just keep it little longer. You will see.
LS SWAP, rip the BS air ride and pump, and upgrade after market braking system. Revamp that SHYT. Make it shine
The same old American prejudices.Try servicing them properly and improve the quality of your petrol.
Andrew Palframan
service them properly??? The damn thing break down if you sneeze beside it. They’re just built poorly. What a pile of junk
@@MrAhmedalfares That's why they are building more cars than at any time in their history!!
Quality of gasoline, doesn’t effect air ride.
OUTSTANDING video. Well worth my time to watch. Thank you for your work!
I live just 3 miles from the land range rover factory. being patriotic I ve bought from new 8 over the last 40 years. all broke down and wear nightmares. sorry but the truth. I bought 7 years ago a 2011 land cruiser v8 Toyota 60 anniversary . not had a single problem with it. touch wood. why we can t make a motor like Toyota . ps they have just layed off all works there at rover.
"why we can t make a motor like Toyota...?" Answer: Culture...
But you can still be patriotic. Buy a British built Honda Civic (possibly now made where the WW2 RAF Spitfires were built?) or go green and buy a British Built Nissan Leaf...?
I have 2 Land Cruisers, one of them has 11 years already And not even a single warning light turns on, the other one is newer (Lc200) Turbo diesel and that too runs perfectly
RR IS FAR FAR BETTER THAN A UGLY TOYOTA, IT'S A FACT, RELIABILITY IS NOT A PROBLEMS IF U CAN AFFORD ONE
We have range rovers in my family for the past 30 years do they break down ? Of course would I swap it for a land cruiser ? never also cheapest way to have a British car is just buy a Rover 75 reliable very pretty and luxurious
@@ushittyuglylc5037 "far better" is something really subjective you see land cruiser is the only vehicle in sale all around the world no other can even compete with and second it may not be the best "offroad vehicle" in the world but actually people do prefer them to those stinky rr it's not all about reliability, land cruisers are used by armies for over landing by mining industry by international NGOS by terrorist, so stfu you little stupid moron and arrogant
Hi I found this range rover for abt 6.500 and it has like 146 mileage what do u think abt it can u help me decide whether it is a good idea to buy it or not it's a 2006 range rover
Are you mad you going to buy a 2006 range rover you will be mad after a month paying the maintaince and other things it is the worst idea to buy it even if it is 1 dollar
Hi there I have watched several of your videos on Range Rovers and Land Rovers. I'm planning to buy an L322 Range Rover 2011 and I need your professional advice in buying that vehicle. As we know they are equipped with the Jaguar 5.0L V8 Supercharged and that motor has a big issue with the timing chain tensioners.
The vehicle I'm buying has a timing chain issue that needs to be fixed. But the thing that concerns me is that at low speeds the vehicle drives in a jerky motion but as soon as we press the accelerator the jerkiness stops and the car runs smooth. I want to know that is the jerky motion because of a faulty transmission, or some bigger fault, just a timing chain issue or does this mean that the chain is so loose that it has skipped a tooth?
Also when I went to check the SUV it had a discharged battery so we had to jump start it and when I test drove the SUV it had a warning light saying, "Restricted Performance" and the engine wouldn't go past a certain speed limit. Is that because of the low battery power or does it mean that there is a bigger fault?
I'm a mechanic myself and I fix my cars at home. I can fix a timing chain issue without any problem as long as I have the parts but I can't rebuild a transmission as I don't have a workshop, No proper set of tools for a big job like that and also I don't have proper programmable computers and softwares for these cars if any part loses it's calibration.
I would really appreciate if you could give me your expert advice on the matters stated above. Thank You
Who’s going to the dealer to repair second hand LR ? 😂
That should be your first recommendation ! 😉
I almost purchased a 2016 Range Rover Ebony Edition with 40K miles. Price was decent and gorgeous! On test drive there was road noise I wasnt happy about. LR replaced multiple parts and after 4 test drives, they said they couldn’t figure it out. LR couldn’t figure out what was wrong with their own vehicle? Everyone told me to stay away from these vehicles. looks like I’m in the market for another Escalade. :(
I will never buy one again! Crap suspension, unreliability is dreadful.
you forgot to mention egr valves, another common issue, i had rr sport 2010 v8 diesel, what a night mare i had, swapped to bmw x6, i never regret it, yes i liked the ride, but f..k me those costs at dealership, and fuel consumption, now compared to rr, i am saving 200£ a month just on fuel, 300£ a year on road tax, and services i can not count, but i do not know what is dealership workshop apart from regular service and brakes, 100% will not buy another RR, i like the looking and ride of the cars, but cost of owning one is crazy!
What is the sewing machine noise coming out the engine?
Thanks for this information.
You should have a whole lot more subscribers than only 4K!! You are awesome! I want a Range Rover but for the 4X4 capability..I'm 45 years old..my days of buying a vehicle to impress people are soo far gone!! My love of money, well the security of having enough money, is the reason I WON'T buy a Range Rover! I have a feeling the wrong used one, or any used one, would cost triple the purchase price just in unexpected repairs, not even normal maintenance!! I love these suv's but gosh, I truly hate to break down!!! I hate that more than anything else in the world, well aside from un-sweet ice tea!!
You get a like for inserting the bit from Top Gear! 👏👌👍
Like any other car in the world, range rover has maintenence costs... Maintain any car we'll.. It will serve you well.
I just traded in my ‘07 RR Supercharged due to $13k in repairs for transmission failure, rear differential failure and mass air flow sensor failure.
I personaly have a 10 years old range rover sport 3 liter v6 and its on very good conditions. they are big,comfortable,luxury, secure etc.they hate one thing ''aceleration" agresiv draiving. If u are an agresive driver then dont bay a RR
you are saying its a bad car, but why do you still keep it?
Who takes their car to the dealership for an oil change? They sell full synth oil at Walmart that you can pour right into the engine yourself.
I'm thinking of buying a 2007 HSE Sport with 192,000km. I know it's super high mileage but they are selling the Range Rover for only $9800Cdn. Still the horror stories you hear about reliability makes me think that the cheap buy price will not offset the repair costs.
You obviously can't afford to drive this type car buying it at that high of mileage. You were just asking for trouble
Where on a Car that Brakes cost 600 dollars?
My main reason not to buy a Range Rover. Err...? It's... a... Range Rover.
Nuff said. :-))
Dont take it to main dealer , standard mechanic could fix it , i fixed mine , good quality finish , but allow money for fixing as blog said , , it needs love all the time
Kinda ironic that your username is BREAKDOWN automotive. Just kidding. I'm 16 and my dad bought the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged Autobiography Black edition brand new. We have kept it serviced well. Haven't had any major issues other than we had to replace a rim because my MOM curved it REALLY bad in the Kroger parking lot lol.
The whole point of these vehicles is they are supposed to be rugged and tough.
The reality seems be you should expect big bills because they are fragile heaps of junk in the 1st place.
"Did yours ever work"? "No".😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hey did you look around for warranty ?? Thanks
You pay $150 for an oil change . You shouldn't give advice to anyone . They definitely see you coming
I had a discovery 3 which is like the older shape range rover sport. There is many aftermarket parts that arnt genuine. For way less and even better. Like the airbags. You can get ones that Come with a lifetime gauntee I saw ages ago.
This is precision British engineering. It's an amphibious exploring vehicle with air intake valves.
yes coming from a owner of multiple land rovers for many years, don’t buy a range rover, there not for everyone. if your cheap don’t buy one even if your buying one for cheap. you have to run them on premium petrol pay for expensive parts and technically treat them like children, i don’t mind because i simply love them, but stay away from them if you can’t afford to maintain them.
The timing chain costing me 450$,where did you bring the 6000$ for it
In most expensive models it is around 5000 dollars
How did you round it down to 4......
Do you mean timing belt? A chain shouldnt need changing thats the point.
Daniel Callins Timing Chains need to be changed or their components serviced as well. Nothing lasts forever. The service interval for a timing chain is just longer, compared to a timing belt.
Is there any difference between the 2009 LR4, aka: when land rover was owned by ford...?
What's funny to me is when this model we see here in the video was brand new I remember people making videos telling everyone don't buy a used Range Rover buy a brand new one. I have a 2008 with 106,000 miles, and it runs just fine. Like any car or truck new or used, if you get regular ON TIME maintenance and repairs you won't have as much trouble if any at all. There are some cars that need to be treated like a new born baby and there are others you can drive for a 150,000 miles before the check engine light comes on. Most people who buy a new or used Range Rover previously had a car they could run into the ground for years before doing any major repairs and expect this truck to be the same way.
I see. So everyone's driving conditions are the same as yours therefore have nothing to worry about. Also, let's forget the astronomical repair cost compared to other vehicles. What a stupid comment.
@@MrSupernova111 - The only thing stupid here is your response.
@@faznout . The stupid one is the one that thinks everyone's vehicle is subjected to the same driving conditions therefore they should all have the same maintenance cost.
@@MrSupernova111 - I never said that EVERY SINGLE RANGE ROVER ACROSS the board would or would not have these exact issues. I was just generalizing and saying what is more common when people take care of their cars compared to the ones that don't and then complain when they fall apart. It's the same thing on how people take care of themselves. If you take care of yourself by exercising, eat right, don't smoke and do drugs, then your more likely to live a long healthy life. But there are a lot of people who don't take care of themselves, then question and complain to their Dr. as to why their body is falling apart.
@@faznout . Generalizing is correct! It doesn't change the fact that repairs are more expensive on these vehicles than most others. Good day!
I wonder if the "3 vise grip method " ala what we use on a Mercedes 450 SL etc would work to swap the timing chain on these
Don't forget the dirty service manager trading car from floods when your in for service.
1st sign: If it is a Land Rover or a Range Rover, then just dont buy it. With following exceptions: 1) You dont need a car, then this brand is fine. 2) You have so much money that the amount of money on your bank account is worrying you. Just buy a random model and it will go away. 3) You are buying it for fun, you have a second reliable car, you are enjoying laying the weekend under your LR and trying to fix the problems AND you have an ebay account where you can get the otherwise pricey repair parts. 4) You wanna go to a desert and really make sure u are never coming back. Please make sure, the local resucue team isnt driving Toyota Land Cruiser or Hilux.
I like the Range Rover but just can't be bothered when there is other cars on the market that just makes alot more sense......
My 1996 rangie 260000 mile costs very little in parts. Fuel is another matter. Then again if you want horses you have to feed them.
Range Rover is expensive because of the warranty costs. Owners are paying for warranty parts and labour costs ahead during the car purchase.
Had a 2006 Sport. I was pleasantly surprised by the economy. You only have to drive to the destination, the recovery driver will bring you home.. Rubbish to drive, unreliable, ruinously expensive and an awful ownership experience. Wouldn’t own another one.
You know what you are getting when you buy a Land Rover, your truck will at some point have something weird go wrong with it( Like the time all 4 Air Shocks went out on me at the same time on a highway). However, you are also getting a go anywhere who cares if it's a blizzard outside truck. I bought a used 95 Range kept if for 10 years and yes had to pay to upkeep it but man was that truck fun!!! I loved it so much I ended up buying another 95 RR from the junkyard just so I had a parts bin for when weird things broke on my truck. You have to own this vehicle to appreciate it.
All 4 air shocks failed at the same time?? You should have gotten a lottery ticket. More like your air suspension distribution valve block failed. Even if you were to completely cut the primary airline from the compressor to the air cylinder, your suspension would not go down. So the dealer charged you for 4 new air struts? A new valve block is about $135.
Yeah obviously it wasn’t the shocks lmao
@@fredbrackely No I took the air suspension out and put springs in after that. Obviously, I'm no mechanic, but I loved that truck so much I would keep on fixing it. I even bought a used RR that didn't run so I could pull parts off of it.
My wife and I have owned the land rover LR 2 Land Rover LR 4 and the latest large 2018 discovery. Everyone of them was a fantastic vehicle with not one problem ever.
Robert L. It must have been an old Toyota dressed up as a Land Rover