Actually it turned out range rovers aren't as unreliable as people say. It's an urban myth in a way. Given you don't service it at LR dealership. There is a lot of aftermarket parts that are really not expensive. Also at this point you don't have to replace every faulty sensor and stuff like that. I'm in the market for a proper 4x4 vehicle that I'll convert to an Overland vehicle. Range rover is second on my list. After VW Touareg
@@SkywalkerPaul you should replace whatever goes wrong when you can as it always makes more sense then leaving it to the point where things mount up and make it half what a Range Rover should be and leaving you with a much bigger bill when you do get it all sorted. Cheaping out on maintenance is not right on something like a Range Rover.
Awesome video! I have a 2006 Range Rover sport 4.4 v8 I’ve had it a long time and now have over 150,000 miles on it. It’s been trouble free. Before that I had another sport and a few discovery 3s and discovery 2s. Awesome vehicles they’ve all been completely dead reliable if maintained well! I’m a diehard Land Rover fan!
See my comment. If you look after them and maintain them there isn't a problem. The problem is people buy them second hand and cheap out on the maintenance and care and then expect them to be trouble-free. They are like the my third wife - great to look at; go like they are in the 3.15 at Chepstow; great ride - but need washed once a week, lots of care, attention, love and a bit of money spent now and again to keep them happy and content.
This era of Land Rover still look great today. They've aged well because of their box dimensions, it's a timeless design for a 4x4. I definitely prefer this squared off look. Modern SUVs have too many curves for my personal taste. I've got an 09 Disco 3 and I think it looks infinitely better than the 5
I have a 2006 4.2 supercharged and like you said, with regular maintenance they are reliable. There fairly quick and if driven on weekends like mine not too expensive to run. Perfect family car for me.
219,000 miles on my 2007 RRS. I do regular maintenance. The RRS is ,incredibly, easy to work on and the parts are reasonably priced, if you know where to look . If my RRS stopped working today, and couldn't be repaired, i would buy another one tomorrow. ( i keep tools and extra range rover parts in the event i find a fellow owner in need of assistance)
Cars salesmen live on this hype its their bread and butter legend to sell you the dream and the nightmare well is obviously because you are poor and a fool and your idea of off roading is it being at a dealership being repaired because you haven't got a clue poor you ..
Agree but thats becuase it the one they are all trying to replicate, not the greatest by any means but they are very capable of road as well as being a luxury on the road, maybe not that sporty. It is still a Range Rover! The shape might look a bit old but if you look at an X5 or ML or Cayenne of the same age they look even more dated! The Supercharged is the one to have, I had one and the look on peoples faces on the motorway when you indicate to change lanes and you plant your foot in the carpet and take off! No one expects such a big lump to get a move on! The only downside is your bank manager will call you and tell you to stop it or he will take your house!
Love my 07 RRS 4.4L HSE...for all the reasons stated in this video. The air suspension gave me issues and I have swapped out for heavy duty coil springs, which also provided a 2" lift. Best decision I've made.
Your review was spot-on. I'm a big fan of this era and those 4.2 and 4.4 Jag engines. They are bulletproof if you keep up on the maintenance. In addition to your list of must-do items (trans, diff, etc.) I'd include replacing the grommets that take the water from the sunroof drain tubes out the front quarter panels. I've had these fail on three of my Rovers causing electrical damage when water accumulates in the rocker panels. Currently have a 2006 RR Sport, 2006 LR3, and 2006 L322 all with over 200K miles and they run great! Added bonus - the aluminum body panels still show no signs of rust! I'm nervous to step up to the 5L with the timing chain issues, but know that I'll likely go there someday... Thanks for the great review!
Here in Australia there's quite a few with the 2.7TDV6 with well over 400,000km. My 08 is at 330k and I haven't had many issues with it. I've had it for 8 years and put 200,000 of those km on it, but it still does feel like an event every time I drive it, and it still feels like a premium car. I still think it looks great for its age - the shape is timeless, whereas I feel the German SUVs of the same vintage haven't aged as well. It also really is fantastic off road, and as an all round on and off road tourer I can't think of anything better.
This takes me back. I had a 3.6 TDV8 for five years. To be honest I really didn't spend a lot of money on it. I used a good independent specialist and kept up with the maintenance. It seemed that people on the online forums were pulling their hair out with all sorts of problems. I was very lucky I suppose, until I wrote it off back in January. Loved the driving position and the fantastic throttle response. It was a great car. Keep up the fantastic reviews, I'm off to watch the 911 review, always wanted one.
Agree. Had two Rangies..a couple of Alfas but no Jags yet. Replaced 'em with even more sadistic Italian cousins..And..er..dunno why but they're all in 'Shades of Grey'😁😁😁
True petrol heads love V8 ,s and the glorious noise they make , and possibly get to own one , a V8 engined car that is if you can afford the juice , you don't need a stereo anymore the engine and exhaust are an orchestra to the ear 👍
Just had my 2010 SC serviced today. What's strange about us fans is that we actually enjoy paying for the maintenance and taking good care of her. My wife has a 2012 Elantra and it costs less than 1/10th to run her vehicle, but it owns very little of our hearts. But that Range... I love that Range. Paying 10x to drive a vehicle you love 100x is a bargain in my book.
Owned a 2008 TDV8 3.6 for the last 6 years. Totally standard as it left the factory, had a few normal / common issues as expected . EGR valves alternator, bushes and lower wishbones, but it’s a great car to drive and in my opinion ( like Joanna lumley )a timeless classic. I intend to keep it for as long as my bank balance will allow! And to be honest I can’t find any similar vehicle I’d want to change it for.....go buy one !👍
Good to hear, I am going to look at a 2010 facelift TDV8 tomorow with two owners and 90,000 miles. Fingers crossed it is as clean as it looks in the advert, I´m coming from a 2013 Touareg 4.2 V8 tdi R line which has now gone to my wife after she ended her lease car, always fancied a RRS TDV8 so I´ve been looking out for a nice low mileage one.
I've got a 10 year old sport 3.0 tdv6, it's the only car i've ever had where i always look forward to getting in it and driving it. If anyone takes their range for granted, just get into any other car and drive it then get back in your range straight after. It makes you appreciate how good they are.
100% true, i tow my caravan to Cornwall and get out of it feeling as fresh as a daisy.....when i look at other arrivals who look like they have pulled it to Cornwall and cannot stand up straight for an hour ....
I always look forward to any of your Rangerover/Landrover videos. Always straight to the point and enjoyable to watch. Cheers 😊 Oh by the way we all know you're a massive fan of these and rightly so! Fantastic machines!
Great video, good advice for buyers. Lovely car. Not _all_ of us who us who live on Council Estates are like you think... There are a lot of decent hard working people who maybe cant afford the _best_ cars... some of us have a genuine interest in cars and want to get the best we can afford, that's why we watch your channel.
3:05 "Do you remember that scene from Casino Royale..." No, because we're not all RR nerds 😉😂 Got to say it does sound fantastic. About 10 years ago I did a track session at Silverstone on the Grand Prix layout in an MX5 and got overtook by one of these being hustled well, it was mighty impressive and respect to the owner that took it out!
I had a 57 plate TDV8 a few years ago. Came with partial service history, so got a very good indie to do a full service including all fluids in all the boxes. Car ran like a dream for 20k miles. Sold it and bought a 520d. My daughters didn't speak to me for 2 weeks. Brilliant car.
Have owned a 3.6 hst (drug dealer bumpers) the biggest pain has been gearbox at 100k. Total rebuild at £4K😖. Car still holds its own next to the new modals and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Hi matt I remember that top gear with the tank episode which I really enjoyed and the bond film I really enjoy your videos especially when your in a land rover great video, honest politician pmsl thanks once again hope your well best wishes Ian.
I've sourced one here in Europe, genuine orange version, with all the bells and whistles! Super stoked, buying it tomorrow. It's a 4.2 V8, as advised, cheers for the big love and fantastic video!
The 5.0 V8 is even more glorious with the normally aspirated version just shy of those 400 horses and luckily I got one in 2010 and it is still going strong 👍🏽
Much prefer the look of this generation of RRs, very squared off and actually look like off roaders instead of the estate-on-stilts look they went for after.
i love this guys reviews,honest and very refreshing, as is his articulation and speech, spot on. I dont think ive ever heard him say errrrrrrrmmm once on a single upload. keep up the good work and ill drop by one day to take a look at your stock as im only in Sale
I've had a 4.2 sport for 11 years and its been brilliant, its been a family car, used for towing, used off road and always been reliable, there far more complicated than the average car so need preemptive maintenance but as long as you look after them there not expensive to run, yes I'm a land rover fan but its deserved, I've had a lot of landys for work and they have been worked hard, I've tried other vehicles and been less than impressed, its just a shame land rover have moved away from the utility market
You certainly have a way with words, such as "They're as rare as an honest politician." I've been looking for a replacement to my 20 year old P38 (still running fine), but so many of the RR engines have known major faults, such as the 5 Liter V8 timing chains, others blow head gaskets, etc. Does the 4.2 have any major engine / transmission design defects? I don't mind doing my own work, but don't want to be stuck with a major repair bill (plus, the nearest dealer is 100 miles away).
@@HighPeakAutos Thanks so much for replying. This is very helpful to know! My first RR (Classic) I kept for 13 years and with my 2001 P38, it's probably time to trade it in for a newer model.
I have an old 3.5 V8 two-door... never changed anything except a five-speeder and electronic ignition. Mind it is mildly restored. But, aside from the fuel bill, it is very very usable.
@@HighPeakAutos When it gets 40 YO there is no road tax for it to pay - I'll be converting it then to LPG. In Netherlands you poay 5x the amount of roadtax for LPG, but 5x zero = zero.
Nice down to earth honesty... I am the 2nd owner of a '10 3.0 TDV6... still runs silky smooth at 230,000 km... had Discos previously... No bother experienced with any of 'em.... Gotta love that " burnt orange" colour as my missus calls it tho!
I think they have aged so well and look better than the current gen car to my eyes - blockyness suits it. I loved the Stormer concept expecially the rear taillights with the weird rubber gel cubes or whatever in them. That said when I sat in one at a motorshow I thought the interior materials looked and felt shit and not at all like a luxury car, compared to a range rover proper
I have a 61 plate HSE in Black with the 5.0 litre Supercharged V8 - 503hp/510ps. It feeds on Shell V-power and pulls like a train. Being a later model has much upgraded interior. Mine has now done 59k and always been very reliable, regularly serviced by JLR. The only issue has been a new suspension compressor a few months ago - no complaints for a 10year old car. Very comfortable, very practical and soothing to drive - a gem on long motorway journeys and as Mat suggests fuel consumption on such journeys a respectable mid-20s....and when you need to overtake....it absolutely flies with great V8 sound track and supercharger pulley whine....a little too addictive..😉 Highly recommended...
I love the first edition model, so much that I had one. Great looking car in the orange and now collectible to those in the know. I sold mine 5 years ago for quite a premium on the price of a similar 05/06 car.
Still got mine. It's a 56 plate Zermatt silver car with about 125k miles on it now. It's been a faithful old bus over the years, but as mentioned it does like to be looked after. Bushes and balljoints are a regular consumption item, however brakes and tyres have a long life as per most Range Rovers. Probably about time I replaced it and only a S/C L494 would be up to the task.
Excellent! Thanks for the honest review! I am considering one of these; now that I have a work-from-home arrangement (I run my consulting business from my home office) & only pit in less than 5,000 miles per year, with an occasional 170-mile roundtrip to our cabin, this might turn out to be an excellent replacement for our recently totaled (it was parked in front of our house!) Mercedes C250.
It's not the engine, it's everything else. See Dug Demuro's land rover with multiple failures of the same part. So bad, carmax changed their warranty. I would love one, but can't afford the repairs.
Even so, Doug DeMuro still loves Land Rovers! I haven't had any multiple failures of the same part with mine and I'm at over 330k km, but even if I did, the cars just feel special and us LR owners seem to forgive a bit of temperament...
I love it how Your Microphone , kinda shows the Cars Suspension and build ! As rare as an Honest Politician ....Love that Line ! ThX for another nice Video !
I have a 2006 RRS with 200,000 kms on it. Apart from the small problems (mostly electrical) like headlight washer and windshield washers failing, I’ve had no major problems. Recently put on some steel rims and AT tires and it’s a beauty off-road. The reliability issue I feel only pops up when you don’t service the car when it has to be done. One reliable machine.
I've just bought an immaculate low klm 2010 5.0l Supercharged RRS actually. I had the 2005 RRS HSE 4.4 ( yes with the jag V8) when they first came out and loved it so much. The family had that car for 10 years and did nearly 250,000 klms in it and honestly it never missed a beat! yes we always had it maintained by LR and LR specialists. I loved this first gen RRS shape its similar in proportions to the Classic Rangie i.e. not as big as the L322. The first gen interiors and dash were always a 'bit cheap' Matt, I agree with you there, straight out of the Discovery's really. LR certainly improved them dramatically on the second gen RRS. In fact the interior on mine is bloody marvellous. Id agree wholeheartedly , keep them properly and regularly maintained by specialists that know them and they are very dependable. Don't cheap out on fuel and tyres... The petrol V8's are very strong units and yes the diesel V8s are awesome too. love the channel btw!
Had diesel v8 for a weekend. Drives like a rocket for such a big car, looks totally amazing, nothing can touch it. If you want reliability get a VW bore mobile
I know they are hard to get hold of, but I'd really like to see your take on a VW Phaeton. The engineer in me love's the idea. But the head says an A8 is the better car.
Bought a 2007 4000 miles one owner, kept in a heated garage and rarely used, it's just 3.0 diesel but I had remapped, now gives me 12mpg more. The reason these engines come out of the factory detuned is that they are sold all over the world and their engines are expected to perform in places where fuel and oil could be significantly inferior, therefore it's deemed necessary not to extract every last bit of power out of it. Here in the UK these restrictions can safely be lifted.
@@radiogorgie626 apart from a few preventable issues, they are actually extremely reliable. The nikasil linings were only an issue due to the high sulphur level in petrol at the time in the UK
@@radiogorgie626 2008 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 110k trouble free miles from the drivetrain. Only repairs other than maintenance is replacement thermostat. I am not the only one with similar experience.... Many have gotten over 150k mi trouble free on those cars
always spot on with the RR's mate - any of them.... get a good history, carry out preventative maintenance - and expect some bills - simple guide to ownership isn't it!! love your vids mate
I still love these my friend used to borrow his older brothers Range Rover sport 3.6 v8 diesel when they were new. We were college kids so was a big deal to us when most of us owned cars like corsas etc
Got a 2.7 v6..2008 Sport...69.000mls 2 owners..kept in maintained.. engine oil changed every 5.000mls. gearbox flush on 67.000mls...suspension compressor replaced..just had new expansion tank as low coolant level kept coming on.even after new sensor...leather is mint back seats never been sat on all i can say i don.t use it enough but when i do its a dream...👍
Had my SC now for a year ( In AU ) and i love it. Its a Weapon. I have had the new Defender D300 and that was quick, but the RRS is far quicker. Other than a few trim issues easy to sort, Where can you buy a low milage RRS SC for 19K AU, that was in 2023. My 2nd hand buy was original other than 22 inch RR Rims that look really good.Its not super great on fuel mind.. $170 for a full tank, gets around 400KM the New Defender gor over 800km on a $170 tank.
I drove behind a Range Rover Sport in orange like in the video. I was really impressed when the owner floored it. Finally a challenge for my MINI Paceman JCW 😄
David Ghaemi, wisest words ever stated. After owning RRC V8, P38 and D3 2.7 nothing prepared me for the poor quality of the RRS. It was only 8 years old and after 2 years and spending £1000's took it in to a different indy to put it up on the ramps and give me his "Honest" opinion. Brake pipes rusted, ace pipes rusted chassis rusted needs welding. His "Honest" opinion: get rid as soon as possible. Broke my heart to part with it, I loved that car such is ownership of the 8 year old RRS. As said by High Peaks if you can't maintain it yourself don't buy one. Feel better now I got that off my chest.........
This are great trucks !! People complain to much man, just like they do with bmw, Mercedes, Audi , Cadillac, and of course if you go to dealership for maintenance your gonna leave your whole month salary in there , just like a Honda or Toyota if u go the house , try to get a good local mechanic shop and you buy your own parts and bring it to the shop , and u will be just fine , stop crying people
My dad's mate had one of these V8 supercharged in Black (best colour for these I think), it was awesome! He sold it and had a few other cars along the way but I hear he has recently got another new Range Rover!
If you hear a humming sound then it might be a bearing somewhere. I had a similar problem in my Disco...the humming had a tendency to get louder the faster I went. I took it to a mechanic to sort it out but he didn't think there was a problem...until I was driving along one day when it broke down. He eventually found that the bearings in the gearbox got mashed. Another possibility could be the wheel bearings. My Disco did about 60,000 miles at the time. Good luck...hope this helps.
Excellent video as always matt. I love range rovers as well just something about them. Also I couldn't agree more maintenence and looking after them mechanically and servcing them regular will prevent future issues.
You’re a cool guy Matt, I love RRs too, I’ve got a 2012, Sport S/C with the 5L V8 and after all this time it’s still a great car. I actually prefer the original design over the 2013 facelift.
Always loves these. If I was a bit more well off I'd buy one in a heart beat. Just the repair stories I've heard puts me off. I had one once for a week V8 supercharged. Wow that V8 is addictive 😍 cost me a fortune in fuel but was worth every penny. Still look the part on road now.
Great video Matt, I love Range Rovers too!! I have always put off buying one because of other people's opinions, you may have changed my mind... (Come on City)
I have the 08 Sport SC and I love it, I have had it for almost 4 years now and I have had to use an Indy for repairs but like any vehicle if you take care of it, it will keep going. I have 138,000 miles on mine. I replace the air suspension, transmission filter, brakes to include rotors, supercharger cooling pump and the windshield washer bottle. Everything else works great. I need to replace the parking brake cable and module but since I never use it I am deferring that maintenance.
Yep got one myself had for 2.5 years had all air suspension taken off and new coil springs NOW it's in for transmission rebuild. Would recommend you own another car if you buy one of these , but I still love them 🤔
mine was 07 very standard 3.6 v8 in silver wheel chocks and bits still in wheel well cream leather perfect ,i changed the dull front and side grills and boot badge brilliant car ,problem was it didn,t get used apart from weekends going to chichester shopping and lost loads on it in px ....want another.
From country estate to council estate - Brilliant!
A real iconic vehicle, usual witty comments, great stuff ,high auto logo number plates too.
Gold.. seen loads of old 05’ battered ones on council estates
Best line!!
With a dodgy plate included and insured in mum's name lol 😋😆
My friend said to me when I was considering getting one, yeah go for it if you want to look like the guy with the best car on the council estate
"About as rare as an honest politician." Great video as always. Love that colour.
Ah thanks for clarifying that one. Thought he was saying something about pigeons! Pardon? :-D
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Wise man once say "if you cant afford a 5 year old range rover you can't afford the maintenance on a 15 year old range rover" 🤔
That is why you take a 40 year old Range Rover...
@@mariopizzamanmario8563 and restore it? 😂
Actually it turned out range rovers aren't as unreliable as people say. It's an urban myth in a way. Given you don't service it at LR dealership. There is a lot of aftermarket parts that are really not expensive.
Also at this point you don't have to replace every faulty sensor and stuff like that. I'm in the market for a proper 4x4 vehicle that I'll convert to an Overland vehicle. Range rover is second on my list. After VW Touareg
@@SkywalkerPaul you should replace whatever goes wrong when you can as it always makes more sense then leaving it to the point where things mount up and make it half what a Range Rover should be and leaving you with a much bigger bill when you do get it all sorted. Cheaping out on maintenance is not right on something like a Range Rover.
Brilliant ,I’m using that down the pub.....when they open in 2033...👍
Awesome video! I have a 2006 Range Rover sport 4.4 v8 I’ve had it a long time and now have over 150,000 miles on it. It’s been trouble free. Before that I had another sport and a few discovery 3s and discovery 2s. Awesome vehicles they’ve all been completely dead reliable if maintained well! I’m a diehard Land Rover fan!
Pleased to hear it.
See my comment. If you look after them and maintain them there isn't a problem. The problem is people buy them second hand and cheap out on the maintenance and care and then expect them to be trouble-free. They are like the my third wife - great to look at; go like they are in the 3.15 at Chepstow; great ride - but need washed once a week, lots of care, attention, love and a bit of money spent now and again to keep them happy and content.
Same I love my Range Rover sport!
This era of Land Rover still look great today. They've aged well because of their box dimensions, it's a timeless design for a 4x4.
I definitely prefer this squared off look. Modern SUVs have too many curves for my personal taste. I've got an 09 Disco 3 and I think it looks infinitely better than the 5
I have a 2006 4.2 supercharged and like you said, with regular maintenance they are reliable. There fairly quick and if driven on weekends like mine not too expensive to run. Perfect family car for me.
I've recently been binging this channel
I have a 4.4 petrol 2006 with pretty low milage
I can't even think about having another car
219,000 miles on my 2007 RRS. I do regular maintenance. The RRS is ,incredibly, easy to work on and the parts are reasonably priced, if you know where to look . If my RRS stopped working today, and couldn't be repaired, i would buy another one tomorrow. ( i keep tools and extra range rover parts in the event i find a fellow owner in need of assistance)
The fact that it’s still on the road after 15 years of probably been driven vigorously says a lot about it’s reliability.
I think so. It’s a testament to it really
@@MightyJosh1985 you can't beat these Prados, my dad's now 20yrs in African soil and nothing's broken yet
Cars salesmen live on this hype its their bread and butter legend to sell you the dream and the nightmare well is obviously because you are poor and a fool and your idea of off roading is it being at a dealership being repaired because you haven't got a clue poor you ..
Because in 15 years everything has broken and been replaced. Often
@@MultiStrickland probably like triggers broom after 15years
Always loved this shape, still has road presence unlike other SUV's of the time.
Looks good by the side of the road you mean.
Agree but thats becuase it the one they are all trying to replicate, not the greatest by any means but they are very capable of road as well as being a luxury on the road, maybe not that sporty. It is still a Range Rover! The shape might look a bit old but if you look at an X5 or ML or Cayenne of the same age they look even more dated! The Supercharged is the one to have, I had one and the look on peoples faces on the motorway when you indicate to change lanes and you plant your foot in the carpet and take off! No one expects such a big lump to get a move on! The only downside is your bank manager will call you and tell you to stop it or he will take your house!
Love my 07 RRS 4.4L HSE...for all the reasons stated in this video. The air suspension gave me issues and I have swapped out for heavy duty coil springs, which also provided a 2" lift. Best decision I've made.
Your review was spot-on. I'm a big fan of this era and those 4.2 and 4.4 Jag engines. They are bulletproof if you keep up on the maintenance. In addition to your list of must-do items (trans, diff, etc.) I'd include replacing the grommets that take the water from the sunroof drain tubes out the front quarter panels. I've had these fail on three of my Rovers causing electrical damage when water accumulates in the rocker panels. Currently have a 2006 RR Sport, 2006 LR3, and 2006 L322 all with over 200K miles and they run great! Added bonus - the aluminum body panels still show no signs of rust! I'm nervous to step up to the 5L with the timing chain issues, but know that I'll likely go there someday... Thanks for the great review!
Here in Australia there's quite a few with the 2.7TDV6 with well over 400,000km. My 08 is at 330k and I haven't had many issues with it. I've had it for 8 years and put 200,000 of those km on it, but it still does feel like an event every time I drive it, and it still feels like a premium car. I still think it looks great for its age - the shape is timeless, whereas I feel the German SUVs of the same vintage haven't aged as well. It also really is fantastic off road, and as an all round on and off road tourer I can't think of anything better.
This takes me back. I had a 3.6 TDV8 for five years. To be honest I really didn't spend a lot of money on it. I used a good independent specialist and kept up with the maintenance. It seemed that people on the online forums were pulling their hair out with all sorts of problems. I was very lucky I suppose, until I wrote it off back in January. Loved the driving position and the fantastic throttle response. It was a great car. Keep up the fantastic reviews, I'm off to watch the 911 review, always wanted one.
Thanks for watching
Hell yeah. All true petrol heads have to have owned a Range Rover, a Alfa Romeo and a nice Jag
Mick
That’s right! Cheers Mick
@@HighPeakAutos Well Ive had two of them...........but I'm never going to buy a range rover
So I'm not true then...........
Agree. Had two Rangies..a couple of Alfas but no Jags yet. Replaced 'em with even more sadistic Italian cousins..And..er..dunno why but they're all in 'Shades of Grey'😁😁😁
Tick. Plus Porsche. Now own Landcruiser. #happy
True petrol heads love V8 ,s and the glorious noise they make , and possibly get to own one , a V8 engined car that is if you can afford the juice , you don't need a stereo anymore the engine and exhaust are an orchestra to the ear 👍
You could sell ice to the eskimos. Every time I watch a new video I’m straight onto the classifieds. Such a bad influence haha.
Haha sorry...
1:21 They're everywhere!
Just had my 2010 SC serviced today. What's strange about us fans is that we actually enjoy paying for the maintenance and taking good care of her.
My wife has a 2012 Elantra and it costs less than 1/10th to run her vehicle, but it owns very little of our hearts. But that Range... I love that Range.
Paying 10x to drive a vehicle you love 100x is a bargain in my book.
Well said and I totally agree.
That’s the kind of mathematics I like. You’re totally right, you’ve got to look at it like that
I always think of range rovers like motorised sofas that people go curb crawling in. That one does look tasty though.
Owned a 2008 TDV8 3.6 for the last 6 years. Totally standard as it left the factory, had a few normal / common issues as expected . EGR valves alternator, bushes and lower wishbones, but it’s a great car to drive and in my opinion ( like Joanna lumley )a timeless classic. I intend to keep it for as long as my bank balance will allow! And to be honest I can’t find any similar vehicle I’d want to change it for.....go buy one !👍
Good to hear, I am going to look at a 2010 facelift TDV8 tomorow with two owners and 90,000 miles. Fingers crossed it is as clean as it looks in the advert, I´m coming from a 2013 Touareg 4.2 V8 tdi R line which has now gone to my wife after she ended her lease car, always fancied a RRS TDV8 so I´ve been looking out for a nice low mileage one.
I've got a 10 year old sport 3.0 tdv6, it's the only car i've ever had where i always look forward to getting in it and driving it. If anyone takes their range for granted, just get into any other car and drive it then get back in your range straight after. It makes you appreciate how good they are.
That’s so true
100% true, i tow my caravan to Cornwall and get out of it feeling as fresh as a daisy.....when i look at other arrivals who look like they have pulled it to Cornwall and cannot stand up straight for an hour ....
When you reved it up, it reminded me of a 2 stroke Kawasaki I had when all my mates had 4 strokes in 1978, I must have been ahead of my time.
I always look forward to any of your Rangerover/Landrover videos. Always straight to the point and enjoyable to watch. Cheers 😊
Oh by the way we all know you're a massive fan of these and rightly so! Fantastic machines!
“Broke, failed Croydon rapper.”😂
Love this guy & his quips Ha ha ha 😀😀
Great video, good advice for buyers. Lovely car.
Not _all_ of us who us who live on Council Estates are like you think... There are a lot of decent hard working people who maybe cant afford the _best_ cars... some of us have a genuine interest in cars and want to get the best we can afford, that's why we watch your channel.
I’ve got no issue personally. Just an observation really and it made for a nice sentence
3:05 "Do you remember that scene from Casino Royale..." No, because we're not all RR nerds 😉😂 Got to say it does sound fantastic. About 10 years ago I did a track session at Silverstone on the Grand Prix layout in an MX5 and got overtook by one of these being hustled well, it was mighty impressive and respect to the owner that took it out!
I had a 57 plate TDV8 a few years ago. Came with partial service history, so got a very good indie to do a full service including all fluids in all the boxes. Car ran like a dream for 20k miles. Sold it and bought a 520d. My daughters didn't speak to me for 2 weeks. Brilliant car.
That’s the best thing to do when buying one, get it in the garage and change all fluids
Love that burnt orange colour! Looked at one in 2007 petrol and bottled it!! Still look the part!! Great video yet again👍🏻
Lovely - you can never have too many Range Rover videos in my humble opinion!
Haha glad you said that. More on the way
Have owned a 3.6 hst (drug dealer bumpers) the biggest pain has been gearbox at 100k. Total rebuild at £4K😖. Car still holds its own next to the new modals and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
What is drug dealer bumpers? I heard that term a lot of time before for range rover sport... I never understood it.
@@nikhilsharma3563 they are bigger, chunkier, more boy racer!
Great to see an honest video on a real engine Rangie sport and not a cheapskate TDV6!
Love Vesuvius Orange on the sport! Really is a shame no one bought them in orange
@@Tempermental1 wow, they do exist! 👍
Orange is cool, but I never warmed to these - to me feels like a rebodied LR3, tighter interior. But didn't spend much time in one.
As a British car geek i really enjoy your videos. They are relaxing, pleasant but yet very interesting. Keep on the good work !
Haha thanks!
i love that colour - i love my 2007, never had an issue, apart from Mrs curbing my alloy wheels If you look after it, it will look after you
Haha thats always the trouble with big wheels
I have a L320 HSE here in the states. Awesome car. 201000 miles on the dash with no warning lights. Fantastic drive !
Hi matt I remember that top gear with the tank episode which I really enjoyed and the bond film I really enjoy your videos especially when your in a land rover great video, honest politician pmsl thanks once again hope your well best wishes Ian.
Haha thanks Ian!
@@HighPeakAutos take care matt
I've sourced one here in Europe, genuine orange version, with all the bells and whistles! Super stoked, buying it tomorrow. It's a 4.2 V8, as advised, cheers for the big love and fantastic video!
Great choice! Enjoy it
Love the colour, that car has aged very well, I’d love the V8 petrol but it would rob you on fuel.
The 5.0 V8 is even more glorious with the normally aspirated version just shy of those 400 horses and luckily I got one in 2010 and it is still going strong 👍🏽
Much prefer the look of this generation of RRs, very squared off and actually look like off roaders instead of the estate-on-stilts look they went for after.
Love these cars. As with any car, regular maintenance is essential, therefore reducing potential headaches.
‘Rare as an honest politician’ - humorous but so very true! 😁😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I got a 09 RRFF 4.2SC, with 100,000km on it, it 's still a fantastic car, without a single problem, just regular oil change.
I remember a fella years ago when brand new in that Colour asking me if I wanted my tarmac done lol
Lol
i love this guys reviews,honest and very refreshing, as is his articulation and speech, spot on. I dont think ive ever heard him say errrrrrrrmmm once on a single upload. keep up the good work and ill drop by one day to take a look at your stock as im only in Sale
Steering wheel like a Cyberman's head !
I've had a 4.2 sport for 11 years and its been brilliant, its been a family car, used for towing, used off road and always been reliable, there far more complicated than the average car so need preemptive maintenance but as long as you look after them there not expensive to run, yes I'm a land rover fan but its deserved, I've had a lot of landys for work and they have been worked hard, I've tried other vehicles and been less than impressed, its just a shame land rover have moved away from the utility market
I remember the stormer from gran tourismo 4
I had a 2006 V8 in Canada & US. Still to this day the best car I ever owned. Miss it like mad...
You certainly have a way with words, such as "They're as rare as an honest politician." I've been looking for a replacement to my 20 year old P38 (still running fine), but so many of the RR engines have known major faults, such as the 5 Liter V8 timing chains, others blow head gaskets, etc. Does the 4.2 have any major engine / transmission design defects? I don't mind doing my own work, but don't want to be stuck with a major repair bill (plus, the nearest dealer is 100 miles away).
Thanks for watching. The 4.2 or 4.4 are pretty tough. They don’t have any issues that I’m aware of
@@HighPeakAutos Thanks so much for replying. This is very helpful to know! My first RR (Classic) I kept for 13 years and with my 2001 P38, it's probably time to trade it in for a newer model.
I have an old 3.5 V8 two-door... never changed anything except a five-speeder and electronic ignition.
Mind it is mildly restored. But, aside from the fuel bill, it is very very usable.
Great choice. Love those
@@HighPeakAutos When it gets 40 YO there is no road tax for it to pay - I'll be converting it then to LPG. In Netherlands you poay 5x the amount of roadtax for LPG, but 5x zero = zero.
They do look and sound fantastic. However I have never understood the sense in a 4x4 with low profile tyres!
Bling cars, thats all they are. No class and no taste, just like people who buy them.
Nice down to earth honesty... I am the 2nd owner of a '10 3.0 TDV6... still runs silky smooth at 230,000 km... had Discos previously... No bother experienced with any of 'em.... Gotta love that " burnt orange" colour as my missus calls it tho!
I think they have aged so well and look better than the current gen car to my eyes - blockyness suits it. I loved the Stormer concept expecially the rear taillights with the weird rubber gel cubes or whatever in them. That said when I sat in one at a motorshow I thought the interior materials looked and felt shit and not at all like a luxury car, compared to a range rover proper
I have a 61 plate HSE in Black with the 5.0 litre Supercharged V8 - 503hp/510ps. It feeds on Shell V-power and pulls like a train. Being a later model has much upgraded interior. Mine has now done 59k and always been very reliable, regularly serviced by JLR. The only issue has been a new suspension compressor a few months ago - no complaints for a 10year old car. Very comfortable, very practical and soothing to drive - a gem on long motorway journeys and as Mat suggests fuel consumption on such journeys a respectable mid-20s....and when you need to overtake....it absolutely flies with great V8 sound track and supercharger pulley whine....a little too addictive..😉 Highly recommended...
Great choice
Its a great car i love my 4.2, average is in my use case in switzerland around 15l/100, not to bad ;-)
I love the first edition model, so much that I had one. Great looking car in the orange and now collectible to those in the know. I sold mine 5 years ago for quite a premium on the price of a similar 05/06 car.
You look at home in this, in your East17 coat. 😂
Go on lad!!!!!!
Haha cheers
Still got mine. It's a 56 plate Zermatt silver car with about 125k miles on it now. It's been a faithful old bus over the years, but as mentioned it does like to be looked after. Bushes and balljoints are a regular consumption item, however brakes and tyres have a long life as per most Range Rovers. Probably about time I replaced it and only a S/C L494 would be up to the task.
Do like a nice RR, make you feel like a king. Love the orange colour.
Excellent! Thanks for the honest review! I am considering one of these; now that I have a work-from-home arrangement (I run my consulting business from my home office) & only pit in less than 5,000 miles per year, with an occasional 170-mile roundtrip to our cabin, this might turn out to be an excellent replacement for our recently totaled (it was parked in front of our house!) Mercedes C250.
Good honest appraisal of the RRS, are you really a dealer ? !!!
Yeah, he's a car dealer, not the other kind 😊
Yeah but brutally honest about some cars.... check out the Nissan Juke review 😆😆
This good,just got one 4.2 petrol V8 2005 range rover sport supercharger has only done 31000miles......car is lovely
It's not the engine, it's everything else. See Dug Demuro's land rover with multiple failures of the same part. So bad, carmax changed their warranty. I would love one, but can't afford the repairs.
Even so, Doug DeMuro still loves Land Rovers! I haven't had any multiple failures of the same part with mine and I'm at over 330k km, but even if I did, the cars just feel special and us LR owners seem to forgive a bit of temperament...
@@richardgraham7672 your so Right! I also haven’t had any failures on mine, going near 200k km
I love it how Your Microphone , kinda shows the Cars Suspension and build !
As rare as an Honest Politician ....Love that Line !
ThX for another nice Video !
The Range rovers are unbeatble towing cars as well.
True coz it has good off road reputation
If it works that is
@@Anthologylife14 They dont make anymore trouble than a audi or mercedes with airsuspension and so o
I have a 2006 RRS with 200,000 kms on it. Apart from the small problems (mostly electrical) like headlight washer and windshield washers failing, I’ve had no major problems. Recently put on some steel rims and AT tires and it’s a beauty off-road. The reliability issue I feel only pops up when you don’t service the car when it has to be done. One reliable machine.
I agree. Glad you’ve confirmed it
I'll answer your question with another question: Do you like having money in your wallet?
Money is for spending
@@HighPeakAutos perfect response🤣 your sentiment separates those who actually own RRs, and those who don’t.
@@thebennett2011 That doesn't mean I wouldn't own one. It just means I'm prepared for an empty wallet if I do get one.
@@HighPeakAutos If you don't spend it, someone else will.
@@HighPeakAutos
Saving money is for becoming independent and retirering early
I've just bought an immaculate low klm 2010 5.0l Supercharged RRS actually. I had the 2005 RRS HSE 4.4 ( yes with the jag V8) when they first came out and loved it so much. The family had that car for 10 years and did nearly 250,000 klms in it and honestly it never missed a beat! yes we always had it maintained by LR and LR specialists. I loved this first gen RRS shape its similar in proportions to the Classic Rangie i.e. not as big as the L322. The first gen interiors and dash were always a 'bit cheap' Matt, I agree with you there, straight out of the Discovery's really. LR certainly improved them dramatically on the second gen RRS. In fact the interior on mine is bloody marvellous. Id agree wholeheartedly , keep them properly and regularly maintained by specialists that know them and they are very dependable. Don't cheap out on fuel and tyres... The petrol V8's are very strong units and yes the diesel V8s are awesome too. love the channel btw!
Thanks for watching! Interesting to hear your experience too
Being geeky. Isn’t the grill missing silver highlight ?
You could be right. It should also have a black LR front badge not green
Actually on train from Glasgow to London to but an old 2005 4.2 S/C Sport..The only model of Range rover I've not had.. Can't wait for a drive of it!
Enjoy!
Never thought you'd make a video on a Range Rover, mate. Such a massive deviation from the usual suspects. ;)
Had diesel v8 for a weekend. Drives like a rocket for such a big car, looks totally amazing, nothing can touch it. If you want reliability get a VW bore mobile
I know they are hard to get hold of, but I'd really like to see your take on a VW Phaeton. The engineer in me love's the idea. But the head says an A8 is the better car.
I will try and get hold of one
Or Passat w12!
Would love to see you review the Phaeton incredible piece of engineering,check out who produced the boot hinges.....bonkers...
Basically a Bentley with a VW badge and cheaper materials. One of the best cars ever made.
Bought a 2007 4000 miles one owner, kept in a heated garage and rarely used, it's just 3.0 diesel but I had remapped, now gives me 12mpg more. The reason these engines come out of the factory detuned is that they are sold all over the world and their engines are expected to perform in places where fuel and oil could be significantly inferior, therefore it's deemed necessary not to extract every last bit of power out of it. Here in the UK these restrictions can safely be lifted.
Has Jaguar ever produced an unreliable powerplant? Even the V12 is a dependable engine if it doesn't overheat. Jaguar V8 > BMW V8
I agree. They’re great
1997-2000 Jaguar V8s weren't too clever - nikasil (or was it alusil?) coating in the cylinders and the notorious plastic timing chain guides.
@@radiogorgie626 apart from a few preventable issues, they are actually extremely reliable. The nikasil linings were only an issue due to the high sulphur level in petrol at the time in the UK
@@radiogorgie626 2008 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 110k trouble free miles from the drivetrain. Only repairs other than maintenance is replacement thermostat. I am not the only one with similar experience.... Many have gotten over 150k mi trouble free on those cars
always spot on with the RR's mate - any of them.... get a good history, carry out preventative maintenance - and expect some bills - simple guide to ownership isn't it!! love your vids mate
I still love these my friend used to borrow his older brothers Range Rover sport 3.6 v8 diesel when they were new. We were college kids so was a big deal to us when most of us owned cars like corsas etc
Yeah I bet. The 3.6 was great
The one thumbs down is from a disgruntled X5 driver, who’s watching on his phone in a muddy car park whilst waiting for a tow.
Amazing 😂😂😂
You seen the size of the rear tyres on some x5s ? They are bloody wide !
😂 Yes I bet
Got a 2.7 v6..2008 Sport...69.000mls 2 owners..kept in maintained.. engine oil changed every 5.000mls. gearbox flush on 67.000mls...suspension compressor replaced..just had new expansion tank as low coolant level kept coming on.even after new sensor...leather is mint back seats never been sat on all i can say i don.t use it enough but when i do its a dream...👍
Ah very nice!
@@HighPeakAutos Thank-you..
I love Rangeys. Fantastic cars. Nice video Matt. Please keep Rangey content coming 👌
Had my SC now for a year ( In AU ) and i love it. Its a Weapon. I have had the new Defender D300 and that was quick, but the RRS is far quicker. Other than a few trim issues easy to sort, Where can you buy a low milage RRS SC for 19K AU, that was in 2023. My 2nd hand buy was original other than 22 inch RR Rims that look really good.Its not super great on fuel mind.. $170 for a full tank, gets around 400KM the New Defender gor over 800km on a $170 tank.
Just purchased a 2006 4.2SC today, I am excited to add it to my 4.4 HSE L322.
I drove behind a Range Rover Sport in orange like in the video. I was really impressed when the owner floored it. Finally a challenge for my MINI Paceman JCW 😄
David Ghaemi, wisest words ever stated. After owning RRC V8, P38 and D3 2.7 nothing prepared me for the poor quality of the RRS. It was only 8 years old and after 2 years and spending £1000's took it in to a different indy to put it up on the ramps and give me his "Honest" opinion. Brake pipes rusted, ace pipes rusted chassis rusted needs welding. His "Honest" opinion: get rid as soon as possible. Broke my heart to part with it, I loved that car such is ownership of the 8 year old RRS. As said by High Peaks if you can't maintain it yourself don't buy one. Feel better now I got that off my chest.........
As always a great presentation. Not a fan of 4x4, but your passion come through loud and clear
This are great trucks !! People complain to much man, just like they do with bmw, Mercedes, Audi , Cadillac, and of course if you go to dealership for maintenance your gonna leave your whole month salary in there , just like a Honda or Toyota if u go the house , try to get a good local mechanic shop and you buy your own parts and bring it to the shop , and u will be just fine , stop crying people
Obs & comments spot on as always 👍 Had my RR Sport HSE 2+ years now, love it & plan to keep it. Favorite channel 👍👍
Thanks 👍 Pleased to hear it
My dad's mate had one of these V8 supercharged in Black (best colour for these I think), it was awesome! He sold it and had a few other cars along the way but I hear he has recently got another new Range Rover!
My Evoque has Pirelli scorpion all around. Hadex refurbished. had it 2 n half yrs and love it.
If you hear a humming sound then it might be a bearing somewhere. I had a similar problem in my Disco...the humming had a tendency to get louder the faster I went. I took it to a mechanic to sort it out but he didn't think there was a problem...until I was driving along one day when it broke down. He eventually found that the bearings in the gearbox got mashed. Another possibility could be the wheel bearings. My Disco did about 60,000 miles at the time. Good luck...hope this helps.
Love that scene too - the casual way he tosses the RR key :)
Haha yes that’s right
Excellent video as always matt. I love range rovers as well just something about them. Also I couldn't agree more maintenence and looking after them mechanically and servcing them regular will prevent future issues.
You’re a cool guy Matt, I love RRs too, I’ve got a 2012, Sport S/C with the 5L V8 and after all this time it’s still a great car. I actually prefer the original design over the 2013 facelift.
They're great cars
I got 27.8mpg from mine last week on a run from London to Cardiff....downhill, with the wind behind me.
Always loves these. If I was a bit more well off I'd buy one in a heart beat. Just the repair stories I've heard puts me off.
I had one once for a week V8 supercharged. Wow that V8 is addictive 😍 cost me a fortune in fuel but was worth every penny. Still look the part on road now.
Great video Matt, I love Range Rovers too!! I have always put off buying one because of other people's opinions, you may have changed my mind... (Come on City)
I have the 08 Sport SC and I love it, I have had it for almost 4 years now and I have had to use an Indy for repairs but like any vehicle if you take care of it, it will keep going. I have 138,000 miles on mine. I replace the air suspension, transmission filter, brakes to include rotors, supercharger cooling pump and the windshield washer bottle. Everything else works great. I need to replace the parking brake cable and module but since I never use it I am deferring that maintenance.
Pleased to hear that it hasn't been too bad
@@HighPeakAutos nope, I truly enjoy driving mine.
Thanks for this review Matt, I cant get enough of your Range Rover reviews.
Cheers!
Yep got one myself had for 2.5 years had all air suspension taken off and new coil springs NOW it's in for transmission rebuild. Would recommend you own another car if you buy one of these , but I still love them 🤔
mine was 07 very standard 3.6 v8 in silver wheel chocks and bits still in wheel well cream leather perfect ,i changed the dull front and side grills and boot badge brilliant car ,problem was it didn,t get used apart from weekends going to chichester shopping and lost loads on it in px ....want another.