Reliability of Land Rover, Range Rover. - LotusTalk

DrJ · 09-03-2009, 07:12 PM

Is it as bad as rumored?

texige · 09-03-2009, 07:27 PM

If you are talking used Range Rover 2006 or older, they have a lot of problems. I had a new Range Rover in 2004 and it was a great car with a bunch of problems. Ford took over and the 2007 and newer Rover are surprisingly reliable. I have a 09 and previously a 08 (which was flipped while off roading) with 0 problems from either. Ford did some amazing things for Rover and Jaguar reliability and while everyone bad mouths Rover reliability, few that have owned 07 or newer have issues. The new HSE is an amazing vehicle with the comfort of a S or 7 Series, serious off road capabilities, able to tow a race car trailer combined with style and personality.

geezer · 09-03-2009, 07:58 PM

My 08 LR3 has been rock solid, supremely comfortable AND extremely useful. Seats 7, or, with all 5 rear seats folded flat, can haul an amazing amount if stuff. The 7700 lb towing capacity is icing on the cake.

Zinhead · 09-03-2009, 08:08 PM

Land Rover reliability is under-rated. Since 1997, we have had two Discoveries and put over 135,000 miles on them with only one reliability issue. That is better than the last two Hondas we had.

Aedo · 09-03-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer

My 08 LR3 has been rock solid, supremely comfortable AND extremely useful. Seats 7, or, with all 5 rear seats folded flat, can haul an amazing amount if stuff. The 7700 lb towing capacity is icing on the cake.

Same for me - have the 08 and it is brilliant!!

DrJ · 09-04-2009, 07:49 AM

Well, you guys give me some hope that the 2007 Range Rover may not be so bad, it sure is nice.

DrJ · 09-04-2009, 05:48 PM

Ok, so I may be buying a 2007 Range Rover tomorrow...

serpent · 09-04-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrJ

Ok, so I may be buying a 2007 Range Rover tomorrow...

Sport? HSE? what?

Also, Congrats!!! Its always exciting to buy a new car.

DrJ · 09-04-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpent

Sport? HSE? what?

Also, Congrats!!! Its always exciting to buy a new car.

The brand is Land Rover,

the Models are

Range Rover, Supercharged and HSE

Range Rover Sport, Supercharged and HSE

LR3

and the small one, whatever that is...

I am buying a Range Rover HSE

serpent · 09-04-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrJ

The brand is Land Rover,

the Models are

Range Rover, Supercharged and HSE

Range Rover Sport, Supercharged and HSE

LR3

and the small one, whatever that is...

I am buying a Range Rover HSE

Thanks for that *******

lol

this is why you shouldnt get a lot of sleep...because you turn into "that guy"

texige · 09-04-2009, 07:09 PM

A 2007 HSE is awesome. It has the updated dash, electronics and engine. You will love it. RR concentrated on making it very comfortable so don't expect a sport sedan. Congrats!

DrJ · 09-04-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpent

Thanks for that *******

lol

this is why you shouldnt get a lot of sleep...because you turn into "that guy"

DrJ · 09-04-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texige

A 2007 HSE is awesome. It has the updated dash, electronics and engine. You will love it. RR concentrated on making it very comfortable so don't expect a sport sedan. Congrats!

I dont, I have one of those already...

serpent · 09-04-2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texige

A 2007 HSE is awesome. It has the updated dash, electronics and engine. You will love it. RR concentrated on making it very comfortable so don't expect a sport sedan. Congrats!

This is something like what i would've said if i wasnt concentration on calling you a *******

Marlonius · 09-04-2009, 07:40 PM

Just make sure you get the extended warranty for it and you won't have to worry about it.. It is used, afterall.

DrJ · 09-05-2009, 11:39 AM

Ok, truck is bought, extended warranty as well as the balance of the manufacturers warranty. Pictures to come.

I think I am done buying cars for a while now.

DrJ · 09-05-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpent

This is something like what i would've said if i wasnt concentration on calling you a *******

Yeah, well **** YOU!

serpent · 09-05-2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrJ

Yeah, well **** YOU!

I would say screw you ******* but your married now....so you've already screwed yourself...still an ******* though

plastique999 · 09-05-2009, 12:40 PM

I've got the 2004 RR HSE which has the BMW engine, which has been solid.

Good call on the extended warranty, I just had my front air suspension go out and got it replaced....at around 70,000 miles

Flash G · 09-05-2009, 02:41 PM

Welcome to the Rover family.

I used to have the old P38 Range Rover 4.6 (the last truly British Range Rover before BMW and Ford). It was one of the worst cars (in terms of reliability).

Now I have a 2006 RR Sport HSE. I've had it for three years with no problems. (Knock on wood.)

The Range Rovers they're building now are some of the best (most reliable) Range Rovers ever.

.

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DrJ Future Track Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,614	Ok, truck is bought, extended warranty as well as the balance of the manufacturers warranty. Pictures to come. I think I am done buying cars for a while now. __________________ Probablistically!

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texige Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: austin texas Posts: 839	If you are talking used Range Rover 2006 or older, they have a lot of problems. I had a new Range Rover in 2004 and it was a great car with a bunch of problems. Ford took over and the 2007 and newer Rover are surprisingly reliable. I have a 09 and previously a 08 (which was flipped while off roading) with 0 problems from either. Ford did some amazing things for Rover and Jaguar reliability and while everyone bad mouths Rover reliability, few that have owned 07 or newer have issues. The new HSE is an amazing vehicle with the comfort of a S or 7 Series, serious off road capabilities, able to tow a race car trailer combined with style and personality.

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geezer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 526	My 08 LR3 has been rock solid, supremely comfortable AND extremely useful. Seats 7, or, with all 5 rear seats folded flat, can haul an amazing amount if stuff. The 7700 lb towing capacity is icing on the cake.

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Zinhead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 285	Land Rover reliability is under-rated. Since 1997, we have had two Discoveries and put over 135,000 miles on them with only one reliability issue. That is better than the last two Hondas we had.

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texige Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: austin texas Posts: 839	A 2007 HSE is awesome. It has the updated dash, electronics and engine. You will love it. RR concentrated on making it very comfortable so don't expect a sport sedan. Congrats!

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plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,045	I've got the 2004 RR HSE which has the BMW engine, which has been solid. Good call on the extended warranty, I just had my front air suspension go out and got it replaced....at around 70,000 miles __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

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Flash G Double Trouble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Hills Posts: 3,175	Welcome to the Rover family. I used to have the old P38 Range Rover 4.6 (the last truly British Range Rover before BMW and Ford). It was one of the worst cars (in terms of reliability). Now I have a 2006 RR Sport HSE. I've had it for three years with no problems. (Knock on wood.) The Range Rovers they're building now are some of the best (most reliable) Range Rovers ever. . __________________ Turn your flatscreen TV into a work of art. Modern Art DVD \| Plasma Aquarium DVD \| Widescreen Fireplace DVD 11 Esprit??? (Wish List) 07 Exige S - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, LSD, Touring pack 06 Range Rover Sport - Java Black 05 Elise - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, Touring pack Last edited by Flash G : 09-06-2009 at 01:38 PM.

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