OddJob Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I am toying with the idea of getting a 54/55 plate Range Rover as they are a lot of car for just over £10k. However, the big question is running costs and am I signing myself up to a time of huge costs? It would be good to hear from people who have owned one of such age rather that a mate of an uncle who looked at one once. Main questions are: 1) Efficiency: Looking at a diesel of course, they state around the 30MPG combined mark, is this realistic? 2) Tyres: how often do they need replacing and roughly how much? 3) Reliability: do they break that regularly? Are the spares extortionate? I am looking at vehicles with 60/70k+ on the clock, are there any milestones that cost e.g.cam belt? If so, what are the intervals? 4) Anything else I should know? Particular engines/models to avoid? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I have a 56 plate TD6 and after getting it chipped get on average around 29 to the gallon according to the computer, my daily round trip to work is only 40 miles so it hardly has time to warm up. On a good trip with sensible driving it will average 32 ish I would have thought the average on a 54/55 plate would be 25 ish A friend has one of thet age and only gets around 18 but as he is of Italian origin he drives it like a ferrari Tyres Changed all 4 after 2 years (35K miles) of use mainly as tracking was out on front so decided to put on the the Grabber ATs. I think I would haver got a few more thousand miles out of them if not for the tracking. Mine now has 67K on the clock and has been trouble free. Had to replace a seal where the main dealer had done a botch job on it before I had it so I got hit with the large bill, and a another small item due to wear & tear. My local landrover specialist recoends that you get the gear box oil changed in them at around the 60K to save the gear box going on them although they are meant to be sealed for life they dont really believe this. If you are going to get one try to get one with full service history On the overhand a friend has a Petrol V8 and it is a right lemon and is always breaking down and has cost an arm and a leg Good luck in your search archi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 They pretty much all need a gearbox between 80-100k, other than that they are pretty good, as long as you service it and budget for the gearbox change. Great vehicle on and offroad and they are coming down in price due to the fuel cost issues. Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Lovely car but we had a 'T' reg series 3 -4.0 litre petrol auto se from new - 18mpg was not a joke,that was the average over 3 years. Tyres were ok but the resale was 17 having paid 42 for it. Full service history and immaculate. Still have a soft spot for them but you will need deep pockets for the fuel - assume max mpg at 70% of officially stated figure and drive carefully. Ours blew a ch gasket from new and was badly serviced and dropped the coolant on the drive once, also had an expensive pair of Bino's nicked when it was in for the bad service. Realistically the chances of a dodgy one are quite high so be careful. Think unemotionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 It's a range rover, it will break, you will get locked in a petrol station for 3 hours (no comment) and youll struggle to get over 30mpg if it's a derv. Mines an older p38 and it's pretty silly how often it brakes. However, off road I'd compair it to a landy with aircon and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletyne Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 The only Range rovers i have seen for the 10k mark 2002 with 120000 miles from what i have been told the most common faults are electrical the more gadgets the more problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks chaps. It might just be a bit too much of a car. If the 80-100k milers were sound it would have been ok. Wondering about a Chrysler 300c instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletyne Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Just sold my Crysler 300c 3.5L petrol brilliant car bought it new and never had a problem with it Not the best car to turn upto a shoot in Edited June 30, 2012 by glen fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Just sold my Crysler 300c 3.5L petrol brilliant car bought it new and never had a problem with it Not the best car to turn upto a shoot in Crikey thats quite bling. What it like on parts and servicing. Looking at the diesel version really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Wondering about a Chrysler 300c instead. Hmmm, shall I have the Chalk or the Cheese ? Tricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr15j Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Re running costs of rangey, if you are worried then you prob should walk the other way. IMO you need plenty of disposable cash to hand ready for something to go wrong on these (think 1/2 years wages ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Just sold my Crysler 300c 3.5L petrol brilliant car bought it new and never had a problem with it Not the best car to turn upto a shoot in did you win any bad taste awards with it? Truely one of the most hideous cars on the road today which I guess makes it a "classic" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyG21 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 My dads recently bought a 300c, the diesel. He loves it. Does around 36mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheasant Feeder Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Just sold my Crysler 300c 3.5L petrol brilliant car bought it new and never had a problem with it Not the best car to turn upto a shoot in Just a quick question, 'are you a rapper or are you a dealer?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletyne Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Just a quick question, 'are you a rapper or are you a dealer?' Nothing like a bit bling to attract the ladies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayslayer Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Had my 51 plate p38 for 7 years now still only got 70,000 on the clock 4.6 petrol.running costs not that bad,only had one big bill for the air con repair £1,000 and two sets of brakes and discs. Love it to bits never broke down but petrol costs are high,18 to the gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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