DanBettin Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Looking to buy my first Range Rover Sport. The budget will probably get me a 2013 model, with around ~80k on the clock. Is it true what they say - am I letting myself in for a maintenance nightmare here? I'm used to my Vauxhall which, to be fair, is a headache-free car (touch wood). I'm ready for a bigger car, mainly because I want one rather than need one. It's a toss up between an X5, a Range Rover Sport, or something a little more 'sensible' (so probably something a little more newer too). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Looking to buy my first Range Rover Sport. Is it true what they say - am I letting myself in for a maintenance nightmare here? Yes, is the short answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBettin Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I've had a 2006 super charged that's wasn't to bad really had a compressor fail and rear boot button but other than that normal wear and tear items. Not got a 2012 hse lux I've had window trimcome off cost me 10 for some new clips and just had to sort all brakes out but again that's a wear and tear item. Comfy to drive for long periods not wallowy in corners for its size never been stuck anywhere in it loads of boot space Before I got my newer one I tried all sorts of other 4x4s and I couldn't find anything that felt as nice I say my Vauxhall is headache-free but ironically this is the exact fault I fixed last night on the Insignia (a common problem). I'll take wear and tear, obviously I appreciate it's a matter of time before tyres and brakes need sorting, even on the best of cars. Thanks a lot for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty1980 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 In my experience, Landrovers are very hit and miss. You may get the best car you have ever owned or you may get a friday afternoon car that you want to set fire to! Saying that, I am looking for another Disco HSE to bang around in! Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Disco 4 is a safer bet than a RRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Disco 4 is a safer bet than a RRS. And it looks less dated, the RRS of that era is looking a bit old fashioned imo. Generally the newer ones are better than the earlier models for both Ranger Rover and Discoveries but main thing is to make sure its been well looked after and serviced properly. The 2.7 diesels have turbo issues approaching 100k miles, its these that keep my mates landy garage in business as he has at least one or two a week in. Edited October 31, 2017 by ferguson_tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBettin Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I prefer the disco 4 to be honest, I thought that would be out of my budget. 2013's already quite an old car, but I'll have another look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Get a nice shogunn instead, Japanese reliability, every bit ad luxurious and comfortable and just as comfortable without the "i'm sleeping with a footballer or selling crack" stigma attached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Shogun. The choice of our travelling brothers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellbert Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I love Range Rovers 4 of my customers own them and they help the profits of my garage no end . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Shoguns havent been reliable for a long time. Out of the ones mentioned I like the Discovery has more seats if needed and looks less dated and a lot more of a country motor. Most rrs never see grass never mind a rutted track. If most of your miles are on tarmac Id have a good drive of the X5 as theyre supposed to be better on the road to drive. Edited October 31, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty99 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) So you will get a lot of replies on here some saying avoid like the plague others with a good experience of them. Mine is one of the latter. I had one of the very first ones a new 2005 TDV6 S ran it for three years did about 60k miles not a single issue. Traded in 2008 for a new 2008 TDV6 SE which I have done 132,000 miles in and just traded in for a Range Rover Vogue, because I have always wanted one and managed to pick up a 2007 model with only 49k on the clock. The 2008 Sport which did 132,000 was a great vehicle, the only real issue / cost was for a new air suspension compressor at about 110k miles which cost me £600 to have fitted. Other than that only wear and tear replacements like brake pads, discs, the odd suspension bush and steering bush just run of the mill stuff. They are great vehicles both on the motorway and off road with the right tyres, I had General Grabbers AT2 on mine. You need to do your homework though number of owners, full service history, if it has dealer stamps on the service history call the dealer, I did with my Vogue I bought and they told me every thing they had done on the vehicle since they put it on the road. Really helpful. If you are looking at a mileage in the 80k to 90k range be aware that the timing belt needs changing at 105k on the TDV6 not sure about the petrol. What I would also add is find a local independent Landy specialist who has the tooling and diagnostic software and who subscribes to LR Tech Support. These guys usually know their stuff and are a lot cheaper than a main dealer. Edited October 31, 2017 by Scotty99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Get a nice shogunn instead, Japanese reliability, every bit ad luxurious and comfortable and just as comfortable without the "i'm sleeping with a footballer or selling crack" stigma attached Really? I can only speak for the Disco 4 as not spent any time in a Range Rover sport but they knock the socks off a shogun in every way. Dont get me wrong i like the shogun but the disco is in a different league of comfort, luxury and driving handling/performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Has there been a new spec of shogun created lately ? They arent anywhere near as luxurious. Edited October 31, 2017 by cromwell7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sat Rat Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I had a 59 Plate RRS and loved it completely reliable and faultless, no issues mechanically only thing I did was get hold of a 2nd set of wheels for the winter as they come with sporty low profiles..which are not much cop for shoot days. Sold it on as need a bigger boot to accommodate more dogs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Even with the horror stories and possibilities of "hit and miss" I really fancied a RRS (mrs did too) or even the disco but I pulled up at the tolls on the Severn bridge a few months ago and counted 18 of them!! Good thing or bad it did put me off a little so we decided that we will update the porsche and that I will keep the old L200 for shooting and dogs. Have to say that I cannot fault the cayenne. Luxurious, quick (4.5 V8), great to drive and surprisingly affordable for older ones. Not great on fuel but then I wouldn't expect the RRS to be either. Anyone else chosen a Porsche over RR? Edd Edited October 31, 2017 by eddoakley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Only a 911 turbo 😀😀... My dream car, drove a mid 90s one and it was amazing. First thing on my lottery wish list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Got a 61 plate, no problems (touch wood 😬). We've been very happy with it. It covers all the bases -luxury, great for long distance, can fit 3 kids a dog and luggage in, driving in fields, enough poke etc. I have the 3.0 TDV6 and I guess the main downsides are fuel economy (we average maybe 25mpg) and it seems to get though tyres quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 The drug dealing fraternity of Essex love the ole RRS 👍 vehicle of choice 2 years running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Has there been a new spec of shogun created lately ? They arent anywhere near as luxurious. in short no, got rid of mine, bought it new, sold it at 11 months old, 24mpg, noisy, 10+ year old technology, bought a 10 year old shogun sport, less that a tenth the price same running costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Only a 911 turbo 😀😀... My dream car, drove a mid 90s one and it was amazing. First thing on my lottery wish list Keep telling her that we really should have one but she won't go for it. Would love one but she has no interest at all and likes the cayenne so much that I can't see us being without one. I don't get too much stick for anything I buy (double decker bus for example) so I won't complain too much. When I win the lottery I don't think she will notice the extra one though! Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazy Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I had my 911 for 10 years and changed for an Range Rover Sport. The Porsche was great but unless you're doing track days, which I no longer had time to do as much as I'd like, it's a waste if time where I live as you can't use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I had my 911 for 10 years and changed for an Range Rover Sport. The Porsche was great but unless you're doing track days, which I no longer had time to do as much as I'd like, it's a waste if time where I live as you can't use it. Booooo! Stop being such a spoilsport. I don't think anybody ever needs a 911 but we don't need to hear it. Let's all pretent it would make a great daily motor and live in hope that it might happen one day? To be honest the vast majority of people have always told me not to swap the cayenne for a 911, Even when I was seriously considering it. They all said that with the 4.5L v8 what you gained in performance fun with the 911 wasn't worth what you would lose in comfort. Doesn't stop me wanting one though. Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 My 911 was the worst car i ever owned. Engine mounting bolts were wing nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 To be honest the vast majority of people have always told me not to swap the cayenne for a 911 Edd Right, id love to see that swap 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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