countryman Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 So if you take the 2 vehicles say both 11 plate with Diesel engines what's the difference apart from looks. I have had a Range Rover sport before which to be honest was a money pit. Is the discovery better than a vogue, is the suspension the same set up, are they both as bad as each other. You do see a lot of discoveries about which is why I ask and I may be in the market for some luxury soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B391 Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 Personally I would look at a Freelander 2. Very competant, but can only tow 2000kg Much cheaper to run and very reliable, I would look for a 190bhp SD4 auto. Had 3 of them and prefer them to previous RR's and Discovery's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 No difference, they both cant stay away from the garage ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 They are all bad . Just look at the most reliable list they are all at the bottom . I speak from Experiance . Terrible cars. Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted June 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, Harnser said: They are all bad . Just look at the most reliable list they are all at the bottom . I speak from Experiance . Terrible cars. Harnser So what's out there in the luxury market that's not a Land Rover that's got a good reputation. Toyota landcrusers now are all most lottery money to buy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. lecter Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 24 minutes ago, countryman said: So what's out there in the luxury market that's not a Land Rover that's got a good reputation. Toyota landcrusers now are all most lottery money to buy now. skoda yeti , bloke in our village repairs land rovers only , he is extremely busy and wealthy !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 44 minutes ago, countryman said: So what's out there in the luxury market that's not a Land Rover that's got a good reputation. Toyota landcrusers now are all most lottery money to buy now. Look at the Mitsubishi range or the Subaru’s ,top of the range pick ups take some beating . harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted June 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 I was looking at the pick ups, may be I will look again, never herd of the skoda yeti but I will have a look. Thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Volvo XC90, Merc GlC/GLE, BMW X5/6 there are a few non LR makes that are nice inside and to drive that don't Break every five minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 I have a 170BHP 15 Plate Yeti DSG Elegance, had 3 Discos before this and prefer the Skoda. Not as hard core off road obviously buy very competent, very well put together a great drive and very good on Fuel. Nothing not to like unless you need loads of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Range Rover sports are discovery running gear, so no different to what you had. The tdv8 in the vogue is meant to be a better engine than a tdv6, but I still know of plenty troublesome ones. As said maybe worth looking at other options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 I have had discoveries and range rovers for the last 20 years and I must have been lucky as mine have been pretty reliable. Had the discoveries more recently as liked the 7 seats. Prefer my Telsa now though ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 35 minutes ago, AVB said: I have had discoveries and range rovers for the last 20 years and I must have been lucky as mine have been pretty reliable. Had the discoveries more recently as liked the 7 seats. Prefer my Telsa now though ? Mmmmm, it would seem there are plenty of 'lucky' owners around here too. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted June 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 I do all ready have the last model defender and that is a bit of a barn queen. I have looked at what's been suggested but there's no fool like an old fool I guess so I think it's still Td V8 vogue. I never wanted to leave the children any inheritance any way. Thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Find a small local specialist for servicing and avoid main dealers like the plague - speak to any RR owner you meet for info on the best ones. Get them to do a couple of small jobs then pay cash () for any work carried out in the future. Supply any parts needed yourself - Opie Oils is good for most service parts but you can buy the vast majority of bits far cheaper yourself if you search around ( a service sheet for my car shows that the previous owner was charged £25 per Spark Plug by a main dealer - Ebay price is £49 for all 8), other main dealer charges are criminal - I had to pay £600 for an XYZ switch only to read on the Full Fat RR forum that there's a chap rebuilds them for £60! These are champagne cars but if you shop around and use a little savvy then they are no worse than any other car - but a whole lot better driving experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted June 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 7 hours ago, bruno22rf said: Find a small local specialist for servicing and avoid main dealers like the plague - speak to any RR owner you meet for info on the best ones. Get them to do a couple of small jobs then pay cash () for any work carried out in the future. Supply any parts needed yourself - Opie Oils is good for most service parts but you can buy the vast majority of bits far cheaper yourself if you search around ( a service sheet for my car shows that the previous owner was charged £25 per Spark Plug by a main dealer - Ebay price is £49 for all 8), other main dealer charges are criminal - I had to pay £600 for an XYZ switch only to read on the Full Fat RR forum that there's a chap rebuilds them for £60! These are champagne cars but if you shop around and use a little savvy then they are no worse than any other car - but a whole lot better driving experience. That sounds like good advice. Thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Best advice really, chris, is to suggest that you drive one - mine is pretty old and slow by modern standards but the comfort and drive are like nothing else, don't expect it to be economical on fuel though - if you see 20+/gallon then you are winning but it doesn't actually seem to bother me - strange, these really are Marmite vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted June 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, bruno22rf said: Best advice really, chris, is to suggest that you drive one - mine is pretty old and slow by modern standards but the comfort and drive are like nothing else, don't expect it to be economical on fuel though - if you see 20+/gallon then you are winning but it doesn't actually seem to bother me - strange, these really are Marmite vehicles. Your right , I have had older ones in the past but after a few years with out one I find my self looking again. I know you can get stung with them especially at mot time but I run a defender as well so I am used to spending time under a vehicle gettIng high on oil leaks. Thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 16 hours ago, bruno22rf said: Find a small local specialist for servicing and avoid main dealers like the plague - speak to any RR owner you meet for info on the best ones. Get them to do a couple of small jobs then pay cash () for any work carried out in the future. Supply any parts needed yourself - Opie Oils is good for most service parts but you can buy the vast majority of bits far cheaper yourself if you search around ( a service sheet for my car shows that the previous owner was charged £25 per Spark Plug by a main dealer - Ebay price is £49 for all 8), other main dealer charges are criminal - I had to pay £600 for an XYZ switch only to read on the Full Fat RR forum that there's a chap rebuilds them for £60! These are champagne cars but if you shop around and use a little savvy then they are no worse than any other car - but a whole lot better driving experience. This is good advice...I never use main dealers; all the local lads I use are mostly landrover owners and know their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 I had a Disco 3 for a very short time (Don't ask!!). They are like no other car, and if my wife would let me, I'd have another tomorrow! I find myself trying to find something that can replace it, but I can't, there is nothing quite like it. Good luck with the search. Hayden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeonshooter22 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) On 06/06/2018 at 21:22, B391 said: Personally I would look at a Freelander 2. Very competant, but can only tow 2000kg Much cheaper to run and very reliable, I would look for a 190bhp SD4 auto. Had 3 of them and prefer them to previous RR's and Discovery's I have a FL2 2.2 diesel, great truck but with only 90k its not been cheap to maintain (could be as its just turned 10yrs old) but still love it. Tows nicely, good off road and a better fuel consumption, about 34mpg on short 3 mile trips and about 40mpg on longer trips. Agree with using small local garages, was quoted over £1000 for a part inc. labour and a local garage done it for £350. Every garage I've been too has told me to stay away from Disco 3's.. Edited June 12, 2018 by Pigeonshooter22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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