Anybody own or driven a 06 or 07 Range Rover Sport?

[shaferz]

Not the HSE.

Specifically the supercharged 4.2 version.

Wife wants one seriously bad. We love the way they look. After looking, it appears they can tow at least as much as the TBSS can. We can afford it.

Tell me how shitty it is vs. our AWD TBSS.

We need to go drive one, but the closest dealership that has one is either in Peoria or up in the suburbs. We really do like our TBSS, but would like to step it up a notch. Just trying to decide if its worth going to find one just to test drive.

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[PANDA]

Range Rovers/Land Rovers are JUNK.

 

[skeezer]

recession my ass

 

[shaferz]

Range Rovers/Land Rovers are JUNK.

How about giving me some specifics instead of generic blabble that helps nothing?

 

[shaferz]

recession my ass

We sure as shit wouldn't be buying new.

 

[Turk]

I haven't driven one, but have always liked them. Their quality is questionable but it will be a lot more luxurious than your TBSS. I say go test drive one and see what its like. You know everyone on here is going to say you're crazy to get rid of the TBSS for a range rover, but I'd rather have the range myself.

 

[XxApollynxX]

All I can tell you is if you like to fix things on your own all the guys who come into my work we have to either special order parts or cant get them and your talking 5 days to a week and a half to get like a caliper or other b/s. Other wise everybody loves them!

 

[PANDA]

How about giving me some specifics instead of generic blabble that helps nothing?

How bout I am at work and don't want to type out why I think they are junk. I just hear horrible things about them. Cost of ownership, reliability, etc.

 

[Bru]

Their reliability ratings are pretty awful. Consistently at the bottom of the list of all automakers. The problem with buying used is that most repairs won't be covered under the warranty.

I haven't driven the Sport but had a Range Rover Supercharged for an extended weekend. It's a very comfortable and quick SUV but by no means "fast." Lots of electronic conveniences on the inside that have the potential to break. Electronics, suspension, drive system and brakes rank especially poor in Consumer Reports ratings.

 

[Riski]

They are nice, and it shares the same motor as my Jag......it is stout, nice on the inside, and looks good with some rims....It is an upgrade but a pricey one if something where to go wrong with a sensor or what not.....Extended coverage is a must and not modify it to much and just enjoy the drive.....Check local dealers....Sure there are a few around ya....

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

A guy I work with had one and wants to buy another. He can't decide between that or a gtr. I thought it was obvious what to buy

 

[Fish]

How about giving me some specifics instead of generic blabble that helps nothing?

That is not the panda way.

I actually know very little about the Rovers, but they do look very sharp.

 

[shaferz]

How bout I am at work and don't want to type out why I think they are junk. I just hear horrible things about them. Cost of ownership, reliability, etc.

Dude seriously, go cut yourself already.


Thanks for the advice everybody else. I expected that cost of ownership would be higher. If that was an issue, I wouldnt have been looking at one in the first place. The quick reviews I read on them were mostly positive and praised the brakes and 4 corner air suspension. :shrug:

Guess I need to read deeper.

 

[Riski]

Take it for a spin and see for yourself.....Not many people on here care for luxury cars.....They bash it cause it is not as great as a Pontiac or Subaru

 

[Bru]

When they're working they are great. The one I drove had the adjustable suspension that raised and lowered a considerable amount. But it was completely useless as far as suburban driving and I see no need for that unless the owner is a serious off-roader. I've been able to take a few off road at press drive events, and they're spectacular when it comes to the heavy duty stuff.

 

[Turk]

Take it for a spin and see for yourself.....Not many people on here care for luxury cars.....They bash it cause it is not as great as a Pontiac or Subaru

Bingo! Once you go luxury sport, you won't go back. If/when you test drive that rover, I bet you'll fall in love with it.

 

[Riski]

x2

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Like I stated the guy I work with had one and loved it. He Wants to get another.


I thought there was for sale on the site actually.

 

[Yaj Yak]

the one on the site isnt supercharged IIRC

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Oh. Couldn't remember. If it helps any my cousins freelander is a piece of shit. Though it was the cheapest of the day.

 

[shaferz]

Oh. Couldn't remember. If it helps any my cousins freelander is a piece of shit. Though it was the cheapest of the day.

Might as well buy an Escape.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I'd bet an escape is better. It has like 60k and is falling apart. Shits not cheap either.

 

[DanJ]

I think they look baller as fuck. Don't think i would drop a TBSS for it though given the alleged reliability. I'm not sure how so many people are singing this things praises when they have never driven it and Joe who reviews car's for a living is saying they are reliability nightmares. Dan Henderson's didn't even make it home.

 

[SaturdaysGS]

A friend of mine had one and it was at the LR dealer for over a month while they try to track down a mysterious leak that would reek havoc with the audio system amongst a few other things like faulty sensors. Was baller as fuck though when it wasnt in for electrical gremlins. He had a warranty so his wallet didnt suffer.

 

[bikrboy128]

a very regular customer has an older land rover discovery which has been rock solid.
he also owns a newer LR3 (08 i think). it went through a set of tires in 20k around town miles (255/60R18 tires aren't cheap either), a set of front brakes in ~12k miles, the steering rack is leaking, the air suspension is having issues and probably more. all this under 30k miles....
granted you aren't looking at the same car, but this im sure these issues plague more than just the LR3.....