Anyone Familiar with Range Rovers?

FerrariSlave · Dec 13, 2005

chaserolls said:

My family has been loyal Range Rover fans since 2001. I suppose that isn't too long in hindsight, but we are yet to have any more problems with our RRs than any other car we've owned. Our 2001 RR was very reliable, virtually no serious problems for the 2 years and 70k miles we owned it. Our 2003 has proven equally reliable. Compared to the audi, BMW, mercedes, and porsche cars we have simultaneously owned, the RR had the least number of problems by far. Audi having the most problems with porsche a close second (shouldn't be a surprise as they are both VAG products).

The one time we deviated was when I picked up a Porsche Cayenne S when I lived in Boston for part of the year. Let me tell you, that was the worst purchase I have ever made. I am used to riding a motorcycle, so I would like to think that I am not too picky about ride quality, but the Cayenne over Boston roads was painful. To make matters worse, using the navigation was like playing russian roulette, it honestly worked for less than half of the year that I owned the vehicle. I finally gave up going to the porsche dealership because they had such terrible attitudes and could not fix the problem even after replacing the PSM navigation unit. Transmission lag, burning smells, squeeky brakes, steering vibration, the list goes on and on.

Fortunately, I traded the Cayenne in on a Range Rover Sport SC after less than a year of ownership (expensive mistake) and the RRS SC has been nothing short of perfect. Many RR owners frown upon the RRS for some reason. My RRS SC was the same price as a RR HSE roughly, and while the RR certainly has a nicer interrior, the driving experience in the RRS is incomparably better. The RRS has more plastic inside than I would like to admit, but I find everything very ergonomic and the seats very comfortable. I also prefer the dimensions and looks of the RRS, but that is of course subjective. Given our relationship with the local RR dealership, they were kind enough to sell me one of the first RRS SCs on the lot in the exact specs that I requested, regardless of a supposed waiting list. I have owned my RRS since early August and have over 5,000 miles on it without a single issue. Everything works exactly as it should and I am pleasantly surprised with it's performance in the snow (big step up from cayenne again). Mine is one of the first generations, which typically means it should be problem-stricken, but I have honestly not had a single fault. Maybe my family is just lucky with RRs and unlucky with german cars.

The jaguar engine is not only more economical, but it is also considerably quieter. the transmisison has also been changed for 2006 and felt smoother when I test drove an 06 RR HSE (did not test drive a RR SC but expect the same to be true).

A few family friends owned H2s during that craze but got rid of them prior to or during the gas price spikes over the summer. At 9mpg highway, it was averaging over 1$ per mile for some friends (when insurance and varios other expenses were factored into the equation). They also had a number of problems, but of course no vehicle is without some faults.

G classes are very nice but after 2005 they will not be imported into the US anymore and the 2002 MY was known to suffer from a lot of electrical issues. The electronics were sorted out post-2002
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The G500 will still be imported to the US, the 2006 or 2007 model is said to have an all new redesigned interior with dvd command and other safety features. Diamler Crysler originally intended to stop production of the G, but one of the die hard MB CEO's convienced them to keep it. I think that's how the story goes, correct me if im wrong.

chaserolls · Dec 13, 2005

FerrariSlave said:

The G500 will still be imported to the US, the 2006 or 2007 model is said to have an all new redesigned interior with dvd command and other safety features. Diamler Crysler originally intended to stop production of the G, but one of the die hard MB CEO's convienced them to keep it. I think that's how the story goes, correct me if im wrong.
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I certainly hope you are right that they will continue importing them into the US post-2005, I had heard otherwise that they would only be available in Europe. I beleive they are currently planning on continuing to produce the G through 2009 at least

switchcars · Dec 13, 2005

RMV said:

I know of someone who knows Range Rovers intimately, but if I posted the pic, I'd be banned...
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oh gosh.....I've seen that pic too.....PLEASE don't post it!!!

TG · Dec 13, 2005

Auraraptor said:

Why sadly?
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I guess I say that partly because of jealously but know that I will eventually get my hands on one. Just that she got it as her first car, lucky but she doesn't respect it like she should...

teak360 · Dec 13, 2005

FerrariSlave said:

Teak 360, I would kill for some pictures or video footage of your friends trucks off-road in Costa Rica. I remember visting a few years back and seeing driveways at like 45 degree angles and incredible jungle terrain. Let me know if you have any pictures, or can get some!
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Here is a couple of shots. The current cars, and driving the main road from the beach house back in '98 in the old workhorse RR
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TG · Dec 13, 2005

How do 03'+ Range Rover's deal with high-miles? Just normal maintenance or any major problems?

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