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I looking into the Range Rover's in the 1999 - 2002 year make. I know that I people are going to go straight to the J.D. Power stats and all those kinds of stats. But honestly I completely do not agree with some of the cars being on the bottom of the J.D. lists.
I would really like to hear from people that currently or had owned a LR Range Rover before, specifically the Range Rover during the year models of 99-02. But I'll welcome any comments about the Land Rover brand all together.
Basically I'd like to know the big and small pros and cons of this Vehicle before I decide to purchase.
I think the JD Quality ratings were affected by the Discovery, which was an absolute basket case. My neighbors had one, though I would never know it. I saw it in the driveway for no more than a week at a time before it disappeared for a little while.
I think the JD Quality ratings were affected by the Discovery, which was an absolute basket case. My neighbors had one, though I would never know it. I saw it in the driveway for no more than a week at a time before it disappeared for a little while.
The 2000-2002 Range Rovers, however, are solid.
I always wondered why the disco was inflicted with such horrible quality. So bad some have threatened to put a gun in their mouth and end it before having to do another repair.
I've been browsing ebay motors and there seems to be plenty that at least look in good shape. I tend to believe once a car gets to the $5k-$8k range if I can get a few good years of hard use before it explodes then I'm happy.
The 00-02 Range Rovers I'd go for. I've found a few around $8k. I'd go for the old Range Rover Classic as well from the 1990's.
I like the newer ones also, especially the Range Rover Sport, it's outside of may budget though for at least a few more years until the 2006's get a little older, but I can't wait until the used sports go down in price.
I think if you are looking into buying a new luxury SUV the Range Rover sport is one of the best that you can buy, they seem to really hold there value for a long time, compared to other types of SUV's in the class.
All snob appeal with the features ... lots of maintenance and breakdown issues with the whole series.
Labeling the disco as the problem child of the group is to ignore the serious cooling system/motor issues with the whole bunch, or the electrical and fuel systems. And that doesn't even begin to address the mechanical stuff that fails, like ball joints, at very low mileage.
These vehicles simply don't measure up.
I'm not an owner because I got to see all the problems with these vehicles in the hands of my clients. Many simply didn't get a few months of service out of a new vehicle in the first year ... or subsequent years while under warranty .... After the warranty (which is not necessarily well supported), you'll be spending a lot of time with maintenance and repair issues. There's many better luxury SUV's to be had, with far better uptime and less cost per mile.
Any Land Rover is a lifestyle purchase, since being automotive transport is secondary. When they work, they can be wonderful vehicles to own, but when they fail, it's painful in time and expense to get things right. The Range Rover is better than the Discovery series, which, in turn, is better than the old Freelander. The new LR3 is slightly better than the Disco, though a neighbor who has one is generally driving a Subaru loaner car, and I have not heard anything stellar about the LR2.
We have had RRs in my family for a while, and they are exceedingly complicated vehicles with fabulous features like air suspensions and a host of electronic components; that is, until they fail. Many RR owners don't even bother trying to fix the air suspension, but convert it to a traditional spring suspension. You never buy these vehicles because they have the reliability of a Honda, despite the BMW years bringing the Range Rover back from the edge toward a modicum of reliability.
Don't let the Sport fool you, as it is not a true Range Rover. It's a gussied up LR3-based vehicle in terms of mechanics with the body resembling the more expensive Range Rover, at a hefty premium over an LR3. I'd not buy one, since they don't make sense to me, as they are not as capable as a Range Rover, and if you want to save some money on the purchase price, buy an LR3.
You absolutely need to find an independent British shop to deal with these vehicles as they know how to fix them. Many dealerships will just start replacing parts on these vehicles as opposed to trying to find out the particular problem, all at considerable expense in time, not to mention the financial aspects. Out of warranty, there's no point to expensive dealer maintenance, if you can find a good, honest, LR specialist. In our family, I always grew up with vehicles that were pampered, but the Range Rovers were always the nasty step-children in the fleet, no matter how nice you are to them, since you just get some surprises sometimes.
I am not bashing the vehicles at all, but just be aware of the large financial and emotional, yes emotional, commitment you're making to this vehicle. And, never take one that's at too good a bargain, since it might have years of deferred maintenace with which to contend. Find the good LR specialist in your area first, and never buy any RR/LR without having said specialist mechanic check the vehicle first. You may pay a little more upfront, but trust me, when I say that you could potentially save that amount in one service bill. Good luck!
Any Land Rover is a lifestyle purchase, since being automotive transport is secondary. When they work, they can be wonderful vehicles to own, but when they fail, it's painful in time and expense to get things right. The Range Rover is better than the Discovery series, which, in turn, is better than the old Freelander. The new LR3 is slightly better than the Disco, though a neighbor who has one is generally driving a Subaru loaner car, and I have not heard anything stellar about the LR2.
We have had RRs in my family for a while, and they are exceedingly complicated vehicles with fabulous features like air suspensions and a host of electronic components; that is, until they fail. Many RR owners don't even bother trying to fix the air suspension, but convert it to a traditional spring suspension. You never buy these vehicles because they have the reliability of a Honda, despite the BMW years bringing the Range Rover back from the edge toward a modicum of reliability.
Don't let the Sport fool you, as it is not a true Range Rover. It's a gussied up LR3-based vehicle in terms of mechanics with the body resembling the more expensive Range Rover, at a hefty premium over an LR3. I'd not buy one, since they don't make sense to me, as they are not as capable as a Range Rover, and if you want to save some money on the purchase price, buy an LR3.
You absolutely need to find an independent British shop to deal with these vehicles as they know how to fix them. Many dealerships will just start replacing parts on these vehicles as opposed to trying to find out the particular problem, all at considerable expense in time, not to mention the financial aspects. Out of warranty, there's no point to expensive dealer maintenance, if you can find a good, honest, LR specialist. In our family, I always grew up with vehicles that were pampered, but the Range Rovers were always the nasty step-children in the fleet, no matter how nice you are to them, since you just get some surprises sometimes.
I am not bashing the vehicles at all, but just be aware of the large financial and emotional, yes emotional, commitment you're making to this vehicle. And, never take one that's at too good a bargain, since it might have years of deferred maintenace with which to contend. Find the good LR specialist in your area first, and never buy any RR/LR without having said specialist mechanic check the vehicle first. You may pay a little more upfront, but trust me, when I say that you could potentially save that amount in one service bill. Good luck!
Thank You so much bmwguy so much for all of your advice it's very much appreciated!
It looks like you have had a long history with Land Rovers.
Thank You so much bmwguy so much for all of your advice it's very much appreciated!
It looks like you have had a long history with Land Rovers.
Yes, a few over the years. My favorite models are the Defender Series, the soft top or the 110/127s, which they don't offer in the US anymore, since they have a ruggedness from their military roots. Now, I don't mind the modern Range Rovers as well, and the classic old model 88 series are also pretty neat. There are great reasons to own a RR/LR.
Had a 1996 Land Rover Discovery - for about 8 months (we are dealers so change cars often and drive them for a couple of months). We sold it when the gas prices went up because with a V8 and whatever it has for power (remember, I'm a user not a mechanic ) she became expensive to drive.
While we had it, OMG. I loved everything about her - the height, the sturdy feeling of a TANK when driving, the back door opening left to right, the lightness because of the ceiling windows and sunroof, window controls in the middle (so the passenger can control the driver's windows, too), the power seats, the overhead compartments in the back row... (don'cha see I'm in love )
She was black and shiny and my husband was called 'Sir' by salespeople (a-ha-ha-ha, he didn't even dress any different, the same old t-shirts as he likes).
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