Range Rover Sport

So OK have finally admitted that I will not be having a Morgan only wanted one for about 40 years

The other maybe would be a Range Rover Sport, 2006 -2008 think would be about what I could afford so any body using one and what do you all think.

Yes I know they are a bit thirsty so looking at the 2.7D most have all the goodies.

I don't know what draws me to them they to me just seem a bit more classy that the Mercs, Lexus,Audi etc which are classed in the same unit of cars.

Buying a secondhand range rover is very hit & miss. Make sure you have some sort of warranty. Lots of gizmo's that can, and do go wrong. VERY expensive to put right if something does goes wrong.

If you do go to buy one, push every button and twist every knob. Make sure EVERYTHING works...

They do look cool and are very comfortable to drive but I don't know if I could live with one.

As per all the points above, the type of one you want is from a non farming type ie Chelsea tractor brigade as the others will have been worked hard. It's never affording one but the costs to keep it on the road

I have the RR Evoque a year old now - no issues at all.
Previously had the freelander 2 for five years loved both and as long as you service regularly no issues.
I loved my Freelander

I agree with Shivster if you keep your LR serviced there's no better and reliable vehicle.

I certainly wouldn't buy a car called after a dog, here rover

I hear ya talking big rover

Hey
Thanks guys and gals guess after having Mondeos for the last 10 or so years of working life (managed to wear out 4) when I had to retire I wanted something different to pull my caravan after much research looking at all the reports I decided that the boxy 2005 Honda CRV 2.2D just prior to change it looks to a Chelsea taxi was just what I wanted and this proved to be spot-on. No way I can fault this car after 5 years turns over 40 mpg only done 74k super comfort but the problem is (OK gals this is where you can have a go at me) I am bored with it never had a car this long before( come on guys you know what I mean)
Why a RR Sport because I fancy having something that I could never afford when I was at work fancy a bit of oh I don't know what maybe pretending I can now afford it live the dream of owning a POSH car
SWMBO says she love the Honda

So do we live the dream or do as she tells me

For the record - all of my LR & RR cars have always been serviced by main dealer only, on or before the correct intervals!

Also & in the interests of fairness, if you can find one that isn't troublesome - their off road abilities (particularly when equipped with electronic terrain selection), towing capabilities & levels of creature comfort are second to none.

I'd still look at a land cruiser though because an out of manufacturers warranty, troublesome one will literally.... Break your heart & wallet!

I made a call to check how my old freelander had been since I swapped for the rest evoque just to see she had over 80,000 on the clock when I let her go at age five. Still no hassle the original freelander had a really bad rep but this one was a dream. We were sorry we didn't keep it for my partner. Two mates have the rr sports one was bought 3 years old low mileage no problems. The other says no major issues but costs are high to service compared to others.

Not really Jack, there's one guy up on the Wicklow mountains but they never really sold in the south in the same numbers as they did in the north and Britain.

If you can get what she tells you to do to be the same as what you want to do then you'll be living the dream



I know what you mean, like most guys I like cars, but I think you're nuts. Ok nuts is too strong a word for it and everyones life circumstances are different but you get my drift. You have a great motor. Milage is not high. It owes you nothing and every time you drive it pays you. It will go on like that for at least 5 if not 10 more years. The only benefit of the new motor would be the feel and satisfaction. It will still only get you from A to B just like your current Honda.

But then again I think nothing of keeping a good motor for 10 years or more. Our two cars were bought, nearly new, on the basis of a minimum of 10 years ownership. Both will pass 7 years ownership by us in the summer. As long as they stay reliable I'll keep them. I just can stand a car that is unreliable. I think it comes from years of push starting my fathers cars. We used to think that he only had kids so that he'd have someone to push the car.

A reliable car is a true friend. Your Honda is just that. Trade that for a fussy RR? Me not a chance. As Whippy and others have point out they can be great. But I think you have already put your finger on the nub of the issue with respect to RR.

IMO, they are a wealthy persons motor and not meant for mere mortals like me. Of course a lot of mere mortals don't share my sentiment. If I could afford to keep in a warranty covered RR or could easily afford the potential repairs out of warranty, and in so doing I was not trading off against life's other pleasures, then I would consider one.

Guys and Gals
Thanks for all the advice good and bad. Good to get some real reviews instead of what the jurnos say
David

what about this then, if only for the registration number

http://jandfgroup.com/listing/…ro-s-line/

Nah the RR is a beast that is still a pup.

Shivster just for you seeing as you really want one I got you this....

http://jandfgroup.com/listing/…stminster/


....picture of one

FC nice but not keen on black. I don't think it looks cool enough.

Nah wouldn't buy a German car I never liked them and certainly not an Audi.

yeah I noticed that but it would need to be M1 GOD.

Me vain? Never!