Should You Buy an Old RANGE ROVER SPORT? (Test Drive & Review 4.2 Supercharged)
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From country estate to council estate - Brilliant!
A real iconic vehicle, usual witty comments, great stuff ,high auto logo number plates too.
Gold.. seen loads of old 05’ battered ones on council estates
Best line!!
With a dodgy plate included and insured in mum's name lol 😋😆
My friend said to me when I was considering getting one, yeah go for it if you want to look like the guy with the best car on the council estate
"About as rare as an honest politician." Great video as always. Love that colour.
Ah thanks for clarifying that one. Thought he was saying something about pigeons! Pardon? :-D
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This era of Land Rover still look great today. They've aged well because of their box dimensions, it's a timeless design for a 4x4. I definitely prefer this squared off look. Modern SUVs have too many curves for my personal taste. I've got an 09 Disco 3 and I think it looks infinitely better than the 5
Wise man once say "if you cant afford a 5 year old range rover you can't afford the maintenance on a 15 year old range rover" 🤔
That is why you take a 40 year old Range Rover...
@@mariopizzamanmario8563 and restore it? 😂
Actually it turned out range rovers aren't as unreliable as people say. It's an urban myth in a way. Given you don't service it at LR dealership. There is a lot of aftermarket parts that are really not expensive. Also at this point you don't have to replace every faulty sensor and stuff like that. I'm in the market for a proper 4x4 vehicle that I'll convert to an Overland vehicle. Range rover is second on my list. After VW Touareg
@@SkywalkerPaul you should replace whatever goes wrong when you can as it always makes more sense then leaving it to the point where things mount up and make it half what a Range Rover should be and leaving you with a much bigger bill when you do get it all sorted. Cheaping out on maintenance is not right on something like a Range Rover.
Brilliant ,I’m using that down the pub.....when they open in 2033...👍
“Broke, failed Croydon rapper.”😂
Love this guy & his quips Ha ha ha 😀😀
219,000 miles on my 2007 RRS. I do regular maintenance. The RRS is ,incredibly, easy to work on and the parts are reasonably priced, if you know where to look . If my RRS stopped working today, and couldn't be repaired, i would buy another one tomorrow. ( i keep tools and extra range rover parts in the event i find a fellow owner in need of assistance)
Awesome video! I have a 2006 Range Rover sport 4.4 v8 I’ve had it a long time and now have over 150,000 miles on it. It’s been trouble free. Before that I had another sport and a few discovery 3s and discovery 2s. Awesome vehicles they’ve all been completely dead reliable if maintained well! I’m a diehard Land Rover fan!
Pleased to hear it.
See my comment. If you look after them and maintain them there isn't a problem. The problem is people buy them second hand and cheap out on the maintenance and care and then expect them to be trouble-free. They are like the my third wife - great to look at; go like they are in the 3.15 at Chepstow; great ride - but need washed once a week, lots of care, attention, love and a bit of money spent now and again to keep them happy and content.
Same I love my Range Rover sport!
I have a 2006 4.2 supercharged and like you said, with regular maintenance they are reliable. There fairly quick and if driven on weekends like mine not too expensive to run. Perfect family car for me.
I've recently been binging this channel I have a 4.4 petrol 2006 with pretty low milage I can't even think about having another car
1:21 They're everywhere!
The fact that it’s still on the road after 15 years of probably been driven vigorously says a lot about it’s reliability.
I think so. It’s a testament to it really
@@MightyJosh1985 you can't beat these Prados, my dad's now 20yrs in African soil and nothing's broken yet
Cars salesmen live on this hype its their bread and butter legend to sell you the dream and the nightmare well is obviously because you are poor and a fool and your idea of off roading is it being at a dealership being repaired because you haven't got a clue poor you ..
Because in 15 years everything has broken and been replaced. Often
@@MultiStrickland probably like triggers broom after 15years
Love my 07 RRS 4.4L HSE...for all the reasons stated in this video. The air suspension gave me issues and I have swapped out for heavy duty coil springs, which also provided a 2" lift. Best decision I've made.
I always look forward to any of your Rangerover/Landrover videos. Always straight to the point and enjoyable to watch. Cheers 😊 Oh by the way we all know you're a massive fan of these and rightly so! Fantastic machines!
Always loved this shape, still has road presence unlike other SUV's of the time.
Looks good by the side of the road you mean.
Agree but thats becuase it the one they are all trying to replicate, not the greatest by any means but they are very capable of road as well as being a luxury on the road, maybe not that sporty. It is still a Range Rover! The shape might look a bit old but if you look at an X5 or ML or Cayenne of the same age they look even more dated! The Supercharged is the one to have, I had one and the look on peoples faces on the motorway when you indicate to change lanes and you plant your foot in the carpet and take off! No one expects such a big lump to get a move on! The only downside is your bank manager will call you and tell you to stop it or he will take your house!
Here in Australia there's quite a few with the 2.7TDV6 with well over 400,000km. My 08 is at 330k and I haven't had many issues with it. I've had it for 8 years and put 200,000 of those km on it, but it still does feel like an event every time I drive it, and it still feels like a premium car. I still think it looks great for its age - the shape is timeless, whereas I feel the German SUVs of the same vintage haven't aged as well. It also really is fantastic off road, and as an all round on and off road tourer I can't think of anything better.
Your review was spot-on. I'm a big fan of this era and those 4.2 and 4.4 Jag engines. They are bulletproof if you keep up on the maintenance. In addition to your list of must-do items (trans, diff, etc.) I'd include replacing the grommets that take the water from the sunroof drain tubes out the front quarter panels. I've had these fail on three of my Rovers causing electrical damage when water accumulates in the rocker panels. Currently have a 2006 RR Sport, 2006 LR3, and 2006 L322 all with over 200K miles and they run great! Added bonus - the aluminum body panels still show no signs of rust! I'm nervous to step up to the 5L with the timing chain issues, but know that I'll likely go there someday... Thanks for the great review!
As always a great presentation. Not a fan of 4x4, but your passion come through loud and clear
You could sell ice to the eskimos. Every time I watch a new video I’m straight onto the classifieds. Such a bad influence haha.
Haha sorry...
Love that burnt orange colour! Looked at one in 2007 petrol and bottled it!! Still look the part!! Great video yet again👍🏻
I always think of range rovers like motorised sofas that people go curb crawling in. That one does look tasty though.
i love this guys reviews,honest and very refreshing, as is his articulation and speech, spot on. I dont think ive ever heard him say errrrrrrrmmm once on a single upload. keep up the good work and ill drop by one day to take a look at your stock as im only in Sale
This takes me back. I had a 3.6 TDV8 for five years. To be honest I really didn't spend a lot of money on it. I used a good independent specialist and kept up with the maintenance. It seemed that people on the online forums were pulling their hair out with all sorts of problems. I was very lucky I suppose, until I wrote it off back in January. Loved the driving position and the fantastic throttle response. It was a great car. Keep up the fantastic reviews, I'm off to watch the 911 review, always wanted one.
Thanks for watching
Hell yeah. All true petrol heads have to have owned a Range Rover, a Alfa Romeo and a nice Jag Mick
That’s right! Cheers Mick
@@HighPeakAutos Well Ive had two of them...........but I'm never going to buy a range rover So I'm not true then...........
Agree. Had two Rangies..a couple of Alfas but no Jags yet. Replaced 'em with even more sadistic Italian cousins..And..er..dunno why but they're all in 'Shades of Grey'😁😁😁
Tick. Plus Porsche. Now own Landcruiser. #happy
True petrol heads love V8 ,s and the glorious noise they make , and possibly get to own one , a V8 engined car that is if you can afford the juice , you don't need a stereo anymore the engine and exhaust are an orchestra to the ear 👍
Excellent video as always matt. I love range rovers as well just something about them. Also I couldn't agree more maintenence and looking after them mechanically and servcing them regular will prevent future issues.
I love it how Your Microphone , kinda shows the Cars Suspension and build ! As rare as an Honest Politician ....Love that Line ! ThX for another nice Video !
Just had my 2010 SC serviced today. What's strange about us fans is that we actually enjoy paying for the maintenance and taking good care of her. My wife has a 2012 Elantra and it costs less than 1/10th to run her vehicle, but it owns very little of our hearts. But that Range... I love that Range. Paying 10x to drive a vehicle you love 100x is a bargain in my book.
Well said and I totally agree.
That’s the kind of mathematics I like. You’re totally right, you’ve got to look at it like that
Owned a 2008 TDV8 3.6 for the last 6 years. Totally standard as it left the factory, had a few normal / common issues as expected . EGR valves alternator, bushes and lower wishbones, but it’s a great car to drive and in my opinion ( like Joanna lumley )a timeless classic. I intend to keep it for as long as my bank balance will allow! And to be honest I can’t find any similar vehicle I’d want to change it for.....go buy one !👍
Good to hear, I am going to look at a 2010 facelift TDV8 tomorow with two owners and 90,000 miles. Fingers crossed it is as clean as it looks in the advert, I´m coming from a 2013 Touareg 4.2 V8 tdi R line which has now gone to my wife after she ended her lease car, always fancied a RRS TDV8 so I´ve been looking out for a nice low mileage one.
Incredible review. Enjoyable and informative. Good length too.
Great video thanks for that. Brings back some great memories of the gated launch car i drove. I was new model prog mgr for T5 04MY in 2003 - 05 at Solihull - what fun !!!!
Hi matt I remember that top gear with the tank episode which I really enjoyed and the bond film I really enjoy your videos especially when your in a land rover great video, honest politician pmsl thanks once again hope your well best wishes Ian.
Haha thanks Ian!
@@HighPeakAutos take care matt
3:05 "Do you remember that scene from Casino Royale..." No, because we're not all RR nerds 😉😂 Got to say it does sound fantastic. About 10 years ago I did a track session at Silverstone on the Grand Prix layout in an MX5 and got overtook by one of these being hustled well, it was mighty impressive and respect to the owner that took it out!
When you reved it up, it reminded me of a 2 stroke Kawasaki I had when all my mates had 4 strokes in 1978, I must have been ahead of my time.
I love Rangeys. Fantastic cars. Nice video Matt. Please keep Rangey content coming 👌
Love Vesuvius Orange on the sport! Really is a shame no one bought them in orange
@@Tempermental1 wow, they do exist! 👍
Orange is cool, but I never warmed to these - to me feels like a rebodied LR3, tighter interior. But didn't spend much time in one.
Lovely - you can never have too many Range Rover videos in my humble opinion!
Haha glad you said that. More on the way
Your reviews are brilliant. I really like your weekend hobby of doing car reviews. Keep it up and thank you.
Thanks!
I love the first edition model, so much that I had one. Great looking car in the orange and now collectible to those in the know. I sold mine 5 years ago for quite a premium on the price of a similar 05/06 car.
I've got a 10 year old sport 3.0 tdv6, it's the only car i've ever had where i always look forward to getting in it and driving it. If anyone takes their range for granted, just get into any other car and drive it then get back in your range straight after. It makes you appreciate how good they are.
That’s so true
100% true, i tow my caravan to Cornwall and get out of it feeling as fresh as a daisy.....when i look at other arrivals who look like they have pulled it to Cornwall and cannot stand up straight for an hour ....
I remember the stormer from gran tourismo 4
always spot on with the RR's mate - any of them.... get a good history, carry out preventative maintenance - and expect some bills - simple guide to ownership isn't it!! love your vids mate
Another great RR review. 👍👍
Have owned a 3.6 hst (drug dealer bumpers) the biggest pain has been gearbox at 100k. Total rebuild at £4K😖. Car still holds its own next to the new modals and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
What is drug dealer bumpers? I heard that term a lot of time before for range rover sport... I never understood it.
@@nikhilsharma3563 they are bigger, chunkier, more boy racer!
‘Rare as an honest politician’ - humorous but so very true! 😁😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for this review Matt, I cant get enough of your Range Rover reviews.
Cheers!
I have a L320 HSE here in the states. Awesome car. 201000 miles on the dash with no warning lights. Fantastic drive !
Steering wheel like a Cyberman's head !
i love that colour - i love my 2007, never had an issue, apart from Mrs curbing my alloy wheels If you look after it, it will look after you
Haha thats always the trouble with big wheels
Excellent! Thanks for the honest review! I am considering one of these; now that I have a work-from-home arrangement (I run my consulting business from my home office) & only pit in less than 5,000 miles per year, with an occasional 170-mile roundtrip to our cabin, this might turn out to be an excellent replacement for our recently totaled (it was parked in front of our house!) Mercedes C250.
Obs & comments spot on as always 👍 Had my RR Sport HSE 2+ years now, love it & plan to keep it. Favorite channel 👍👍
Thanks 👍 Pleased to hear it
Its a great car i love my 4.2, average is in my use case in switzerland around 15l/100, not to bad ;-)
I remember a fella years ago when brand new in that Colour asking me if I wanted my tarmac done lol
Lol
Great video, as always! I guess you only have left to do a video review of the Discovery 4 now, preferably with the rare (in the UK/EU) 5.0 v8!
Nice down to earth honesty... I am the 2nd owner of a '10 3.0 TDV6... still runs silky smooth at 230,000 km... had Discos previously... No bother experienced with any of 'em.... Gotta love that " burnt orange" colour as my missus calls it tho!
Love the colour, that car has aged very well, I’d love the V8 petrol but it would rob you on fuel.
Much prefer the look of this generation of RRs, very squared off and actually look like off roaders instead of the estate-on-stilts look they went for after.
As a British car geek i really enjoy your videos. They are relaxing, pleasant but yet very interesting. Keep on the good work !
Haha thanks!
I really like your honest reviews. Well done mate!
Thanks!
You look at home in this, in your East17 coat. 😂 Go on lad!!!!!!
Haha cheers
Good honest appraisal of the RRS, are you really a dealer ? !!!
Yeah, he's a car dealer, not the other kind 😊
Yeah but brutally honest about some cars.... check out the Nissan Juke review 😆😆
Love your Range Rover reviews absolutely marvellous
Always loves these. If I was a bit more well off I'd buy one in a heart beat. Just the repair stories I've heard puts me off. I had one once for a week V8 supercharged. Wow that V8 is addictive 😍 cost me a fortune in fuel but was worth every penny. Still look the part on road now.
I think they have aged so well and look better than the current gen car to my eyes - blockyness suits it. I loved the Stormer concept expecially the rear taillights with the weird rubber gel cubes or whatever in them. That said when I sat in one at a motorshow I thought the interior materials looked and felt shit and not at all like a luxury car, compared to a range rover proper
You certainly have a way with words, such as "They're as rare as an honest politician." I've been looking for a replacement to my 20 year old P38 (still running fine), but so many of the RR engines have known major faults, such as the 5 Liter V8 timing chains, others blow head gaskets, etc. Does the 4.2 have any major engine / transmission design defects? I don't mind doing my own work, but don't want to be stuck with a major repair bill (plus, the nearest dealer is 100 miles away).
Thanks for watching. The 4.2 or 4.4 are pretty tough. They don’t have any issues that I’m aware of
@@HighPeakAutos Thanks so much for replying. This is very helpful to know! My first RR (Classic) I kept for 13 years and with my 2001 P38, it's probably time to trade it in for a newer model.
Another great review, lovely scenery outside and great looking properties.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video Matt, I love Range Rovers too!! I have always put off buying one because of other people's opinions, you may have changed my mind... (Come on City)
They do look and sound fantastic. However I have never understood the sense in a 4x4 with low profile tyres!
Bling cars, thats all they are. No class and no taste, just like people who buy them.
Do like a nice RR, make you feel like a king. Love the orange colour.
These reviews are soo addictive
Great video, good advice for buyers. Lovely car. Not _all_ of us who us who live on Council Estates are like you think... There are a lot of decent hard working people who maybe cant afford the _best_ cars... some of us have a genuine interest in cars and want to get the best we can afford, that's why we watch your channel.
I’ve got no issue personally. Just an observation really and it made for a nice sentence
It's not the engine, it's everything else. See Dug Demuro's land rover with multiple failures of the same part. So bad, carmax changed their warranty. I would love one, but can't afford the repairs.
Even so, Doug DeMuro still loves Land Rovers! I haven't had any multiple failures of the same part with mine and I'm at over 330k km, but even if I did, the cars just feel special and us LR owners seem to forgive a bit of temperament...
@@richardgraham7672 your so Right! I also haven’t had any failures on mine, going near 200k km
Being geeky. Isn’t the grill missing silver highlight ?
You could be right. It should also have a black LR front badge not green
Love these cars. As with any car, regular maintenance is essential, therefore reducing potential headaches.
Thank you for another great video
The Range rovers are unbeatble towing cars as well.
True coz it has good off road reputation
If it works that is
@@Anthologylife14 They dont make anymore trouble than a audi or mercedes with airsuspension and so o
I'll answer your question with another question: Do you like having money in your wallet?
Money is for spending
@@HighPeakAutos perfect response🤣 your sentiment separates those who actually own RRs, and those who don’t.
@@thebennett2011 That doesn't mean I wouldn't own one. It just means I'm prepared for an empty wallet if I do get one.
@@HighPeakAutos If you don't spend it, someone else will.
@@HighPeakAutos Saving money is for becoming independent and retirering early
The 5.0 V8 is even more glorious with the normally aspirated version just shy of those 400 horses and luckily I got one in 2010 and it is still going strong 👍🏽
KEEP ON KEEPING ON.. LOVE YOUR VIDS
Thanks!
I know they are hard to get hold of, but I'd really like to see your take on a VW Phaeton. The engineer in me love's the idea. But the head says an A8 is the better car.
I will try and get hold of one
Or Passat w12!
Would love to see you review the Phaeton incredible piece of engineering,check out who produced the boot hinges.....bonkers...
Basically a Bentley with a VW badge and cheaper materials. One of the best cars ever made.
Never thought you'd make a video on a Range Rover, mate. Such a massive deviation from the usual suspects. ;)
Good summary. Love the sound of your V8 model.
Thanks!
I am loving your Range Rover videos! ( actually loving all your videos )
Thanks!
Has Jaguar ever produced an unreliable powerplant? Even the V12 is a dependable engine if it doesn't overheat. Jaguar V8 > BMW V8
I agree. They’re great
1997-2000 Jaguar V8s weren't too clever - nikasil (or was it alusil?) coating in the cylinders and the notorious plastic timing chain guides.
@@radiogorgie626 apart from a few preventable issues, they are actually extremely reliable. The nikasil linings were only an issue due to the high sulphur level in petrol at the time in the UK
@@radiogorgie626 2008 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 110k trouble free miles from the drivetrain. Only repairs other than maintenance is replacement thermostat. I am not the only one with similar experience.... Many have gotten over 150k mi trouble free on those cars
Short answer without even watching the video: NO.
I love your videos keep them coming 😀👌👍
My uncle has a disco 3 with the 2.7 td he calls it the slug. He still loves it though and it’s been surprisingly reliable
The one thumbs down is from a disgruntled X5 driver, who’s watching on his phone in a muddy car park whilst waiting for a tow.
Amazing 😂😂😂
You seen the size of the rear tyres on some x5s ? They are bloody wide !
😂 Yes I bet
Interesting and enjoyable as always. Here's a thing Matt...you can get people to watch videos and road tests for cars that they have no intention of buying...me included😅. I also check out ones that I am thinking about, but look forward to each new one and wander off into the other random stuff😉. Quite a talent you've got there, long may you continue. Thanks for the information and fun. Cheers Roj Gowers
Thanks Roj, I appreciate it! Cheers
Another great video - I had the 4.2 HST in Rimini red back in 2006 😎 What is that coat brand - loving that colour
Just purchased a 2006 4.2SC today, I am excited to add it to my 4.4 HSE L322.
Here to learn, get informed, get entertained. Good job mate
Haha thanks
Still got mine. It's a 56 plate Zermatt silver car with about 125k miles on it now. It's been a faithful old bus over the years, but as mentioned it does like to be looked after. Bushes and balljoints are a regular consumption item, however brakes and tyres have a long life as per most Range Rovers. Probably about time I replaced it and only a S/C L494 would be up to the task.
Great video. Informative and honest. 😎
Thanks! 👍
I have mentioned before how you light up talking about the Range! have you ever thought of working for Land Rover you would make a great Range Rover salesman I want another one every time I watch your reviews on them 😁👊🏼😎
Great video, never knew they had a Peugeot engine! Nice colour too
Great to see an honest video on a real engine Rangie sport and not a cheapskate TDV6!
mine was 07 very standard 3.6 v8 in silver wheel chocks and bits still in wheel well cream leather perfect ,i changed the dull front and side grills and boot badge brilliant car ,problem was it didn,t get used apart from weekends going to chichester shopping and lost loads on it in px ....want another.
Big fan of these reviews. Honest, interesting and just the right amount of humour! Keep up the good work. Oh...I'd love to see a Disco 4 (HSE Luxury) on your channel. Cheers
Thanks! Will do! Theres one coming soon
@@HighPeakAutos Brill! Look forward to that👍
I have a 2009 2.7TDV6 i added an after market electronic throttle control and it flies. Had a door locking issue but fixed it with a pair of pliers and wd40.
It just struck me how similar our car choices are. I have a near mint Imola red 330 e46 vert in the garage. I have an L405 TDV8 A’biog and had one of these in orange!
Great video again.
Thats a really good review