Topic: Used Vehicle Review: Land Rover Range Rover, 2003-2009

[Autos_Editor]

A "stunning rate of depreciation" makes used Range Rovers appear to be great buys, but their poor reliability record and expensive repair bills mean buyers should "shop carefully," says Chris Chase.

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[sailor723]

So the short version of this article is...."if you even think about buying one of these go find somewhere quiet and lay down until the urge passes" ?

[Ontariodriver]

checks out with a trustworthy mechanic – preferably one who has experience working on these trucks

Er...it's an SUV and why are you calling this Range Rover a truck. It does't sound witty either.

[sailor723]

I know lot's of people (myself included on occasion) who use the term "SUV" and "truck" interchangeably....what's the big deal?

[John Meyer]

I am a total bell end who knows nothing about cars.
Cheers,
John Meyer

[lebowski]

It's a thirsty, unreliable, socially and environmentally irresponsible thing, which will break down constantly...and I still want one

[hemusbull]

It's like good ol' times of the British Empire - something still stays and few things still working. Others long ago have disappeared - Otoman empire (did you see Murat 124 recently), Soviet empire (any Lada in Canada?) and so on... Long live British motorcars!

[Eric Green]

I've been fortunate- instead of owning one myself, I have "driven vicariously" three of my buddy's Range Rovers. I urged him not to sell his Lexus (Toyota Land Cruiser) SUV and replace it with his latest 08 RR.

Sure, when they work, they excel offroad. But I'd rather shave my head with a cheese grater than own one of these things. The cost of operation, including depreciation:  Just staggering.

[chrischasescars]

checks out with a trustworthy mechanic – preferably one who has experience working on these trucks

Er...it's an SUV and why are you calling this Range Rover a truck. It does't sound witty either.

An SUV is a truck. Some SUVs are crossovers, which are based on cars, but they're marketed as trucks, but I refer to them interchangeably as cars in my reviews because a) I can and b) it helps avoid some repetition.

That make sense? 

[ktm525]

I wouldn't want a used Range Rover as it doesn't have enough utility. Too posh for a SUV if you ask me. I did pull the trigger on a used LR3 which offers the meat and potatos of the Range Rover  (4.4L V8, air suspension, terrain response )with none of the high-end polish  and includes a third row of seats.  Surprisingly I havn't had any issues (yet).

The 4.4L Jaguar engine is a gem.

[mikemcm]

I love these "cars". Scared to buy one though. In 2008 my brother-in-law picked up an 06 LR3 V8 HSE for 20K off of a two year lease from the states. Beautiful car. He's had zero issues with it since.

[Winterpeg]

So the short version of this article is...."if you even think about buying one of these go find somewhere quiet and lay down until the urge passes" ?

 ...........and nobody told us you were a doctor as well.   

[Ontariodriver]

That make sense? 

If you say so. LOL. I'm not going to argue only in NA I guess that this must be the case.

[ktm525]

My family all the land Rover "the bus".

[ar_ken]

like ktm, I pulled the trigger on a LR3 last year, only I had the V6 model and not V8 (7 dollar oil filter @ Ford dealers though, YEHH!!!  )

Super nice trucks... love to have one after my LR3, but then I realize I don't really like the fact that I might be moving a washer AND dryer with it, drive 2 large dogs to the dog park with it, and all other "dirty work" with it..

In fact, I dare to say that the LR3 is truly at home at both the country AND the club.... 

[bluelines]

The 2006 model year also saw the introduction of the Range Rover Sport, a smaller, lighter and less-expensive truck that was marketed as a more direct alternative to vehicles like the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne. It used slightly less-powerful versions of the Range Rover’s engines.

The Range Rover Sport is heavier than the "full size" Range Rover. The real Range Rover uses aluminum in its construction.

[ktm525]

The 2006 model year also saw the introduction of the Range Rover Sport, a smaller, lighter and less-expensive truck that was marketed as a more direct alternative to vehicles like the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne. It used slightly less-powerful versions of the Range Rover’s engines.

The Range Rover Sport is heavier than the "full size" Range Rover. The real Range Rover uses aluminum in its construction.

Range Rover Sport is built on the same chassis as the LR3. It is a unibody on a frame. However the suspension setup is different. The new LR4 uses the range Rover Sport's suspension bits.

[chrischasescars]

The 2006 model year also saw the introduction of the Range Rover Sport, a smaller, lighter and less-expensive truck that was marketed as a more direct alternative to vehicles like the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne. It used slightly less-powerful versions of the Range Rover’s engines.

The Range Rover Sport is heavier than the "full size" Range Rover. The real Range Rover uses aluminum in its construction.

Where did you get that? Both the Land Rover website and our own Buyer's Guide say the Sport is ~200 lbs lighter than the Range Rover.

[JeffyBoy]

Saw one of these TRUCKS broken down on the side of the 416 heading out of Ottawa on Sunday.  The article was well-timed....

[ktm525]

Saw one of these TRUCKS broken down on the side of the 416 heading out of Ottawa on Sunday.  The article was well-timed....

You sure it wasn't just a MP picking up some road side hooker?