Range Rover III - the sick brother of X5

[MoW]

I used to have the RRII - called it the english patient ... swore never to buy Range Rover again ... but the RRIII (2004) is more or less a reliable german car? Isn't it? So I got it. It has BMW logos all around it and it's the same junk as the old one.

Has anyone got a better experience?

 

[klier]

I've driven the RR Vogue TDV8 2008 model. Fine machine imo. But I have no owners experience, so it's hard to comment.

 

[ree]

I've driven the RR Vogue TDV8 2008 model. Fine machine imo. But I have no owners experience, so it's hard to comment.

Especially the earlier models with the old BMW V6 diesel are extremely underpowered. If you really want to buy one, you should go for the newer TDV8 model, or if money isn't important go for the V8 petrol models…The last series before the 2010 model is the best Range Rover (MY2006 to MY2009) to buy in my opinion especially the interior quality and exterior design get some great improvements…

 

[MoW]

I've had it for 5 years now and this is the list:

- very heavy knocking noise from the front suspension when wet - service has not manage to fix this, so I've learned to live with it
- leaking AC
- leaking cooling sys
- leaking oil - changed the seal
- leaking airsuspension
- electric side mirrors out of order
- parking assistant out of order
- left light wiper doesn't work
- SatNav works occasionaly
- steering wheel vertical adjustment out of order
- water pump will leave us soon

I would expect more loyalty from a car like that

 

[klier]

Damn bro!!! Shame on BMW! Just buy a real German car next time, this is crazy

Ree, no V6

 

[MoW]

The mind says so but the heart takes me to a very different direction. The RR troubles are nothing compare to what I'd experienced with Jag XJS (1987). But at least I could try to fix some things on my own (ending up in the Jag repair shop anyway).

 

[GBOY]

I've had it for 5 years now and this is the list:

- very heavy knocking noise from the front suspension when wet - service has not manage to fix this, so I've learned to live with it

- electric side mirrors out of order


I would expect more loyalty from a car like that

Point 1...
I had to take my Range in 3 times before they got it right. The same knocking noise from the front suspension. Really had to do with the Steering Dampener or something ... I can look up the work order for you if you want.

Side mirrors, I'm living with the faults. They have a mind of their own.

Plus brakes squeak like heck

 

[MoW]

I've given up. Selling the monster and getting a Defender. At least I know what to expect from it.