Would I be crazy to buy an 11 year old Range Rover?
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I’ve always wanted a Range Rover Vogue and love the look of this kind of thing:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301133...
I’m aware they’re not particularly reliable and have a host of issues. I’m an engineer by trade and used to own a defender, and I’m pretty confident to jump into most defects.
The issue is I can’t really afford two cars so this would be my daily driver, doing about 160 miles a week.
Is this a crazy idea?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301133...
I’m aware they’re not particularly reliable and have a host of issues. I’m an engineer by trade and used to own a defender, and I’m pretty confident to jump into most defects.
The issue is I can’t really afford two cars so this would be my daily driver, doing about 160 miles a week.
Is this a crazy idea?
cayman-black said:
Not at all that one looks good with low miles . the drive will make you feel very special , lovely cars imo.
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teTheRingDing said:
I’ve always wanted a Range Rover Vogue and love the look of this kind of thing:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301133...
I’m aware they’re not particularly reliable and have a host of issues. I’m an engineer by trade and used to own a defender, and I’m pretty confident to jump into most defects.
The issue is I can’t really afford two cars so this would be my daily driver, doing about 160 miles a week.
Is this a crazy idea?
Yes its crazy! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301133...
I’m aware they’re not particularly reliable and have a host of issues. I’m an engineer by trade and used to own a defender, and I’m pretty confident to jump into most defects.
The issue is I can’t really afford two cars so this would be my daily driver, doing about 160 miles a week.
Is this a crazy idea?
But its good crazy if you get the right car. I bought my 2nd L322 last year, another 4.4TDv8 and so far and 10k later its only needed a service and 2 lower arms
They are not all money pits but you have to buy with eyes open!
Late model L322s were pretty sorted, especially if you get the 8 speed 4.4 and can see a FSH. Certainly less bork factor than a early cycle L405.
You will still have to be prepared for big running and maintenance costs, but that's life. When you start to run them on a shoestring that's when they begin fall apart.
Which brings me on to the one you posted - I echo the comments above, that particular one is council.
You will still have to be prepared for big running and maintenance costs, but that's life. When you start to run them on a shoestring that's when they begin fall apart.
Which brings me on to the one you posted - I echo the comments above, that particular one is council.
TheRingDing said:
dfen5 said:
Yes. Absolute insanity unless you like reading fault codes.. A few quid more would see you in a newer Lexus approved RX.
I thought that would be the case haha! Not keen on Lexus at all though! Some do need the extra headaches to feel alive.
But if I was going to drive around in a bus, I would rather do in one which wouldn't break as much. So Lexus sounds about right. Will never happen for me though.
I just never understood why JLR can't get their game together. It's the 21st century!
For every person saying it doesn't break any more than any other car there are literally hundreds, maybe thousands saying otherwise. Or they wouldn't rank so low in pretty much every list. While Lexus ranks basically number 1 every year.
Yes/no/maybe
I do think if you're confident you could jump into most issues, and you've a decent RR specialist or indie garage near you, it wouldn't be the worst thing.
I mean, let's be clear; it wouldn't be the best either. But if your heart's set on it and you go into it eyes open (and with a good slush fund for surprise faults and breakdowns) why not? YOLO.
My immediate issue on that car in particular would be miles; I'd be suspicious of a diesel that's only averaged 5,000 miles a year and I'd be wanting to check it hadn't spent its life doing a lot of short journeys, or sat for weeks/months at a time not being driven. Perhaps counterintuitively, I'd be more confident with one that has double the mileage.
I do think if you're confident you could jump into most issues, and you've a decent RR specialist or indie garage near you, it wouldn't be the worst thing.
I mean, let's be clear; it wouldn't be the best either. But if your heart's set on it and you go into it eyes open (and with a good slush fund for surprise faults and breakdowns) why not? YOLO.
My immediate issue on that car in particular would be miles; I'd be suspicious of a diesel that's only averaged 5,000 miles a year and I'd be wanting to check it hadn't spent its life doing a lot of short journeys, or sat for weeks/months at a time not being driven. Perhaps counterintuitively, I'd be more confident with one that has double the mileage.
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