Range Rover Sport Buying Guide
Discussion
Hi all,
I've had a brief search and haven't come up trumps; I'm looking for a good RRS buying guide, does anyone know of where this might already have been covered?
I'm most keen to know about servicing costs, general reliability and what I can expect to go wrong/should look out for.
I've heard some horror stories about the main Range Rover and also about the Disco 3, but little good or bad about the Sport.
Thanks all!
Adrian.
I've had a brief search and haven't come up trumps; I'm looking for a good RRS buying guide, does anyone know of where this might already have been covered?
I'm most keen to know about servicing costs, general reliability and what I can expect to go wrong/should look out for.
I've heard some horror stories about the main Range Rover and also about the Disco 3, but little good or bad about the Sport.
Thanks all!
Adrian.
Ignore the horror stories and buy with care. The RRS is a Disco anyway!
Go see www.RRSport.co.uk
G
Go see www.RRSport.co.uk
G
Edited by Triple7 on Tuesday 10th February 14:21
HowMuchLonger said:
RRS uses the Disco ladder chassis and running gear. Older D3's did have issues (05) but the new ones seem to have been sorted.
I still don't understand the RRS. It is no more "S" than a RR, and has a disco level of interior, without the space of either the full fat or the disco.
They both come off the same platform (T5 Integrated Body Frame) but the ladder chassis went out with Series 2 discoveryI still don't understand the RRS. It is no more "S" than a RR, and has a disco level of interior, without the space of either the full fat or the disco.
Ed said:
HowMuchLonger said:
RRS uses the Disco ladder chassis and running gear. Older D3's did have issues (05) but the new ones seem to have been sorted.
I still don't understand the RRS. It is no more "S" than a RR, and has a disco level of interior, without the space of either the full fat or the disco.
They both come off the same platform (T5 Integrated Body Frame) but the ladder chassis went out with Series 2 discoveryI still don't understand the RRS. It is no more "S" than a RR, and has a disco level of interior, without the space of either the full fat or the disco.
BLUETHUNDER said:
Ed said:
HowMuchLonger said:
RRS uses the Disco ladder chassis and running gear. Older D3's did have issues (05) but the new ones seem to have been sorted.
I still don't understand the RRS. It is no more "S" than a RR, and has a disco level of interior, without the space of either the full fat or the disco.
They both come off the same platform (T5 Integrated Body Frame) but the ladder chassis went out with Series 2 discoveryI still don't understand the RRS. It is no more "S" than a RR, and has a disco level of interior, without the space of either the full fat or the disco.
As I said monocoque body-ladder chassis
Edited by HowMuchLonger on Thursday 19th February 20:04
HowMuchLonger said:
BLUETHUNDER said:
Ed said:
HowMuchLonger said:
RRS uses the Disco ladder chassis and running gear. Older D3's did have issues (05) but the new ones seem to have been sorted.
I still don't understand the RRS. It is no more "S" than a RR, and has a disco level of interior, without the space of either the full fat or the disco.
They both come off the same platform (T5 Integrated Body Frame) but the ladder chassis went out with Series 2 discoveryI still don't understand the RRS. It is no more "S" than a RR, and has a disco level of interior, without the space of either the full fat or the disco.
As I said monocoque body-ladder chassis
Edited by HowMuchLonger on Thursday 19th February 20:04
Triple7 said:
Ignore the horror stories and buy with care. The RRS is a Disco anyway!
Go see www.RRSport.co.uk
G
thanks thats a good siteGo see www.RRSport.co.uk
G
Edited by Triple7 on Tuesday 10th February 14:21
HI guys,
I’m only getting in to Range rovers and there is some conflicting information out there.
From this post I’m gathering that the new range rover is a monocoque body bolted on to a traditional ladder chassis.
What I would like to do then is purchase a new 2003 – 2004 sport / vogue cheaply and bolt it on to a < 1979 chassis so as to avail of classic tax and classic insurance.
I’m a little at a loss for information as to the types of chassis that are available if this were to work. I.e. 2 door 4 door etc.
Any info or criticism would be much appreciated
ABT
Brian
I’m only getting in to Range rovers and there is some conflicting information out there.
From this post I’m gathering that the new range rover is a monocoque body bolted on to a traditional ladder chassis.
What I would like to do then is purchase a new 2003 – 2004 sport / vogue cheaply and bolt it on to a < 1979 chassis so as to avail of classic tax and classic insurance.
I’m a little at a loss for information as to the types of chassis that are available if this were to work. I.e. 2 door 4 door etc.
Any info or criticism would be much appreciated
ABT
Brian
SFTR said:
HI guys,
I’m only getting in to Range rovers and there is some conflicting information out there.
From this post I’m gathering that the new range rover is a monocoque body bolted on to a traditional ladder chassis.
What I would like to do then is purchase a new 2003 – 2004 sport / vogue cheaply and bolt it on to a < 1979 chassis so as to avail of classic tax and classic insurance.
I’m a little at a loss for information as to the types of chassis that are available if this were to work. I.e. 2 door 4 door etc.
Any info or criticism would be much appreciated
ABT
Brian
Mad!I’m only getting in to Range rovers and there is some conflicting information out there.
From this post I’m gathering that the new range rover is a monocoque body bolted on to a traditional ladder chassis.
What I would like to do then is purchase a new 2003 – 2004 sport / vogue cheaply and bolt it on to a < 1979 chassis so as to avail of classic tax and classic insurance.
I’m a little at a loss for information as to the types of chassis that are available if this were to work. I.e. 2 door 4 door etc.
Any info or criticism would be much appreciated
ABT
Brian
HowMuchLonger said:
SFTR said:
HI guys,
I’m only getting in to Range rovers and there is some conflicting information out there.
From this post I’m gathering that the new range rover is a monocoque body bolted on to a traditional ladder chassis.
What I would like to do then is purchase a new 2003 – 2004 sport / vogue cheaply and bolt it on to a < 1979 chassis so as to avail of classic tax and classic insurance.
I’m a little at a loss for information as to the types of chassis that are available if this were to work. I.e. 2 door 4 door etc.
Any info or criticism would be much appreciated
ABT
Brian
Mad!I’m only getting in to Range rovers and there is some conflicting information out there.
From this post I’m gathering that the new range rover is a monocoque body bolted on to a traditional ladder chassis.
What I would like to do then is purchase a new 2003 – 2004 sport / vogue cheaply and bolt it on to a < 1979 chassis so as to avail of classic tax and classic insurance.
I’m a little at a loss for information as to the types of chassis that are available if this were to work. I.e. 2 door 4 door etc.
Any info or criticism would be much appreciated
ABT
Brian
http://www.aronline.co.uk/index.htm?rroverf.htm
Edited by DBSV8 on Wednesday 1st April 06:41
Well having looked into some of the links recommended above and reading a few more owners' experiences on other websites, I cannot now see myself buying an RRS.
I've been hugely impressed when I've driven them and have even done an off roading course with Land Rover in a TDV8, again very impressive given the emphasis on road dynamics on the Sport. I also think they look cracking and the driver's seat is a fantastic place to be. I'd love one. But it appears owners' experiences with faults, with parking brakes and air suspension in particular, are so common place (and expensive once out of warranty) that I cannot justify setting myself up for that level of hassle.
It's such a shame, I know it has it's critics, but I think it's a cracking car (as is the Disco 3 and true Range Rover), but why have Land Rover not spent a couple of £100 more on building each car to make them truly reliable? Given the warranty claim savings they'd make I think it's ludicrous they haven't done this.
Adrian.
I've been hugely impressed when I've driven them and have even done an off roading course with Land Rover in a TDV8, again very impressive given the emphasis on road dynamics on the Sport. I also think they look cracking and the driver's seat is a fantastic place to be. I'd love one. But it appears owners' experiences with faults, with parking brakes and air suspension in particular, are so common place (and expensive once out of warranty) that I cannot justify setting myself up for that level of hassle.
It's such a shame, I know it has it's critics, but I think it's a cracking car (as is the Disco 3 and true Range Rover), but why have Land Rover not spent a couple of £100 more on building each car to make them truly reliable? Given the warranty claim savings they'd make I think it's ludicrous they haven't done this.
Adrian.
aph202 said:
Well having looked into some of the links recommended above and reading a few more owners' experiences on other websites, I cannot now see myself buying an RRS.
I've been hugely impressed when I've driven them and have even done an off roading course with Land Rover in a TDV8, again very impressive given the emphasis on road dynamics on the Sport. I also think they look cracking and the driver's seat is a fantastic place to be. I'd love one. But it appears owners' experiences with faults, with parking brakes and air suspension in particular, are so common place (and expensive once out of warranty) that I cannot justify setting myself up for that level of hassle.
It's such a shame, I know it has it's critics, but I think it's a cracking car (as is the Disco 3 and true Range Rover), but why have Land Rover not spent a couple of £100 more on building each car to make them truly reliable? Given the warranty claim savings they'd make I think it's ludicrous they haven't done this.
Adrian.
Well there are 2 at the BCA auction at Brighouse, 57 plates so with warrenty , just allocate £500 for a warrenty direct policy after the manufacture one runs outI've been hugely impressed when I've driven them and have even done an off roading course with Land Rover in a TDV8, again very impressive given the emphasis on road dynamics on the Sport. I also think they look cracking and the driver's seat is a fantastic place to be. I'd love one. But it appears owners' experiences with faults, with parking brakes and air suspension in particular, are so common place (and expensive once out of warranty) that I cannot justify setting myself up for that level of hassle.
It's such a shame, I know it has it's critics, but I think it's a cracking car (as is the Disco 3 and true Range Rover), but why have Land Rover not spent a couple of £100 more on building each car to make them truly reliable? Given the warranty claim savings they'd make I think it's ludicrous they haven't done this.
Adrian.
Gassing Station | Land Rover | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff