An An honest review on a bucket list car - Range Rover.
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Opening myself up here for a kicking!
Okay, so this isn’t going to be a “bucket list” car to many but it was certainly one of the cars I’ve always wanted to own since seeing it in 2002.
The 2010 Range Rover Vogue TDV8.
After many years of owning a variation of cars I found myself in the situation of needing a bigger car; out goes my beloved C350 Coupe and the hunt for a family car began.
Budget firmly set at £17,500 I found myself looking at face-lifted Range Rovers, L322’s. Plenty to choose from and many bad examples but I found what I deemed to be a good for c.£15,000; I guess I was wrong.
Ownership. Collected from Bournemouth on a Saturday full of excitement. Car looked lovely, all checked out, test drive complete, so money was paid and off I went.
First impressions; it’s big, slower than expected, sounds like a tractor (not sure what I expected from a V8 diesel) and drove not quite as well as I’d been lead to believe but maybe I was just not used to it. The infotainment was old, the stereo (H&K Logic7) was rattling and no where near as good as my 2005 e60’s, there was the notorious LR rear squeak, it just didn’t feel good.
After a few weeks and making excuses to myself I started resenting it, not looking forward to the drive to or from work and I was having ownership anxiety; something I only had in my Fiat Coupe Turbo from years gone by (that drove better).
I found myself in a familiar place which consisted in scrolling through eBay most evenings looking for a car I’d like.
Conclusion; I probably bought a bad one. I spent £900.00(circa) on fixing its various issues in 2 months of ownership. On its best day my (now wife’s) humble E53 X5 felt like a better car. Would I own another RR, hell no! Maybe I missed the point of it but it was a serious disappointment IMHO. I wouldn’t recommend one to anyone.
I’m writing this on my way to collect a BMW M3 e92.
Okay, so this isn’t going to be a “bucket list” car to many but it was certainly one of the cars I’ve always wanted to own since seeing it in 2002.
The 2010 Range Rover Vogue TDV8.
After many years of owning a variation of cars I found myself in the situation of needing a bigger car; out goes my beloved C350 Coupe and the hunt for a family car began.
Budget firmly set at £17,500 I found myself looking at face-lifted Range Rovers, L322’s. Plenty to choose from and many bad examples but I found what I deemed to be a good for c.£15,000; I guess I was wrong.
Ownership. Collected from Bournemouth on a Saturday full of excitement. Car looked lovely, all checked out, test drive complete, so money was paid and off I went.
First impressions; it’s big, slower than expected, sounds like a tractor (not sure what I expected from a V8 diesel) and drove not quite as well as I’d been lead to believe but maybe I was just not used to it. The infotainment was old, the stereo (H&K Logic7) was rattling and no where near as good as my 2005 e60’s, there was the notorious LR rear squeak, it just didn’t feel good.
After a few weeks and making excuses to myself I started resenting it, not looking forward to the drive to or from work and I was having ownership anxiety; something I only had in my Fiat Coupe Turbo from years gone by (that drove better).
I found myself in a familiar place which consisted in scrolling through eBay most evenings looking for a car I’d like.
Conclusion; I probably bought a bad one. I spent £900.00(circa) on fixing its various issues in 2 months of ownership. On its best day my (now wife’s) humble E53 X5 felt like a better car. Would I own another RR, hell no! Maybe I missed the point of it but it was a serious disappointment IMHO. I wouldn’t recommend one to anyone.
I’m writing this on my way to collect a BMW M3 e92.
Joe5y said:
Opening myself up here for a kicking!
Okay, so this isn’t going to be a “bucket list” car to many but it was certainly one of the cars I’ve always wanted to own since seeing it in 2002.
The 2010 Range Rover Vogue TDV8.
After many years of owning a variation of cars I found myself in the situation of needing a bigger car; out goes my beloved C350 Coupe and the hunt for a family car began.
Budget firmly set at £17,500 I found myself looking at face-lifted Range Rovers, L322’s. Plenty to choose from and many bad examples but I found what I deemed to be a good for c.£15,000; I guess I was wrong.
Ownership. Collected from Bournemouth on a Saturday full of excitement. Car looked lovely, all checked out, test drive complete, so money was paid and off I went.
First impressions; it’s big, slower than expected, sounds like a tractor (not sure what I expected from a V8 diesel) and drove not quite as well as I’d been lead to believe but maybe I was just not used to it. The infotainment was old, the stereo (H&K Logic7) was rattling and no where near as good as my 2005 e60’s, there was the notorious LR rear squeak, it just didn’t feel good.
After a few weeks and making excuses to myself I started resenting it, not looking forward to the drive to or from work and I was having ownership anxiety; something I only had in my Fiat Coupe Turbo from years gone by (that drove better).
I found myself in a familiar place which consisted in scrolling through eBay most evenings looking for a car I’d like.
Conclusion; I probably bought a bad one. I spent £900.00(circa) on fixing its various issues in 2 months of ownership. On its best day my (now wife’s) humble E53 X5 felt like a better car. Would I own another RR, hell no! Maybe I missed the point of it but it was a serious disappointment IMHO. I wouldn’t recommend one to anyone.
I’m writing this on my way to collect a BMW M3 e92.
I've got one of those and, whilst it's had plenty of other faults, I don't recognise the car you're describing. Mine is quiet, comfortable and quick (0-60 in under 8 seconds anyway). The stereo is pretty good too.Okay, so this isn’t going to be a “bucket list” car to many but it was certainly one of the cars I’ve always wanted to own since seeing it in 2002.
The 2010 Range Rover Vogue TDV8.
After many years of owning a variation of cars I found myself in the situation of needing a bigger car; out goes my beloved C350 Coupe and the hunt for a family car began.
Budget firmly set at £17,500 I found myself looking at face-lifted Range Rovers, L322’s. Plenty to choose from and many bad examples but I found what I deemed to be a good for c.£15,000; I guess I was wrong.
Ownership. Collected from Bournemouth on a Saturday full of excitement. Car looked lovely, all checked out, test drive complete, so money was paid and off I went.
First impressions; it’s big, slower than expected, sounds like a tractor (not sure what I expected from a V8 diesel) and drove not quite as well as I’d been lead to believe but maybe I was just not used to it. The infotainment was old, the stereo (H&K Logic7) was rattling and no where near as good as my 2005 e60’s, there was the notorious LR rear squeak, it just didn’t feel good.
After a few weeks and making excuses to myself I started resenting it, not looking forward to the drive to or from work and I was having ownership anxiety; something I only had in my Fiat Coupe Turbo from years gone by (that drove better).
I found myself in a familiar place which consisted in scrolling through eBay most evenings looking for a car I’d like.
Conclusion; I probably bought a bad one. I spent £900.00(circa) on fixing its various issues in 2 months of ownership. On its best day my (now wife’s) humble E53 X5 felt like a better car. Would I own another RR, hell no! Maybe I missed the point of it but it was a serious disappointment IMHO. I wouldn’t recommend one to anyone.
I’m writing this on my way to collect a BMW M3 e92.
But then I have had it from new and it hasn't been abused.
So said:
I've got one of those and, whilst it's had plenty of other faults, I don't recognise the car you're describing. Mine is quiet, comfortable and quick (0-60 in under 8 seconds anyway). The stereo is pretty good too.
But then I have had it from new and it hasn't been abused.
I’m with So...I don’t recognise what you are describing....I acknowledge they aren’t perfect and they do have an unpleasant habit of surprising you with irritating faults but overall they are a brilliant thing to have and I’d never be without one.But then I have had it from new and it hasn't been abused.
Thank you all for the replies.
The elation of driving the C350 somewhat dumbed the experience of the RR I fear. That said the RR just wasn’t any good, such an underwhelming car.
Maybe it is just me as now I’m back in something a bit faster I’m made up. Worth noting that the M3 is exactly the same age as the RR and feels tighter, nicer and so much better put together. The stereo doesn’t vibrate, the general feel is just better.
Regretting selling this but I think it’s because I did so to find the RR. It was never the C63 I truly wanted however.
The RR. I’m sure the wheels didn’t help the experience but still disappointed.
The car to make up for the loss of the C350 and the disappointment of the RR.
The elation of driving the C350 somewhat dumbed the experience of the RR I fear. That said the RR just wasn’t any good, such an underwhelming car.
Maybe it is just me as now I’m back in something a bit faster I’m made up. Worth noting that the M3 is exactly the same age as the RR and feels tighter, nicer and so much better put together. The stereo doesn’t vibrate, the general feel is just better.
Regretting selling this but I think it’s because I did so to find the RR. It was never the C63 I truly wanted however.
The RR. I’m sure the wheels didn’t help the experience but still disappointed.
The car to make up for the loss of the C350 and the disappointment of the RR.
Joe5y said:
Thank you all for the replies.
The elation of driving the C350 somewhat dumbed the experience of the RR I fear. That said the RR just wasn’t any good, such an underwhelming car.
Maybe it is just me as now I’m back in something a bit faster I’m made up. Worth noting that the M3 is exactly the same age as the RR and feels tighter, nicer and so much better put together. The stereo doesn’t vibrate, the general feel is just better.
Regretting selling this but I think it’s because I did so to find the RR. It was never the C63 I truly wanted however.
The RR. I’m sure the wheels didn’t help the experience but still disappointed.
The car to make up for the loss of the C350 and the disappointment of the RR.
Looks like you bought an old example that had been barried up. Almost certainly nothing like a stock Range Rover. I am far from a and Rover fan boy, but standard Range Rovers are excellent cars.The elation of driving the C350 somewhat dumbed the experience of the RR I fear. That said the RR just wasn’t any good, such an underwhelming car.
Maybe it is just me as now I’m back in something a bit faster I’m made up. Worth noting that the M3 is exactly the same age as the RR and feels tighter, nicer and so much better put together. The stereo doesn’t vibrate, the general feel is just better.
Regretting selling this but I think it’s because I did so to find the RR. It was never the C63 I truly wanted however.
The RR. I’m sure the wheels didn’t help the experience but still disappointed.
The car to make up for the loss of the C350 and the disappointment of the RR.
So said:
Looks like you bought an old example that had been barried up. Almost certainly nothing like a stock Range Rover. I am far from a and Rover fan boy, but standard Range Rovers are excellent cars.
I’m not sure that’s a true reflection on the car. It had the wheels on it from new and had FJLRSH with no other modifications. Joe5y said:
So said:
Looks like you bought an old example that had been barried up. Almost certainly nothing like a stock Range Rover. I am far from a and Rover fan boy, but standard Range Rovers are excellent cars.
I’m not sure that’s a true reflection on the car. It had the wheels on it from new and had FJLRSH with no other modifications. 
Not that they're immune to throwing up a spiteful bill as my brother can testify to (his 51k well pampered M3 Saloon is having it bottom end rebuilt) they aren't cheap to run but they do put a smile on your face.
The RR's are pretty robust & no less reliable than a Cayenne but it sounds like you didn't buy the car you wanted, you bought one you thought you needed & resented it as a result of this.
The RR's are pretty robust & no less reliable than a Cayenne but it sounds like you didn't buy the car you wanted, you bought one you thought you needed & resented it as a result of this.
So said:
Joe5y said:
So said:
Looks like you bought an old example that had been barried up. Almost certainly nothing like a stock Range Rover. I am far from a and Rover fan boy, but standard Range Rovers are excellent cars.
I’m not sure that’s a true reflection on the car. It had the wheels on it from new and had FJLRSH with no other modifications. ZX10R NIN said:
Not that they're immune to throwing up a spiteful bill as my brother can testify to (his 51k well pampered M3 Saloon is having it bottom end rebuilt) they aren't cheap to run but they do put a smile on your face.
The RR's are pretty robust & no less reliable than a Cayenne but it sounds like you didn't buy the car you wanted, you bought one you thought you needed & resented it as a result of this.
Yes I doubt the M3 will prove to be any less expensive over of the course of things but it’s just a much better car and the feeling I get when I drive it is vastly better over the RR. That said, the wifes X5 feels nicer. The RR's are pretty robust & no less reliable than a Cayenne but it sounds like you didn't buy the car you wanted, you bought one you thought you needed & resented it as a result of this.
Sort of understand resenting it but I’ve always wanted one since my previous boss had one in 2011. Hence the bucket list comment; never meet your hero’s and all that.
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