Questions before buying my first Range Rover

Ian,
Many thanks for the reply - really useful. Controversial statement about the wheels!
Interesting point re: petrol vs diesel - is there really not much difference. Lastly, any ballpark figures for an annual running cost - just trying to benchmark vs. current BMW 5 series
Again, many thanks

I recall reading in a buyers guide to make sure the electric steering column adjust works properly. Apparently it's a common failure item and over £1k to replace.

Looks fine with 20 inch rims in your link.

Guy

charlie0166 said:

Ian,
Many thanks for the reply - really useful. Controversial statement about the wheels!
Interesting point re: petrol vs diesel - is there really not much difference. Lastly, any ballpark figures for an annual running cost - just trying to benchmark vs. current BMW 5 series
Again, many thanks

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Probably triple and thats not allowing for about 8K in depreciation

Glad you stuck with the zone charlie boy they are a bunch of nutters on here,(think you have to be a bit nutty to buy a RR ) but what they dont know about rangies probably aint worth knowing on another note 20s look wicked and nice looking rangie too love the interior........... welcome

Running costs are going be an issue, but if you want cheap motoring then a Range Rover is not the vehicle.
We average 20mpg round town and 30 ish on a run which I suppose is not bad for a 2.5 ton motor. New 20" scorpions can cost £200-£300 each. Main dealer servicing can be in excess of £500 for a full service. I did an interim oil change myself last week, fully synthetic 10L and oil filter £100.
Unexpected costs such as air suspension failure can be irritating which needs a Main Dealer reset £80 - £100 which seems to be common fault at this age.
Changing the wheels to 20" made quite a difference to the handling, really sharpened it up and made no difference to the ride quality.
High vehicle taxation and Insurance costs are also a concern though the majority of the depreciation has already been suffered by the first couple of owners so that shouldn't be too much of an issue.

Get the best, newest vehicle you can afford. If you can manage a post 2005 vehicle with the TDV8 engine buy it, it is amazing.

Still wish I'd bought a petrol though...

Many thanks for the advice. Unfortunately the 05 models jump another 5k - 20 is my top wack.

Have you had a look at Rangerovers.net Range Rovers? Lots of information on there.

This might be helpful Mk III Range Rover L322

Guy

Stick with the forum and you'll learn plenty BUT you will get the **** taken, its what they do best:behindsofa: Personally i offer only opinions that arn't mine and admit to nothing except that i know nothing and they still take the **** But i loves the banter:mooning:

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