Hi All,

Just introducing myself - I've moved from the dark side of Freelander 1 ownership into the luxury of Range Rover ownership.

Just bought a 2005 Range Rover Sport, 4.2 supercharged, which I collect some time this week. Just the basic model, but seems to have everything I need (Privacy glass, sat nav, phone, fridge/cooler, side steps etc). Cosmetically it isn't perfect but pretty damn good for the year, and I can bring it back to a better condition with a bit of time. It also has most service stamps and an exemplary MOT history (apart from a couple of low tread tyres).

Any advice from the venerable gurus about what I should do to ensure it's in the best shape mechanically for a long life (oil/brake fluid/cooling water change/flush, snake oil in the fuel etc). Or advice on a decent code reader/diagnostics tool for the RR which is over and beyond the generic OBDCII readers (I already have iCarsoft i930 and MaxiLink ML629 - but both of these are only OBDCii + a bit, is the bit enough or do I need more?).

Anyway, I hope to be a long term member with not too many problems, but realistically I've just bought a 14 year old Landrover so let the fun begin

Cheers,
Alan

Welcome to the Loony-Zone and congrats on the car!

For maximum reliability, keep it in a heated garage, polish it regularly and never use it.
Welcome to the masochists club.

ach2 said:

Any advice from the venerable gurus about what I should do to ensure it's in the best shape mechanically for a long life (oil/brake fluid/cooling water change/flush, snake oil in the fuel etc). Or advice on a decent code reader/diagnostics tool for the RR which is over and beyond the generic OBDCII readers (I already have iCarsoft i930 and MaxiLink ML629 - but both of these are only OBDCii + a bit, is the bit enough or do I need more?).

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Typically your car is right on the cusp here. Probably worth emailing Storey and checking if yours is covered or not.

https://www.rswsolutions.com/index.php/range-rover-sport

Its due a gearbox service at that mileage, best get it done with the usual service..

All info here >> https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/the-zf-6hp26-service-procedure.341840/

Yeah!
What they said

I'm two months into 4.2SC ownership too.

Likewise a few niggles to sort out but nothing unexpected with a used car

Stonking! but still keeping the P38.

Your not supposed to mention the 'F' word here

You will need a copy of RAVE (available in tech section). If you need spanners everything is packed in there but these things need good diagnosis when they throw a fit to know what to spanner before hand. Unless yours can print money.

Check gears all function smooth no warnings, EAS works to a degree and control arms are okay - should drive straight like a train no wobbling

Read up before you think about disconnecting battery or jacking it up. They is temperamental