Junk
Transmission, lights, air con, heaters, roof lining, bumpers fading, etc, etc.
This car looks good, but the power plant is not; very weak, costs are very high to fix.
I would not recommend this make to anyone, buy a Toyota VX.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 3rd January, 2010
Good but bad
Head lining began to sag badly in the rear.
While driving on the motorway the passengers side wing mirror blew off due to cheap plastic.
Oil leak left a map of Fiji on the new concrete drive way at home.
Power steering main seal blew twice, ended up replacing the whole unit as main shaft had some how become bent.
Electric window switches in the rear gave up the ghost.
Great truck all round besides the faults listed.
However very heavy on the fuel, 220 miles to a tank!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th December, 2008
Very capable off or on road, and enjoyable to drive
Air suspension failed, faulty valve.
Radiator leaked from top; replaced.
Car is expensive to run.
When driving it, people comment that you've got money.
It's fast and enjoyable to drive long distances. I've just come back from 3 week trip to Tasmania; averaged 16.5 l/per km.
It's a car not a truck. I owned a V8 110 before this.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th May, 2005
I just bought a 1996 range rover and I am completely in love with it. It rides like a dream on road and performs very well off road. It's maintenance record is flawless, and I don't see any reason to believe what anyone else says about the car.
The intro to this comments poster asks the poster to agree that 'Poor spelling or grammar will result in your comment being deleted'. Poor is clearly a sliding scale.
16.5 l/per km? That would mean you get just over 6Km from 1 tank of gas... have you considered that you may have a leak in the fuel line. That is poor economy, even for a Range Rover.
I think he means 16.5 litres per 100km.
A word of advice; while it's running, save some money, because this car will truly bite you where it hurts. I would never trust this car ever again, or ever buy another one.
I am the owner of that 1996 p38a, and yes I meant used litres per 100km. Sorry for the confusion.
As for last post - I changed to coils in 2008 and have not spent 1 cent more to repair the suspension in last 7 years; the major weakness of p38a model. And yes I still own and run it - it's just a matter of servicing it properly and you're laughing.
Cheers.
A comfortable and classy family car with the ability to go off-road
Fan Clutch Replaced.
Air suspension leaked and required servicing under warranty.
Headlight wipers don't work.
Brake pads require replacing every 10,000 to 12,000 km, and front and rear disks required replacing at 50,000 km.
Fuel pump replaced.
Good British 4wd with class.
Not as reliable and higher running costs than a Toyota Landcruiser.
Beware of dealers "over-servicing" with things like pollen filters, air cleaners and wiper blades.
HUGE depreciation in the first 4 years (approx 66%).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 7th May, 2005
Best car I have owned
I have not experienced any faults with this car and I average 60,000 kilometres per year in outback Australia.
The Range Rover is extremely comfortable over long distances e.g. driving for periods of six hours or more.
Performance at cruising speed is more than acceptable and extra power for passing is always available.
Off road performance is excellent. I have only got it bogged in sand once and that was at a river mouth where it was particularly soft.
Fuel economy compares with other large 4WD's e. g Toyota Land Cruiser.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th April, 2004
30th Dec 2011, 17:52
I have had 5 in my life, and all out performed any other 4x4 on the market. That is straight from the dealer with no mods.