2000 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 HSE 4.6 Liter V8 (222 Horsepower)
Summary:
Great vehicle, especially a good used one
Faults:
Had a leak inside the vehicle (clogged sunroof drain, typical on all cars)
Door handles are sticking (still functional, just not as smooth opening as when new)
Occasional quirks with the air suspension, fortunately no actual problems.
General Comments:
I am not going to say thsi is the best SUV out there, because it is definitely not, however it has a charm to it that is loved. It is very roomy, able to fit whatever I want into and still have space for more, been reliable at least up to this point. People constantly are saying that Range Rovers are unreliable, and they are, but usually will never leave you stranded. I have never been stranded by mine because I maintain the vehicle. Many people who buy these do not use them as intended and basically do not maintain the truck. I love my Rover and plan to drive it into the ground.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th September, 2007
24th Dec 2012, 16:06
Rovers need maintenance, period. You can abuse Japanese cars and still they will work, not so with Rovers. You have to be on top or ahead.
Two areas to watch: cooling system and suspension. You must spend money on these. If you are not handy, your costs will be prohibitive. Rover is mechanically actually simple, but the diagnostics are the problems and parts are available. I love them and have driven them, they have something about them that others don't.
7th Nov 2008, 14:55
I also will drive mine to the ground, I love it. I also have a 2000 4.6 HSE. You couldn't have said it better, MAINTAIN YOUR ROVER! That's all you will need to do. One other guy on here said his car self destructed at 50,000 miles and had to do a $6000.00 brake overhaul... brakes only need overhauling if the driver runs piston to rotor. In that case guaranteed it was his fault, not the rover's. I DO happen to think this is the best SUV out there for the 2000 model year.