and me


likes
1. like everyone else the driving position
2. uncomparable comfort
3. its capability even though it never goes of the black stuff


dislike

1. the leather does wear very quick
2. customer care is crap
3. im suprised no ones said the rust they tent to suffer with for such an expensive car, shouldnt happen.


other than that i love it.

2011MY

Likes

1. Amazingly good 4WD system (inc low range and terrain response)
2. The 4.4 diesel and 8 speed box
3. Complete luxury on road, farm track or in the field (or ditch in my case )


Dislikes

1. Dealer back up service
2. Worries over reliability
3. Not auto unlocking the doors when you switch off the car.

2011.5 MY Autobiography

Likes

Cabin - leather covered surfaces, low noise levels etc
Visibility
4.4 TDV8

Dislikes

Stupid battery excuses (I'd like to be able to use equipment with the engine off)
Reliability concerns
Front arm rests when up really mark the leather.

Likes;
- Very stable for such a large vehicle
- Good all round visibility
- Premium feeling interior

Dislikes;
- Current styling features, such as front grill on current models
- Reliability is very poor
- Electrical issues

As well as being a motor trader I also do work for a hotel chain who use Range Rover's. They have a good size fleet, and apart from the fact at least 3 or 4 are always in the garage they dislike the new styling. So much so they have had new bespoke grilles produced for the current model that look like the slatted standard grilles on the 06my vehicles to replace the mesh ones. All their V8 SC 2006 - 2009 RR's are fitted with the STD grille's and rear lights replaced with the clear at top, red at bottom as found on the TD6, TDV8 etc.

And now mine...

Like

1. Overall Comfort and a great driving experience
2. Solid feel and stability in all conditions
3. Sense of pride in ownership

Dislike

1. Running costs
2. Repair costs and frequency of failures
3 cost of replacement/next car (but you cant have all of the likes without it I guess)
 Ash
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2022 SDV8 AB
2016 TDV8 VSE
2011 TDV8 VSE
2006 V8 Vogue
2002 2.5 Vogue

Like

1. Comfort/Driving Position
2. Rock solid
3. Distance is never an issue, just a pleasure

Dislike

1. Niggling issues
2. Poor BMW components
3. Flaking paint on interior & door handles Gavin

2005 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 Supercharged V8

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Like

Feel good factor every time you drive
Towing ability
Go anywhere / any distance & still feel refreshed

Dislike

Deployable step operation can't be sorted properly
Nowhere to store parcel shelf when not in use as there was for previous models
Increased 'Bling' of latest models eg s/c grills etc on non s/c models

My 2 penneth

Likes

Feels like no other car I have owned...it's special
Comfort and safety for the family
Capable 4 x 4, if I was braver it would be used more fully!

Dislikes
Putting fuel in much to frequently
Some parts just don't feel like prestige spec; eg rear windscreen washers that fail, hubs that rust
And, in my 2006, not being able to upgrade the onboard display to add sat nav, although clearly this is specific to my choice of car

Carl

Like

1.the drive
2.the interior
3.the fact i will now buy nothing else

Dislike

1.13 mpg
2. cost of parts
3 the battery "RANGEISM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED"
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Pretlove says , '' I want my car back "

Josh Wyatt wrote:

So much so they have had new bespoke grilles produced for the current model that look like the slatted standard grilles on the 06my vehicles to replace the mesh ones

I thought I was the only one with that idea.

Like:

1. Breadth of abilities (combination of luxury car road manners with great off-road performance, towing ability etc.);
2. dignified, elegant design (but see below); and
3. sense of occasion driving it (driving position, visibility, great interior etc.).

Dislike:

1. Increasingly vulgar styling details which could only appeal to tinkers/parvenus/criminals (if I wanted a sparkly gypsy caravan I would have bought one), and a sense that it's moving away from its roots (bling, standard tyres which aren't much use off-road, Range Rover as a brand etc.);
2. the owners to who the above changes appeal () ; and
3. some quality concerns.

Sharper handling and less body roll would be nice, but the 2011 model is an improvement in that respect.

I suppose with the number of model lines LR now produce it's inevitable that it will become just another expensive luxury car to flog to Chinese and Indian millionaires.

(MY 11.5 tdv8 4.4)

Like

1.the 'performance' of car of that size/weight
2.the comfort for driver and passengers
3.the 'allrounderness' of the thing; off-road, load lugger, 'smart' transport, towing, etc

Dislike (only had a month, but:)

1. the split of the rear door makes it hard to access for our dogs and for us to reach right into the back of the boot area (i'm @6'3" and I struggle, the wife is 5'1" and has to climb in!). poweboot close would be good too.
2. i'm not convinced re. keyless start/go
3. i like my stealers and have a good relationship with them, so will give some slack re resolution of battery issues, but such issues ought not occur on a car at this end of the market. AND if LR really do know there's a problem with some cars in the wild, they need to proactively get these cars in a fixed. Owners would love them for it.

Likes

1. Long distance cruising ability.
2. Interior design and space.
3. The warm feeling you get when driving it.


Dislikes

1. It's too big for parking spaces.
2. Direction of the brand.
3. Seats on 06 model were better, later ones are less supportive and leather wears quickly.
(seats on my 08 were more worn after 3 months than my 06 after 2 years)

Like:

1) luxurious interior
2) power
3) shape

Dislike:

1) rearview camera quality
2) ipod connectivity (compared to other cars)
3) high tire wear '01 1.8i Freelander. Grey/ grey
'06 4.2 S/C Buckingham Blue/ Parchment
'15 5.0 S/C SVA Loire blue/ Black

Like

1.size and space of the car
2.comfort- any length journey is a pleasure
3.ability- it covers all aspects, hauling a loaded trailer, family etc, in complete luxury

Dislike

1.fuel cost (hey ho- a price you pay!)
2.Service from local dealer is poor
3. how quickly it gets dirty- the rear is like a hoover!

Dear all,

Thank you to everyone who has responded, it is very much appreciated and it is also valuable and interesting feedback.

As promised I will carry out a draw in due course for an off road voucher and report back.

Kind regards,

James