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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35329 |
this forum is for the full size range rover..
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11th Sep 2024 8:21pm |
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JMC Member Since: 01 Feb 2009 Location: Aberdeen-Angus Posts: 755 |
Get rid and buy a proper Range Rover! The older I get, the more I realise that people confuse wrinkles for wisdom |
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11th Sep 2024 11:04pm |
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Alex1976 Member Since: 22 Mar 2023 Location: Bucks Posts: 133 |
In general terms (and applies to any car not just Range Rovers of any derivative) unless your mechanic has found issues that suggest you have significant issues imminently approaching, then I would say keep it if you are happy with it. Any other car you buy will also potentially have issues. Otherwise buy brand new ( it will still have issues but should all be sorted under warranty).
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12th Sep 2024 5:35am |
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AndyRoo Member Since: 06 Dec 2023 Location: Gloucester Posts: 564 |
Unless it's rusty and you are getting bored with it then I'd say keep it and invest in it. You'll be rewarded.
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12th Sep 2024 6:22am |
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RRV8SC Member Since: 02 Oct 2021 Location: SW London Posts: 179 |
My RR is 2015 and has done 37k miles. I’ve also got a cheap runaround, as you suggest, with a VW e-Golf. It’s a blast! Wasn’t so cheap when I bought it 5 years ago, but you’re looking at £9k’ish for mine now (I’m not selling). Cheap second car is a good option if it works for you. |
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12th Sep 2024 6:28am |
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Gremlin500 Member Since: 11 Mar 2022 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1475 |
Keep it and get an aftermarket warranty or stash some cash?
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12th Sep 2024 9:32am |
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chicb Member Since: 27 Nov 2019 Location: Dundee Posts: 46 |
Crankshaft issues, yes they do exist, but it's overhyped as no one comes on forums saying my crankshaft is fine, no issues, it's people who have issues looking for advice. If your happy with it & it is regularly maintained with proper spec oil etc, keep it.
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12th Sep 2024 10:00am |
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Scouse Exile Member Since: 09 Dec 2022 Location: East Midlands Posts: 340 |
I think the root of the issue may be this. It’s certainly true that maintenance becomes more of a burden as cars get older and travel more miles (I see you’ve done 10k in 6 months) but I guess it boils down to whether you’re willing, either financially or mentally, to keep it ship shape as it presents challenges over time.
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12th Sep 2024 10:25am |
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Mcguirk Member Since: 11 Sep 2024 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2 |
Thank you for all the replies!! I appreciate the feedback 😊 |
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12th Sep 2024 10:57am |
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Gremlin500 Member Since: 11 Mar 2022 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1475 |
Not to mention the one sizeable bill you WON’T be burdened with?
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12th Sep 2024 11:58am |
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Mikey Member Since: 10 Jan 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 1764 |
Corrosion is what will kill these cars off (other than an uneconomical repair)
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12th Sep 2024 8:11pm |
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Gremlin500 Member Since: 11 Mar 2022 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1475 |
Mikey is right, of course.
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12th Sep 2024 10:15pm |
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dhallworth Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3097 |
How often do you see corrosion like that on them, Mikey?
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12th Sep 2024 10:27pm |
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Mikey Member Since: 10 Jan 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 1764 |
More often than I'd like to see, TBH. The tell tale white goo around the subrame brackets are a tell tale that something is not happy, but the full extent isn't visible until the subframe comes down for whatever reason
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13th Sep 2024 6:44am |
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