The Land Rover/ Range Rover appreciation thread

[Nickyyy]

@big_pete have you done the led interior upgrade to yours? I think that'll be next on my list of stuff to modernise the interior

 

[big_pete]

Only early models had the option of td6. The last of them like mine are nice with the digital dash etc. The 3.6tdv8 is more reliable than the 4.4tdv8. 4.4 is more frugal though (lol if you can call any of them that) Heated steering wheel is something I would have thought was a gimmick until I had it, never off now

 

[Ollie]

Does full fat mean vogue? Lol

 

[Artoir]

Does full fat mean vogue? Lol

Just means it's a "proper" RR (L322 or L405), not a Sport (L320 or L494)

 

[big_pete]

Vogue is a trim level. Gets very confusing

 

[MarkM]

**** off you lot, I’m trying to move house, RRMSS waaaaaaaaaaaaaft

 

[RWL]

Good wee watch from Harry Metcalfe. Should come with a warning for people thinking about buying one - you’ll want one even more after watching this lol

 

[Nicky]

Cheap wagon for someone...

 

[gav525]

Anybody that wants to get a reliable one get the 4 4 Jag V8(AJ)

Though as Pete said 3.6 TDV8 is also very good, I just hate diesel. Not much in it MPG wise anyways, though if I was to buy again I'd go 5.0 Supercharged V8. 4.2 is also a good motor.

I really really want a new shape L405 as they're so cheap now, but have so many mates had so many problems with electrics and computers I can't see it happening any time soon, which is a shame as I think they look class. One mate had his on the road for 3 months out of 12 there and lived in courtesy cars

 

[McFall1984]

L322 can the clocks be swapped over or they coded?
My lower screen has dead pixels an want them sorted. I’d buy clocks if I knew I could just throw them in, if not I may look about getting the lcd replaced

 

[Dave..]

Anybody that wants to get a reliable one get the 4 4 Jag V8(AJ)

Though as Pete said 3.6 TDV8 is also very good, I just hate diesel. Not much in it MPG wise anyways, though if I was to buy again I'd go 5.0 Supercharged V8. 4.2 is also a good motor.

I really really want a new shape L405 as they're so cheap now, but have so many mates had so many problems with electrics and computers I can't see it happening any time soon, which is a shame as I think they look class. One mate had his on the road for 3 months out of 12 there and lived in courtesy cars

I remember reading about someone who bought 2 new and both broke down after a few days.
They also ended up going back to Landrover and they got refunded.

 

[Artoir]

L322 can the clocks be swapped over or they coded?
My lower screen has dead pixels an want them sorted. I’d buy clocks if I knew I could just throw them in, if not I may look about getting the lcd replaced

There’s a fella in England repairs them and other BMW clusters

 

[diesel-dave]

I have came close so many times but never went ahead, ended up buying an E70 X5 last time (and the turbos sh1t the bed ), maybe some day I will get one.

Need a 2nd vehicle for the farm as my father and I have been sharing our Hilux. My head tells me an old Berlingo would be handy as we do bits and pieces of building too, but my stupid part tells me an old Range Rover would be the mission. the only way i can try and justify it is by telling myself they would be a very safe wagon for pulling the cow trailer.

 

[Artoir]

I have came close so many times but never went ahead, ended up buying an E70 X5 last time (and the turbos sh1t the bed ), maybe some day I will get one.

Need a 2nd vehicle for the farm as my father and I have been sharing our Hilux. My head tells me an old Berlingo would be handy as we do bits and pieces of building too, but my stupid part tells me an old Range Rover would be the mission. the only way i can try and justify it is by telling myself they would be a very safe wagon for pulling the cow trailer.

They tow better than nearly all the rest of the competition tbh and definitely head and shoulders above a Hilux

 

[Nicky]

They tow better than nearly all the rest of the competition tbh and definitely head and shoulders above a Hilux

Their towing ability is fantastic. Self levelling suspension and it’s heavy weight really bode well for it in that sense. Decent wheelbase and very acceptable steering lock for a 4wd helps a lot too, especially when reversing.

 

[Nickyyy]

Anyone know who would know range rover electrics well? Mine wouldn't start this morning had to get the battery boosted and got the battery tested, which came back OK and the alternator was charging the battery fine. So a parasitic drain coming from somewhere...

 

[56oval]

Anyone know who would know range rover electrics well? Mine wouldn't start this morning had to get the battery boosted and got the battery tested, which came back OK and the alternator was charging the battery fine. So a parasitic drain coming from somewhere...

I was forever being called out to jump start my brotherinlaws RR sport. Boot light would stay on which would drain it. Another massive expense he's just had, hydraulic hardlines that run just inside the offside wheel arch. Leaking oil and throwing a warning light. I checked them over and they were clean rotten through. Local garage replaced them but had to go to Donnelleys I think to reset the pressure with a specific tool???
They left it in service mode so the suspension didn't work, told him the ecu was goosed and would need sorted at an exorbitant price. What a shower.

 

[Carson]

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I love mine, 2010 tdv8 and had an 04 Td6 before that. Nothing else compares to them for comfort

Yours looks awesome. Is that a specific body kit ?

 

[big_pete]

Yours looks awesome. Is that a specific body kit ?

Its a genuine khan kit with cosworth exhausts

 

[Artoir]

Anyone know who would know range rover electrics well? Mine wouldn't start this morning had to get the battery boosted and got the battery tested, which came back OK and the alternator was charging the battery fine. So a parasitic drain coming from somewhere...

Any autospark could probably do it or if you're handy with a multimeter shouldn't be too difficult.

Only thing to remember is the car takes about 10 minutes to "go to sleep" after you turn the ignition off and lock it apparently. So it's after that point that you start checking for current draw, etc. across the fuses.

 

[clarkeg]

Here is my wagon, it's the 3.6 TDV8 and this is the project X Kahn edition in vesuvius orange (different bumpers, arches, skirts, rear spoiler and full interior change), I have owned it for almost a year and love it, the only thing I have done to it was add the side steps as I think it really adds to the look of it.

 

[Nickyyy]

Here is my wagon, it's the 3.6 TDV8 and this is the project X Kahn edition in vesuvius orange (different bumpers, arches, skirts, rear spoiler and full interior change), I have owned it for almost a year and love it, the only thing I have done to it was add the side steps as I think it really adds to the look of it.

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That’s an awesome looking truck has it give you much bother?

 

[clarkeg]

That’s an awesome looking truck has it give you much bother?

Cheers, touch wood zero issues so far but I am aware of how bad a reputation they have for reliability.

 

[Dave..]

Here is my wagon, it's the 3.6 TDV8 and this is the project X Kahn edition in vesuvius orange (different bumpers, arches, skirts, rear spoiler and full interior change), I have owned it for almost a year and love it, the only thing I have done to it was add the side steps as I think it really adds to the look of it.

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Love the colour, that is the first Khan RR that looks nice.

 

[Carson]

Class. What has it been like, reliable / any issues? What's the "real life" mpg on the 3.6TDV8?

Edit: Just seen your post that you've had no issues.