Anyone own a Range Rover??
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Chicago IL
Anyone own a Range Rover??
I'm looking at a 2000 4.6 with 52,000 miles. I placed a deposite so she isn't going anywhere for a few days. She looks beutiful, new tires and the brakes were redone at 47,000.
I spend my summer driving my 03' C5 so I wasn't really sure if the handling on the 2000 range rover seemed accurate? I've never owned one. I understand I can't compare the drving characteristics of a corvette to a range rover but after driving the rover I'm really not sure? Maybe it's just me...
When driving, it's as if I have to baby sit the wheel. It also kind of rocks and sways? As if it's too top heavy. It seems to take bumps somewhat hard as well. The air ride system seems to be working fine. Is it posible the airbags become unstable like after awhile even though they hold pressure just fine? It wasn't windy, but it's possible the tire pressure was a little low. Although, they are new tires?
Maybe it's all me but your input would be very helpful in my decision. Am I buying a problematic Rover guys or does this all sound nomal? They want 24,000 for her.
Thanks
Nick
I spend my summer driving my 03' C5 so I wasn't really sure if the handling on the 2000 range rover seemed accurate? I've never owned one. I understand I can't compare the drving characteristics of a corvette to a range rover but after driving the rover I'm really not sure? Maybe it's just me...
When driving, it's as if I have to baby sit the wheel. It also kind of rocks and sways? As if it's too top heavy. It seems to take bumps somewhat hard as well. The air ride system seems to be working fine. Is it posible the airbags become unstable like after awhile even though they hold pressure just fine? It wasn't windy, but it's possible the tire pressure was a little low. Although, they are new tires?
Maybe it's all me but your input would be very helpful in my decision. Am I buying a problematic Rover guys or does this all sound nomal? They want 24,000 for her.
Thanks
Nick
Why don't get a Chevy 4x4 pickup (as in the background) and forget the foreign crap! That way you don't have to worry about it falling over!!!
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Alpharetta GA
It's Never Over With a Rover
I have a 1996 RR HSE that I bought a year ago. This has been the biggest POS I have ever owned. I have spent over $3000 on repairs and that's with me doing most of the work. Have you checked on the price of insurance? sky high. If you do buy one get a waranty. I'm tring to sell mine now, not a big market for used ones.
Jon
Jon
