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Finally got rid of my RRS

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#1 ·
I had an 08 RRS. The only good thing I can really say is the damn thing was good looking and never broke down on me. But I hated it from day 1. (wife's vehicle)

The "luxury" in this vehicle was non existent. It was smaller than a rat's nest. And the small movable parts never worked right.

So finally after 49,915 miles, just before warranty was about to crap out. I traded her in for a 11 GMC Yukon XL Denali. Good riddens RRS!
 
#15 ·
I had an 08 RRS. The only good thing I can really say is the damn thing was good looking and never broke down on me. But I hated it from day 1. (wife's vehicle)


The "luxury" in this vehicle was non existent. It was smaller than a rat's nest. And the small movable parts never worked right.

So finally after 49,915 miles, just before warranty was about to crap out. I traded her in for a 11 GMC Yukon XL Denali. Good riddens RRS!
I agree luxury was sorely lacking pre 2010, but they fixed it moving forward.

People please note he said "never broke down on me" and he rode it to almost 50k miles.


Seems like a lot of people are getting rid of rovers, are they really that bad?
No, they are not.

All i ever hear about is bad things, but i never owned one or driven one so i wouldn't personally know:lol:
Funny, a lot of us here on L4P who own them have really good things to say about the current models...

JUNK!!!!! never keep out of warranty!!!!
Wrong...but yes, never keep ANY new car out of warranty

If the reliability is not the greatest, why are so many purchased?
Because people like to talk sh!t, the new models are solid. I have been driving them since 2005 and will continue doing so.

The sports are junk. Should have just gotten an LR3.

Full size is the only way to go.

As far as reliability goes 2008+ is the way to go. The newer ones are doing great. Its the pre 2007 especially 2003-2006 that was so horrible.
Orly, why junk? The LR3 is the same chassis...so why an LR3?

My 2006 was flawless for 4 + years, my 2010 has had more probs, a whopping 2 in 1+ years, and minor at that.

I have spent half my life in them and they have been fine, the odd little problem but that happens with every car.
Bingo!
 
#17 ·
I'm basically going to +1 everything Adam said, but I'll add a few comments. I've had absolutely no problems with my '11 RRS S/C, and our '08 RRS S/C similarly has had no problems. Even though the interior of the '08 was lacking, you can't get an LR3 with a 4.2L supercharged engine (nor can you get an LR3 with a 5.0L supercharged for that matter)...

Now, let's consider the X5, which most people love. My friend's '11 X5 has already spent two full weeks in the shop due to engine troubles. His old '07 X5 had to be towed from his driveway, because the engine wouldn't start (5 cylinders had failed). Range Rover 1: BMW 0.

Lexus is about the only SUV that will entirely hold up, but what dude would drive the RX (the rest are overly ugly too)? Mercedes SUV's are similarly girly. G-Wagen's look good but are seriously old school in terms of styling and tech, and most people (at least where I'm from) consider them overly pretentious (i.e. only purpose is to look wealthy). The Cayenne is seriously capable, but the looks have never caught for me.

As for FFRR vs. RRS, it's all a matter of personal preference. For me, the FFRR is too big and bulky, whereas the RRS is the perfect size. Plus, it's quicker and handles better.
 
#20 ·
i do quite like Range Rovers but they're ruined for me, because every RR that is driven over here is a trophy wife. and it ruins it for me. thats why i love the G class, i aint gonna see no trophy wife in that thing! :D
 
#25 ·
I own a 2011 RRS S/C very satisfied for now...but i have to agreeolder model has flaws
 
#27 ·
I have a 07 RRS "wifes car, she had to have it" and really like it. It drives nice and runs smooth. I have had a coupple small issues but nothing major. I will say this the Nav is Junk and rear seat belts will get loose and rattle but other than that its been a great car. The interior is cheezy but the new ones are much better looking.
 
#28 ·
The only thing I hate about Range Rovers, is that the backs eats make me feel like im sitting straight up and down and that they feel hard.

Any other time, the trucks look great and go well.
 
#32 ·
I think I could get over not getting another RRS vs a new Denali just based on how much I saved when buying new and how much I am going to save on maintenance.

If you have only owned expensive european cars your whole life, then the maintenance seems pretty normal. You switch to something domestic and your like "wow, that trip to the dealer wasn't so bad" atleast that is from my experiences.
 
#45 ·
I am very happy with my '11 RRS S/C. 500HP is enough to get it moving, interior is well put together, off-road capabilities and settings have proven to be useful, and it stands up well to the abuse of hauling colleauges, nights out, road trips, etc... There are instances where I'd pick other SUV's over the Rover (such as frequently towing, hauling a lot of people, wanting precision handling) but for what I use it for I couldn't be happier.

As far as reliability, I know someone with an early sport model that runs like clockwork, and yet I know others that had full sized S/C versions that threw codes and would power down to limp-home mode. With this in mind I was always back and forth on the brand, but after Tata purchased the company and revamped the sport model in 2010 I figured I'd give it a try. So far so good.
 
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