2015+ Range Rover Sport

[Anonymous]

Anyone own one? Have experiences to share?

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone own one? Have experiences to share?

It's a luxury SUV with an unequivocal luxury panache. But I didn't like the ride on the 2015 very much, as it was a weird mix between a truck chassis and a sporty transmission. I had a V6, so maybe the V8 would have been a better choice at the time.

I never had any major break downs, but the electrical system seemed flimsy. Dealer service was pricey, and service schedules were somewhat terrible. I got really good trade value on it.

[Anonymous]

Test drove it and wasn't impressed with the cost/drive. It was nice and cushy but not fun to drive and felt like any other luxury SUV.

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The pre-facelift seats are incredibly stiff for longer trips...the 2018 models are slightly softer but still not great.

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I have an 18 and absolutely love it.

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I have a 2017. It’s very quick and heavy. I have the sport dynamic with the supercharged engine. It’s a fun car to drive, but it only has one extra row and is very wide.
I would not buy this car without the supercharged engine.

The navigation is absolutely terrible.

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Anonymous wrote:I have a 2017. It’s very quick and heavy. I have the sport dynamic with the supercharged engine. It’s a fun car to drive, but it only has one extra row and is very wide.
I would not buy this car without the supercharged engine.

The navigation is absolutely terrible.

I assume you mean you wouldn't buy it without the V8? In the US the V6 and V8 gas models are both supercharged.

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While not the same as your question, we have an 07 lr rr sc and bought it when it was 1 year old. Over time, we have put over 150,000 miles on it, and spent about 70k on service alone. There is something about lr that just makes them forever trucks. We have no intention of ever selling ours, and after all these years, feel it's the safest truck of any car or suv (we have 4) we own. As soon as your warranty expires, stop going to the dealer (unless you got an extended dealer only warranty) and go to an independent lr mechanic that only focuses on lr---we take ours to independent in bethesda md.

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Buy two. You'll need one for parts.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a 2017. It’s very quick and heavy. I have the sport dynamic with the supercharged engine. It’s a fun car to drive, but it only has one extra row and is very wide.
I would not buy this car without the supercharged engine.

The navigation is absolutely terrible.

I assume you mean you wouldn't buy it without the V8? In the US the V6 and V8 gas models are both supercharged.

Yes, I’m talking about the V8 with 500+ HP. It’s anemic with the 300+ HP. Made the mistake of buying that one in 2006. Not enough power.

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Anonymous wrote:While not the same as your question, we have an 07 lr rr sc and bought it when it was 1 year old. Over time, we have put over 150,000 miles on it, and spent about 70k on service alone. There is something about lr that just makes them forever trucks. We have no intention of ever selling ours, and after all these years, feel it's the safest truck of any car or suv (we have 4) we own. As soon as your warranty expires, stop going to the dealer (unless you got an extended dealer only warranty) and go to an independent lr mechanic that only focuses on lr---we take ours to independent in bethesda md.

Typo or joke? You've spent $70,000 keeping a 12yo car running?

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I LOVE this car. Agree the nav isnt ideal but it's gorgeous and fun to drive.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:While not the same as your question, we have an 07 lr rr sc and bought it when it was 1 year old. Over time, we have put over 150,000 miles on it, and spent about 70k on service alone. There is something about lr that just makes them forever trucks. We have no intention of ever selling ours, and after all these years, feel it's the safest truck of any car or suv (we have 4) we own. As soon as your warranty expires, stop going to the dealer (unless you got an extended dealer only warranty) and go to an independent lr mechanic that only focuses on lr---we take ours to independent in bethesda md.

Typo or joke? You've spent $70,000 keeping a 12yo car running?

No joke. I’m counting every receipt including tires (summer tires on a sc lasted only 1year at 1400. The air suspension needed to be redone at some point at a cost of 9k. Just the other day some hose disconnected and cost 3k to replace. These cars add up. People either try to only do what has to be done, or do whatever needs to be done. My thought is, in 2007 the truck cost 121k new. It’s not a Honda CR-V. Over 10 years I’ve paid 70k which is about 7k/year. That’s not bad for a truck I love and that drives like new and brings a smile to my face every time I get into it. But the disco or the sport is still expensive although they are not as much “forever” trucks like the range rovers. But the sports are wonderful trucks as it is.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:While not the same as your question, we have an 07 lr rr sc and bought it when it was 1 year old. Over time, we have put over 150,000 miles on it, and spent about 70k on service alone. There is something about lr that just makes them forever trucks. We have no intention of ever selling ours, and after all these years, feel it's the safest truck of any car or suv (we have 4) we own. As soon as your warranty expires, stop going to the dealer (unless you got an extended dealer only warranty) and go to an independent lr mechanic that only focuses on lr---we take ours to independent in bethesda md.

Typo or joke? You've spent $70,000 keeping a 12yo car running?

No joke. I’m counting every receipt including tires (summer tires on a sc lasted only 1year at 1400. The air suspension needed to be redone at some point at a cost of 9k. Just the other day some hose disconnected and cost 3k to replace. These cars add up. People either try to only do what has to be done, or do whatever needs to be done. My thought is, in 2007 the truck cost 121k new. It’s not a Honda CR-V. Over 10 years I’ve paid 70k which is about 7k/year. That’s not bad for a truck I love and that drives like new and brings a smile to my face every time I get into it. But the disco or the sport is still expensive although they are not as much “forever” trucks like the range rovers. But the sports are wonderful trucks as it is.

Why wouldn’t you just buy a new one?

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I Did. I have a new 2016 lr rr as well It’s not the same. The body on the newer models are aluminum so the overall weight is less—-but fuel economy is better. But it still doesn’t feel as heavy and my perception is it’s not as safe. More electric stuff goes wrong. The 2016 is no where nearly as solid as the 2007 but is much more up to date. Whenever the 2016 is close to death it’s gone. The 2007 is with me forever. One thing to think about if cost is a concern to you—lease one. Then the cost of ownership isn’t as high. I buy the range rovers bc the cost ends up being written off by my business and then I sell them to myself after 5 years of depreciation of the total cost and service paid thru the business for $1.00