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Because we like running nice new cars with a warranty, and don't have £50k+ spare?
iCarsoftWhich diagnostic machine do you have?
Because we like running nice new cars with a warranty, and don't have £50k+ spare?
iCarsoftWhich diagnostic machine do you have?
iCarsoft
I am very interested in this and look forward to seeing an update if you purchase one.iCarsoft
Great advice from an owner which is always where people should listen! Good honest post sir.I've got a 2011 plate RR 4.4 V8, bought it a couple of years ago and currently at about 70k mileage.
Its a great vehicle, but don't expect reliability! The amount of little electrical gremlins you can get with them is the main issue. I have one of the icarsoft diagnostic machine and it is always in the car, currently on the back seat having had to plug it in to clear an erroneous sensor fault which put it into limp mode the other day.
Mechanically, touch wood, I've not had issues. Replaced a few suspension components, sway bar links etc. but these take a hammering on the bridleway that leads to our house.
I would not have an old range rover if it was my only vehicle. Paying £6k for one is also asking for trouble in my opinion, I serviced mine recently (myself) by the time you've done a standard service, changed gearbox oil and filter, and replaced a few wear and tear components like brake pads/discs, you can easily be at £1000. Something significant fails and you're spending more to fix than you paid for the car!
I'll be honest, I want an SUV, that is truly a 4x4. So thinks like vauxhall mokkas and qashqais are out of the question. I don't want a range rover sport, but would consider a discovery 3. However, my favourite is the Full Fat RR vogue. The vogue SE I linked earlier is in London, so 200 miles from me. I've had a video call with the seller and he's sent me videos and photos of every angle of the car, including every receipt and each page in the service book. The engine has been maintained regardless of the cost and the receipts show premium products have been used with no expense spared. It has new pirelli tyres all around and several major components changed at some point in its life. Importantly, it's had the gearbox serviced.
I'll be honest, I want an SUV, that is truly a 4x4. So thinks like vauxhall mokkas and qashqais are out of the question. I don't want a range rover sport, but would consider a discovery 3. However, my favourite is the Full Fat RR vogue. The vogue SE I linked earlier is in London, so 200 miles from me. I've had a video call with the seller and he's sent me videos and photos of every angle of the car, including every receipt and each page in the service book. The engine has been maintained regardless of the cost and the receipts show premium products have been used with no expense spared. It has new pirelli tyres all around and several major components changed at some point in its life. Importantly, it's had the gearbox serviced.
Maybe not so much in the luxury SUV category but might be worth checking out.
Nothing about a Nissan Pathfinder, even remotely, says "Luxury" - unless you are a *****.
Depends if you are wanting to shout expensive car or not - on the newer variants the seats and some of the features are quite decent.
Nothing about a Nissan Pathfinder, even remotely, says "Luxury" - unless you are a *****.
The pathfinder he could buy is a plastic mess inside, as per all other Nissans.
It will be more reliable than a RR, but a damp cave is more luxurious.
What about if it has a wonderful V6?
was 10 years old with 133k on the clock...
In the 10 months he owned it, he loved it, but it had:
1) Aircon condenser
2) Wheel bearing
3) Dash cluster rebuilt because speaker had failed, meaning parking sensors didn’t make a sound
4) Both EGR valves replaced.
I see nothing but common issues for any 10 year old 133k diesel car. Condensor maybe a tad unlucky but this is JLR.
As for the belt slipping a tooth that sounds like a monkey didn't do his job properly. A timing belt change is as successful as the monkey carrying out the job that day on that shift. 2.7 tdv6s are generally well regarded and don't just slip teeth.