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Posted by Don L [Email] (more from Don L) on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:21:10
In Reply to: Newer Range Rovers, Blake, Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:19:59
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I have a Discovery II and at my indie last time I asked this very question, as I like them a lot too. They said that they have not seen too many of the new body style RR's (2003+), so they couldn't give a definitive answer, but they said that the motor issues seem to have been better. Discoverys and P38 (1996-2002) RR's have very similar issues: head gaskets, electrical woes from traction control sensors, ABS, issues, front drive shafts last from 50-80k, and they all leak oil, and usually from the transfer case no matter what anyone says.
The Shop did mention that the transmission has been an issue in some of the newer RR's. The coolant line can collapse allowing for sub-par cooling to the trans leading to cooking the transmission. Probably not rampant, but worth mentioning.
That said... I love my Rover, and will probably get a Range Rover (or I'd love a Defender 90) to replace it when it dies. I take it off road and camping, and use it as intended. It is a nice complement to the Saab.
Best regards,
Don
Atlanta, GA
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero
1999 Land Rover Discovery II
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Posts in this Thread:
- Newer Range Rovers, Blake, Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:19:59
- Re: Newer Range Rovers, George K, Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:02:55
- If you can offer a Ranger Rover, go check out G Wagon, Mysaab, Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:07:05
- Ford Flex Turbo: closest, Rafe, Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:16:44
- Rovers, Don L, Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:21:10 <-- Viewing This Message
- I agree, No Snaab, Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:33:44
- Re: Newer Range Rovers (cont), No Snaab, Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:39:59
- I think you'd be crazy to get one..., CWilson, Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:22:36
- Re: Newer Range Rovers, No Snaab, Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:46:28
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