That is right. Ford bought it after BMW designed that engine. So technically the new design wasn't built by them.

But if you were to look at another model like the Freelander...then you could see rebadged Ford Escape.

 

no I'm only interested in the range rover, I just love the styling of that truck.

 

no not really, only things we had to change so far were like brake rotors and water pump, the normal stuff for older cars. its a strong car

 

Yes, it has the new body style. For the most part, it's been problem free. There have been a few things here and there, but nothing anymore major than things we see wrong with our very own Lexus vehicles. One of the MAJOR issues that he told me about was the compressor system for the air ride suspension. Something malfunctioned on it overnight and he came out to his truck and the body was virtually sitting on the floor of his garage (the air system didn't hold the air overnight). Other than that (that I know of) the truck has spent more time at his house than at the dealer. Every time the issue comes up on these forums I get crap because I actually would buy a Ranger Rover... but, I may be in the extreme minority.

 

thanks for the info I'm really leaning towards this truck. what year/color is your friends??
Thanks

 

Well, other than the Range Rover's well-known reliability problems, it is a very impressive (and expensive) vehicle. If you want the utmost in both off-road and on-road refinement and sophistication, and a British-charm interior, few vehicles can compete with it, though perhaps the Lexus LX comes closest.
If you are willing to (maybe) put up with frequent dealer visits for warranty issues, it is an enormously capable and versatile vehicle. It has been widely used in Third-World desert and jungle conditions for many years, though in simpler and less-expensive versions.

 

just get a LX470 03+....

 

I'll have to check'em out. man I hate car shopping!

 

The QX4 will most likely be more reliable but the Range Rover is completely on another level as far as the driving experience

 

Qx4 is nothing but a rebadged Pathfinder.
Even a 04+ 4runner is nicer than it.
LX470 is the best bet since you can afford a Range Rover. I haven't drive anything nicer and reliable than LX470, it has everything you ask for from an SUV minus power.
If I want more sport, X5 4.4 or FX45 are good choices too.

 

yeah I agree but I think "think" I'm going towards the car route again looking into 2004 M3, but wow they are expensive to upgrade!!!! this insurance check is almost 2 months old now!! it's burning a hole in my pocket.(bank).

 

yeah but the 4runner's interior sucks! the interior of the qx4 much better. I'm thinking cars again??...

 

I'm not a huge fan of the Range Rover just because of the "snob factor" it has.

No, I don't have any grey Poupon. See you at the Polo field, chap?

I mostly see female cellphonistas with tiny dogs and HUGE sunglasses driving these rigs. No thanks.

If you're just leasing it or keeping it short-term reliability on either vehicle shouldn't be that much of an issue since it'll have some type of warranty.

The question is- do you need an SUV? Do you live in the mountains or a snowy resort area? Or is it a fashionable automotive statement? Keep in mind, the V8 powered rigs are not noted for anything approaching decent gas mileage.

 

that's too funny my uncle said the same thing dude are you going to carry grey poupon in that thing. they are nice inside I will say! but I guess something that gives back a little more that just nice interiors and a trip to the pump. M3 is on the mind

 

im still csaying get an lx black oin grey with the factory chrome wjheels, preffereably an 06 or 07 for the extra hp and little things they changed