I Think I'm Done With Land Rover (One Year Owner Review)

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[@Mike14G]

When something major breaks on any vehicle that only has 150 miles on it, the customer service BETTER be over the top, whoever the dealer is.

[@luisvilla799]

The price will definitely be over the top

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@luisvilla799 service better than the jeep service dept for $110k premium jeep grand wagoneer

[@luisvilla799]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1doubt it all owned by same crooks lol no seriously it’s only a few large corporations best suv are GM and Toyota this is overall Toyota being the better of the 2 I’m pretty sure I’m missing a honorable mention somewhere

[@volvo_3877]

Thats the problem. He got a lemon. Its not normal for a land rover to have problems that early, so if you do that means you got a lemon. And you should run right back to the dealer

[@Thoughtful8]

Your better off buying the new 2024 Lexus Gx in an offroad trim because it's a Toyota product; it's practically the land cruiser that's bin redesigned.

[@andilemlozana489]

Title is misleading. So the only reason you're "done" with it because your wife said so?

[@blackr0se]

sure is. click bait at its finest.

[@amazon7891]

haha true

[@de-prest1]

Yea waste of time

[@MrDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD]

very strange man Ben Hardy is, agree

[@MatthewWalters-ux6py]

Click bait king

[@Mike14G]

The Land Rover is always the best looking vehicle in the shop.

[@lji2000]

😄

[@seymorefact4333]

THE LR tech can afford to retire 20yrs before the owners!

[@jjhforever]

with that huge roof rack, you can climb on enjoy the sun while waiting for the tow truck to come

[@mydevices768]

That's what it does best!

[@AapVanDieKaap]

They sell land rovers at shops?

[@silviannistor]

I m sure your wife absolutely needed an offroader with a snorkel and a roof rack to navigate through the jungle to get your kids from school 😵‍💫

[@-Belshazzar-]

These are the people that buy land ro er these days. He says all cars have electronics these days, true, but this car have much much more electronics than an average car, while offroaders need to have less. All all I don't get this video. He said they didn't have issue at all, only at 150 miles, but then he mentions that the power steering went at 10000 miles.... ok

[@Kevin-tn5rr]

I'll take it off road

[@jerrykurl69]

Yuppies are out there. Look at me! Look at me! Validate my existence!

[@petermacgregor9805]

I wouldn’t listen to anything this guy says.

[@charlesharrell3643]

It’s like having a pair of shoes. You like the guy that sold you the shoes, you like the guy that polishes the shoes when they get scuffed up but in the end the shoes hurt your feet. It boils down to how long you can stand the discomfort.

[@davidcmatson]

Great analogy!!!

[@FingerBoy10]

Something similar happened to me with Hyundai. The sales person was great and actually became a friend, but the Tucson we bought was a lemon so we had to part ways with it, but the purchasing process was great.

[@4ft3rburn3r]

you forgot to mention that those pair of shoes costed 90k new and now they are only worth 60k after 1 year.

[@pressmandestiny]

most people who complain never owned a Land Rover

[@charlesharrell3643]

In my case , I’ve owned 4.@@pressmandestiny

[@user-qu8pd6fu7g]

I don't think Land Rover, as a brand, has ever been proven to be reliable...

[@Slythey]

Landrover's reliability ended decades ago and it's been a running joke as pretty much the worst brand ever since. Buying a modern Landrover is like trying to beat a casino at slotmachines- the odds aren't there. It's a shame, because they have some beautiful designs.

[@Fergunator]

To me its a status symbol but I like my money lol

[@user-fz8ep5ey4v]

The vehicles are fantastic , it’s a shame they can’t make them reliable and easy to repair .

[@Thoughtful8]

The landriver defender 110 from the 90s and early 2thoudands are the real defender s these new defender s are not built like the older ones and cannot take an extreme off road beating like the older models that were built for extreme hostile conditions. This is why the older defender s still hold their value and are super expensive to maintain wich is why alot of guys switched to Toyota land cruiser or other off road brands.

[@andypaps7777]

Yip. They're rubbish

[@VWkid4life]

I'm 3 months away from 3 years of owning mine. It has been great. Love it.

[@avxlit]

How is it I’m trying it buy a new one right now and was wondering if I’d get the same experience as my current 2023 Escalade since that car is amazing.

[@VWkid4life]

Love it. Zero complaints. @@avxlit

[@ryanjcoon1]

​@@VWkid4life how many miles do you have? Any issues with ownership?

[@VWkid4life]

just did the 20,000 service. No problems. Love it. I have a 90 with the 4 cylinder@@ryanjcoon1

[@jtv1236]

I’m selling my 2020 LR defender. In the last 6 months it’s been in the shop 3 times. Several days for each repair. Gorgeous vehicle but painful to own. Can’t wait for something else more reliable. The steering failure is downright dangerous. Another time we had a full engine shutdown that left us stranded on the side of a highway at night. Could you imagine if this happened deep in the back country.

[@Mabeylater293]

Get the new lexus gx550

[@Joe-kx7bl]

The steering is a three min fix 😂

[@ENG.Kelvinffxgchfhg]

Get a prado

[@bendover-bz4bc]

​@@Joe-kx7blthen keep fixing it every day too dumbbass. Nobody got time for that shit.

[@AapVanDieKaap]

That is shocking

[@themagicacre1schannel-re7bl]

Owned 4 Land Rover products over the years (Range Rover, Disco, Defender, and Range Rover Sport), not one problem. Owned multiple Mercedes that had multiple issues. Owned a Toyota that blew a head gasket. I guess some of it comes down to luck of the draw. Best to own anything new today with a warranty (more tech comes with many more potential issues).

[@mwpipp85]

Exactly!

[@keithhooper6123]

Try getting work done under warrenty! Best to buy older, simpler, proven vehicles

[@Coordinator61]

Toyotas are still so much better then land rover sheit.

[@AapVanDieKaap]

I don't know newer cars but I own a 2002 Toyota and a 2007 Land Rover. Most Land Rovers actually have very reliable engine and drivetrain etc. But there's no comparison on the little things. Basically everything plastic in the LR has been mended or replaced. The design is often comically bad.

[@chopperpl]

may I ask which toyota blew the head gasket? Was it Tundra.... at 200k miles? I have not heard of such issue on toyota/lexus trucks/body-on-frame SUVs with a mileage below 150k unless they were extremely abused and lacked proper maintenance.

[@Shivnandak]

My wife’s supercharged Range Rover Sport has been rock solid. Zero issues from new to 80k miles. While i do sympathize with the OP, i bet 95% of the people complaining online about reliability have probably never owned them. If reliability was as bad as everyone claims - LR would have been out of business a long time ago.

[@matthewjames4268]

Idiots lease them, try driving a landrover product for 10 years or better yet 500,000 miles. Toyota.

[@anthony.m.lamotta2337]

Not true. My LR4 has been trash. But I like the look of it and deal with issues as they come. The least reliable car I’ve owned. But it was cheaper than a Tacoma and still offered off road ruggedness. It does perform the best off road out of all my cars though. I follow a LandRover forum on Facebook and 90% of the posts are, “this broke how can I fix it.” I still have mine tho 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lukem9707]

Status symbol? Maybe they just buy what they like and they can afford it? When people have no money, they should buy what's reliable and try to be happy. @@Wontreplyeverdontbother

[@Reko_89]

My sentiments! The company would have been crashed. I love landrover!

[@MountainGoat69696]

You must me one of the rare owners then without issues. I had several LR incl the original Defender and yes lots of problems. People without issues are rare.

[@fleshrocker]

Long story short, its great when it’s not broken.

[@WesGreene-hk7fr]

24k miles on my 2023 Defender 110. ZERO issues. Love it. I drive it like I stole it.

[@brooklyn4life880]

Did your 21,000 mile service cost $2000? I saw another owner’s post that said it cost that much….just asking.

[@luxyvip]

@@brooklyn4life880mine was $1700 Houston, TX area

[@Unpluggedx89]

Mark my words. You wont make it to 100k miles without a major repair that will cost you at least $3500

[@monzarace]

"I drive it like I stoleit": that is why it lasts. It should be driven. It's made to drive, not soccer-mom nursing.

[@minimumeffortenthusiast8242]

​@@monzarace as a JLR Tech, it's often the most babied Land Rovers that cause the most problems, I've had customers that are contractors and drive them all over construction sites with absolutely filthy engine bays and never come in for more than routine service and maybe a minor issue here and there. While Land Rover isn't as off road looking as it used to, don't get it twisted, they're still every bit as capable as they used to be and then some. People also call them unreliable because electrical gremlins, not because it left them stranded somewhere. I've had people come in for silly things more often than something major like powertrain issues. Most of the time if it left the customer stranded it was a drained battery. But of course if the customer paid top dollar for a brand new vehicle it is understandable that they would expect it to be perfect all day every day, however with all the technology it's packing, it's not likely for it to not have any issues at all. Look at Toyota, they used to be bullet proof, with these new ones, not so much as they pack more and more technology into them, technology that has been on Land Rovers for years now.

[@mikewright2858]

This is why I am hanging on to my 2021 4Runner TRD Pro until one of us dies. No one will ever convince me that these smaller, high-boost turbocharged engines are going to be as reliable as naturally-aspirated engines from quality manufacturers.

[@MrMustangrick]

Of course! It’s a Toyota, keep it forever.

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

This video is so disappointing. You read the title and you basically wait the whole video for some major issue, or at least something justifying the title, and it never happens. Like do not title your video "I'm done with Land Rover" if you're not seriously disappointed and you have nothing to say.

[@mikemayers8672]

It’s still is status symbol based on looks alone. Rich don’t mind taking it to the dealer and driving their second car while it’s being fixed.

[@jaychu3850]

The cost of maintenance not covered by warranty is insane

[@Biggiiful]

This entire video sounds like a defeated man trying to convince himself he likes the expensive purchase he made that he knows was not a smart purchase.

[@benniewalker312]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 welcome to the club 🎉 🎈I couldn’t wait to get rid of my Range Rover Evoque. It was the Best car I ever owned, under warranty. It was the worst car I ever owned, out of warranty. Although if I had money to burn then I’m definitely buying a Defender 130 X 🚙🚗

[@sreedharanaidu3175]

You made the beginners error of not buying 2 to keep 1 running while the other is at the mechanic.

[@cwdressen]

Haha so dramatic. The overwhelming majority of new Defender owners are more than happy with their rigs, but a video about that wouldn't get nearly the views. I'm on my second new Defender and it's by far the best vehicle I've ever owned.

[@brandonkostial2253]

Vehicle is so problematic owner has lost confidence in it. End of video you’re welcome.

[@Wachuko-1]

No matter how great the warranty and the dealer is (I mean, it does, but not for long term ownership when the warranty expires... ) if the vehicle needs to be there often, I can understand wanting to trade it in... Overall, Land Rover is less reliable and cost of ownership is much higher than other brands. I love the looks of the Defender and thought about getting one... but depreciation, cost of services, overall reliability issues... I just could not do it. But man does it look amazing. Specially in the configuration (with the options) that you got. Your wife is making the smart decision. Best to bite the bullet and get rid of it now. Looking forward to seeing what she gets next.

[@BertShackleford]

"Happy wife - happy life" is one of the phrases both my wife and I _HATE_ the most! Such an antiquated viewpoint that needs to evolve. We always say: _"Happy couple sees no trouble."_ This is the way forward ladies and gentlemen. Stay classy my friends.

[@Holden-McGroin]

Somebody should tell that to women.

[@BertShackleford]

@@Holden-McGroin Oh they know but they refuse to acknowledge. Apparently, only the woman in the relationship is allowed to be happy these days. What a sad and misguided time we currently inhabit. _"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."_ *~George Orwell* Stay classy my friend.

[@crepuscularkitten4911]

@@BertShackleford We do know! The problem is that other women want to put us down and shut us up for speaking the truth. They like being the dictator in the relationship. I truly feel bad for those men stuck in that type of marriage. You deserve better treatment gentlemen.

[@onelight1734]

Funny thing is that statement is a comedic jest that few of the most sappy suckers see as an actual viewpoint. Your happy couple cliche is just as sad. Stay in the box my moron! 🙄

[@joepup8348]

Thank you for saying this. BTW, aren't all kittens/cats crepuscular? @@crepuscularkitten4911

[@davidhunternyc1]

Power steering went out after 150 miles !!! Then it went out again. Then the coolant lines needed replaced at 10,000 miles !!!! You only have 10,000 miles on it. It's a brand-new car !!! OMG, Land Rover is still selling lemons !!! Ugh... stop with the excuses and using this video to promote the dealer.

[@blaineschmidt1]

I’m giving up. I’m on my 4th range and I’m waiting for it to get back from the shop for the 5000th time. It’s going right away. You can’t keep them on the road

[@mr_DIY]

1 year old and 3 times unscheduled service. I can understand why wife don’t want this crap

[@leehall5447]

Bro you cannot defend this brand when you have power steering going out at 150 miles, imagine the issues this car will have at 150k miles, if it makes it there

[@Fergunator]

30k in a year...nuts...thank you for your service by ordering new

[@djordjedjolic7641]

Talking about service and warranty so much, says enough about Defender's reliability. Instead of saying "poor reliability", he says "excellent service". It is literally poorly made piece of crap. Whoever values their safety, and safety of their family, should stay clear of JLR products.

[@lbco5229]

My LR3 was quirky but 100% reliable. My 2012 LR4 was amazing and 100% reliable. My 2021 Defender 110 is perfect and has 50,000 miles on it and has been 100% reliable.

[@RootRoot-dp2em]

I think it’s pretty obvious: Range Rovers in general are extremely unreliable! It’s all been the case. beautiful vehicles but extremely unreliable!

[@stevela2661]

it would much more pleasant to watch this vid if you stopped praising the dealership non stop. Seriously, we got it, it has fantastic service. shut up already!

[@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell]

I worked at a Land Rover dealer. The amount of catastrophic failures we saw in low mileage and well care for vehicles was shocking. At 60k their suspensions are wasted, electrical failures, coolant leaks. We rarely saw one exceed 150k miles even with every bit of maintenance done. What was hilarious was how many came off the trailer brand new with major problems. That’s what happens when you buy a British built India owned vehicle.

[@nitinchauhan409]

Were things much better untill India owned JLR ?

[@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell]

@@nitinchauhan409 slightly better but not much.

[@markperry5975]

Yep JLR are crap.

[@femidawodu5514]

Dude, why are you apologizing sooo much for a flawed product 🤔 (it's coming across like that😢). Those of us who've owned these things we just send out warnings ⚠️ to friends. Do you want to look glamorous stranded on the road with your SUV buy a LRover/Jaguars product. OR do you want a tried , trusted and tested product. Buy a LEXUS or maybe a Benz😊

[@anthony.m.lamotta2337]

So, your wife basically believes the Defender isn’t reliable. You’ve had to change a set of lines within 10k miles, and 2 steering wheel issues… I figured by now Land Rover would be going above and beyond to win a good reputation. My LR4 has been a 💩 show and I’ve had it only 8 months.

[@jeffdigiovanni2139]

Well... Land Rover has so many opportunities to practice their customer service, they've gotten quite good at it.

[@abdul-qawi9531]

Also….the mechanics at the Land Rover dealership told me themselves that if you’re under warranty you’re good, but if not….RUN!!!….🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@arnolagrange3501]

I think it is the worst excuse to sell. Those are small things and was sorted out. All other negative comments here are just people who never owned a LR. As a family we have driven LR since 1993. So far 25 to date and counting including first edition 110 D240 no issues and still going. I myself drive a 110 D300 HSE and are just as happy as can be. But still selling the best version LR because of two small mechanical issues that was sorted and you having just the best service from LR is honestly is not a reason to let it go. They really do go above and beyond for the product and customers. Happy LR owner from South Africa

[@redbull0311]

Most unreliable vehicles I’ve ever owned. Loved them when they ran but mine left me sitting too many times. I agree with your statement on customer service. Land Rover has great customer service.

[@smarticus6384]

In my opinion, the trade-in value alone makes keeping it for at least another year or two the best option financially, assuming you can afford it in the first place. Besides, once everything is fixed under warranty, it might be pretty reliable, and if it isn't, you can still trade it later.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Look at autotrader in the UK for Range Rovers. About the first 2-3 pages are cars with engine or gearbox problems, many with under 100k miles. Jeremy Clarkson did a video not long ago about his. Obviously his has been maintained like royalty, but it still blew up 2 turbos costing 4k each to repair.

[@terrytibbs6687]

Current defender owner. Had for 3yrs - love it. Before that disco 4 for 4 yrs - loved it Before that RR hybrid for 3yrs - loved it. Over those years, minor issues. People love this LR fear porn. If you get a dud you get a dud. Ive had a recently terrible experience with a Tesla (wont own one again)

[@Rancejunge]

Sounds to me your getting rid of it because your wife doesn't trust it.

[@masscalcify6244]

No. Defender having issues in year 1 at $80K+ does not equate with a general Tundra issue at $40K. Jesus. In the first year most cars do NOT have issues.

[@coddiwomplecolster7329]

I can not fathom why anybody wastes their money on anything that Land Rover currently builds. Sure, great cars when working, but how long does that last. Awful reliability, lacklustre dealership support, horrifically expensive parts, painful owner experience. That my friends comes from a British guy who once lived and breathed Land Rover.

[@bastiaansnijder5317]

30k dollar depreciation for 10k miles? That is 3 dollar per mile just for loss of value!! Thanks but no thanks. I'll stick with Toyota.

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

Ok have fun? 💁‍♀️ 🤷‍♀️ no Toyota will drive or turn heads like this 😂😂😂

[@AarmOZ84]

Sorry that the Defender didn't work out. Good luck on getting a new vehicle (please post more videos of the car search.... love seeing the struggle involved in finding a new vehicle).

[@thumperjdm]

Wife: "I've fallen out of love with my ticking time bomb of a vehicle."

[@octaviodominguez7772]

😂😂😂

[@runnerxa]

I don't understand how it is a positive ownership experience but you are selling it/trading it because of issues creeping up. Sounds like your wife has concerns that the Defender "will eventually" leave her stranded "when" it breaks. That don't sound like positive ownership to me. You might as well just lease it for 3 years and will always be under warranty. That way you get a new car every three years and will "almost always" have a positive ownership experience. Cost more but you'd be worry free.

[@furiousgtz]

This guy's contradicting way too much

[@BocaAtractivo82]

I will always be a fan of Land Rover brand for it's designed capabilities and comforts. I'd like to drive one.Unfortunately I cannot afford a new one :( I'm looking around for a used Defender but I fear it might put me in a financial hole when something breaks out once warranty is out

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

why would you buy something that you'd worry about financial ruin if something broke? It's just a car. No car is worth serious financial risk.

[@BocaAtractivo82]

@@MrRandomcommentguy just the way I think.I chose a different vehicle and I’m happy w/it

[@DefianceMoraine]

Well, I have heard it said that if you own a Land Rover, your second vehicle needs to be a tow truck....

[@namhlabhenxa5487]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@LeSillyGoose]

Rule 1: Dont listen to wife Rule 2: Always buy Toyota Happy life

[@octaviodominguez7772]

She is a smart one because eventually it will leave you stranded 😂😂

[@zakichowdhury3576]

I like your review . I had a brand new defender 2023 I ordered . I had a few issues like yours within a month . It was an embarrassing situation and I could not drive my car. I spent almost 100K and could not drive it . they fixed the problems . Why are you not mentioning ? Defender is not a reliable car . You are not getting paid from land rover I guess. I traded my car quickly . be bold since you are not getting paid from them . sometimes people rely on your reviews.

[@PolishGator]

Power steering went out at 150 miles!?!?!?!?!?! Land Rover are really outdoing themselves these days, ROFL!!!!!

[@bgrand37]

Yeah I would have forced the dealer to buy it back under lemon law if there’s one in state purchased.

[@cardo1111]

A brand where brake calipers often cost $2,000. each, textured plastic fascia trim $900. a piece, dealer labor rates of $250./hr or more and the list goes on. While interiors are often beautifully trimmed and styling is nice, let the blue bloods and glitterati keep their favorite SUV.

[@Gandrewjm]

Yep, definitely not for the poor 🙄

[@mdusibanda3128]

Factoring depreciation you basically leased that rover for 20k per annum. Very clever.

[@william6765]

You might be better off with a Landcruiser

[@v-twinillness8330]

Slightly misleading title. It sounds like you had one problem, but you couldn’t be happier with the vehicle

[@jbm0866]

It may be my ears, but what did it need at 10k miles, coolant lines?🤔 I'd say power steering going out at 150 miles and then something else at 10k is a sign Land Rovers are leasemobiles just like Mercedes, BMW, Volvo and some Audi/Porsche models. I only have anecdotal experience with Land Rover...Coworker bought a 2017 Defender that was 2 years old and under 30k miles at the time, ended up dumping it in less than a year. Then a family member bought the small model, (name escapes me) the one where Victoria Beckham (lol) was involved in the design? That thing was an absolute nightmare almost from the beginning and seemed to spend more time at the dealer than in their garage. They toughed it out until the 4 year lease was up and then ran away from it. They were seriously afraid to drive the thing more than 50 miles from the city they lived in because it contained the only LR dealership within more than 200 miles. That's not what I'd call a pleasant ownership experience. Sure they look cool, have some awesome customizing from the factory, drive great and have fun gadgets...but if you're afraid to take a vehicle made to go off-road even on a vacay that's mostly pavement, what's the point? Land Rover long ago joined Jeep as former military/hardcore outdoor vehicles to expensive (and in some ways fragile) status symbols. Sure both Jeep and LR still have some serious off-road chops, but both are far more likely to leave you needing a very very expensive remote off-road tow than the alternatives from Toyota...or literally anything else.

[@vojislavvukmanovic7061]

I don't know about you,but 90k vs 150 miles problems that is a huge problem,10 k ,all the hoses,are you the user or Land Rover test driver,your wife is in the wright.

[@MrMustangrick]

Right.

[@Zelmann1]

The new defender was tested for 1.2 million miles during the testing phase. I think JLR have worked on their reliability record.

[@pedroschotte4103]

Misleading title for this video

[@cummins24421]

I have a Jaguar and the warranty/service side has been amazing. People don't realize how generous they are, and that the warranty period also covers routine maintenance. Regular service is covered, and it's not a lease. My F-Pace has only had a couple little quirks (low coolant warning and a sporadic check engine light) that the dealer addressed and explained immediately. QC seems the be JLR's weakest link but they still blow all the US manufacturers away in every aspect, especially when you consider companies like GM and Ford seem to think Explorer's and Tahoe's warrant the same price point as Range Rover's.

[@j.peanutbutter9084]

Cap. 🧢 LR RR have consistently been far more problematic than most other brands. Yeah, Tundras have issues but the percentage of people bricking their Tundras is far less than those with LR/RR. Imagine, you’ve had these issues in the first 10k miles of ownership. Imagine what it’s like when you’ve had it for 50k. I love LR/RR. Even thought of getting a LR4 as a over landing rig. Went as far as to test drive one. Settled on a GX460 based off the feedback I got from owners. Beautiful suv. But not worth the headache.

[@markmacdonald6452]

Lovely vehicle as long as you have a good dealer, and it’s still covered under warranty. It doesn’t sound like long term reliability would be very good and I think customer satisfaction would drastically change when the paying the Land Rover repair bills.

[@highendtrends3508]

The fact that your wife wants to get rid of it because the power steering broke down again means she doesn’t feel safe in the vehicle. I know you are saying that it’s not a video speaking badly about Land Rover,Range Rover, Defender lineup but is. Because being a family man and having a child, you understand that you need something safe and reliable and she’s not getting that with that type of vehicle. Thank you Because you have helped me make a very important decision.

[@frankr111th]

This was predictable. LRs are nice vehicles to drive off road but terrible to own.

[@Slythey]

Get your wife a GX460 and she will be driving the most reliable vehicle on the road.

[@Slythey]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 upwards of an extra grand in fuel per year sure beats breakdowns and significant, unplanned repairs, that's for sure.

[@Slythey]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 people spending $60-70k on a luxury SUV who are worried about gas mileage are the same ones ordering a triple cheeseburger with large fries but a diet coke to be healthy. If cost savings were an actual concern they'd be saving $25-35k out of the gate with a hybrid rav4/highlander

[@Comexcyc849]

As a car reviewer, not knowing Land Rover make garbage is your own fault and shows you are not professional, has no knowledge about your job, your are probably doing it just for quick money. Shame

[@davidskinner1046]

Yup there’s a good reason they are ranked last in customer satisfaction and reliability for ALL manufacturers

[@jahudini]

Your wife is a smart woman, bet you already know that. Steering wheel given out less than 1k miles and again @ 10k with other things breaking down. Not worth the future hassle.

[@SuperMassman]

🙄 spends 90% of the video telling you how great the vehicle is ..

[@GammaDopplerr]

It has nothing to do with the reliability of the defender, there are tons of defenders out there, when you have money, you want a new car every year, that's how simple it is

[@ggolds5]

You give them a 12 out of 10 for dealer customer service. They HAVE TO have great customer service because their vehicles are so notoriously unreliable that, if it weren't for great service, they would be out of business in the US overnight. I had 3, all awful. I want a Defender - love that vehicle!. I just can't seem to pay that kind of money for a known reliability issue of a brand , and the insurance cost are double what my Wrangler 4xe was. Depreciation is awful, planned factory service is outrageously high. My Jeep was $150 at 30K miles. Land Rover, not sure now but it's about $2000 at the 21K service. PS. At 10K miles there are very few cars or trucks that have major problems. The LR brand is rated the bottom or worst of all brands. Fact. Again, I clearly have loved having them, I had 3, but seriously they can't compare with anything else that's more reliable, and that's everything else.

[@papagen00]

'Pangea' green.... very aptly named for a Land Rover. Pangea was the super-continent that fell apart and broke into pieces.

[@johnkemple]

lol That is so damn funny... I may use that line in the future

[@NK-ot5tc]

Land Rovers are for people that have the money to treat cars like tissue paper - throw away after use. So are newer BMW's and Mercedes. There are NO guarantees after the warranty period is over.

[@MLHunt]

Your videos are very entertaining and informative. Appreciate your channel. Consumer perception has inertia and is always a lagging indicator of the actual state of affairs. So no surprise that JLR may generally be more reliable than common opinion would have it, and Toyota less so.

[@Joe-kx7bl]

Keep a ten mil wrench in the glovebox. When power steering goes out open cover under passenger seat and disconnect the battery for ten seconds. Steering fixed.

[@jlucguerrier]

Land Rover knows that people don't really care about reliability until something goes wrong. So they spend money on branding and pretty interiors and posh dealerships. They make millions selling style over substance.

[@agt155]

Land Rover's loyalty is to people who purchase the vehicle new, not someone who gets it for a 'bargain' 6 years down the line.

[@toddolson7273]

I wouldn’t be comfortable letting my wife or kids drive an unreliable car. My subjective experience is the ratio of problems to # sold is too high. There’s just too many better choices out there.

[@noiwtna]

Coming from the service side of a dealership. I have a question that hopefully someone will answer. What exactly do yall expect from a vehicle, especially a new one? He even knows this and that only vehicles that have not changed in 20 plus years won't have many issues. But they still have them, people just go to side shops or fix it themselves. Yall have got to get out of this consumer mindset. We are adults and we have to move and act accordingly like a business. If you put out a product like a vehicle. If you don't have to do anything to it, you don't make any money. It's not a $500 thing where if it broke you'd just replace it. Nah these are expensive. If you have a warranty, roll with it. Or buy used save some money and pay out of pocket for some things. Not attacking. But I have have been on the receiving end of someone mad about a man made machine and I've been the customer. And Land Rover service is great! I'm on #6

[@Hengsha]

can not imagine dropping 90k on a landrover they are legendary for their depreciation and problems, I'd get her a 4 runner before they downgrade them to the 4cylinder

[@FENCES-t2c]

4 runners lost all class after 1996…. My 1996 is in mint condition with upgrades and will be 4$ale soon, I’m buying a Defender 💙❗️

[@kvasnaik8920]

Sorry you babbled a lot said nothing about the vehicle and thats that. What were the issues in 10 thousand miles,I have never bought a new car that had issues for a the least 30 thousand miles period,that is Acuras,Mercedes Benz ,Fords and others . What vehicles have you had that always gave you problems ? Let me tell you something,Toyotas ,Mazdas ,Hyundai and Nissans have a huge amount of problems and friends that own them said because of the loss they would take turning them in they just kept them.

[@bradcolby3624]

For the last few videos I have watched, you have milked this whole process. You have two other vehicles. You haven’t had any issues so far after the power steering. Get an extended warranty keep it or move on.

[@rotart12arx3]

Pure junk for tons of money.

[@ecod7r]

when a man let his wife guide him, he has no balls. and need to check his Test level. Ben Hardy, you are the leader of your house? or your wife?

[@richsmith3120]

I'm surprised that it made it to 10k miles without problems.

[@Ashoud_Anobetah]

Good riddance ... its not worth the headache

[@bradbaraniuk4085]

whats its worth now half of what you paid for it

[@craigmartinez5248]

I have a newer Toyota 4RUNNER . Zero problems and has an excellent resale value. You used a bad example to try to drag Toyota through the mud. The turbos are a new thing that everyone wants in on. Toyota built its reputation on non turbo engines. I can afford a Land Rover but they dont seem to be reliable and have poor resale value. Excellent customer service is how they coax you into buying one.

[@Passportbros8]

It's not about affording the car. It's about if you can maintain the maintenance.

[@MarkR973]

Well, perhaps there is a connection between the incredible buying experience and the future breakdown as in they know it's coming because they know there are serious quality issues still plaguing the brand... I had recently looked at Range Rover and in conversation with a saleswoman, she had strongly recommended I lease and not purchase. She will remain nameless, god bless her, she actually cared about her customers.

[@dgvette1]

We were offered 60k on our 2020 V-8 Range Rover HSE, MSRP 134k, at time we were trying to trade it had 40k miles, in 3 years it lost 60% of its value!

[@MrMustangrick]

Why did you buy it? This brand is known for the worst depreciation in the car industry. Geez do a little research before you buy.

[@whatsupwithsteve]

another great review and yep, gotta keep the "boss" happy! My wife was the same with our Aviator. After the transmission went out on the fwy at 10k miles she was done. Fair or not. Can't blame the ladies for being afraid of getting stranded out in the jungle..:)

[@tch5884]

Man, this guy must not have ever purchased a Lexus. He would probably blow up from the customer experience..lol

[@jimo680]

But it looked SO cool. Now. Go get a new Toyo Landcruiser in the new body style. You'll enjoy all the time saved at mechanics and dealership service centers to spend with your family and kid...and not worry about anything going out on you. Lexus makes some cool vehicles too. Two things we learned : 1) Why do the British drink warm beer? They have Lucas refrigerators. 2) It's hard to make electronics leak oil; but, the British have figured out how to do it.

[@steelcity127]

Video dont match the title bro. Pointless.

[@kmattar]

Useless review! Blames wife. No objectivity with runoff sentences without value.

[@MrDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD]

Extremely strange. Wife thinks vehicle should be changed after 2 comparatively minor issues and you just agree and sell the car you both somehow liked very much!?!?🤔