HONEST Owners Review Of The Range Rover Sport L320 3.6 TDV8 - Buyers Guide

[@garyhawkins-piano-teacher]

Wow, if that’s the only issues you’ve had on 3 RR sports then that’s not bad going at all. I’ve never had one, but I’ve had 2 L322s. 2007 3.6TDV8 and now 2011, 4.4 TDV8 and they’ve both been temperamental, but thankfully nothing crazy. For a 10/11 year old car that I’ve dreamt of owning since I was young, I’m more than happy to plunge the odd bit of cash into them here and there. Never an issue. As long as I don’t end up with £5k bills all the time, I’m happy.

[@thecartell]

they really are not as bad as some people make them seem to be. you just have to make sure to check the vehicle your buying, look into the history, listen to the engine, feel the gearbox, make sure the vehicle was maintained on time and i truly believe that it will be as reliable as any other luxury vehicle that has depreciated in value over time.

[@garrystubbs4891]

I have a 2006 RR Sport 4.2L Superchaged., now with 120k miles on the clock, and have never had a single issue / breakdown. It has needed a new Aircon compressor, but that’s only to be expected due to wear and tear. I use the compressor to raise / lower the suspension once a week, whether needed or not. I also engage low ratio in the automatic gearbox once a week, needed or not. It is serviced at a LR specialist garage, not a main dealer, who take care and pride in explaining their work to me. These things are built like tanks, and I honestly believe most issues are avoided by being sympathetic to the hardware, I.E. using it regularly, plus quality, timely maintenance.

[@alfiedog2942]

Owned my 2008 tdv8 for 8 years now and it’s had its ups and downs , replaced EGR valves front lower wishbones twice ARB bushes twice alternator radiator,condenser flushed gearbox all the usual bits but it’s still the best Land Rover I’ve owned. Can’t bring myself to part with it tbh and I imagine I’ll be keeping it for as long as I can get the parts 👍 only advise I’d give is treat them well ( regular service oils ) don’t thrash them from cold !

[@thecartell]

i love reading positive land rover stories bud :) because people who never owned one in their life (because they are scared of them) tend to tell people about how unreliable they are, telling everyone to stay away from them etc.

[@Anonymous-xl9pq]

​@@thecartell I'm pretty happy actually 😅 All these rumors spreading around enabled me to get a great deal on a 2012 Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged during Covid and it has been problem free so far. I'd recommend to just do what my car's previous owner has done - keep servicing it at the franchise, fix every niggle the moment it pops up and don't miss your service intervals and you should be good to go. My friends drive new Golfs that were more expensive than this Range Rover and their constant excuse was that this car would cost me £10 000 a year to maintain...and, well, in the past two years, I haven't even spent a tenth of that.

[@gingerbreadman2051]

Excellent we have just got our first Range Rover sport and it has done exactly the same thing engine system fault thought it was a clogged EGR valve will try the soapy water test 👍

[@1982craigyboy]

This is interesting to watch, like you say the horror stories about these are actually terrifying! Due to some bad health problems I’m in the market for a big auto car with a 6k budget and these are up top of my list. Looking at 3.6 models with anywhere from 80k-120k but focusing on history and extended warranty as much as the mileage. Always loved the range rovers but it’s those that haven’t owned one that do all the fear mongering. Any advice on looking? Fancy doing a video on actually buying one to help a viewer out? 😂

[@PaulBrown-sn4xu]

Hi mate just bought my 1st rrs 3.6tdv8 91000miles paid 5200 love it

[@bigpauly3358]

Are they reliable for high mileage with up and down motorway and for someone who does 30,000 miles a year. What is best engine and common faults

[@thecartell]

yes they are, i know people who do those type of mileages per year without an issue, its all about maintenance, on time that is with the correct parts and fluids. also the best advice i can give you, is be very careful when buying one, make sure its been taken care of and most importantly, either you have to mechanically minded or have a mechanic you can trust with maintenance and upkeep.

[@bigpauly3358]

@@thecartell what engine is the best

[@hughmarcus1]

Make sure the oil is changed much more frequently than the official schedule & the TDV8 will give very little trouble

[@micks7655]

Do you think that 2.7 v6 is a reasonable engine, weaker but with proper maintenance lasts forever even though I have seen many broken with less than 100oookm, there were some with over 500000km on the dashboard.

[@tempest957]

NO! To weak an engine go for the mighty 3.6 V8 only bullet proof!

[@MishaAutos]

how many liters does it consume in the city?

[@stasimirchev3266]

I have a Range Rover sport 2007 3.6 v8 and i have a problem with the special programs they are not available as well as the suspension height but for the suspension only at times any idea on what it can be

[@jackiechan8840]

I think I've got the damaged manifold rocker cover issue like you. Mine seems to be pissing out oil :( Plastic engine parts are such a shit idea.

[@tempest957]

I had a beutiful 2.7 RR sport 2007, going down the road there was a bang and the engine completly died! The Oil pump housing had split which is held in with bolts that also holds the timing gear, which allowed the timing chain to jump, ruining the top end. So car scrapped and I've bought a superb V8 3.6! Love them and a gluten for punishment!!! lol

[@hughmarcus1]

The 2.7 has a timing belt not a chain. There was a known issue with the 2007/08 engines & oil pump failure.

[@Rickwardful]

What sort of fuel economy do you get from the V8? My V6 is upper 20’s. I have also recently had my V6 go into limp home mode if accelerating hard up hill, twice. One of my Mass Air-flow sensors is dirty and I think I shall replace it before I do anything else. But before even doing this, I might swap them over (they are the same part number) and see what happens. Apart from the odd gremlin, I absolutely love the car. But you need an iCarsoft tool to tell you what is wrong when faults occur.

[@thecartell]

on the dash it always read average 24 mpg, 23 mpg and once in awhile 25. thats not to say i havent seen 18 or 19 lol i certainly have but thats constant short journeys and once in a while putting your foot down lol yes iv also switched the mass air flow sensors and my readings were still the same (same bank) so i knew there wasn't any issues with them which is why i never bothered replacing them. but i have heard from a few people that the mass air flow sensors will give you the exact same problem up hill or under hard acceleration. of course you will need a good scan tool otherwise you'll end up spending a fortune at the garage each time lol plus those things pay for themselves eventually

[@babsfaherty2662]

@@thecartell😊

[@garrystubbs4891]

@@thecartellI concur. I have the 4.2L supercharged and I read 23 to 25mpg most of the time as average on medium to long trips. Use it for the local runs over a period of a week or so and it will drop to 18 / 19 mpg

[@tonieveritt7045]

hi them range rovers are a lovely motors but you have to have very deep pockets me if was to have one ot would be the 5l supercharger pettrol i love the sound of themi love the l322 range roverthey look beutfull they really do good luck wish you all the best

[@Countspankulot]

What about the timing chain failures that would basically total the car?

[@greghall6950]

If you buy a range rover sport l 320 pay a bit more for a lower mileage one with good service history.

[@sealscript]

Hey dude i gonna buy a Range rover sport hse tdv6 bva 2008 and this car have 2 conductor with 159 000 kil But am scare ... They sell this car for 9000 dollars and my friend Say that car gonna have more problème and i dont know if i buy or not because i do not want to for after spend money for reparation and more cost for piece . Can u help me if this car is good or not in automatic ?

[@pistonslapuk]

Where are u from mate? Fancy coming to see one with me lol

[@thecartell]

sorry for the late reply dude :) im from swindon myself :) yeah why not lol we could make a video :)

[@handyman4192]

1 rule iv heard when purchasing a land rover range of cars is if ur going for the sport get one that 2.7l v6 anything higher ur rolling the dice and the discovery 3 bullet proof engines in both them 2.6l v6 coming from jaguar land-rover mechanic.

[@markmcgrath5507]

The 2.7 is a French engine PSA

[@alfiedog2942]

The TDV8 is the best engine in my opinion and I’ve had loads of land rovers from 2.5tdi to 3.6 v8 Petrol 2.7tdv6 ( under powered )

[@horlandman5666]

I have also a range Rover sport 3.6 tdv8 and i have the same problem sistem engine fault when i accelerate it above 100 km/h it cuts the power I have a egr pipe leak but I’m not sure if that’s the problem and if it is that problem does the chassis of the car have to get off to repair ?

[@thecartell]

hi mate, if there is a leak in the egr, this will most certainly cause the power cut off problem. you can replace the egr where the chassis of the car does not come off, its on top of the engine basically BUT you can also go for EGR blanking. which will be a cheaper alternative, do you have the Engine Management light on?

[@Максим-д7ц5п]

Самый красивый кузов.

[@elifc9618]

🔥🔥🔥👍

[@carfella7994]

For every good story. You hear a bad one. I think you just need to have a contingency fund put aside for the day it goes wrong! I wish I had the balls to buy one as I like them!

[@kevinjackson7340]

My son paid £11,000 cash for a range rover last year after i repeatedly told him to leave it well alone, Lucky after two months and numerous `issues`` he sold it to a garage and made a few hundred pounds profit..LEAVE WELL ALONE.

[@thecartell]

was it the 3.0 range rover sport?

[@ayaz_blooshi]

What's that glue bro u left us hanging with it

[@vicinvesta8349]

Why would anyone buy Land Rover if there is Land Cruiser?

[@hakimcoggins6746]

It's like marriage to a women divorced 4 times

[@petersimms4982]

The only honest thing I can say is stay far far far away from these sheds! I’m a mechanical engineer!

[@thecartell]

dude i understand you are an engineer and that you only get cars brought to you with problems but there are a lot more land rovers ON the road than there are off the road. people love them and want to maintain them. like myself, i love a range rover :)

[@petersimms4982]

@@thecartell enjoy bud! I have a 1964 109 2.6 side valve. I also have a Tesla 🧐

[@GillmanStudio]

@@petersimms4982 How is the Tesla running?

[@petersimms4982]

Hey! It’s a dream , now approaching 50,000 miles , 1 set of tyres, 15ltrs of screen wash! Never been in the shop. Never had a single problem 😮 . The door handles bug me a bit, that’s my age, worn out tendons 😂

[@umb3187]

Decal

[@destroyerarmor]

Horrible engine and transmission

[@sciCHD]

Here is a man who is to be pitied, he just bought the brand of vehicle that is the most towed in the garage in the world

[@thecartell]

actually, according to whatcar it is Nissan X-Trail at the number 1 spot. as i mentioned in my new video, the absoloute worst car iv personally ever owned was a mercedes c220. no matter how much i spend to fix her up, i had to sell it as spears or repairs. iv had nothing but joy with range rovers so far.

[@Jameswoodgo]

Bullshit my family has had literally dozens of the since the 80s and never had a major failure and they are all off road work vehicles got a disco 3 tdv6 just went past 400k kilometres had to replace the electric handbrake that's it if well maintain much more reliable than it German counterparts and way better off road than anything except landcruisers

[@sciCHD]

@@Jameswoodgo Maybe You got Luky, check the reports on 4x4 failures

[@Jameswoodgo]

@@sciCHD my family have owned every model of discovery and range rover and evokes and freelancer 2s with no major issue in 40 years so not that lucky but in many places people do not know how to maintain them properly. Much more reliable over a few hundred thousands klm's than any bmw Merc or Audi or jeep thats for sure and much better work and off road vehicle . No landcruiser but really nothing is! even my current pajero work car has needed plenty poured into it. Well maintained they go forever.

[@thecartell]

@@Jameswoodgo dude, i always say this, its people who never owned one that do the talking. its those who are too scared of them that always try to scare people from buying one lol