I went shopping for a Range Rover

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

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[@Calm_wisdom]

Ex-copart customer here. They don't let you view. Then you come to realise the car is not as described, they refuse to rectify the situation and try to use every excuse to try and make you feel you are responsible for their false description. Avoid. Sued them in the end and got my money back.

[@joewentworth7856]

Yep having dealt with them as owner of a damaged car they 'valued' steer clear of co-part. crap experience.

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

They let you veiw if you are a famous youtuber...Matt Armstrong has the run of the place , lol.

[@jensenkelly6550]

The pyro fuse has gone on the M3 that's why it doesn't start. When any airbag goes on most modern cars they have a fuse that cuts power to the starter of the engine to prevent any further damage. It shouldn't be too much to get engine started. Hope this helps!

[@Alexander_l322]

Can bridge it

[@akram_J477]

The fuse is located where the battery is in the spare wheel bay. Push the fuse back in

[@saha6818]

You'd be surprised how many KZbin channels I've stopped watching after they got Lambos. I hope you stick with more down-to-earth vehicles. Thanks for the content!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Good to know. If I ever get a Lambo I'll just have to drive it in secret 😂 To be honest I prefer more normal cars anyway!

[@1995RangeRover]

I wholeheartedly agree!!!

[@yvindpetterson8598]

Can’t remember whether I bought you a drink when you first announced you would be going for a Range Rover, but after seeing it I decided you need one regardless! Thank you!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha yeah everyone keeps telling me I'm going to have my work cut out for me owning a Range Rover haha. Thanks for the drink mate 👍

[@whatwhatyep]

Can't wait for part 2. I just stumbled on the channel this morning via the s type jag and can see that we are going to be spending a lot of time together as you're doing something the average man could have a go at unlike the channels you mention in this vid. Good work fella. It's nice to find someone who likes to live in the real world.

[@wavysoundz1]

Hey Nino, I’m halfway through the mini series and I just wanted to say that you have put a ton of effort into each and every video of yours. Thank you for your great content and it’s not long till you’ll be at 100k subs. All the best

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Really appreciate that 🙌

[@pjmccracken]

Fair play! Looking forward to this one, looks like a windscreen, bonnet, wing, interior deep clean/repair, external paint correction/polish and a damn good service. I'd go all in on this one and make it a six part series. Get the windscreen new but you should be able to source a good condition wing and bonnet in the correct colour given a bit patience and perseverance. Best of luck with it!!!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers mate - looking forward to getting my hands dirty with it

[@richardfrancis792]

Hi Nino, just fellow upon your channel by accident trying to get some info on Mini repairs. Ended up binge watching loads of your videos for 4 hours. Love your content, keeping it real with some humour thrown in. I have loved seeing the old cars getting a new lease of life. Keep the videos coming.

[@MrBottomrung]

When you really think about all those damaged vehicles you have to question the level of competence of drivers in the UK. I have personally noticed the standard of driving is now appalling. Every journey you see people crossing the center line, cutting corners and of course speeding for no reason and a total lack of consideration for other road users. The number of fools still using their mobiles and of course fiddling with the absurd computer screens. Drink driving and drug use seems as bad as ever and an inept police force doesn't help.

[@simono.d9469]

Someone has been looking for a tracker in that RR.

[@spitfiretrading]

Shame that Crap part doesn't treat us collection/transport drivers with the same respect. They seem to forget we ARE ALSO CUSTOMERS as they leave us sitting around for ages waiting to be loaded while 'favorites' push in even though we are booked in with an app. Still don't expect much else from Yanks...

[@terrywilkins5266]

The BMW has probably got the thermo fuse that's gone stopping it from starting. It's a fuse that blows in an accident to stop fires.

[@paulmcdonough1190]

Hello Nino, I am watching your videos from Canada. I'm not a mechanic at all and do not attempt my own repairs. I really am enjoying your videos and thinks it great you take on such mighty projects. Hope you do more in the future.

[@justinneill5003]

I bought a 2002 L322 (3.0 TD6) for £10k back in 2010 with 140k on the clock and no service history. I've done about 70k on it since then, and can report the following: new gearbox, new turbo, new front air suspension (both sides), discs all round, plus 2 calipers, handbrake assembly, fuel pump, brake pipe, steering angle sensor, ABS module, front height sensor x 2, drivers seat valance, wiper motor, bodywork touch-up, and probably a couple more minor items I forgot about. Oh and a new windscreen (could've happened with any car but the old one was pretty scuffed up before the stone hit it, to be fair.) Around £12 to £15k spent (over and above regular servicing costs & annual rustproofing.) But those bills were staggered over 14 years, with most of the big stuff in the earlier days when I was paying for previous owner's neglect; so including purchase price the grand total of £22-£25k to drive such a brilliant vehicle for 14 years is actually not that bad in my book, and is definitely economically viable. I should probably add that it's not my "daily" and is used mainly as a holiday car, averaging 3-4k per year. I use it mainly for ski trips, on winter tyres it's flippin' awesome in the snow. And it gets a very thorough steam clean and anti rust treatment every year, and the gearbox oil changed every 40k or so. My tip for taking one of these on is don't rely on it as your only means of transport, so you can live stress free with those occasional periods when it's having jobs done on it if there's no courtesy car on offer. Even a cheap little Fiesta sitting in the corner will give you valuable peace of mind.

[@mansonnanson8294]

This Range rover will be your 'Cadillac in the field moment', mark my words. The Cadillac in the field was what sparked a growth for Derek, at vice grip garage. 😊 Kudos, mate! Keep it up. We're with you!

[@AlexLR]

Looking forward to this one! Ive got an 08 RR tdv8 on 113k that's become a family member over the years, a really lovely machine.

[@davidker7256]

I've got the same car and love it. Deffo a keeper

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

That's good to know. Are they as unreliable as everyone always says?

[@AlexLR]

@@NotEconomicallyViable Definitely not unreliable. If they are serviced properly they are very reliable. LR service schedule should go in the bin. Change engine oil more often to protect the turbos, flush the gearbox oil every 40k and ALL other fluids. Coolant is often ignored, over time it loses it’s corrosion inhibitor leading to leaks in the various coolers. My MOT tester had one from 20k miles and sold it at 270k still running great but a bit rusty. They rust in the rear wheel arches, rear jacking points and rear subframe first, also brake lines corrode but that’s standard car stuff. Ideally all plastic covers under the car should be removed, the metal cleaned up and sprayed with dinitrol or similar. Bushes, there is a lot of them but the originals last long after they are dried and cracked, only replace with OEM or they don’t last. Front ball joints cause rattles but easy to replace, again use quality ones, I mostly use Lemforder for bushes and ball joints. Always get an alignment after too.

[@hasbeengood]

Right now, I can't decide if you are a courageous man or just insane!! One thing is sure, you must have been so nervous waiting to see it. Really like your channel. Good show!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I can't decide either haha

[@TiagoNevesNET]

m4, check the crash fuse, airbags have deployed. That B and C pilar require some heavy work on a chasis rig, not to mention the doors and rim, looking at it needing alot of love and wallet drainage. Copart is very tricky, always asume the worse case scenario when buying from them or you will get burned!

[@johnmcmahon4364]

Looks a very interesting project, this is going to be another great watch, cannot wait. Good luck

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you very much!

[@leeandrew6555]

I couldn't ever imagine spending 144k on something that could potentially be worth 70k in a few years and less than 10k in a few years more. Buy a house and a Mondeo 😂

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

This is sound financial advice

[@4581-z8w]

Let's be honest, if you've got 144k to spend on a car, you've probably got multiple houses and maybe even a few mondeo's😂

[@kageyme8109]

As a RR owner and lover, I've had them for years and at the moment have 2 l405 and a P38 . So the one before and after yours . They hook you and you'll always want one . Yours as a runner looking level should be a great and easy enough fix . Perfect time with winter coming

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

What's the P38 like? I've got a mate who had one and he said he probably got a month's worth of driving out of it in a year haha. Spent most of it's time in the workshop!

[@kageyme8109]

Hi ,if you look at lots you'll see suspension has been converted to springs mainly because they can be expensive to sort . Keep it on bags. Lots of stuff is just niggles and easy enough for you to sort . It's got a BMW engine in the diesel which I have , not fast but cruises well and they are all so very comfy to be in . @@NotEconomicallyViable

[@Matthew-m6c2p]

Take a look at the Aston Barclay cr auctions for a range rover you will get one

[@Dave-in-France]

The heart wants what it wants. Having had lots of Discos and Defenders I have found that if you approach maintenance of an LR product proactively they are perfectly usable every day. Get an RR L322 for relative peanuts money and invest in a few bits and you'll have a lovely car. Just a quick comment on buying blind: I live in France but used to buy my car in UK because overall they (Jaguars/LRs and RRs) were cheaper buy. I never saw them before committing to buy and I always drove them home to Central France. I would ask lots of questions and saw plenty of pictures of the vehicles and studied the paperwork to verify that they would work for me, and they did !! If I felt they required it they would an engine oil and filter, a new air filter and anything else that was obviously required.

[@kevinjohnson1958]

I like it. My immediate concern is the roof line to the windscreen.

[@leonardosimm3536]

Best of luck; I have a 2004 L322 (petrol) which I bought last year as a hobby/project and because I'd always wondered what it was like to own one (!). I had a couple of months trouble-free but the gremlins crept in. Once you've sorted the bodywork issues, be prepared for daft electrical issues. Most of these in my experience - boil down to the ridiculous complexity of the systems; everything seems to be related to everything else. Example: my hill descent/abs/air suspension faults (otherwise known as the three amigos) were all resolved by changing out the brake light fuse...discovered after several months of fiddling, during which many other items were replaced. Expect the unexpected, and best of luck!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

The brake light fuse? Oh wow haha. I've already found an electrical issue with this one... wish me luck!

[@leonardosimm3536]

Let's just say that they seem to have character.... @@NotEconomicallyViable

[@rogerkretzschmar8280]

Working my way through the Mini videos , so bit surprised to see you at a different location on receipt of the RR . Have you moved house ?

[@Blueboy9055]

This looks like a great project!! Can’t wait to see how it goes 👍👍

[@rskof]

Range Rover looks ok. I can't wait for the repair videos of this car. Greetings from Slovenia

[@ads_shah]

I've watched all your content over a few days (loved them all by the way) - glad to see another one again! What happened to the RS6? Would be keen to find out where you are at with that one too. Keep up the cracking content!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers mate. Next video on the RS6 coming soon!

[@anthonyhawkins9239]

Wow 😮, you have really taken on some trouble there 😂, not only is it a Range Rover 🤦🏻‍♂️,it’s one with extensive roof damage ! I wish you lots of luck, and I am eagerly awaiting the next episode 👍🏻

[@BIBIWCICC]

I love these they look so good outside a council house! Pure chav wagon.

[@jonsnow6741]

Do not forget the plus VAT on the newer ones .

[@Martyn-NFFC]

Hi Nino, I have no intention, time or skills to repair cars, stumbled upon your channel, and loved it. Very watchable, subscribed.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that 👍🏻

[@Jagggggg88]

L322 is a great choice. Later tdv6 engines are ticking time bombs, but honestly at the cheap uk prices, you better had bought the best tdv8 you could have found

[@robtpb]

They ripped all the dash and boot panels out the SVR looking for a tracker device.

[@MagWatchTime]

Really looking forward to this , that’s some damage, reminds me of a time someone threw a fridge off some flats as my pal was driving past , it went through the screen and landed on my lap , yes it hurt just a bit.

[@keithflynn7853]

Hi i stumbled accross your channel, and honestly i think its fanatstic and good luck for the future. it was the l322 the reason for following your channel, as i have the the tdv8 to (but in the best colour black) great cars and the tdv8 is the best i have owned (ive had 6 previously) then watched the s type jag video, (i too had one of these, yes black too) and realised that you are from my home town. im now in sunny great notley. love cars love your channel, i used to own the car carer detailing in Witham, if you ever need any advice on the cleaning side, im happy to help. keep up the great work.

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

I love these videos - only just came across yours - More please

[@highlandmalt6368]

You've chosen the best model Range Rover to fix up - very diy friendly, loads of parts choice. And it's also regarded as the best RR ever made by many people (I own one, and it is an extremely good car)

[@gertvanderhorst2890]

Don't say that, the best part of these things is seeing the content creator in a prolonged state of depression. Say: 'Nino I own one, should you give up, can I buy some spares ?' maximum emotional damage

[@highlandmalt6368]

@@gertvanderhorst2890 😅

[@derekga6973]

Love it, What a disaster of a yoke to buy, it will make great content, I’ll have me popcorn ready keep them coming

[@simonharbour1701]

Hi mate, really enjoy your videos. Looking forward to this fix! Maybe one of these days I’ll be brave enough!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Just go for it mate! You don't want to go years down the road with those kind of easily-fixed regrets 😉

[@paulfinnan3456]

Superb purchase, looking forward to vids. Plus an update on Rover, Merc and Audi RS

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Update video coming soon

[@Focusfury05]

Good buy nino.. You'll soon have that rangie sorted out pal 👍 😊 Cant wait till the Rovers sorted or the zephyr/zodiac video's are out..😊

[@seanconnolly7386]

Not sure if it's still the same but when a car took a big shunt like that the ecu would shut all major electrics down especially fuel supply etc in case of fire in an accident.

[@D992]

XC90 top of the range. Job done ✔️. You also will not waste time constantly at the dealer 😉 😂👍🏼

[@slashermcgurk2191]

Can use your fence paint to touch up the paintwork, looks a perfect match 👌

[@OwainPreece-ie6bb]

That V8 diesel sounds lovely! Im always tempted by these, but not brave enough to own one

[@noonehere1793]

I finally saw one of the new body style Raingies…..it was beautiful. Don’t get me wrong i had 2 classics one after the other and loved them but as per usual, the first new one i saw was on the back of a roll back car hauler being towed to a service center. ….. i’ll stick to my MUCH MORE RELIABLE AUDI Q’s for now thanks!

[@Tefloncoated]

Oh I feel a bit bad knowing how bad an old RR can be without the crash damage. This was £500-£700 car if that. I’m sure Copart know what your highest bid is if you enter it before hand and that’s why it went straight there. Not exactly hiding it well are they. BCA use the same trick. Anyway good luck with that pal

[@nbz3528]

I looove!! that Range Rover SVR. It sounds absolutely amazing.

[@jboi9309]

That Range Rover SVR is such a shame that 'some' people don't respect the value, worth or the possession of high value vehicles that belong to others that they have to destroy it for their own benefit..

[@hayden25795]

Ayeee another video 😁 and another project! I love watching your videos mate kind of inspired me to buy my own car that's abit of a project lol keep up the work mate be good to see the range loving its lease of life again!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers bud 🙌

[@prestigecarenthusiast4413]

Love the videos mate, I’m also a chelmsfordian😂 love to take you for a spin in my f430 or 911 when the weather improves…respect for the top shelf videos

[@williamegler8771]

In the United States Range Rovers have horrible resale value and once out of warranty are almost hysterically cheap!

[@itisjustacomment]

Great channel. Just watched 3 videos and you have this youtube thing down .

[@antonioercolino6087]

Hi ! I recently subscribed to your channel and I'm really enjoying your videos. I saw you at the NEC Classic with your good lady. I wanted to say hello but I didn't cos I didn't want to come over as a complete nerd . Look forward to future videos. Thanks

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Ahh you should have said hello! I don't bite lol

[@davidwesternall873]

Nino, Range Rovers are nice looking and they are good to drive but I absolutely hate working on them, surprises me you went for one as they are a pig to work on in a workshop with a lift let alone on the mud under a gazebo. At least the bodywork side of things isn't hard, it's the mechanicals and electronics that can be a struggle.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Can't be harder than the RS6, surely? Everything with the RS6 is packed in like sardines. But you're right about the gazebo - the Range wouldn't fit 😅

[@bmin7133]

The internal damage to the range rover isn't stripping...the bad boys are taking panels off to find the tracker...

[@MickeyFKNMouse]

I’ve had a few “executive”/“luxury” cars over the years, the merc was fun to drive, albeit a bit slow on pull off being diseasel. The jag!!!! Well… the absolute worst car I’ve driven in long journeys. The seats were so uncomfortable after just 20 minutes of driving I ended up selling after a month. The ride was smooth and quiet but by far the most uncomfortable. Now the Range Rover. I had a L322 and by far was and still is the comfiest car I’ve ever driven. I could take it anywhere. The fuel economy was workable and didn’t mind the cost for the drive. I hope to one day get another as I had to sell it due to corrosion. But would love another. Currently have a freelander with RR seats. They’re the best seats.

[@volvo24091]

Drive it out of the showroom and you get 10% instant depreciation. Utterly silly to buy new.

[@slam2610]

This channel is an absolute gem!

[@marcb5328]

If the air bags have gone then the safety fuse has blown by the battery

[@phmtb]

Yes mate, this series is gonna epic, you'll smash it though I'm sure!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers mate - let's hope so

[@david_de_sousa]

Actually bought 3 from copart this last year, think I’m matching you for a bunch of cars parked out front taking up space! Never have I filmed anything though, hardly even take pictures when I really get stuck in… I’ve met that lady a couple times, very funny.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I can tell you now that filming it makes everything take ten times longer lol. Yeah she was a joker

[@h12st_d63]

Loving this, golden age of LR in my view... Excited for an update on the RS6 tho 👌🏻

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

RS6 update coming soon!

[@h12st_d63]

@@NotEconomicallyViable keep up the great work Nino, to driveway tinkering 🤙🏻

[@GeorgeAusters]

Bruh.. Did they just try to jumpstart the M3 directly on the battery? You're supposed to jump using the terminals in the engine bay

[@whatsdavedone104]

Lots of newer cars have a pyro fuse, when the airbags blow it also blows the pyro so the car can't be started for safety reasons.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

😂😂

[@fsazhar]

If the airbags gone off then you need to replace piro switch before you can start it

[@promischristodoulou3681]

Cheap car, love to see what one of those car buying sites would offer. Bet you'd still make a good profit. 👍

[@shauncorless8965]

Avoid ,,your never afford the insurance ,,,,look at it this way put £100,000 out side your house tell folk walking past to take 100 a quid a day of it ,that's what your going to lose maybe more 😮

[@eduardolucas9896]

Hey mate really enjou your videos. I'm aslo from colchester. I'm currently rebuilng an audi a4 2009. Keep up with the good work

[@kevinmoffatt]

Always important to option the 'Christmas lights' dash package where many and various warning lamps endlessly entertain and amuse you on those few occasions when the car actually starts and will ensure a long and rewarding (although costly) relationship with a local specialist.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Hahaha maybe I shouldn't drive this car until January when the Christmas lights go back away

[@waynebaldycanning]

Loved this one. Can’t wait for the work to start on this beast

[@exploringwithjacob8641]

Own a 2009 Range Rover 3.6TDV8 Westminster myself! Best car I have ever owned in can’t bring myself to sell it! Even tho it is getting old now!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

How has it been reliability-wise?

[@exploringwithjacob8641]

Great! had to replace the rocker cover gasket as it had a small leak but that’s it so far had it 3 years or so now.

[@DarrenBrown-i1s]

I had the 2002 hse nice cars I have a 2019 vogue 3.0td now can’t wait to see what you do with it maybe buy a rear end damage for parts should be very cheap in colour good luck

[@PPhase]

Spent the last couple days thinking about buying one of these so can't wait for next video

[@frednetherlands887]

You are a very courageous man. ❤

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Or stupid? haha

[@frednetherlands887]

@@NotEconomicallyViable no :) 'motivated'.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha 👍

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

This is one series I'm really going to enjoy 😉

[@terryatkinson899]

Same model as Clarkson and Harry Metcalf from Harry's Garage and they really rated them 😊

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I watched that video - it's part of what inspired me to buy this one!

[@marcwebber9825]

Proper enjoyable vid 👌 Down to earth genuine

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that mate

[@shaunhewitt]

Pyro fuse blows when been in accident so stops them starting

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Pyro fuse gone on the M3, I expect... this won't start. Also they shouldn't try to jump off the rear battery direct. There's a + and - terminal in the engine bay

[@kwinterburn]

My best deal was in 2002 I was looking for an Alfa 166 2.5 24v , for my new wife's first car was group 19 insurance on a new driver , a new one was £30,000 at the time , and there were no SH ones , a few weeks later I saw one in a garage 3 years old 29,000 miles at £9000 ... Bit the salesman's arm off ,someone had paid £ 21000 in depreciation in 3 years

[@josephgittos3787]

Wow that RR sounded amazing and someone bought a bargain half the price, I love these big RR ( I own a evoque ) and would love one for myself so the wife can have the evoque for herself. I actually prefer the older models

[@ADM_K]

I think you got a very good deal. Engine seems sound. On its own it has value

[@simmonsrenos9111]

Watched a few of your videos,nice job I subscribed 😊🇨🇦

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Welcome aboard!

[@mazdaman1286]

Apparently 5200 Range Rovers were stolen last year....and this year has been no better. A friends sister has been quoted on renewal of her insurance £9700 !!! She was told this pretty average , some areas are significantly higher....

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I heard that in London it costs about £20k to insure a new one and they won't insure it for more than half the value 😬😬💀

[@markjeep9415]

Why would anyone pay 230k for one of the least reliable cars on the rd

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Why would anyone pay 230k for a Range Rover even if it was the most reliable car lol

[@marcduthie4327]

Looking forward to seeing this build.

[@AndrisPrikna]

I have the same dream, hopefully one day I will get one. I like discovery 4.

[@bigbrother5777]

Pyrofuse is blown. You'll have electrics but ignition inoperable

[@markburns2545]

Yes brov, great vlog....who in the world 🌎, would ever ever, buy a ranger....they are, massively...bonzo dog 🐕, doo..dar........every one spends more time in the garage, than on the road.... if you need or want a decent 4x4....get yourself an audi q 7......respect mark....😊😊😊

[@philipmenzies7087]

Doesn't it make you weep the way comparatively wealthy people treat their vehicles.

[@tunnel7]

Love Range Rovers come on you can do it be watching this one for sure good luck. You will love it when its done.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks mate

[@brainywindow2816]

Cannot wait to see you suffer trying to fix it, we love to see it. Best of luck, absolutely love your vids ❤

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Hahaha cheers mate

[@insidebyte8561]

I recon you'll smash it out dude, can't wait to see it :D

[@HaggardPillockHD]

Random question but what happened to the Mercedes 220e? 😅

[@williamkennedy5492]

Your having a coffee and i see a Mk 3 Zodiac behind you a great car.

[@joshmerrick4716]

If the air bags have gone off in the bmw it’s more than likely the pyrotechnics fuse has blown cutting power to the starter