SHOULD YOU Buy a 2012 Range Rover Sport L320 in 2024?

Range Rover SPORT L320 2012
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:34 Walk Around
5:28 Why I Bought the Car
9:20 Pros
15:23 Cons
18:19 Costs/Maintenance
22:50 Final Verdict
27:19 Outro
RUNNING COSTS
MAINTAINCE
RUNNING COSTS
INSURANCE
INSTA DMKDRIVES
TIKTOK DMKDRIVES

[@adamtarrington6541]

You are so right. I’m saving for one of these. Looking on the forums it’s all doom, so I’ve looked at others like merc GLE etc. Go on those forums and it’s all doom, so I’m just going to look for a RR sport with full service history and enjoy it. Great honest vid

[@DMKDRIVES]

Glad I could help! You won’t regret it

[@houseofwine7704]

I am thinking to get a late RR. But I think that the L322 Vogue is a even much better luxury car than the RR Sport. However both are amazing cars, comparable to nothing out there. I will do my decision through the next months and than log in for the perfect TDV8 ❤

[@mikewalker2068]

Always loved these, nice motor!

[@DannyLandaXO]

Love the production on this video! You can tell a lot of effort has gone into it! I’m not heavy into cars but insightful nonetheless. Subscribed 🤞

[@MRpokemon621]

Finally an in depth and informative video on the RR L320. Looking to part ex my 05 X5

[@rumaanm9824]

Great video 🔥

[@aayanmalik7]

The quality of the video is truly on another level!

[@jameschamberlain6266]

Had one for a year now. 2011 HSE diesel. Absolutely love it. One thing it was lacking is the Bluetooth working for the music as only works for calls. But got one of those Invery Bluetooth adapters plugs into centre consoles old iPod port. Love the air suspension feels like your floating the motorway. And it’s capable of going anywhere and tow anything.

[@captainkidd1811]

You can buy a Bluetooth receiver that plugs into the auxiliary and fag lighter in the back

[@majackson14]

Buying a 2009 off a mate next week. He has had to do loads of repairs..( I've the evidence) but still a gamble I am willing to take 👍🏻 vids like this help thanks

[@bigboycars]

This is a great car. Especially l320 body shape. I'm also always been felt in love in this car. Now I have had it for over one year. Amazing car.

[@hugheslivesonforever5045]

I've subscribed. Good luck with the channel 👍

[@DMKDRIVES]

Thanks for the sub! And hopefully 🙏

[@AK.Corporation]

Great content really helped me before I bought my RR sport. I want one in this exact spec

[@DMKDRIVES]

Glad to hear it!

[@Profution]

Simply Good feedback, Nice video.

[@DMKDRIVES]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@adiimalik]

Simply Impressive!! Extremely informative stuff

[@DMKDRIVES]

Glad you liked it!

[@NicoChapman]

Great to watch this :) Want to buy one myself. Looking froward to it even more now. Thanks.

[@DMKDRIVES]

Go for it man! Really enjoyed my time with it

[@jazlafayette7059]

Quality video mate, all the points potential buyers want to know

[@DMKDRIVES]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@mehulpatel178]

Nice car! Great video

[@martf9875]

GOOD HONEST VID ,, Im still gonna look 4 1 ,, 🤞👌👌

[@richardcorbett8431]

Bought 2012 last year.Brilliant!

[@xjr1300boy]

had a 62 plate Autobiography over 4 years now great car, had all the niggles done that occur on these after a certain mileage still need the anti roll bar done but you can live with it. Great vid

[@DMKDRIVES]

Iv actually just sold mine..but im already looking for another 😂😅

[@jamesmorley8751]

Got a l322 2002 4:4 v8 re mapped straight piped still going strong 💪 great video bud

[@DMKDRIVES]

L322 is the dream 💯

[@truckerphil316]

@@DMKDRIVES I have just bought a 2014 rang rover sport autobiography I love the car the feeling of driving it is amazing just so chilled but I wish I had of bought a 2012 l322 and have decided I am going to do it as soon as I have rebult my money up from buying my current car I know I can go from car to car but I need to clear my credit card and build my saving up to cover any issues that come up

[@KerryGoldSaltyButter]

I have the 2013 HSE in V8 Petrol in the States. I love it. It was very well kept.

[@UmarKamani]

Flush the gearbox fluid, it should fix the gear changing issues. Make sure to use the OE ZF 8 fluid aswell.

[@330eLCI]

Decent video mate !

[@dylandavies9637]

I’ve also got a 2012 L320 SDV6 and it’s brilliant. Does everything I need from it and feels so special. 👍🏻

[@DMKDRIVES]

Couldn't agree more! Keep enjoying it

[@peterelliott2914]

I've had mine for 8 years (2009) and only replaced one suspension boot and a battery. And tyres of course. It rides a bit hard and I take my wife's BMW 1 series around town any day but when you go on a trip it's the most amazing ride. Made for the (windy) open road.

[@markjohnson3002]

You are so right it's a now or never type of motor. I'm picking a 2011 hse up on Sunday. 6 speed version. So before electric becomes the norm I'm looking forward to a last hurrah with this icon.

[@zunairak1]

Most realistic Range Rover review going!

[@manoorkhan5063]

Very informative video 👍

[@neil12nealison]

Well done for a great video. Like me you love the shape. I bought a AB a few years ago now. Like you I ignored the web and forums it's all so depressing. I bought the best I could afford and am well aware it can't be run on a shoe string. It's been totally reliable. More reliable than my old S Max. How does that figure.? Enjoy. 😊👍

[@madelynreneecline7558]

I bought the 2010 l320 earlier this year ,I've had many 4x4 over the years ,then moved away to regular cars like bms and mercs etc always loved the range rover,so I have a big boat and trailer so need to tow and launch ,what better car than the range rover for the job .yes it's 10 years plus old ,135 k miles,but has a great history ,I paid 7 k ,as soon as I picked it up it was straight in for oils and filter change etc ,,needed new brakes and discs to the rear ,then turned out needing new drive shaft ,and stabiliser bar ,yep cost a few grand to sort ,,do I regret it ,not at all I've never driven anything like the range before ,it is just something else had its first mot with me and sailed thru ,this car has never failed an mot or had advisories in all its history .do your home work but don't be put off cos once the problems are fixed you will have the best utility vehicle you could ever drive .highly recommended to all that are considering, bare in mind road tax 700 a year the fuel consumption and service bills ,but if you can stand it ..go for it and enjoy.

[@DMKDRIVES]

Couldn’t have said it better myself!

[@richardsquires1785]

I have a 2012 sport and I bloody love it. I got it trade for 5k with 175k miles on the clock. I do worry about the crack and I have researched it a lot. To start with my oil filter comes out sparkle free so this is a good sign. Also 2012 has a better machines crank shaft so I hope I’m worrying for nothing. I change the oil every 2k miles and have move up to 5w40 DPF oil. It’s my caravan tow car and after driving from land’s end to the midlands towing a caravan. I get home and feel like of only been to the shops. Great car

[@DMKDRIVES]

Love to hear it! Use them for how they were intended to

[@lailahannah11]

iv had my 2010 tdv8 about year now great drive just make sure u got dosh in the kitty

[@natwillz7721]

been driving this car for the past 7 years, I have had 4 different ones. I can honestly say it's a trustworthy car never let me down , just a lot extra to maintain tax fuel tyres and insurance 🤣 after 7 years😱 , but great car

[@user-sk8fc4gf5b]

All the way in Jamaica … I enjoyed your video 🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@DMKDRIVES]

Big up Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

Very informative and looks like we are on the same wavelength. New cars, exotic cars don’t do it for me, my mind is stuck on getting an L320 or L323 this year. Fantastic video, nonetheless! Will be looking forward to more videos from you. Cheers.

[@DMKDRIVES]

Do it bro! You’ll have regrets either way 😂 But life’s too short

[@MegaRetr]

Simply Impressive))))

[@DMKDRIVES]

Appreciate that!

[@user-bt6qu8lt1v]

Had mine 2 years now black Santorini metallic 3ltr 25:28 25:32 2012 absolutey lv it stunning drive fab looks great by 1

[@simondouglas3519]

Nice Omega 👍🏾

[@craigporteous6053]

I had one for 2 years just sold due to ace pipes going and land rover had them in back order from September personally I love them

[@DMKDRIVES]

Nothing compares in my opinion, overall a lot of car for the money

[@tariqmohammed8505]

good video bro keep it up

[@DMKDRIVES]

Appreciate it

[@willwonka1325]

Had the Cayenne, X5,X6, Q7 and even an ML - NOTHING even gets close to a Range Rover - I even test drove the X7 last weekend, good but it’s no RR. They are magical and no more unreliable than anything above. Just look after them like any car. The keyboard warriors (90% of which haven’t ever owned one) are just chatting s*it most of the time Enjoy the car

[@Sktay10]

Awesome video! What’s next?

[@DMKDRIVES]

We will see 👀

[@KatlegoMac]

This is the best looking RR Sport, only the new one looks better but this design is the best really. 🔥🔥🔥

[@paulstaton8267]

Good honest video. I have the same model but hse black addition, I’ve owned it 3.5 years when I bought it , it had done 33k with Fsh, I have its serviced every year and had a major service at 40k the only other things I have had to do was two tyres and a set of discs and pads all round , the car is amazing can’t fault it and I get an average of 33 mph using V Power , the car has done 69k now and would not change it , better the devil you know , a new one could go bang the day after you buy it , I’ll take my chance and save the money for the time this one needs fixing 👍

[@DMKDRIVES]

This is exactly how I feel! Because the new ones are not any better for reliability so buy one of these while you can at such a discount and just maintain it as you go and enjoy it! No need to worry about rip off interest rates and horrible pcp scams

[@paulstaton8267]

@@DMKDRIVES just a great all rounder , used every day for work (carpenter) then at weekend taking me fishing or shooting, what’s not to like 👍

[@mrcalifornia6369]

I’m a fan of car interiors, and I feel driving this will actually make you feel bossy

[@davehowe3900]

Bought my 62 plate HSE from a main Land Rover dealer 8 years ago for £35K. Has been very reliable over that time. Now has 58K miles on the clock. Guess biggest issue was loosing the tv facility (which I never watched unless I was in a carpark waiting for my partner). To replace it was £1.2K so had the garage bypass it. All the info modules are linked like a daisy chain so if one stops working it affects them all. Recently lost audio, sat nav, phone pairing etc. This time it was the navigation module. Cost new £3.6K (inc VAT) from main dealer, so for a car that is worth now £6.6K (according to WeBuyAnyCar) just had garage bypass that module. Still have audio and reversing cameras. Now investigating having a car play system installed that will totally replace the RRS info system. Told the cost would be around £600 fitted.

[@DMKDRIVES]

lol don’t sell it! Keep it forever

[@atikaawan5538]

You go my boy MashaAllah proud of you 😍💗

[@ianlongmore6898]

If your gearbox has been serviced you might need it to learn the new values post service, you would need a gap tool. I have a D4 with the same GB and Engine and runs smooth, doesnt seem to be out of gear at any point, could be subjective though, you might think mines the same

[@DMKDRIVES]

The gearbox has been serviced I felt it’s more to do with the software and engine response..and I’m comparing the box to the zf8 in my 530D Honestly night and day

[@sadatbogobire6967]

I like the colour

[@cryptonomicschannel]

Was this rotary gearbox installed from the factory or did you add it later?

[@DMKDRIVES]

Factory mate It was only featured on the final facelift sport From late 2011 till the release of the new shape. What else is odd is that on the newer shape they went back to the gearstick and only had the rotary in the Vouge models.

[@GMT439]

No, Not unless it has one elderly owner and less than 40K Miles on it and a Valid MOT and History.

[@davidwilliams6644]

Just sold my new shape one 2015 and that was doing 30mpg and 38 on a run , new shape is much smoother , sportier and none of the gearbox not knowing which gear to be in. Still like the L320 but the L494 is better in everyway

[@DMKDRIVES]

No doubt, a much more refined vehicle and more importantly with the use of aluminium they’ve made it so much lighter than this!..but for the price this is a bargain!

[@5e34nut]

Your mic and camera set up are u using

[@DMKDRIVES]

Sony a7iii with Tamron 28-70mm for B roll Dji Action 4 for talking shots Saramonic with Lavalier for mic

[@adiimalik]

Suzuki Alto has same gear box issue. Always confused which gear the car should be in 😂

[@DMKDRIVES]

Which alto? New key or old

[@lipsticksnkicks]

Great video! So what is the difference between this one & the hse model?

[@DMKDRIVES]

They’re all just different trim levels So for example SE HSE Autobiography And they all came with different features and spec..some with better leather quality And some with a better audio system Autobiography is usually the best spec

[@lipsticksnkicks]

@@DMKDRIVES Okay thanks for replying! I’m thinking about purchasing a 2012 hse model… your video was helpful!

[@DMKDRIVES]

Mines up for sale now

[@tariqmohammed8505]

@@DMKDRIVES price

[@DMKDRIVES]

@@tariqmohammed8505sorry it’s sold today!

[@Ahmadmalik537.]

👍

[@frankright4454]

I'm being forced into an SUV. Won't be a daily so these things are starting to look really good to me round about now.

[@DMKDRIVES]

Go for it! As long as you’re not stretching your budget and actually love the car just take care of it and find an example that’s been loved before you.

[@frankright4454]

@@DMKDRIVES I'm surprised you haven't opted for the infotainment upgrade, any particular reason? I think I would do definitely do that.

[@stewartbrown6869]

Looking to but one seen 13 plate 10 grand but mate long winded talk to much get to the point but love there shape to .

[@lordbrasic9469]

Mine never drops below 30mpg mixed driving.

[@DMKDRIVES]

I do have a heavy foot to be fair

[@malikfaheemawan]

Range Rover❤

[@redsquare5325]

Is this ulez compliant?

[@DMKDRIVES]

Unfortunately not But I live in the north west so wasn’t really affected much

[@regkaye9426]

The vehicle would look nicer if you had fitted legal registration plates, therefore avoiding a £1000 +

[@DMKDRIVES]

Show plates which have been removed from the car But thanks for letting me know!

[@keencyclist6134]

Reliability. Road tax. Fuel consumption. Insurance. Money pit. Sorry. Crazy choice. Interesting video tho

[@jmw140]

Oiiiiiii D - I love it 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼🫡

[@hassanjamil9577]

Best L320 review on web

[@Pelt101]

20 mpg…. Man that’s bad. Mine is 2012 L320 with 78k on clock. I get 29/30 mpg local and 32/3 mpg on a long drive. You need it looking at, maybe a Terraclean de coke.

[@DMKDRIVES]

Heavy foot 😂

[@Pelt101]

Mmmm… ? Worth checking out bro.

[@ipanemakid3058]

What about the ulez charges????

[@DMKDRIVES]

There’s a few zones in the uk now but majority of the areas are okay I.e in Manchester no ulez charges So best to enjoy while you can

[@ipanemakid3058]

@@DMKDRIVES I'm knackered I live in London. No chance. That's another reason they're going cheaper.

[@MrMChau7]

Man like DMK

[@ted.8631]

it looks like a box.

[@DMKDRIVES]

A box we love

[@noelcahill6707]

That 3ltr engine is a problem

[@DMKDRIVES]

Esp if neglected, so one with full extensive history and regular service intervals which has been cared for can be decent..this car has covered 106k miles and not had any major issues

[@noelcahill6707]

@@DMKDRIVES iv known them with full history main dealer and they blow up the design of the engine is the problem

[@DMKDRIVES]

Yeah iv heard similar stories also! I guess it can be pot luck And risk keen buyers have to take

[@noelcahill6707]

@@DMKDRIVES iv a 09 rrs with the 3.6 that engine does not have the crank problem but you have to blank the egrs or they take your turbos out at the end of the day the ford engines had problems they should not have been used

[@gerryr1893]

@@noelcahill6707had 3.6 rr sport was rubbish turbos went gear box egr’s etc wife has a 2013 sport from new never had a problem service is key I have l405 4.4 sdv8 which has been reliable but the 3.6 was garbage