Should You Buy a Used Range Rover Sport? (Test Drive and Review L320 SDV6)

[@deanryan8725]

My minds telling me noooooo but my body my body’s telling me yeeeeaaaaahhhh

[@trifttyfn7006]

I swear this is how I’m felling rn 😭

[@matthewmensah8703]

hahahahahhhaaahah I am there too

[@leeholt563]

Just do it! Put a bit of cash to one side for repairs, because there will be some

[@jharristhetruth21]

Couldn't have said it better myself! Lol

[@willywalter4939]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jakovljevic4393]

I have a white all stock 2008 Sport 3.6 TDV8 for about 5 years,160000km on the clock,no problems for me Absolutely LOVE IT!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Filip Filipovic Great Car! The TDV8 is the perfect choice for that car. Much better than the 2.7!

[@smc5155]

This video is the reason I have just bought a RRS HSE 2008 and I love it, thanks 😃👍🏼😃 I can't help but smile from ear to ear when I'm driving it, my wife thinks I've lost the plot 😂🤣😂 great videos keep them coming

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats what they do to you! Good purchase :)

[@kingcodien7386]

Has it broke yet

[@hedzt6667]

Has it broke yet?

[@aziz7156]

Has it broke yet

[@riaoooo]

Has it broke yet?

[@krisdundurs6672]

"Makes you feel successful, even if your're not." Love it, haha!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Kris Dundurs thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@DiscoFang]

The flip side on the maintenance and running costs.... Makes you feel poor even if you're not.

[@Broomehall]

After 35 years in the motor trade I'd say this ..... have deep pockets and a sense of humour .... you'll need both !

[@Jay-iq6yh]

Just what I have been told many times, this has put me off buying one !

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

I hear you!

[@janstaes2172]

my cousin had one. the stuff that went wrong with his one has put me off completely. (engine + gearbox + turbo + egr + i think all steering modules etc replaced them all and still it broke down) he bought it new !!! shocking

[@Jay-iq6yh]

@@janstaes2172 How long after he bought it new did it start going wrong. Weeks Months Years ??

[@janstaes2172]

@@Jay-iq6yh gues !? just as the warranty went off it !!!

[@chrispowell2126]

Thank you at last a good honest review , I have owned this model Range Rover Sport on a 62 plate for 5 years and I absolutely love it , it’s been totally reliable and faultless , OK I admit servicing by a main dealer is expensive but it proves if they are serviced properly they are reliable .

[@HighPeakAutos]

chris powell Thanks for the comment! I love them too. They’re no less reliable than any other complicated luxury car but they get a bad reputation. If you look after them they won’t let you down but too many people don’t bother taking them to the main dealer or in fact anywhere to have them serviced. What do they expect when it breaks!

[@gieltimmermans]

Wow this is the kind of channel where I was looking for. Someone talking honest about which Land Rover has good reliability instead of just saying that every land rover is unreliable. I hope you keep making more video’s, specificially about Land Rover’s (Hopefully also the previous generation Range Rover L322 with the 4.4 tdv8). So thank you for this video’s, you have earned a new subscriber

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you! I'm a big Land Rover fan - I hate hearing people talking rubbish about the cars! I've had lots and I've never had anything terrible happen. I intend to do lots more videos about different LR's. Thanks for subscribing!

[@Dave-in-France]

Land Rovers are generally speaking, very reliable vehicles I have found. However, like all 4x4 vehicles they do need (and must have ) more servicing than an ordinary family car. Truly speaking I would call them an enthusiasts vehicle and benefit highly from 'pro-active' maintenance. For example issues with air suspension. The air bags are made of rubber and like all things rubber they wear over time so I replace then every 5 yrs whether they are working correctly or not. They cost £60 each so not a fortune and are a very easy fix - 15 mins each - plus the compressor has a wear part that should be replaced at the same time - cost £15. With that work done, 99% of all air suspension problems will be avoided.

[@MrJimmy3459]

All you guys are blinded by confirmation bias, These are the most unreliable vehicles on the road

[@HighPeakAutos]

MrJimmy3459 not in my experience

[@renners9636]

High Peak Autos in your experience which 4wd has been worse? I like land rovers, but they are just hard work. Go to change a discovery auto box oil filter, oh have to remove exhaust and cross member. Own a 2009-2012 5.0l Range Rover, your timing chain tensioner will fail, it will. And to stuff this up after the 4.0 and 4.2 problems is crazy, yeah that was jaguar, but LR should have know. I’m not saying land rovers are bad cars, or incredibly unreliable. But they are below average in regards to reliability, they are more trouble than they should be, the question is are they worth the trouble? Talk to an Indy car mechanic who works on a good selection of cars, he won’t have nice things to say about any modern Land Rover. Yeah I know all cars have there problems, but Land Rover do excel. Edit, again I quite like the sport, looking at buying a 5.0 supercharged, but I don’t kid myself, I will be changing the timing chain, sprockets, tensioners and fuel injectors, add to that that the suspension bushings ain’t last in off road use, not a problem, just extra maintenance. When you come from jap cars, you know it just doesn’t have to be this way.

[@DaveOzoalor]

I have a 2007 vogue, everything has has progressively broken down and replaced since I bought it - compressor, transmission, gearbox, water tank, water pump, gasket, cooling fan, fan clutch. All in the first 60 days!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Dave Partner That sucks! Sorry to hear that. It mustn’t have been very well looked after before you bought it

[@davidellis279]

Dave Partner , You have to realise you have an 11year old vehicle and unless it has been serviced and maintained regularly you are asking for trouble buying one,I had a Range Rover Sport TDV8 3-6 Diesel that also was an 07plate,I chanced buying it because it was cheap and I have the facility's to repair it,when I sold it the mileage was 143,000 and I had done about 20,000 miles in it,the only thing I had to replace in that time was front brake pads and a suspension compressor which I had reconditioned for £150-00 and fitted it myself,buying these vehicles is a gamble and can be very expensive to maintain,a lot of people who buy them can't afford the repairs and should think very carefully before purchasing as major components like engines and gearboxes are horrificly expensive,I was lucky with mine.

[@royalstevep68]

@@davidellis279 lol, I have several cars including a 15 year old Peugeot 307xsi that in 120k miles has needed a new ECU, in fact its had no issues in 10 years. Also a14 year old a class led that's had nothing done in 55k miles

[@davidellis279]

sp royals .There are good and bad in all makes of cars,the only duds I have bought have always been Vauxhalls starting in 1967 with a new Victor 101 Deluxe absolute nightmare from the word go and only kept it 8months,I used to buy high mileage EX-Lease diesel cars and very rarely had problems with them and never had a major engine or gearbox problem.

[@guestspinelli2435]

Because they are garage Dave.

[@ushittyuglylc5037]

OWNED a 2016 sport never let me down,best car for me so far😘

[@HighPeakAutos]

Stuart Stuart That’s cool. I’ve never had the new model 2013-. Hopefully I will one day soon 😉

[@garyrowlands8028]

Just bought my own sport and yeah, totally agree with the statement " it really puts a smile on my face " and seeing the Range Rover badge on my drive is good...thanks for the video

[@HighPeakAutos]

Congrats!

[@ceunny]

Just bought my first sport! (2008 3.6l tdv8) I love it to the moon and back. Just some minor defects as the sunroof won’t open and the air suspension works but makes a lot of noise when on high mode, but drives great with only 120.000 km’s on the car and snatched it up for 7130 euro.

[@HighPeakAutos]

jestarwow That’s a bargain. The TDV8 is so much better than the 2.7! You’ve definitely made the right choice. 👍

[@gerryr1893]

Worst motor I’ve had tdv8 Now got 3 sdv6 way better just as quick plus 32mpg

[@gordonbrown5340]

I designed the interior of this car. The steering wheel took me 1 year to design.

[@britvacations9937]

gordon brown I worked with you.. u were so annoying. Hope u return my £10 u borrowed for a curry 🍛 😂

[@bigste5771]

I had a piss and drove 1 of these... And i never washed my hands ur steering wheel design dried them perfectly 😂

[@llamamanism]

Let’s make it.......round !

[@BritishTeaFGC]

@@llamamanism You're a MADMAN! Everyone knows triangular wheels are the norm!

[@Vvvv-bo6qv]

No wonder why they fall to bits

[@carycoller3140]

In 2016 I traded my 2007 Escalade for a 2010 Range Rover Sport HSC with exactly 99,100 miles on it. Needless to say I was PETRIFIED since I too had heard the horror stories. But I'd always wanted a RR Sport so I took the leap. Today my Rover has 110,000 miles on it and I haven't had ANY issues at all. The thing is amazing. I say if you want one, buy one, but get a good past service history check like I did. It took me several months to find my particular Rover Sport, and I haven't regretted my purchase at all.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cary Coller I agree! I don’t deny there are some bad ones out there that have been neglected. But that is true of any used car. If you’re careful and buy one which has been looked after, you can’t go wrong. I bet the Sport is a sportier ride than your 07 Escalade 👍

[@carycoller3140]

@@HighPeakAutos absolutely sportier. I miss the luxury ride of the Escalade but the Rover is more special for sure.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cary Coller Yeah I bet. It’ll be much quicker too I guess

[@carycoller3140]

@@HighPeakAutos yeah, kinda, but the Escalade had over 400 horsepower, so it no slouch. That thing could move.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cary Coller I’ve never driven an Escalade. You rarely see them here in England 😔

[@blondon1050]

I work for a recovery company and we deal specifically with cars that break down on the motorway. We did an audit and a significant minority of the cars recovered were range rovers (new and old).

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats interesting. I've personally never been stranded in a RR, but I have in lots of other cars.

[@buhaj666]

Do you remember on top of your head , top5 of cars that were most recovered ?

[@HighPeakAutos]

NoPro8l3m I’ve only had to have a few cars recovered: a Kia Sorento, a Mazda 6, a BMW X5, a Vauxhall Corsa

[@buhaj666]

@@HighPeakAutos for some reason Mazda 6 does not surprised me lol. When you going to upload new video? Great channel. Thx for your ct200h suberb and Jag xf videos. Btw out of them 3 which one would you choose?

[@HighPeakAutos]

NoPro8l3m Thanks! I’ve been busy at work but there will be another one live tomorrow evening. I’ve got a few days off soon so I’ll make a few more and upload them. Of those 3 cars... it’s a tough one between the Jag XF and the Lexus CT. I’d have to flip a coin - but I’d probably choose the Jag

[@anthonyregan9957]

All the possitive reviews is what we want to see here , I've recently got a 2012 RRS 104k it's a absolute dream to drive no knocking , the 3l engine is so quite its insane and the smooth drive is priceless..fantastic review puts everything in to perspective 👍

[@DailyInspirationbyRick]

Keep an eye on the oil and it should be fine 👍

[@mikeheflin2614]

I have a 2013 RR sport with 120K miles. Never ever had any issues other than normal maintenance. I read and hear all the stories about problems but i have had this vehicle twice as long as any other. It drives better than a new sport or a cayenne.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Mike Heflin That’s good to hear. Is yours the same shape as mine in this video or the new model? They do get an unfair reputation 👍

[@Bahjathaddad]

Good to hear that, I bought my range rover sport 2012 turbo charged a couple of months ago. The car has only 75 thousands kilometres on the clock CA 45k miles. It drives like new and never had any issues so far but everyone I know is talking bad about range rover

[@TheJosephayal]

YOU should call guinness record asap

[@1979jasonr]

That my friend is one of the best car reviews I have watched in a very very long time....looked like you were driving around Tameside/Ashton/High Peak areas.

[@HighPeakAutos]

1979jasonr Thank you! Appreciate it! I think it was around Marple/Romiley/New Mills 😉

[@smc5155]

Come on Matt, do another RR video….you know you want to. There is something about this video, I was debating wether to get a RRS at the time you released it, I’m now in my 3rd RR lol. Love it 👍🏽👍🏽

[@destraugh5052]

Bought a used 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE LUX about a month ago...gotta say I love the car and it has helped me quite a bit since I got it, also a lot better on my bad back, I feel that the TDV6 doesn't get enough love honestly, it is still a very good engine for the vehicle and comfortably carries the heavy body onward to victory

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good stuff! Enjoy :)

[@stevenjackson5661]

Great honest video, keep tthem coming! These are cracking underrated cars definately put a smile on your face so much more character than any German equivalents 🤙🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks :)

[@cashw55]

Yeah 'character', can't deny that

[@neilwalsh4058]

Let's see who it'd fare against a G-Wagen in a long term test?

[@daraboy1973]

Just got mine today was going to buy an XF but opted for one of these instead . Best car I've ever driven and made, FLRSH not a mark on it . Took your advice didnt cut corners bought the best one I could afford . Great car haters are going to hate . I'm smiling from ear to ear . My wife loves it my Grandaughter loves it . I love it . Keep them coming Mat

[@HighPeakAutos]

Congrats!

[@NoName-gr1gl]

TDV6 has crank bearing failure problems. I’ve had it happen on two of them. Land Rover want around 14k to fix. Good engine builder will want around 7k. Even with extremely methodical maintenance you can’t guarantee it won’t happen. Main dealer service intervals will almost guarantee it will. When it does replace the turbo’s because they most likely will be shot and have it poly bushed while the body is off. Save you constantly replacing bushes. Not a cheep car to run but fantastic when working well. Oh forgot to mention Gearbox will go 2.5k to fix and air suspension pump will also eventually go!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hi, I've had a few comments about the crank bearings failing. Fortunately Ive never had that happen to me so I wasn't aware of it It annoys me when there is obviously a common issue and the manufacturer won't do anything about it as a recall etc... The new 8 speed box is much more reliable than the previous ones, Ive never had any issues with that. I did mention having all auto boxes serviced at 80-100k (which is something I do religiously) to extend the life of it. They are great cars, but not without their issues. Just like any other used car really.

[@derekstocker6661]

Keep hearing these horror stories, was going to buy one (4.2 Supercharged 2005) now going to save the cash especially as it had about 100k miles on it.

[@NigelRudyard]

I've always secretly wanted a Range Rover. Great review ..... I like your use of the word "reckless" re buying a second hand one, but you've put some urban myths about their legendary unreliability to rights when you say you've never had major problems.

[@christianolssontravels]

Great review and i love the informal format with both pros and cons and most importantly the way the car feels. I think that’s missing in most reviews today. You’re easily one of top 5 reviewers today. And now I want a Range Rover to go with the Jag on the driveway. Classic. :-)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for the comments! The audio was really poor on this vid, it was my first attempt. Thanks for watching. Which Jag do you have?

[@charlesmaroon8819]

2002 Disco 2, 2008 RR Sport, 2001 Disco 2, 2013 RR Sport. Never any problems as I keep up the maintenance and oil changes.

[@makar126]

"makes you feel successful even if you're not" - love that saying ;-) Personally I never had any experience with RRS, but would love to own a TDV8!

[@davidhay9699]

Very cool RR Sport. U seem 2 review the kinda cars I love...you've gt great taste in motors squire.

[@CosgroveNotts]

Thanks for the information. Not bothered about looking good driving, that's crashy and cheap plastics. You made me buy a new car for that money with 3 years warranty and 60 mpg. You saved my life x

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha glad I can be of help. What did you buy?

[@CosgroveNotts]

@@HighPeakAutos Suzuki Baleno lol

[@trevorjarvis1933]

And now the new car 2 years on is probably halved your money…. Meanwhile the Range Rover would have probably been worth close to what you paid 2 years on (thanks to covid prices) but without would have probably deprecated around £2000-£4000, compared to £6000-£10,000 depreciation on a new car in 2 years.

[@LandscapeMaster33]

2012-2013 sports are the best IMO. Love them. 👌🏻

[@apexpredator.9770]

But u driving a post 2013 one...

[@LandscapeMaster33]

@@apexpredator.9770 nope. I also have a 2013 sport autobiography. Love the thing.

[@andrewjones596]

Ha, just found this video, one of your early ones I assume. Your style has developed well over time. Well, I’ve finally taken the plunge and found myself a Sport. I’ve taken your advice and before buying, have found a great specialist who has given me tips before buying. First trip in the beast will be to his workshop to service it and do a transmission service. Wife is having my baby RR, the Evoque, so getting that serviced for her too. Can’t thank you enough for your advice about both cars. Keep up the great work and best of luck with your enterprise 👍🏻

[@davidparker9587]

I have a 2010 sport 3 litre diesel, twin turbo, had it for 3 years, best vehicle I've ever owned, no regrets at all. Fantastic in every way, I would highly recommend buying one.

[@brettrussell6207]

Loved watching this video. I literally just watched a more recent 1 of yours on the same car. Great to see how good your videos have come on too. Glad the music has gone I must admit. Good work as always Matt.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! That’s lots of practice I guess

[@ennuinewyork6598]

Your delivery is just so dope!! Funny I have spent the last 4 days researching the RR sport and I have my mind near made up on on 2010 with about 87k miles on it. The Dash just looks more solid and luxurious. The pre-2010 dashes are just a little too spartan and a bit too cheap looking. Thank you for helping make my mind. This was educating .

[@HighPeakAutos]

Ennui New York Haha Thanks! I would definitely go for a 2010 onwards model. The interior is much more luxurious and the exterior looks fresher too. They also have a better choice of engines. Good luck with the new car! 👍

[@royalstevep68]

Despite the horror stories I still wouldn't mind a RR sport

[@HighPeakAutos]

I wouldn't be put off by the horror stories. I could tell you that many negative stories about almost every other brand that you'd be put off buying any car ever again!

[@chappy2121]

I wouldn't want to be seen in one. You'll be part of "that" club with the Audi and BMW drivers

[@harriehealey7285]

chappy2121 what winners? Winners drive audi and bmw’s. Losers can’t afford it.

[@sl-mr7rq]

@@harriehealey7285 yeah bro that statement is just ignorant

[@namegoeshere6638]

@@harriehealey7285 hahaha until someone pulls up in their fucking ferrari lambo porsche 911 turbo etc etc etc etc etc. Or someone else has a bugatti... See where in going with this?

[@jasongreene2645]

I have a 2006 RR Sport I purchased in 2007 and it's been running great ever since. However, I did have to replace the shock actuator compressor thank god it was still under warranty. I've done all of the servicing myself by ordering my parts from atlantic british. Very reliable truck to me !!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Jason Greene My Dad had an 07 Sport for a long time. I used to love borrowing that. He never had any issues either 👍

[@richardallsop7282]

Sorry just catching -up, once again a very informative review of a 'Great' secondhand car. Regards,

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for your comments

[@vladleonard86]

I own an 2008 Audi Q7 since 2014..and i never had a real isue with it. Just bushings and normal servicing. That's it. Is real reliable. Now it has 280.000km. and before me, my uncle ownd it since was new...he also never had any problems with it. I never heard of any Range Rover to be this reliable to be honest. I like Range Rovers...but you need to invest all the time

[@HighPeakAutos]

VLL I had an 07 Q7 for a while and had lots of issues with it. I guess with any car it depends how it’s been looked after and how it has been driven. If everyone looked after their cars, everything would be reliable to a certain extent. 👍

[@vladleonard86]

@@HighPeakAutos To be honest, i like the way Range Rovers look. The exterior is very masculin. I waned to trade my Q7 for an Range Rover...but i so that many complain about having issues with them all the time. So...i changed my mind. But i will want to own one if they will be more reliable.

[@HighPeakAutos]

VLL Yeah I see what you mean. I’ve never owned the newer 2013- model, so maybe they have improved. I’ll have to get back to you on that when I can eventually afford one 😉

[@vladleonard86]

@@HighPeakAutos the prices are the same. A 2013 Range Rover vs Q7 both go somewear around 30.000

[@HighPeakAutos]

VLL if you were replacing yours it would probably be better to wait until the new 2016 Q7 drops in price. Much better cars in my opinion 👍

[@elitegam3r224]

We own a 2014 HSE tdi and it’s never ever missed a beat ..Easily the best car in its class. Beautiful inside and out.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I want one

[@mikeford1777]

Hey man I just got the new Bose acoustimass 1500 with the swivel speakers and the fairly new onkyo receiver and everything's incredibly loud and you're the very first video out of I'd say somewhere between 70 and 100 videos since I've got this new stereo set up where I can barely hear what you're saying!!! Get a better audio going. Thank you. For not wasting our time.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hey, this was my first vid and I stupidly thought I could rely on the GoPro itself without a mic. The later ones are far better :)

[@TheSmackfan101]

Great first video. Audio quality is the biggest issue I can immediately think of. Clip-on mics are pretty inexpensive but would greatly improve your production quality

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you for the feedback! Appreciate it. I have just bought a mic, so the next video should be much better.

[@Paulinthewyld]

If it’s a North American spec v8 be prepared for $4-$8k in valve seals, air suspension parts, misc sensors, water pump and control arms. After that sit back and enjoy 😊 and save up for the next round. I own therefore I know... I also have an 04 Discovery, I’m a glutton for punishment but I love them!

[@HighPeakAutos]

It's so irrational. I'm exactly the same. Even though they cost more than other things, I would still have a LR over anything else. You kind of get addicted to them, for better or worse..

[@Wik55d_]

What mileage did the valve seals start giving you issues ? I’m looking at a 2013 RR sport 91k miles. I’m very scared to jump on it just because of the valve seals? Any advice ?

[@tea-rex4631]

YT sent me back here again though I did watch it back when it came out. Jesus Matt the sound quality is shocking, fair play making it to the number of subs you have now when this was the starting point. Just goes to show the quality of your commentary shone through.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks! Yes this was before I bought a microphone 😂

[@tea-rex4631]

@@HighPeakAutos back before all that sweet VPN and subscription razor dosh came rolling in?😜 Keep up the great work, really enjoy your channel. I had been thinking about what car to change to for ages and it was your review of the XE that finally pushed me to go get one.

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@tea-rex4631 haha yes! Good choice, I like those

[@Random_stuff_12-o2s]

Can't believe this was ur first video👍

[@Dave-in-France]

On most Jaguar/Land Rover products with air suspension, 95% of the of the air susp. problems are caused by a small component in the compressor wearing out. Ebay kits are now available at approx £15 which solves the problem completely. Easy fix, done in 30 mins.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Exactly! There are cheaper ways of repairing an issue on these cars. You don't have to take it back to LR and pay £2k!

[@michaelgrace4237]

Bought a 2010 rr sport tdv8 Have taken it seriously off road just to see what it could do. Amazing in every respect. Had Landrover s in the past but this thing is brilliant. If you want one get the 3.6 v8 diesel.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They're great cars, especially off road

[@davetaylor5501]

Is the 3.8 TDV8 the best engine reliability wise?

[@ryanholton961]

I'm really interested in the Range Rover Sport, I know they're always going to be reasonably expensive to buy as used vehicles, I'm just trying to figure out whether it would be worth going with a 2010 model over the 2012 model to try and bring the price down, and what kind of mileage would be sensible for these types of vehicles to buy used

[@HighPeakAutos]

Less than 100,000 miles with good service history and you should be fine

[@diddy558]

This is my dream car for ever. I couldn't afford it at the moment but one day ,soonest.

[@HighPeakAutos]

It was always mine too!

[@bonanincube4478]

One ☝️ day you will most definitely buy it, keep on working hard towards saving for it. Good Luck 👍🏽

[@diddy558]

@@bonanincube4478Thankyou !

[@viktor4860]

Range Rovers are renkowned for their relaibility, low mainternace costs and great re-sale value. Almost as great as the audio on this wonderful video..

[@HighPeakAutos]

No need to be sarcastic. It was my first video before I bought a microphone. If you're so anti-RangeRover.. why are you watching a video review on one?

[@dragonhover9645]

I have one in Hong Kong , fantastic beautiful car for daily use. Beautiful n nice to drive. ❤

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very nice!

[@Tahvyy]

Nice video, I’m in the US. No diesel sports for this body style here , only offered V8’s. Not important but yours doesn’t have a sunroof 😳, I’ve never seen one without it🤔. Anyway good looking Rover. I currently have a 06 full size Range Rover V8supercharged and want to add a sport like yours to keep forever 😬.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hi! The supercharged V8 in this model is awesome (510BHP!!) Most Range Rovers over here are diesel, they're more popular. Probably because our fuel costs about $8 a gallon. A sunroof in a Sport is a rare optional extra in the UK - they hardly ever have them. I'm a big fan of the full size RR - I think I've got one coming into stock next week so I may do a video with it :)

[@leeholt563]

Finally, finally, finally decided on the right suv... I swayed between RR, X5, RR, X5.... Finally went for it and got what I've always wanted, a 3.6 RR sport HSE.... At the minute I am so glad I did, never drove anything like it before, dont know how I can drive anything else now.... Awesome cars.... Just hope its a 'good' one

[@dubmatix1]

Good honest reviews, telling viewers what we really need to know. Good work, keep it up, you have a new subscriber 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching! The sound quality was poor in this vid because it was my first attempt. I have improved since then :)

[@TwanE-t6d]

Bought with 135k kilometers. 9 months ago . After 37k kilometers for € 11k spend on maintenance. With purchase: Tires, timing belt with fuel pump. Flush the automatic transmission, all control arm rubbers and oils. Brake discs. Really to have a Reset. Then EGR valves repaired and camshaft seals. Maintenance that you also have on a simular car with this luxury and age and with which you will drive 40k kilometer. Still enjoy it every day and hope to be able to drive it to 300/400k miles.

[@Filibuster-wz3oq]

Live in the US and have a 2011 RRS SC. I have to do the work because of the high cost. It's an absolute pain in the @ss... but I love it. Everything you said is true - a dream to drive, makes you feel special, etc. My daughters are approaching driving age and are eyeing up my wife's LR4 and my RRS. I don't think I'm ready yet...

[@dmytryblyzniuk8211]

Yes I want to buy this car for life. It’s best car for me

[@JayMaverick]

Great review. Gotta say I'm so glad you gave up on the background music in these videos! 🤣

[@HighPeakAutos]

You and me both!

[@victor_y5083]

I recently bought a Range Rover sport 5.0 supercharged MY11, this in spite of being aware of timing chain issues and the plethora of problems that everyone keeps telling me about. I like that it's heavy, that it moves when it wants to, this is not a vehicle to be throwing around corners either. I have the service records and even though it's low mileage it has had a water pump and air conditioner compressor replaced. One thing to learn is that with the amount of technology packed into these vehicles (at the time) it is bound to fail. Did I buy it for fuel economy? No, I bought it because as you said in another video, I got "Range Roveritis". Good job on the videos! And hello from Victoria BC!.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good choice! I've never had the 5.0 Sport - but always fancied owning one

[@victor_y5083]

You will not be disappointed, I wish I had more control of the ZF transmission, even using the paddles after 4 seconds of inactivity it will take over for you.

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

I saw one of these at a local independent dealer last year for just 6.5k. In very good condition. I had other commitments at the time, so had to let it go. Now I have a FR 2 2.2 Sport LE. Boys n their toys. I also have an 05 series 1 TD4, a Transit, GSX1400cc and Dyna 1450cc to play with, well keeps me out of trouble, mostly..

[@petersandell2693]

Had a 4.6 29000 miles on the clock one owner new engine at 60k new air bags rebuild gearbox spent a total of £14 000 to keep it on the road sold it for £350

[@HighPeakAutos]

Oh dear - you didn't have a good experience then. Was that a P38 4.6?

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

Ah, High Peak Autos. They gave me good advice a few months ago on here, that literally paid off. Cheers very muchly.. I switched over from an 05 TD4 to a 2011 SD4 and five months down the line I still struggle to get used to driving it. I guess I am thinking about it all too much and worrying. I feel like a mere accessory in the vehicle. Plus there is no where to rest my left arm. Despite the manual FR 2 having drivers armrests. How odd the auto doesn't have one. Anyway after 35 years of driving manuals I will endeavour to soldier on with the SD4. Your advise was spot on. TD4 is the strongest gearbox for a manual and SD4 the strongest for an auto. My Sport LE has only done 49k so no worries for a while yet I hope. I located the auxiliary power sockets but cannot get the tyre inflator to run off them with or without the engine running and it works if plugged into the TD4. So I will check the fuses under bonnet F45 15 amp. It claims it has a cigar lighter but I have yet to locate that either in the handbook or the car. All good fun. Sold without a spare wheel and tyre. WTF is all that about? There is room for one in the boot too. I had to source one off eBay and the wheel doesn't match the ones on vehicle. Do L R let them leave the factory with no spare now? Is that the same for all their vehicles? What next they leave the steering wheel off to save space? :0)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Paw X Paw Most manufactures don’t give a spare anymore. It’s a stupid cost cutting exercise which they pass off as ‘weight saving’

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

@@HighPeakAutos That's crazy there is a cut out for a spare. I think a spare wheel and tyre should be a legal requirement with every car and checked on the Mot.

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

@@HighPeakAutos Cheers for reply. That is insane re no spare wheel.. I am trying to find the cigar lighter socket on a Freelander 2 Sport LE 2011. I can see the two power sockets on the centre console between the seats but they aren't the cigar lighter and the tyre inflator I am trying to run will not work off of them, checking the fuse is next on the list. Tyre inflator works when plugged into my other vehicles cigar lighter. The cigar lighter is mentioned in the handbook, but only in the index. All this because I want to pump up the spare wheel and tyre I had to source off eBay because some cretin decided to manufacture a vehicle with a spare wheel foot well area and no damn wheel. Freelander 2 2.2 with mine having 19" wheels. Not easy to change after a puncture unless you adopt a certain knack I discovered where I hold the wheel up in the correct position for the studs between my inner things. Never ever place my legs under a jacked up vehicle without an axle stand and or spare wheel underneath in case the jack lets me down. Oh of course I haven't got a jack either. Had to use a trolley jack Grrrr!! :0)

[@jordanrudge3411]

My dad bought a 4 year old Range Rover with 73k miles on it. He did around 3 thousand miles in it and the engine decides to go boom cost him 10k to fix! You are very lucky to now have problems! great vid!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Which year and engine did he buy?

[@jordanrudge3411]

High Peak Autos 3.0 diesel around 245bhp

[@SimonBinning]

Just got my first Range Rover sport 2007 tdv6 80k for 10.5k mint car and this video was perfect! The key falling to bits and the car shaking over pot holes is all spot on everything about the video 😂👍🏼 great channel exactly what I was looking! Just wished I looked for a slightly newer one cus of the little extras (screen functions etc) but the car is perfect !!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Simons YT Glad you liked it! I’m pleased you’re happy with your new car. Nothing makes you feel as good to drive - ignore all the people hating them, I think they’re great cars 👍

[@adamminds2016]

Sold an 07 plate last month for £5000 120 miles at 10 and half grand it was too much

[@Jay-iq6yh]

Given the bad reputation that these have, does anyone think that the newer models are anymore reliable. I Mean after 2014 model. I would appreciate any advise as I have been thinking of buying one.

[@montenegrineagle930]

I am currently saving up to purchase a roadtrip 4x4 for across Europe, I’m budgeting up to £7.5k (£1k in service and upgrades). From friends that own 4x4s and online research I’m most inclined for the M class mercedes given that the gearbox and engine are quite tough and wont leave you stranded.. range rover is tempting because its luxury appeal but range rovers (despite how much I love them) seem to be money pits after 100k miles

[@ihate9-533]

I have 2012 RR autobiography Sport 90k miles and still drives like a dream I love it !

[@HighPeakAutos]

I hate 9-5 I love the Autobiography Sport. They look chunkier. Great cars 👍

[@michaelcunningham8360]

Would you buy it automatic or manual

[@santosperez2489]

I have a 2007 sport 4.2 V8 in the states. 155,000 miles I do put money into it as much as it frustrates me at times i cannot let it go. We also have a 2019 Disco. But I turn the keys more on my Sport. Love that V8 rumble.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Nice!

[@SE16Proud]

I was told no no no...but every day i had an obsession to get 1...i wanted an earler model..n found a 2008 Range Rover Sport 2.7 Diesel....2 owners both ladies..full service history..67.500mls...great condition..fully loaded....had it 30mns engine management light come on n warning sign on dash coolant level low...returned it gotta have a new coolant sensor...and remove EGR valve....turned off management light drove over 150 miles no dramas just a lil smell of fumes...will get EGR blanked off asap...other than that what a class drive you certainly feel special sitting up there looking down on fiestas.n golfs.👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣

[@Daniel_Anthony]

This is a great car review period

[@walkingphotos]

Another spot-on review.. a useful improvement would be to lose the irritating music. Other than that, yours are the best reviews out there, and totally relevant 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Steve Clements Thanks! This was my first attempt, so hopefully I’ve improved since then 😉

[@robertcameron9435]

I had one nightmare handbrake went twice within 12 months,@£950 a pop🤬+the alternator went as well,got rid after about 20 months!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Robert Cameron That’s bad luck. I’ve never had that happen to me. I would recommend having the handbrake serviced, I’ve had that done a couple of times

[@mattylf1]

I’ve got a 2005 2.7TD HSE. Owned it for 10 years, now on 160k miles. This is the most reliable car I’ve ever owned and I would buy another. Can’t say more than that !.

[@HighPeakAutos]

MattyLF1 Good stuff! Going off these comments ownership is a mixed bag, but I’m with you 👍

[@lawt231]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. I'll be pulling the trigger on a range this weekend.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Pleased to hear it

[@v12mercedes-benz72]

Good on you

[@thebobsagetguy]

nice vid mate, honest and to the point

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! It was my first vid, so still getting to grips with what works etc.. Cheers for the comment

[@q80aziz]

Thank you very much for mentioning my home country of Kuwait 👍🏽 where ALL Range Rover sports are strictly petrol 😊 I still have my 2010 HSE V8 5.0 running in excellent condition and yes indeed the mpg is abysmal but the fuel is probably the cheapest on the planet which makes the petrol models far superior IMHO to the diesels …. It is a sport after all 👌. Cheers

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good stuff

[@mickkingston1450]

Took your advice ! Got myself a lush 2010 HSE ! Thanks 😎👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Congrats!

[@mickkingston1450]

@@HighPeakAutos Hi do you have a link for any pdf download for a hand book or an old spare hand book i could buy off you for the 2010 R/R sport HSE by any chance! Just a thought.

[@YumaOnTop]

great video and personally found the music choice was great,

[@HighPeakAutos]

Chris topher Great! Thanks 👍

[@deceptor99]

Just a fuel price info. September 2018- £1.34 litre vs July 2020- £1.05 litre for diesel. Bet you've never seen prices going down over the years .Earlier this year Feb 2020I paid £1.55 litre at a motorway service rip-of station and a month ago I went to Asda and £1.02 litre. I kept holding of trying to get under the £1.00 litre but sadly not where I live (dundee). Fam down in Cornwall said £.95 litre but dont no if they were being honest or on a windup.

[@lukewokeywoos]

Great review once again

[@mikeparker2]

Great review, we have a late SDV6 and I 100% agree with everything you said. Great car for transporting the family around and despite the haters they really are no more costly than anything else in class but the way they make you feel is.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree!

[@tybrown1437]

Why haters? Everybody can buy this car. Is more about taste. I could Buy this car long time Ago but I'm not having same feeling for Range Roger as BMW . People who comments German car is not near this Range Rover Need to buy instead of talking

[@vc8160]

@@tybrown1437I have had both and bmw just doesn’t have the same premium feel. It feels kind of sterile or boring! Range Rover is definitely a class above

[@rafaeloreirorodriguez5278]

Also forgot to mention everyone can cut costs fitting helicoidal suspension kits choose wisely those better spend a little extra buying those for armored vehicles and VDS sensor fitted.

[@Dana-vx1dp]

Just brought a 2008 black range rover sport today, only plan on driving it on the weekends.. hopefully I will not have any issues... good review

[@HighPeakAutos]

Damian Cornick Congrats! Enjoy it

[@1superocky1]

Let us know how you go on , best of luck I had one years ago never a minutes trouble.

[@Dana-vx1dp]

@@1superocky1 only drive it on the weekends but I'll keep everyone updated, so far so good

[@1superocky1]

@@Dana-vx1dp great look forward to updates hope you enjoy it .ps our vets had one for about a year she said no probs at all think about same year as yours ( not sure wot engine will ask when see her again ).

[@Stu-ms2te]

I had a second hand range rover sport, massive fuel leak £1500 to fix, 2 new suspension bags £500 each all in 1 year, even though it had problems best car ive owned, looking to get another.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Stu0199 That’s unlucky. And most people keep buying them, it’s a strange phenomenon but I’m guilty of it too 😂

[@Seatter_S]

Just bought one, a TDV8 HSE, needs a few bits but hoping to make a profit

[@richreverb]

Ive just bought one of these yesterday, part exchanged my merc e350 cab, so far brilliant although, i would say the ride can be a bit bouncy, I'm guessing that the difference between a coupe and a 4x4, nice car tho, i did take a 2year warranty with the garage to help any shock replacement parts bills.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Rich Busby great! The ride is a bit crashy on the sports. Especially if you have big wheels. What size alloys has yours got? Good idea with the warranty - bit of peace of mind!

[@chrisayrshire9213]

hi dean I've got one 2007 done my own upgrade I just love my car so the answer to your question is yes

[@anishamm685]

Here in Canada we only have the petrol versions. So what would be the best L322? 2006-2009 (4.4L or 4.2L SC) or the 2010-2012 (5L or 5L SC)?

[@donseclad]

Another cracking review......I have had the Touareg, I now have an X5, all 2005/2006 models but the RR is my goal........BUT.....anyone I have talked to around here has laughed at me saying they will break me. Im 48, have busted my ass all my life and 4 years ago completely wrecked my knee, so Im unable to work, but I need a 4x4 for the height getting in and out.......Honestly, are they that expensive to keep?.......By the way I love the channel and the reviews, I have just came across it and Im binge watching

[@HighPeakAutos]

Not at all. I'm not just saying this either, but if you find a decent one with good service records and keep it maintained well it will serve you well. I love them and wouldn't hesitate buying another. I've not had one for a while and I'm actively looking for one

[@donseclad]

@@HighPeakAutos wow thats great to hear. Thanks a million for the reply

[@hughmarcus1]

Interesting picking this up 3yrs on. I’m toying with buying one. Prices have dropped a fair bit recently & £10k will now buy you a nice one. So my question is, would you buy a good TDV8 or the SVD6? There’s not that much difference in the performance & I’d have thought the 8 speed would have been slightly more economical

[@thamieb1tum290]

Thinking of getting one always liked them.. Which is the best Range Rover diesel or petrol? I'm looking at 2010 to 2013

[@Tom-lu4gi]

This particular engine suffers from valve springs snapping, valves.bending in the valve seat, short chain snapping oil cooler seals causing oil to leak down the back of the bell housing. Poor engine I own a garage in Manchester city centre and I currently have 2 3.0 tdv6's both snapped chains and bent valves. Do yourself a favour people steer clear of any diesel range rover when they go wrong they are very very expensive. Go for a petrol and lpg it.

[@janneoksanen4162]

The single most expensive repair I've ever had to do on my cars was engine and turbocharger swap... For a Mk2 Hyundai Santa Fe, which is Asian and generally considered very reliable. Cost me over 7.000€ and that only got me a high mileage salvaged engine (new one was over 11.000€ without garage fees). Now I've been driving a BMW X3 E83 for 18 months, spent about 5.000€ on various repairs together and the damn thing still has some minor to medium problems ALL THE TIME. Plus, all the money wasted in the repairs haven't improved the E83 ride quality at all, the more I drive it the more I hate it. My next ride will be either W164 ML Merc, L32x Rangie (the mrs wont let me buy a Disco 4, because she thinks it's too ugly) or Wk2 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I don't mind the extra running costs, as long as driving the car puts a smile on my face.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. I've had Japanese cars that have cost me a fortune so now I'm of the opinion that most cars are unreliable so I might as well drive the car I want and worry later

[@Mr.k3n]

Another genuine review, and look at those subs!!!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I know! Creeping up everyday :)

[@AA-os1sg]

Honda CRV/ Toyota Land cruiser Or Range Rover sport? different class but which is more reliable in the long run that will require the least amount of maintenance? Anybody have experience

[@HighPeakAutos]

Wouldn't You like to know If it’s long term reliability you want, then you should choose the Land Cruiser 👍

[@AA-os1sg]

High Peak Autos - brilliant thanks for your input. It’s a shame as they are built like a tank I would consider a RR just the expense element puts a 2nd hand owner off a little. Thanks for your review pretty interesting....

[@NF2222]

I own Honda CRV from brand new 1.6 diesel engine model 2016 and I did almost 35000 miles in 2 yesrs time with no any issue with engine..just regular service ..very economic on fuel ..quiet engine and even fast enough ...100% reccomend...

[@Dave-in-France]

It depends very much what you want to use the vehicle for? RR and TLC are pukka off-roaders, whereas the CRV is a town car. This difference is crucially important when thinking about the amount of maintenance they need.

[@Bryan-fg3ey]

Quality advise was get an RAC or AA inspection, and don't forget you are paying them to find faults,so don't run a mile when you read the report ,use it as a bargaining tool.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Exactly - Don't be put off unless there's something terrible that they find, but at least you can then negotiate with the dealer

[@mikemer79]

Beginning of the leggend

[@ShareExperience]

Is Range Rover 2011 reliable car? I want to use it brother 🥰

[@Salee2207]

@High Peak Autos Have a Volvo XC90 2.5T 2006 Executive at the moment. Always wanted a RRS and finally found it. Unfortunately no newer than 2010 for sale in Croatia. Found one 2010 TDV8, first owner, serviced in RR all the time and the guy never had any issues with it except front shocks rubber support that was replaced under warranty. 99% I'm going for it on Friday. Anything special I should look?

[@HighPeakAutos]

Salee2207 Hey! How many miles are on it? Or km’s?

[@Salee2207]

@@HighPeakAutos Around 200000 km...

[@richardholmes2275]

I`m loving all your reviews mate, over here in Perth(Aus) I watch your vids and keep changing my mind as to what car I get next :). Do fancy a BMW 520D. I saw your review on that. 2nd hand cars are a lot dearer over here compared to the UK.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I believe so - we're lucky here with low prices

[@greycats99]

I like your videos a lot, and every time you mention "road tax" makes me frustrated knowing that I live in a Country (The Netherlands) where people are literally ripped off with it. Especially if you own a Diesel car, such as my case, Dutch tax is as much as 2.000 euros for my "old" BMW 520d and that's really putting me off about changing car at the moment. I'd love to buy a Range Rover or even a Discovery, but for one of those the road tax goes up to even nearly 3k (Euros) which is ridiculous! And I guarantee you all, our salaries are NOT that high, actually in the UK or Germany average salaries are higher... Thanks for your videos! :)

[@hughmarcus1]

Ireland is a bit like that. The big trick there is to ‘crew cab’ them. Specialist converters put a mesh bulkhead behind the back seats & create a load area in the boot. If you own a small business you can then register it as a commercial vehicle & the toad tax drops to about €350.

[@TheOscarhernandez264]

I have a 18 RRS Td6 but I really want one of these as a side Range Rover.