The Range Rover Classics: One Family, Three 4x4s

You might remember the Caccavos from one of our earlier films, wherein we visited Dean, DonnaRae, and Austin to profile the family and their trio of BMW 5-Series, and although the M5 is a certifiable heirloom at this point, on our most recent check-in with them we found a group of British trucks in place of the German sedans. Range Rovers have been a part of Dean and DonnaRae’s lives for decades now, but when their son Austin-who basically grew up in the back seat of one-started to view the SUVs as more than just suburban familymobiles with lots of leg room, the Caccavos found themselves experiencing a kind of Range Rover renaissance that saw each of them owning a Classic from the early 1990s. Better yet, they are using the trucks to the full range of their capabilities, from Home Depot runs to snowboarding excursions to exploring the woods for the sake of it.
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[@CanadianGearhead]

Older, simple 4x4 SUVs are the way to go. Doesn't matter if it's a Range Rover, Toyota, or Jeep. Grab one, go exploring, and make some memories. Something every car enthusiast should experience at least once in their lives!

[@noeagosto9231]

Canadian Gearhead Yes, mate! 100% agree.

[@fromthewoods6360]

Still one of the best comments I’ve read. So true.

[@Countrysideboy247]

Am I the only one who likes old Range Rovers over the new ones ?

[@syarifnur12]

Nah mate, me too. Me too..

[@caydensmith1236]

The new rr look like fucking soccer mom cars bro I've got a 2004 disco it's my child

[@thabet3403]

No mate

[@matthewgodwin3050]

No, I prefer the classic Range Rover too. Original is always best. Would love to get hold of a Suffix A one day. Preferably in good old 1970s yellow.

[@rileygallagher4956]

Yeah, you’re the only one who likes old Range Rovers over the new ones. That’s why this video is a thing, because no one likes old Range Rovers.

[@austincaccavo4654]

Thank you guys for another beautiful film! This will certainly be cherished forever. Cheers!

[@jept241]

Do you guys still have your E28s?

[@FROSTI3ASAAD]

Jose Emmanuel Torres I wanna know that too

[@austincaccavo4654]

The 528e was sold to a close friend, my 535is was sold to an enthusiast in Canada, and I purchased the M5 from my father.

[@Dowsewashere]

Range rover more reliable than toyota? I am so confused

[@sunsetlights100]

Yea found that hard to believe but hell still like RR

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Yeah not every Toyota is bulletproof but Toyota basically has way less problems when compared to range or land rover

[@atos.nympha3451]

@@carholic-sz3qv so true

[@atos.nympha3451]

Rust problems

[@jo05dk]

I think the dude hit his head very hard at some point.

[@SteveLowtwait]

This family's BMW story is one of the Petrolicious vids that has stuck in my mind. I love their shared passion and hope to enjoy that with my young son as he grows up. In the BMW video, the family states how they never want to give up their 5 series cars. With their move and lifestyle change, did they get rid of them? Though I love these Range Rovers, I hope they still have their classic sedans.

[@MotorSpotPt]

The Range Rover is a amazing machine... Simply one of the best off-roaders ever made...

[@brianredmond4919]

Something elegant and beautiful about the classic that later models never matched .

[@kurtismelrose]

Greatest off road vehicle. Generally the best car ever, my grandpa and I have owned them all our lives. I still have a '02 model, still running an still working as it should. Just the best.

[@davidmarotta4058]

Great video. I can appreciate any older 4x4 whether it’s a RR or LC. I have an 86 FJ60 and I love it the way they love their RR.

[@willcowell8197]

What a great story, very cool! There is something about older 4x4s thats more appealing than modern stuff

[@OS-hx4jk]

They are bit strange...in a 2015 petrolicious video, they all drove BMW 5 series....we can expect a "Family of Volvos" video in 2023....

[@tinybartini]

as a Volvo driver and enthusiast - I would love to see that, after being (still) a BMW enthusiast and somehow liking the classic Range Rover shape ;D

[@mlai5241]

That e28 video is one of my favs. Now this family makes NO REFERENCE of e28s. WTF?!?!!?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Love the family dynamic.

[@IROCMAN666]

Beautiful landscapes and fantastic car ! A real 4X4.

[@Kiddomike]

The ability to go out and have fun is the reason my parents and I all drive Land Cruisers. Awesome videos! Land Rovers versus Toyotas? I love 'em all! Drive them where they feel at home, off road.

[@andyblack9066]

most beautiful 4x4 ever created. (the 1970 classics, not the new ones).

[@firingoneight3088]

I can top that.. we’re one family with 5 Range Rovers total 4 classic’s 1 P38

[@mattmcdonough707]

I had a 95 classic lwb and loved it! If i could find the right one I would totally daily one again!

[@alaneveleigh9353]

I have got 2 P38's, one is a 96 model the other one is a 2002. They really are awesome vehicles, am considering getting a classic to rebuild.

[@bobanyfingelf]

Wow! Guys - i share your passion for classic range rovers! Awesome!

[@bludmakesgrassgrow]

Up next, Ferrari's are super practical!

[@AutoCinema]

Try me

[@javssilva3995]

Right he said these aren’t Toyota’s these actually run. Toyota is actually really reliable right? And Land Rover are notorious for being unreliable. Am I missing something? This guy is complety off.

[@christiansaywhat4492]

@@javssilva3995 Drinking the Toyota koolaid I see

[@robertfayette4877]

Who would've thought this RR would become an icon and would start the interest in classic SUVees ? Darn good piece of machinery - with a lot of prestige.

[@OS-hx4jk]

Pleasantly surprised they didn't break down for the duration of the shooting of the video...

[@Incountry]

O S It’s called editing.!!!! 😜

[@rickc2102]

3:35 The story behind this clip, perhaps?

[@shalomrealty3772]

Every 15 second or so in the video they are under the hood or under the truck fixing something

[@bigfrxgz5207]

My dad owns a similar Range Rover. Well it’s an ex fire brigade 6x6. And a first generation Discovery.

[@blarkdexture8899]

A Land Rover family That is so cute!

[@pezzonovante888]

I'll take a 1995 swb in black/tan. Oh and their garage is gorgeous.

[@giantroboteyes]

This car is a finisher car! The transporter of gods- the golden god!!

[@Tahvyy]

❤️I’m in love with this family lol, and I don’t know them at all 🤩🤩🤩. I love that they all have one. I have a 2006 Range Rover Supercharged but next I’ll get the 2017 Range SV Autobiography LWB. However I plan to add a 1994 Range LWB like this family owns, the ones in this video are hard to find in the right condition .

[@davidbell1676]

They have such excellent traction in four-wheel drive..

[@jimrogers9253]

my daily driver ia a 92 classic county. love it! JDR

[@estebanramirez4903]

Family goals

[@2.fresh767]

Can’t beat an old Rangy.

[@darrelltuttle8298]

I have a 2011 Range Rover supercharged full body and I love it.

[@p.a.6034]

Nice. Even though it's not my favorite vehicle, this video makes me to want one. Happens with every video of you guys, though. My bank says "thanks!".

[@erichakanson7010]

Is this the same family that had three 5-series BMW's? (I didn't have time to go back and check.) They once again sound like an already close family brought even closer by their love of cars!

[@jo05dk]

When in doubt you often learn a lot from reading the description. A part of this video's description: "You might remember the Caccavos from one of our earlier films, wherein we visited Dean, DonnaRae, and Austin to profile the family and their trio of BMW 5-Series, and although the M5 is a certifiable heirloom at this point, on our most recent check-in with them we found a group of British trucks in place of the German sedans. " I hadn't caught that at first. Well spotted.

[@zelphx]

You are living "my life", and I am happy for you. :)

[@ianhyndman6195]

The Range Rover Classic are starting to become collectible investment. The values will start to soar over the next few years.

[@thundermix100]

what a beautiful fleet of cars well maintained and it is a pleasure to subscribe

[@southhillfarm2795]

Land Rovers have an ageless design which is what the designers intended. These trucks are complex vehicles, but if the owner has a 20 year projection then it makes sense. The aluminum/magnesium body panels will keep the body looking good and the interior has always been top notch materials. Expect and engine replacement. the steering and axles are changed like any sophisticated 4x4 so that a neutral dilemma. LR3 will be my next truck. I refuse to use the expected premium fuel.

[@77alexander]

Great video and Great Range Rovers! can you tell me the color of the one with the star rims

[@twincinema05]

Current car culture is funny... it's like every classic car + range/land rover's.

[@Hbissi]

4:55 lol..

[@Visionery1]

I did my apprenticeship on the the 80s Range Rovers between '83 and '86. Nice to drive (if one likes the 'ship' sensation), but a nightmare to work on. The famous 'clonk' as all the driveline backlash is taken up, clutch jobs where something else, oil leaks, deadly tyre blow outs on the factory fitted M+S tyres (it seems the M+S tyres didn't like our hot climate), worn rocker shafts on the V8s. Not forgetting the horrendous fuel consumption, especially once one starts digging in soft sand.

[@twstrchasr]

Visionery1 I guess the fuel mileage issue is all relative. My 1991 RRC is downright frugal compared to the mileage that my FJ62 gets !!

[@abrahamgomez2978]

Excited. Just picked up a '93 classic. A few leaks I can fix but need more advice. I don't care about exterior, what's your best advice for getting it road ready

[@mrpenguin4288]

Range rovers rock!

[@Estuardino71]

4:54 This is a quote " JohnnyNr5 I think the dude hit his head very hard at some point." LOL

[@JRPOESQ]

Can we please talk about the Peerless GT you're restoring!! Looks like you're doing a very nice job.

[@elliottmalone3949]

Love it. Petrolicious is the best around in my opinion.. always top notch quality videos. This is Elliott Malone signing off.

[@ryanpatterson9526]

That's a very brave family. Pretty cool to see though.

[@yuyas8199]

I love RandLover! I love RangeLover!

[@santossuarez]

Rovers Life!!!

[@KonaUte]

how is the aerodynamics? i am pretty sure wind comes in after 50mph

[@compluc]

The SUV fever hit Petrolicious too.....

[@0616ko]

Do they still own/drive their BMW's ??

[@Greetings666]

Where is it they live? Looks beautiful.

[@charliehutchinson9471]

is that a alvis td21 in the back of his garage?

[@jachinloi5066]

Hi, do you have problems with power seats? My driver side was pushed all the way back and down and unable to come back up, now he passenger side doesn’t even move at all ? Thanks

[@basithph8958]

A Land Rover family That is so cool!

[@mizeadventure9438]

When are you doing a fj60 episode!

[@meabakar]

Didnt the family have BMW's before? Was featured here too!

[@dylanmesser3957]

“As one Australian once put it to me, if you want to go into the Outback, take a Land Rover. If you want to come back out again, make sure it’s a Land Cruiser.” - James May

[@EllaMKer]

Dylan Messer They are very capable off road but you’re right, nowhere near as reliable as Toyota

[@TangoR34]

Caccavo? The same family who owned classic BMWs featured before?

[@georgeedwards1994]

My stepdad and I both have 2 door Range Rovers that we take off road all the time haha

[@JoshuaM23]

Totally would have bought the kids BMW E28. It was nicely built. Shame I didn't know they wanted to sell it. ☹️

[@Tonygarage132]

Don’t think he sold it

[@fredrikedebo4179]

Nope, have both, but love the classic!

[@tonyfreegard2232]

I was quietly yawning my way through this until the more reliable than a Toyota comment, then nearly choked on my beer! Come on, you can't me serious.

[@g_hastly6892]

A car for a golden god!

[@jernejzore5604]

Hi. How high is your garage😀

[@jeffreykrout3034]

Do they still have their BMWS?

[@HooverTuber]

Guys I really love your films, But you got to work on your audio compression . It is so difficult with the highs and lows in the audio, try some real mixing and good compression, it’ll do the wonders.... thanks as always!

[@phinds1]

Agreed. I was thinking the same thing. There's some sections of audio where the vocals just drop out and you can't hear what they're saying.

[@jamesmustico]

couple hundred dollars for a bumper and winch.. sounds ideal!

[@tkreitler]

I think he meant to say a couple thousand. Either that or he found a hell of a deal.

[@atos.nympha3451]

Range rover was all over africa in the 80s and 90s got over thrown by Toyota and most Asian off roaders ..Nissan patrol etc then few g wagons come in but Toyota was the king after the rovers but the last 15 yrs range rover has really come back and it probably first choice for the young fellas.

[@Incountry]

Ato Nympha You mean the 60s onwards.!!! Toyota’s were used in Africa, the 40 series was already working these were workhorses you never saw.! And they used these in South America, all over the deserts, tropical forests, into the high mountain passes, salt flats, etc etc as it wasn’t Land Rover, The 45/50 series were all over Asia, South America, Australia & Africa, the 60 series dominated every continent with its big diesel and total reliability, Africa isn’t the bench mark of a vehicle, it’s the rest of the world.!!! “first choice for young fellas”, these guys obviously need the symbol of a vehicle to prove that they’re somebody due to the high costing...

[@gothops154]

How many other cars do you think this family has? At least 3

[@freddieflanders]

I have a load of old range rovers there the most reliable car out there

[@tomasmartins4378]

Range Rover the best car in the world.

[@jakespeed63]

Terrific film, too bad my audio sucked.

[@joelstatosky1817]

Older 4x4 SUV's can almost all be fairly reliable and easy to work on.

[@eddieellison7679]

Cooling system! Yes but Why!!! 96 LandRover. 2011 Range Rover.

[@ianleibovici4018]

I'll stick with my FZJ80 had 2 RR in the family both were terrible. Still I do love the design and drive of RR classics.

[@TheGel69]

These are cool rigs but I ll stick to my 75 serie one Range Rover, simpler and I prefer the two doors look.

[@trickster8635]

Yeah, but those saggy doors!

[@twistingterrain7748]

This is the kind of family where their perspective is a lot different than most others. But very nice garage and I like the style of the Range Rover. There must be something between Land Rover owners and Toyota owners that I didn't know existed until now. Two weeks ago someones Discovery broke at my resort. I told him I had a similar experience with an old Toyota we had and he strikes back with "Well this isn't a Toyota its a Land Rover" Now this guy claims Land Rover more reliable over Toyota. Just figured it out! Land Rover owners are a little salty cause us Toyota owners always comment on how much more reliable our vehicles are over Land Rovers. I guess from now on I will keep this comment to myself. However I will add that when I worked for an Auto Complex of 13 different brands; Land Rover had the smallest show room and the largest service garage. Ok I'm done. Toyota.

[@element271]

I miss my old v8 RRC, but my wallet doesn’t, I drive a 300 tdi these days

[@chrisb3017]

Basic maintenance equals frame off rebuild.

[@SnakeyUk08]

harsh lol

[@jamesstarke7902]

wrong

[@aman-mn5kc]

Gone from a Classic to a newer Toyota suv. Not the same cockpit feeling at all. Classic you see all that happen around you from a throne.

[@Pappderbarp]

"it seemed like a good second car" W H A T

[@alexanderivannikov7881]

There is another Video three of Five bmw

[@edinburghgus8379]

The daily drivers of the Sawyers family from Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

I love the Range Rover, and I'd defend it to the hilt. But more reliable than a Toyota? Sorry, but no.

[@abbamaina3524]

I like to Drive on Range Rover

[@christiansaywhat4492]

Hot take: 100 series LC is one of the most unreliable 4x4's I've seen on trails

[@valinaarvokun5259]

It's no surprise they can't find any rovers with two doors

[@frankiebolerosrosado3704]

To anyone out there. I am looking for a 25th Anniversary Badge Edition for my 1995 Range Rover Classic 25th Anniversary Edition. I had my Classic at a repair shop and there was an accident, where the back of my Classic was melted. Shop states he can't locate one. Mayday Mayday

[@kyle_vr]

Anyone interested in a 1980 Range Rover classic?

[@leon-zg7wn]

The Range Rover classic isn’t that bad in reliability and maintain actually, because it’s much more simple compare to later model, and most parts share with Defender and Discovery 1 , but definitely not on par with Japanese cars level, the later P38a & L322 are where the bad reputation began. I own a Range Rover classic, a Mercedes and two Lexus.

[@brandonar868]

*Take a Land Rover if you want to go into the Bush...Take a Land Cruiser if you want to Tow the Rover back Home* 💪🏼 Tried, Tested and True. TOYOTA

[@GutoFontana]

True

[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

@Adrian Forsdyke Toyota and its Land Cruiser predecessor existed long before Land Rover.

[@mitchellgildea6944]

Dennis Reynolds: A STARTER CAR?!! THIS IS A FINISHER CAR!!!!

[@mitchellgildea6944]

@Ross Eugene A TRANSPORTER OF GODS!!! THE GOLLLLDEN GOD!!

[@frankiebolerosrosado3704]

Guys I'm having a hard time shifting to park from drive, on my 95 RRC LWB 25th Anniversary. I will appreciate the help.

[@y4nnickschmitt]

I love the Range Rover Classic. Wanted one since I first learned about them. Unfortunately the better they got as a car, the worse they got reliability wise.

[@pfacka]

It's certainly a project car but that would be any other 30 years old 4x4. They are easy enough to work on and there is good aftermarket for parts. If you don't mind getting your hands dirty and really love them go for it. But take into account you are going to spend 10-15K excl. labor easy.

[@basithph8958]

I know a Land Rover family They have an old Range Rover, a Discovery Challenge Series, and probably getting the new Defender

[@1612Rock]

а как же bmw e28 ? они же ездили на bmw! Уже всё? пересели?

[@NickC341]

Dude, these aren’t trucks! They’re luxury 4X4’s!!

[@EllaMKer]

The most backward/incorrect/idiotic comment I’ve heard in my life. 4:57

[@360nastybusiness]

Complete idiot

[@mountainconstructions]

If u want to go on an expedition get a Land Rover, if u want to come home from an expedition get a Landcruiser!