We Bought our First Range Rover - Is it really that good ? L405 / S4-Ep51

We finally bought our first Range Rover. Our viewers tell us constantly how good that car is and we don´t quite belive it. We selected the L405 with the full aluminium body and the TDV8 engine. In this episode you see our first impressions and experience with this british high end car.
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[@Tony-ix8wd]

You two are funny, entertaining, self-effacing, super knowledgeable, hyper persistent/tenacious, one of the best youtube car channels, period.

[@robjames2000]

I was about to buy a L405 but was concerned about any/ all problems that may arise. Now you have one, I don’t need to worry - I just watch you unearth, explain and fix them all!! Happy Christmas to my favourite KZbinrs!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@scotthardin29]

I have an ‘06 L322 with 323,000 miles (MILES! )- my daily driver- And I have an LR4 with about 130,000 miles- my wife’s daily driver. Both of which we love. Congrats on your first Range Rover. The queen will treat you well if you serve her. Merry Christmas and thank you for the invaluable content for the LR community

[@gazzafloss]

I've got a feeling that 2024 is going to be a good year for LR Time content. A great vehicle that I'm sure Christian will be able to absolutely master. They are a good vehicle but take a lot of "spannering" to keep working properly. Happy Christmas to our favourite "German Precision" Couple, cannot wait to see what's in store for the RR L405 in 2024.

[@JDSjoel]

4.4 V8 is an excellent choice and the 405 is a great chassis. One thing to check is the front wheel knuckles for cracks around the upper balljoint area. It is becoming a common failure point and there is a recall out in the UK for them at the moment.

[@terryurquhart2413]

Spot on , just bought the 4.4. V8 L405 autobiography Great vehicle but also just had the front suspension knuckles replaced on mine and the ace valve block failed , nasty bill off the bat … However , its a great beast of a car , i love it …

[@fredbrackely]

LOL Tick, tick, tick, tick@@terryurquhart2413

[@rafaeloreirorodriguez5278]

Is a good engine although the jaguar 5.0 supercharger AJV8 block from late 2010 have more punch and is more reliable appart than maintenance that is cheaper since is faster and easier to disassemble the chassis (4 hours the most to separate ) from the body than disconnecting all engine plugs and lowering the engine itself( 7 hours job to unplug it all ).An engine swap would improve alot the performance of the L405 + this model weight at least 200 KG less than my L320. 🤨 although 🫣 is it still possible to separate chassis from the rest on the L405.

[@rhkavli]

Congratulations Christian and Vera! Knock on wood and everything else, but if it's going to be as reliable as mine has been, the three years I've owned it, it's not going to be much other than maintenance videos. And Merry Christmas!

[@alhit007]

By a country mile one of the best channels on KZbin, luv your content and humour and your chemistry is amazing, big big fan also of your engineering work both of you! Vera you’re a legend. I wish you and your family a very happy new year and many blessings, stay safe and healthy guys and looking forward to seeing the L405 episodes to come.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Happy New Year to you and your family too. 😃🙏🙋‍♀️

[@edwardpercy2490]

I LOOOOVE my L405. Its a brilliant car. Not as good at load lugging as my old L322 but still absolutely Brilliant!

[@kevinrobertson3513]

Had to pause at 22:42 need a shower and get the Golden Retriever walked haha!! BUT can i say the L405 is just a stunning piece of Art inside and out! I ❤ the dynamics of passion between the cars and what they mean to you both. Its amazing to watch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@richardharker2775]

And it is a wonderful day here in Australia. I have to admit I find your videos more entertaining than how to fix British vehicles. I'm sure this vehicle is going to be just terrific and you'll wonder why you didn't buy one sooner.

[@nickb5391]

Thank you for thinking of our late Queen, she was liked all around the world

[@georgecarousos6735]

I have a 2013 L320 and 2012 L322 both with the Supercharged 5.0 and a 2019 L405 with the supercharged petrol V6. By far, my favorite is the L322. Biggest downfall for all three units is they terrible interior storage space given the exterior size of all three vehicles. The LR3 and LR4 are superior for cargo capacity.

[@tanks4lyfe509]

All nice cars but the L405 just looks amazing

[@andrewlaw]

The difference between a utility vehicle and a luxury vehicle.

[@TheObiwantoby]

Same L320 and L322 fleet here and it well they're both very interesting, but that L322 is amaazing.

[@georgecarousos6735]

@@TheObiwantoby I'm seriously looking for a super low mile 2008 - 2012 V8 supercharged that is an absolute creampuff west coast no rust mall crawler. If I find it, I'll store it away to replace mine once the mileage gets excessive, probably another 50k miles from now. The price for pristine 2008 and 2009 V8 supercharged units are bring crazy money right now in the USA.

[@stuarth43]

2016 d4 sdv6 here, love it, have 2010 tdv6 too, my seat cover stitching ruined the leather spray on finish on the drivers seat, going to get some sheepskins, yes even less room on RR Sport

[@rubbermoetroken]

Great, welcome to the club. We imported a 2015 SDV L405 autobiography from Hamburg to the Netherlands 3 years ago and it was the best decision ever. When we bought it it barely had 40kkm on it, which triggered me as a car that has never been properly run in, and that proved to be true. We had some minor things as dryed out suspension bushings, a cracked thermostate housing etc. At 100kkm we had to replace the brake discs which was a big wow to discover they were the orginal ones. The radio we replaced by an android head unit which is highly recommendable and really updates the interface you have with the car as a driver. At the moment the RR is at 125kkm and we recently decided to keep driving it till the new one is sort of affordable. In order to prevent discussions about the 4,4/Co2 emissions (I work in the renewable energy sector) we use the envi friendly fuel HVO100, which makes the car run smoothly, quiter and has no smoking/smell at all. We have it eco tuned as well so it runs at 400hp if you want, but in reality it is more of a low rpm 140 a 150kmh highway cruiser, which it does at can 7a8l/100km. Love your channel by the way :) almost made me buy a Discovery 3 years ago LOL.

[@irishmanshamrock8563]

Happy Christmas Christian, Vera, and family. Thank you so much for sharing your videos with us throughout the year. Wishing you good health to enjoy your Range Rover.

[@sheepdogman1]

Looking forward to this series of repairs. Merry Christmas to both of you and thank you for all your hard work and videos

[@dingleydell3250]

Great news both looking forward to new videos on the L405 can’t wait to see what happens what a great addition to the fleet.

[@benny353]

I knew this was going to be a good series, can't wait for the future videos. Hope you have a good rest over the festive period. Merry Christmas to you both.

[@bonanza73]

Dear Christian and Vera, Congrats for your new purchase, it is a very good looking RR. I own currently a RR L322 4.4 TD V8 for nearly 4 years now, purchase in with high milage in very good condition. Now I have even more reason to not miss one of your vids because I am planning to swop my 322 for a L405 and as I do some times the mechanic my self I will learn a lot from you guys. As my 322 has the same engine and gearbox your new vids on the RR will be very good for me. Can’t wait to follow your vids with your Queen. Greetings from Munich. T.

[@struanrobertson3417]

Thank you both for a year of entertaining and informative content. A very Merry Christmas to you both and family. 🎉

[@12Gauge-Landy]

Great purchase, looking forward to more great content.. merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family, all the best 👍👍

[@mrbrown377]

I decided to buy a Discovery 4 after watching your channel, might have to look out for an L405 now! Love watching your content every week, as a Toolmaker myself, I really appreciate the engineering skill. Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year🍻

[@michaelwall2954]

Happy Christmas Christian and Vera. Great content, always waiting for my Sunday fix from you guys! Keep up the good work, will be great to see the L405 videos!

[@marksweetman8765]

Great vid. Looking forward to the rest of it. Merry Christmas to you both.

[@rafflesnh]

Lovely stuff! Happy Christmas to you, Vera and Christian, and all the family. Keep well and see you next year!

[@markbielawski]

I am so excited to see your new adventures with the L405!! 💜 Thanks for this Christmas gift of a video. And a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year to you both and the whole family! 🎄🎆

[@johnwilkinson4782]

Congratulations on the purchase, looks great. Merry Christmas to you both 🎄

[@alanadair2367]

Thanks for all the great videos you have given us over the year looking forward to seeing how you get on with the Range Rover 👍

[@user-rz3zu1jn1f]

Love it look forward to you both working on it

[@peterlevy7679]

Merry Christmas to you both, you are both characters, keep up the funny and informative videos.

[@adha2913]

Fantastic new car! I look forward to all of your videos - great content, both the technical and marital skills needed when owning any LR. ;-)

[@-Enginerd]

I had to look up what a mis-fueling device is. For those that don't know, there is a flap in the filler neck that actuates and mostly blocks the passageway when a smaller diameter gasoline (petrol) fuel nozzle is accidently inserted. Looks like a pretty neat mechanism.

[@moonshine3333]

Thanks for that … I found it really frustrating not knowing.

[@darenlangley2146]

Always look forward to Sundays with Christian and vera merry Christmas to both of you

[@gpmg959]

Congratulations on your new project, she looks so nice, enjoy all the trials she’s sure to send your way too. I look forward to watching your solutions to them as well. Merry Christmas to you both, have a good one 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MrBYG]

😆 This is WHAT I THINK, happened at 1:42 : your voice assistant triggered a song when you said the words "Queen" and "Rest in Peace" in the same sentence. Great video as usual. Your joy is contagious ! 👍

[@richardpope2114]

Excellent content as always , merry Christmas you both and your family

[@nelsyoung833]

Another very exciting series of contents is anticipated for the new addition on your garage! Perfect choice of the unit. I'm sure in your hands you are going to make the 'Queen' reliable and more fun to drive. Have a very Merry Christmas to you both and to the boys!

[@adzy166]

“Klima kleber raumfahrzeug”! Ha ha ha - love the trockener humour. Beautiful L405. I have L322 but I know this is just a gateway drug to the full 405 crack.

[@wookiewookster1214]

Merry Christmas, and thank you for the excellent content throughout the year.

[@colinfield97]

Your videos are brilliant. I love the content and the humour. Looking forward to the entertaining and informative repairs to your lovely Range Rover.

[@leejordanful]

Thanks for all the great content. I wish you both a happy new year and I am looking forward to new videos 😀

[@gary6191]

Happy Christmas guys.thanks for your videos..keep them coming. Really enjoying them.

[@jimbob3165]

Good work, guys. Thank you.

[@phanter344]

Brilliant! So glad you got a Range Rover, would've preferred the L322 as that's what I'm looking at getting, but happy with you giving us Range Rover content. Have a very happ christmas and thank you for the entertainment this year! ♥

[@richardwilliams1690]

Well done to you both and have a wonderful Christmas and a fabulous New year ... and keep up the great content 👏 👌

[@Vincent-dc6ku]

This channel just gets better and better, Sunday morning essential viewing. Most enjoyable video.

[@scotsdunc]

merry christmas to u & ur family, thanks for helping to keep us entertained throughout the year, all the best

[@Powerer2]

Congratulations Vera and Christian! Have a merry Christmas with this wonderful new vehicle! Looking forward to the upcoming content. Best wishes from Hungary.

[@nickb5391]

A Merry Christmas to you both & your family, thank you for uploading such really great videos in 2023 & look forward to many more in 2024 including the laughter we get watching them

[@bobevansIW]

Wishing you both, and your family, a very Merry Christmas. I'm very much looking forward to you working on your new purchase, it sure looks like a great vehicle 👍🇬🇧

[@joths]

Congratulations Christian and Vera! Nice buy! I look forward to your awesome content! All the best!

[@DavidHallworth]

Congratulations on the new car guys! The 4.4 V8 Diesel is a fantastic engine and the Autobiography is a stunning spec as well! I hope you both really enjoy the new car as I’m really looking forward to seeing your content on it! Once you’ve done the 4.4 video’s you’ll need to get yourselves a 5.0 then! 😊 I hope you have a great Christmas!

[@charlescoventry6193]

Merry Christmas Christian and Vera. I am really glad you have bought a L405 as I have done the same. I was able to more confidently tackle problems with my D3 as a result of your videos and now I should be able to do the same with my L405 with less trepidation. Thank You.

[@CEC321]

Beyond excited to see an L405 on this channel. Own and love the L405. BRILLIANT vehicle. Can’t wait for lots of content in 2024!!! Best to you both! 🎉🎉

[@paulboon1100]

Congratulations, looks like a great buy. Those problems it has wont be a problem for you two, have a great end to the year, and a fantastic 2024 and many happy km with the "Queen".

[@stephengray7482]

Morning and Merry Christmas Christian and Vera so a newer Christmas present it look very nice and thanks you a great video, Happy New year.

[@dcasteaux9181]

Yes. I’m in the UK and watching this in bed 🤣 And my German wife celebrates Christmas on the 24th, and I celebrate it on the 25th so we have two Christmases! Frohe weinachten to you both 🎄🎅

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Merry Christmas !

[@Sean1974]

I love your videos you make my Sunday night. Have a happy Christmas and new year.

[@slypig24]

It looks a great purchase.. Dont fix it too quickly, we want to watch more episodes of all the future repairs. And Merry Christmas from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 🦘

[@danwaterloo3549]

Looking forward to your future videos! Merry Christmas!

[@jrnmller1551]

Exellent as always, Merry Cristmas to you both and a Happy New Year, looking forward to upcoming episodes!!

[@andrewmitchell6351]

Great addition to the channel - thanks for all of the content in 2023, and wishing you a Merry Christmas

[@DieselAndDust]

Congratulations Christian and Vera. Merry Christmas !

[@paulevans7555]

Congratulations , you have made my Christmas. You have entered the world of Range Rover. I am so looking forward to your content on this vehicle, having one myself , your content on the d3 and d4 has been very informative. Looking forward to the New Year with the content of your new to you l405. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you both.

[@janbauwmans7662]

Merry Christmas and keep up posting this amazing, interesting, enjoyable and funny videos ! ❤

[@-DC-]

Merry Christmas and Congratulations on a fantastic purchase, Wonderful vehicles when on song 👍

[@bizling]

A few moons ago, I worked for JLR at Gaydon (architecture engineering team) and I borrowed a L494 Sport autobiography dynamic (SDV8) management car for a weekend. That engine with two working turbos is fantastic to drive day to day. Good to see you went for the autobiography. Does it have timed climate? There is/was also a front steering knuckle/upright issue where the top bolt arrangement has dissimilar metal corrosion and the aluminium would shear off, but I'm not sure what VIN range was effected.

[@fredbrackely]

Hah perhaps you could explain to the masses why JLR products are constantly at the bottom of the reliability charts? If they worked on their reliability alone, they could outsell Toyota.

[@bizling]

@@fredbrackely complicated interdepartmental relationships to be honest...every decision could be a war, i wouldn't be able to suggest just one thing to change for an improvement in quality. Funnily enough, I still want an L322 or L405! They do drive like nothing else. I've had the pleasure of a 2014MY for two weeks, which I drove to Geneva from the UK, so I understand the brand DNA more now, even then, the ACC radar stopped working with snow packing!

[@user-hr5bi9wy5t]

What a good choice. You will, no doubt, provide the fantastic library of repairs for when I upgrade my L320 to the L405. I love watching your fabulously entertaining and informative videos every Sunday. Have a great Christmas.

[@stephendawson9947]

Happy Christmas Vera and Christian, I'm really looking forward to the content on this new car. and always interested in easy fixes.

[@alexmarinescu2873]

Love the new car, congratzz!

[@ClassicTrialsChannel]

Merry Christmas to you both. Look forward to the next video.

[@simontillman3463]

Congratulations on your new Range Rover, look forward to all the repair footage😊

[@sanclaw3437]

Keep up the great work you guys 👍 Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year 😁

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Merry Christmas !

[@lawnmowerjones3160]

Another great Video , great sense of humour , makes great viewing . New car looks great, i am sure it will give you plenty to do. Have a great Christmas.

[@Paulainsworth-rf5jj]

Good choice, I’ve got a 2017 5.0SC with a stage 1 remap, K&N air filters, a reduced top supercharger pulley and a quicksilver exhaust system, previously I had a 2012 L322 Tdv8. Enjoy your L405, keep the brilliant content coming, Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year to you both and your family

[@ryanwilliams6196]

Great video, love them all!!

[@jstokvis]

This is an excellent channel that’s entertaining, informative and professional, it's so much fun, and wonderful, so pleased that the Range Rover has been added to the fleet.

[@niki3151]

Merry XMas, keep it up and thank you for the laughs, of course also for the great info

[@robertlaundy4176]

Great video Guy's, we have recently bought a 2007 4.2lt supercharged petrol L322, and love it. We also have 4 Range Rover P38 4.6 lt petrol. Thanks for all your efforts and videos. Have a very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and a Happy New Year 🎉 Cheers Rob and Shelly from Tasmania AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

[@wizziam116]

Many happy returns guys. Keep the content coming. Loads of laughs.

[@peterdixon7975]

Brilliant purchase as I too have an L405 SDV8. Hoping to learn lots from you both. 👍

[@DavidLee-vq2uz]

Happy Christmas Vera & Christian . Enjoy your big white bundle of joy. Keep it well locked up as there is a spate of thefts and super high insurance premiums as a result here in the UK at the moment . Looking forward to 2024 and all your FFRR videos !

[@ceescorner]

Merry Christmas Vera & Christian. I look forward to the next series of videos

[@justinhowarth9211]

Happy Christmas and New year looking forward to the videos next year keep up the good work

[@mrstephenparryfromportsunl3111]

happy christmas christian and vera and like your new range rover that you called the queen thank you keeping us all entertain this year help people out how fits Land Rover Discoveries also happy new year 2 you both family

[@johnturner2563]

Thank you both for your fun and informative videos, merry Christmas

[@usanz94]

Congratulations on the new acquisition and Merry Christmas from Australia.

[@sullybiker6520]

I love watching you two. Cheers me right up. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

[@ShockWaveGamings234fg321f]

I've got a discovery 3 , 4, and range rover sport l494. Um, I prefer the discovery 3 for reliability, but I love the l494 for speed

[@steveanderson6934]

Congrats on the new L405!, i think you will have a lot of content from that vehicle - but have to say I'm jealous as its one of my dream cars - looking forward to seeing you get the most out of this one :)

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Autobiography is a fantastic car. Lots of new content on the way! Merry Christmas to you both.

[@paulodaxx]

Another great adventure starts! Happy season Christian and Vera!

[@garywilliams5675]

Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year to you both, please keep your wonderful videos coming 🙏🏻

[@anthonyreed2228]

Perfect as always, a very merry Christmas guys ❤

[@julianchambers8372]

Hi Chris and Vera. Brilliant I have often wandered about the V8 RR engine. I`m looking forward to your videos as usual. Have a good Christmas. J

[@davel4471]

Fantastic! Merry Christmas from Perth Australia! When I decided I needed to go back to having a Land Rover instead of my N1559N Y62, I was set on a D4 after missing my D3. However, regularly towing a 3.5tonnes loaded caravan I was advised to play safe and bought a 2015 RR L405 SDV8 Vogue SE. Only had it a couple of months so far. 11.1 l/100km towing! Half the fuel consumption of the Y62! My wife and I both being tall, love having seat bases that once again fully extend to the full length of our thighs instead of only half way (sorry Vera). Looking forward to next week’s video already!

[@AW-Services]

Congratulations on the new car. Welcome to RR Time. I'm glad you've got some odd jobs to do for the next millennium Christian. I can see you'll be busy with the 3D printer again. Vera is going to be busy with her new work wear. Merry Christmas to you and your family and happy new year 🎉

[@darrengraves5230]

Absolutely brilliant best one 😮love the channel and love the new Range Rover You have definitely got your mojo again keep them coming Merry Christmas

[@aquaspark1able]

Another brilliant video, good luck with the Rangie, and can not wait until next Sunday. Hope you both had a good Chritmas. Have a Happy New Year Glenn (UK)

[@bazylfox1]

Great new project! Have a great xmas and happy new year 2024. Looking forward for new content.

[@adda58]

Many happy repairs and returns guys! Best wishes from Oz!!