 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  10-07-2008, 01:13 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |  what you guys think of the LAND ROVER?
hey guys. okay so my parents are in the market for a new car. first the were talking about a mercedes. then i talked them into a 3 series.... btw, they're looking into used; like a 2003 or newer.
now my mom is liking the Land Rover. So... i wanted to see what you guys think of the Land Rover. its specs, your opinions, your likings, dislikes, anything you have to say about it.
they found one for $10k with about 60k miles on it locally from the help of my uncle. __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? |  |  | | 10-07-2008, 01:18 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rensselaer, NY Posts: 254 |
I don't know the first thing about Land Rovers but I know what I would buy if I was in the market for an SUV/Truck:  or  __________________  | | | | | 10-07-2008, 03:57 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 |
I would go with a Jeep or an X5. From what i remember i think Land Rovers may have some wiring issues. I'm not not sure but i read it here in the forum somewhere. | | | | | 10-07-2008, 03:58 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Which Land Rover, that makes a huge difference. I have always hated the Discovery, but I love Ranges.
IIRC, LR's have a fair amount of electrical problems once they get above 100k miles. I think relays and stuff just start wearing out, that's why I don't have a late 80's one. __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 10-07-2008, 04:01 AM | #5 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
If they like Fords, then they will love the Land Rover since that is who owns Land Rover Unless it was sold to the Indian comapnay that was interested. I personally think they are no good, lots of mechanical issues. The Range Rover is a better vehicle but they also have issues. BMW all the way and I'm still waiting for you to text me to hook them up with a BMW  | | | | | 10-07-2008, 04:05 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 |
Yea go with an X3, X5, or if you can get an X6 | | | | | 10-07-2008, 04:07 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,595 |
Landrover has bad engine problems. My dad bought his 03' Discovery brand new, kept it in great condition, did every service, low miles (34k) up until last month when we heard a tapping sound. It sounded like the valve was tapping, but when it went to the dealer they said the cylinder sleeve shifted upwards and that was what we were hearing. They said we needed a new engine, he tried to fight it and lost so all Landrover of NA offered was $1k off the engine and labor which was $7k and the dealer offered 0.05% off for a used engine. Bad experience especially for my dad who always keeps all of his cars looking brand new no matter how old they are. My old boss who has his own Euro shop used to own a landrover, but got rid of it because of mechanical issues. Tell them to stay away from Landrovers. The e70 X5 is badass tho, we have 2 of them at school (BMW STEP/Fast Track) and they're awesome. | | | | | 10-07-2008, 05:40 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,363 |
I would get either a 03+ range rover, 04+ Audi A4 or S4 or any andi matter fact, 2005+ Subaru outback. | | | | | 10-07-2008, 06:37 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
hmmm... okay. good to know.
lazoh. im not sure what the heck they are doing. they are old farts and keep changing their minds. i guess my sis is in the market for a new car too. but ill let you know whats going on. ill talk to them tomorrow. __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | |
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