Range Rover 4.6 HSE Review

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Range Rover 4.6 HSE
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Guest's Review of Range Rover 4.6 HSE

22nd Sep 2009

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    4 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2001
  • Doors
    5
  • Practicality
    5 stars

I have a 2000 plate 4.6V8 Vogue. Two owners and 110,00 miles. It cost me almost nothing, although I've done a few repairs:-

1/ Door locking control module £170
2/ Front discs £50
3/ Drag link £70
4/ Front hubs £215 each
5/ Gas shocks inc: steering damper
6/ Serpentine belt

Both diffs were leaking oil from the filler plugs but this was easily fixed by removing and applying a sealant. I changed the oil at the same time.

Coolant was leaking from the water-heated inlet manifold. A new £2 washer fixed that.

The radio has a habit of occasionally cutting off for a few seconds and the heater
lcd display does not always work properly. Not serous enough to tackle.

Lastly, the driver's door window gear jumps a cog or two when fully closing but
this is a recognised problem and can be fixed for about £50.

This Range Rover is the first I have ever owned or driven and after 10,000 miles I still have concerns over its road manners. By this, I mean its tendency to find every rut and bump and also exhibit shimmy from the front wheels, given only the smallest excuse. This problem/characteristic is why the shocks have been changed along with the steering damper. However, neither has effected a cure. I've had the steering checked for worn joints and bushes plus tracking - all ok. All wheels have been balanced and tyres are spot on. The air suspension works as it should and so that does not seem the culprit.

A local Range Rover dealer has driven it and reports that there is nothing untoward, but I'm still unhappy. RR forum sites don't seem much help as I've done all the work that normally causes this problem.

However, enough griping. Performance is spectacular, considering the kerb weight and 15 - 18 mpg average seems about what to expect . It has never failed to start in any conditions and feels like it would go just about anywhere with the least effort. If you are able to tackle general maintenance jobs then this vehicle is worth serious consideration.

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