Range Rover 4.6 HSE Reviews

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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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What a fabulous vehicle the range rover 4.6 hse is. It is a superb towcar, easy to drive, very comfortable for passengers and driver and because of the lpg conversion it is comparable to an medium size family car in fuel consumption. The ease of driving both in and out of town is quite remarkable considering the size (it is after all a very large vehicle). Parking is stress free for street parking because of the clear view from the drivers seat and the adjustable ride height makes multi story ca ...

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The Range Rover 4.6 HSEU is without doubt the best series 2 Range Rover I have ever owned.(I've owned 3 previously.). The ride and comfort is unbeatable. The V8 engine just "burbles" and carries you from A to B in complete luxury.Its a 1999 on a T plate and has an LPG conversion which with the price of petrol these days make it comparable with your average family saloon in terms of running costs.When you think that I am driving a 10 year old car together with the LPG I think the "Green Brigade ...

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Firstly this is a wonderful vehicle to own and drive. If it remains reliable then you have to recommend it. However if purchasing one, look carefully at the service history. Also look carefully for any sign of the dreaded lockout problems and water problems.
So, great looking motor which today can be bought for fairly low money ( £3000 upwards will get you a terrific example, so, excellent value). Electric everything (great while it all works, expensive when it doesn't!). RF module needs t ...

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I've had my Range Rover for five years, and still love it - it's my sixth Rangie, and the most "economical" I've had - you could never get within sight of 20mpg on a carburettored Classic.
It's always big enough to get big stuff inside, and makes towing really too easy - I'm inclined to forget a caravan on the back because I just don't notice it.
Now showing its age a bit, but recent test drives of the latest Discos don't convince me to invest another £30k for something hardly any better ...

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Have owned a Range Rover HSE for 2 years now and delighted with it,replaced airbags on back suspension and 2 services, thats all spent on it,parts are very cheap on ebay if required,defenitely recomend one if you can live with 12mpg average and the 1340 euro tax on it

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This Range Rover 4.6 HSE is one of the best cars I have owned and I am a huge fan of Range Rovers and have owned many over the years with many more to come hopefully. The engineering is fantastic! The negative point would be that it is too big for town parking spaces and I'm unable to park in multistory carparks.

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The Range Rover 4.6 HSE I always told my dad I'd drive when I was little. It feels like driving my sitting room to work each morning! I still get a thrill every time the air suspension lifts the car by six inches when I start it.

Amazingly complicated, with lots (potentially) to go wrong. A rather unfair (in my opinion) reputation of unreliability. Although the build quality is not a patch on German vehicles. Frankly, running a Range Rover of any model on a budget is unrealistic. Find a good ...

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The Range Rover 4.6 HSE is a great car to own - it gives you a sense of British engineering at its very best - as with a second generation vehicle all the learning's from the previous model appear to have been incorporated, the handling of the air suspension is quite stunning, particularly if you consider the complexity of the work it has to do changing ride hide in line with speed and terrain. The lowered ride height for fast road work changes the character of the Range Rover from off road capa ...

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I've owned two P38 Range Rovers, one a 4.0 SE and the other a 4.6 HSE. The Range Rovers were fantastic on and off road, up wet, muddy banks etc. This Range Rover 4.6 HSE 4x4 rides fantastically well, and is a real eye catcher. The cabin is absolutely huge, and the interior leather is great and very comfortable, I was just disappointed at how obvious the imitation wood was..... Now, the engines. With both of these cars I experienced the cracked block problem at 66,000 and 96,000 respectively. I f ...