Land Rover Range Rover 1981
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not cheap to buy, but worth every penny, as it seems to hold it's value.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Parts can be bought cheaply, and servicing can be done cheaply.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great fun to drive, especially off-road, a little slow on the road, but you expect that from a 10+ Year old Diesel.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Slow when setting off, but can cruise along at 70-80 very comfortably. In a class of it's own when off-roading.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent. Always starts first time, never refuses to go anywhere, no problems at all.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    After all these years, it's still got it! Everyone tells me how fabulous these cars are.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The best seats in any vehicle I have driven so far, and I used to have a '98 Jaguar Sovereign!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    This is the weakest point. However, a T1 alarm/immobiliser sorted out the possibility of any problems.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Manufacturer service not very good, but independent service hard to beat

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Slight oil leak when bought, but fixed for less than £15.

    Other

    ABS Sensor damaged, so quite expensive to replace, but secondhand part bought and fitted, now ok.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes