Land Rover Range Rover 1981
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lots of metal for your money!

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Extremely expensive to maintain due to poor quality (gearbox, new engine etc.)

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Drives very well now with brand new 4.6 V8 engine. Wallows when cornering fast.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Almost flies with new engine - bigger engine, yet better MPG.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very poor - make sure you make friends with mechanics, you'll need them regularly.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very good due to spec and good condition for age.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Fantastic - driving it is like sitting in your armchair.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Had a Cat 1 alarm/immobiliser fitted to keep it secure.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    LR specialists are mixed; some very good, some poor.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Brand new engine at 76k miles now a 4.6 V8, which is brilliant.

    Other

    Always niggling little problems, it is never 100%

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes