Land Rover Range Rover 1981
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Got mine with an LPG conversion and a lot of change from two grand.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheaper than you think.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Doesn't corner like a Ferrari but then a 2.5 tonne 4x4 isn't expected to. It does however go over speed bumps as if they aren't even there.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Engine is tuned for torque rather than power so it "only" does 183bhp but it will still do 0-60 in ten point something and a top speed around 120. Off road (or on bad or icy roads) is where it sets the gold standard.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's very hard to break this car. Things do fail from time to time but the car can usually just keep on going.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    An ultimate classic.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Luxurious but primitive (e.g. the air-con is either ice cold, searing hot or off) but very very comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    This one has a Thatcham cat 1 alarm fitted aftermarket without which I'd have no theft insurance, so I presume the original security spec wasn't up to much.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Has suffered a minor water leak, easily put right.

    Other

    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