Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 HSE 4d Auto (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A whole load of car for your cash, with more toys then most other cars on the road.
Costs
This is a tank so expect to pay out, you don't buy one of these then moan about how much it costs to run, exclusivity and luxury don't come cheap so don't expect it to.
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic Position, effortless to drive. Never had a better ride, the air suspension is like riding on clouds. A little wallowy when hammered into corners but hey this is not a F1 car.
Performance
Seeing a boy racer in his Nova/Corsa/Escort etc. Bottom lip tremble, because you just ripped away from him at the lights in a 2 1/2 ton truck is priceless, even more so when he has mates with him.....need I say more.
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Living with it
Reliability
It's British.....hello......strikes fear in anyone that does, keep it serviced and all is well, neglect the services at your cost.
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Drug Dealer, Pimp, Tycoon, Land Owner, Horse Trainer, Estate Manager, Lord/Lady of the Manor...You get the idea all are good for me!
Comfort
Armchair on wheels, the seats have so many movements to get the driver/ passenger into just the right position. Soft Leather, Wilton Woven Carpets this is nice!!
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Security and Service
Security
With 'Superlocking' which actually uses deadbolts to lock the doors/tailgate you try breaking in!! The immobiliser is fantastic, it is not a by-passable unit, it is the engines ECU that does it, to remobilise the car you need a New ECU and matching Key.
Service
Can take a while to get parts, but the workmanship is second to none....BMW is good but impersonal, Vauxhall is cheap but lacking, Land Rover is like the Stella adverts 'Reassuringly Expensive'
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Beautiful piece of 4.6 litre V8, bullet-proof.
Other
It's all good.
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