2001 Land Rover Range Rover HSE review from North America
"As overpriced as it is, the maintenance is still more expensive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Automatic door locks won't unlock.
Navigation system broke at 1000k and dealer couldn't fix it.
Rear brakes seized.
Transmission was, and still is, stuck in 2nd gear, alternately awaiting repair or replacement for 2 months!
Adjustable suspension blew at the lowest setting.
Front passenger's side speaker rattled loose.
Oil leaks and burns like this engine had 200,000km!
General comments?
The most unreliable car I've ever owned, and I've owned Alfas, a restored Maserati and lemon Benz. By all accounts, my experience with the Range is typical; it's not a lemon.
I bought this vehicle because I wanted the ultimate on off-road capability, with the added luxury and prestige that I didn't have with the Land Cruiser.
The car is more luxurious and prestigious, but even at its best it wouldn't be as capable as my old vehicle. Given how often it breaks down, it's amazing that people dare to take it out of their driveways, never mind on off-roading trips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 8000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Landcruiser |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2003 |