Range rover

[Mr Nobody]

Those things are dangerous.

[macos]

The jeeps?

[Victor VonDoom]

A car dealer’s scientific guide to the 10 worst used vehicles

10. Volkswagen New Beetle (automatic transmission issues and cheap interior components; diesel models with 5-speed manuals are by far the best powertrain option.)

9. Mazda 626 (automatic transmission issues, all models.)

8. Lincoln Aviator (a gussied-up, unpopular Ford Explorer that had unique sensor and software issues which negatively impacted the overall powertrain and electronics.)

7. Jaguar S-Type (Extensive transmission and engine issues on all V-6 and V-8 models. Along with Limited edition models with ungodly replacement costs.)

6. Lincoln LS (Same basic powertrain as the Jaguar S-Type with nearly identical results.)

5. Mazda Millenia (Engine issues, transmission issues and cheap interiors that just don't wear well.)

4. Land Rover Discovery (Expensive parts. Expensive powertrains. Electronics that are apparently the spawn of Beelzebub.)

3. Mini Cooper (Bad transmissions that are unusually expensive to replace. Cheap interior parts. Cheap hydraulics.)

2. Land Rover Freelander (A cost-cutting exercise that went way past the bone.)

1. Mazda CX-7 (Engine issues on these vehicles are legion with nearly a third of these vehicles sold with "Engine needs service" announcements at the auctions.)

http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/car-dealer-scientific-guide-10-worst-used-vehicles-222709616.html


Two of the ten are Land Rover vehicles.  Bah!

[Roger Bacon]

As a rule: Don't buy anything from the UK made after 1960.

It's also a good idea to stay away from anything made in the UK before 1960.

[Bevo]

It's also a good idea to stay away from anything made in the UK before 1960.

Uk vehicles are some of the worse built. Even Jeremy clarkson acknowledges this

That being said I hope my range rover remains trouble free

[Roger Bacon]

Uk vehicles are some of the worse built. Even Jeremy clarkson acknowledges this

That being said I hope my range rover remains trouble free

I think they say you only need to worry when your British bike stops leaking oil. 

[galeniko]

the evoque is the best looking there ever was

[FitnessFrenzy]

OP, get a Porsche Cayenne. That's quality!

[Victor VonDoom]

the evoque is the best looking there ever was

In a detailed report Consumer Reports trashed the Evoque.  Car and Driver thought it way overpriced compared to its competitors.  Predicted reliability?  Fatal!  Bah!

[galeniko]

In a detailed report Consumer Reports trashed the Evoque.  Car and Driver thought it way overpriced compared to its competitors.  Predicted reliability?  Fatal!  Bah!

i know all that, but its by far the best looking suv out there.

just looks, the rest is trash, its a range rover after all

they are not just overpriced they are ridicolously fraudulently overpriced.

but i wish that the designer becomes a very rich man

[Dave D]

A car dealer’s scientific guide to the 10 worst used vehicles

10. Volkswagen New Beetle (automatic transmission issues and cheap interior components; diesel models with 5-speed manuals are by far the best powertrain option.)

9. Mazda 626 (automatic transmission issues, all models.)

8. Lincoln Aviator (a gussied-up, unpopular Ford Explorer that had unique sensor and software issues which negatively impacted the overall powertrain and electronics.)

7. Jaguar S-Type (Extensive transmission and engine issues on all V-6 and V-8 models. Along with Limited edition models with ungodly replacement costs.)

6. Lincoln LS (Same basic powertrain as the Jaguar S-Type with nearly identical results.)

5. Mazda Millenia (Engine issues, transmission issues and cheap interiors that just don't wear well.)

4. Land Rover Discovery (Expensive parts. Expensive powertrains. Electronics that are apparently the spawn of Beelzebub.)

3. Mini Cooper (Bad transmissions that are unusually expensive to replace. Cheap interior parts. Cheap hydraulics.)

2. Land Rover Freelander (A cost-cutting exercise that went way past the bone.)

1. Mazda CX-7 (Engine issues on these vehicles are legion with nearly a third of these vehicles sold with "Engine needs service" announcements at the auctions.)

http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/car-dealer-scientific-guide-10-worst-used-vehicles-222709616.html


Two of the ten are Land Rover vehicles.  Bah!

Great list, thanks for posting.

[O.Z.]

the evoque is the best looking there ever was

looks good but small inside, new RR Sport has similar lines, looks great

[Victor VonDoom]

looks good but small inside, new RR Sport has similar lines, looks great

Cramped interior, poor rear visibility, harsh ride.  Respectable off road but not competitive as a luxury SUV given its peer group.  

Doom disapproves.

[oldtimer1]

I think the first priority in a car you want to own and not rent (lease) for a couple of years is reliability. Range Rovers have a bad reputation for breaking down.

On a side note I was talking to a guy from South America. He said all the roads by him are not paved and no one has a 4 wheel drive vehicle. He said in NJ it seems half the cars are 4 wheel drive. He wanted to know where all he dirt roads were in NJ because he hasn't seen one since he move here.

[Victor VonDoom]

I think the first priority in a car you want to own and not rent (lease) for a couple of years is reliability. Range Rovers have a bad reputation for breaking down.

On a side note I was talking to a guy from South America. He said all the roads by him are not paved and no one has a 4 wheel drive vehicle. He said in NJ it seems half the cars are 4 wheel drive. He wanted to know where all he dirt roads were in NJ because he hasn't seen one since he move here.

Actually, you can pull reliability out of the equation if you will only own the car for 3-4 years.  These days, almost every car is reliable within the warranty period.  What you should worry about is what happens after the warranty.  How much will you have to pay to maintain the car?  That's where Land Rovers fall down.  They require frequent repair and you'll be lucky to get out of the shop for under $2000 per visit.  Handling and driving enjoyment is subpar to put it mildly.  Luxury?  No.  The only reason to have one is if you drive off road a majority of the time.  If you live in third world country and drive in jungle, a dessert, or harsh conditions, crossing small creeks, etc. then you want a LR.  Even in that circumstance there are better options such as the Toyota LandCruiser or FJ Cruiser (now discontinued).

[oldtimer1]

Actually, you can pull reliability out of the equation if you will only own the car for 3-4 years.  These days, almost every car is reliable within the warranty period.  What you should worry about is what happens after the warranty.  How much will you have to pay to maintain the car?  That's where Land Rovers fall down.  They require frequent repair and you'll be lucky to get out of the shop for under $2000 per visit.  Handling and driving enjoyment is subpar to put it mildly.  Luxury?  No.  The only reason to have one is if you drive off road a majority of the time.  If you live in third world country and drive in jungle, a dessert, or harsh conditions, crossing small creeks, etc. then you want a LR.  Even in that circumstance there are better options such as the Toyota LandCruiser or FJ Cruiser (now discontinued).

Actually, where is your reading comprehension? That is what I said. If you lease a car for 2 or 4 years you can just about buy any car without to much concern about reliability. If you are buying a car to own to get your money's worth out of a car then reliability should be at the top of your list when considering a car.