Christ that looks like it's driven through a Sports Direct and come out the other side like that..

I've had an 08MY TDV6 Sport for 8 years now and have covered 330,000km. My Sport in general has been pretty reliable, but I've seen many die in that time due to poor servicing. There's a large number of potential failure areas: -oil pump housing can break due to weak casting. Unfortunately the part that breaks is the mounting point for the timing belt tensioner. So at a bare minimum the valvetrain will be damaged from that. There's an updated beefier part to prevent this. -when you do replace the timing belt, the tensioner bolt is M8 and torqued to only 24nm, which doesn't feel like enough. Hence it gets overtightened often - sometimes enough to snap the bolt after a length of time. -the oil filter comes out with the housing when being replaced, however it doesn't go back in the same way - it has an outlet spigot that locates into the block, then the cap gets tightened over the top. Catches many mechanics out and causes low oil pressure - if left it will screw the engine. They changed the design for the later 3.0 to prevent this. -plastic coolant manifold on top of the engine should be replaced every 100k km. If not, it can crack along the seam and dump all of your coolant in short order. -The airbag struts are way overengineered and don't fail often, but the pump will at some stage wear out. You replace it with an AMK compressor for a fairly reasonable price. -The torque converter definitely is a pretty high stressed part and will start to fail from about 200k km. -For me, a nut fell off the starter motor, preventing the car from turning over. That's the only time it ever didn't start. Otherwise, they are great cars, great to drive and very capable on and off road. I've stayed on top of the maintenance and hence mine has probably been the most reliable 4x4 in my group of friends, which is exclusively Jap brands apart from the RRS.

Looks like The A-Team van.

Wow look at that guy in the red and black RR Sport with cream n black interior ... so cool ... said No One Ever

Not to be rude but the example you was driving is the kind of examples am seeing around my neck of the woods. High mileage, super cheap and modified up to the max. They are good looking cars but certainly around here their starting to become common. Driven by Lemonade Larrys thinking they are Champaign Charlie’s

i hardly noticed the red pin striping until you mentioned it

That red tape all over the car makes it look like a crime scene... which it is mechanically anyway🤣

That might be the worst spec Range Rover I’ve ever seen.

I bought one about a year ago it was cheap so I thought I would take a punt, was nervous with all the horror story's of air suspension ect but iam happy to report it has been spot on! Great car,Love it!

This looks disgusting, why would you use those colours together 🤢

My god that version you drove has zero class. And isn't that supposed to be what a Range Rover is... country style class? It looks lower level drug dealer spec or something you'd find outside an mma gym lol

Here in the US the parts and labor on one of those are absolutely insane. You might buy one for $10K but the first repair bill will be at least that much.

I’ve got a 2006 sport, love everything about it, a few quirks, like the brake light switch is not very reliable, and it sets off the HDC fault engine light, cheap fix nothing wrong with the transmission or suspension, have that scanned and save yourself a lot of money.

Cheap because they're expensive to run, highly unreliable and expensive to fix when they do go wrong. Simple bangernomics. Just because they're a sub £3000 car these days don't forget they were £60k plus when new. And they still have the repair costs of a 60k plus off roader.

As a Range Rover owner, can’t stress enough service history. Also, airbags, air suspension valve bodies, the compressor, water pump at 100K, do every service ON TIME or you will pay for it - gearbox, transfer case WILL FAIL if you don’t do that service on time. Diffs also need to be done one time. If you’re looking at a car and these services are way over due, WALK AWAY. I love my Range but mine was dealer serviced all its life - this is an ideal situation and I’ve still spent a mint on upkeep. Remember, you’re paying 10-15k for an 85-100k vehicle and it still needs to be serviced like a $100k car, it’s not for the cheap to the financially challenged.

I have TD6 L322. Swapped manual box from X5 and manual clutch, straight pipe and some suspension work. Drivers flawlessly.

I watched the whole of that with my head in my hands.

Had to click just to see the comments about the hilarious look of this thing

Yeah man just got a 2006 Overfinch version of the sport and have spent a couple bags on it. Gearbox ⚙️ Service should be done if it wasn’t serviced before. Also intercooler pipe tends to work itself loose or even splits. Otherwise silky smooth and a real head turner 💯

I have owned a few LR since 1996, and I love them . Not particularly unreliable or expensive to fix, just regular maintenance and they are fine. I had a first generation discovery I bought new and traded in at 90k miles. No issue whatsoever.Then I had a LR3 from 2005 to 2015 ,after 130k miles of trouble free driving , I traded that in for a used range Rover sport (2012). So far so good. No issue. Great vehicles.

Avoid the 2.7 crank snapping and smoking V6 at all costs!!! if you must have an L320 get either the 5.0 Supercharged or the facelift 3.6 TDV8 Autobiography LE or save the embarrassment and get an L322.

After my time with an L322 which I loved I dont think I will go back. Always that cloud of expensive repairs when it goes wrong! L322 over L320 anyday! 4.4TDV8 is a great engine!

Nowt like finishing the look off with a Halfords phone holder 😂

This fellas a first for me,he sounds like he knows his stuff. 👍

Great video I've driven a few very nice to drive would buy one and use off road

What is the width of the discs and what is the ET overhang at the front and rear? They sit very well in the arch.

Good review.

The 3.6 was the one to buy in these especially with the facelift, 2.7 is sluggish in comparison. Late 2009 to 2010 with Dynamic handling, command shift and Brembo brakes

Glad i found this, I was looking at x5 e53 (06) but for the money, I'm now considering a RR SPORT 2.7 HSE....much more for your money

I have a RRS 2.7 from 2006 and yes they are expensive to repair but in my opinion if you take care of them properly and when is necessary you can count on it. Mine have a consume of 9 liters on highway and 12 in city and I just made 4500 km in 2 weeks around Romania. Beeing surprised for not any mechanical problems 😁

I have a 2006 Sports Supercharge. I never drive it hard. But I think I need to get it remapped. I'm getting around 15mpg. I dont have problem with airbags, as when I bought it . It already been put on Springs. But the drive is still very comfortable. It also has LPG, with flash Lube fitted, as it has the Jag engine. I believe the valves are softer than the BMW engine.

Loving the video mate can I ask I have a land rover Freelander2 07reg and I have been offered a straight swap for a one owner 58 reg 2.7 Range Rover sport but it has over two hundred thousand miles would it be a wise move !!!

My younger brother and his wife has the new 2020 sport model I'd love to own one but I'd be looking at one around the 05/06 when I save up the money

Those red accents look terrible, looks like the A-Team van 😂

I like that it is a diesel, but at 2.5CC does it have enough power to carry that body?, and I would recommend that if one has to buy, one should buy at least a10 years back model like a 2009-2010 model, what say you?

Greetings feom the insane currently INSANE USA! I miss my L320 soooo bad. I may actually have a chance to buy it back tomorrow after a year! Fingers crossed! Good job homey!

I HAVE TO AGREE WITH ALL THAT FELT SICK AFTER HE SHOWED OFF THE COLORS. OMG WTF WAS HE THINKING. NOW WITH THAT BEING SAID HOW MANY OF THOSE THAT COMMENTED ACTUALLY OWN ONE? I HAVE A 2006 SPORT AND ITS MY FAVE CAR. RIDES BETER THEN MY X3 MY A4 AND BETTER THEN MY Q7 YA BETTER. I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH SUSPENSION HOWEVER IF YOUR LIKE ME A DIY AIRSHOCKS WERE $130 15 MIN TO REPLACE SUPER SIMPLEI NOW DEALEER WANTER MY LIVER AND $2300 WAS A JOKE. BUT NO ISSUES I EVEN HAVE 24" WHEELS ON IT AND IT LOOKS GREAT. DONT ASUME JUST BECAUSE ITS A RANGE ROVER ITS EXPENSIVEW TO REPAIR. YA IT IS ... AT THE DEALER! GOOD LUCK

Unreliable and huge repair costs especially in airbag suspension but really comfy to drive...i miss mine...body style is still one of the best forget about the paint...still most comfortable ride! Like no other

I own a 2009 RRSC and I am buying a 2013 autobiography, they are excellent vehicles, however for the 1st generation the dashboard cracks. Great video

Great car had for over a decade , cheap to run , chipped ours , so lots off power as well , or over a 1000 km and still quarter off a tank , great up the mountain on chains , fantastic in deep snow , in snow mode , override the suspension on open roads in the country on NZ amazing , also goes ok through rivers ,

Halfords Special that thing, will cost more to repair then what its worth.

I own a 211 RRS HSE, I love it

What’s the brand of those rims mate?

One thing I would say, budget for a gearbox, every 75k. Nothing else is a killer price wise.

Can you show us how you check the airbags ?

Should I buy one 168 miles on the clock 2005

£7,000 to make it look awful. Also no such thing as a cheap Range Rover.

I think they’re alright if you have the skills to repair it yourself and do the maintenance but generally people buy them because they’re cheap and want to look good in a Range Rover and can’t afford to fix it if it goes wrong which it probably will.

My mate had a V10 5.0 Tdi Touareg. Fabled to be one of the most expensive money pits ever if things go wrong. It did! It required 2 new turbos and a full engine out job. Think of what a regular car would cost and times it by 4 .He sold it for peanuts and bought a Range Rover 4.4 V8 Tdi. A car even more well known for being the biggest way to spunk your money down the toilet if they go pear shaped. So THAT is why they are cheap.

If you are interested in a huge repair bill, simply buy a sport Range Rover

Seems a shame that for every £1 spent on modifying that RR sport body kit from factory aside,they have knocked off 50p from its selling price and hundreds of potential buyers.

I'm looking to buy very soon. Need high up car as can't get in an out small ones

Can't believe you didn't mention the elephant in the room that the car looked horrific with all that shite all over it. Nice interesting upload though 👍👍

I’ve got the 2005 2.7 sport and it’s fantastic to drive. Luckily mine looks nothing like that one. Mine starts on the button and smooth through the gears with enough power for me. Wouldn’t mind those exhaust tips though..👍

DO A UPDATED GARAGE TOUR OF ALL YOUR VEHICLES

Personally I really don’t like the red striping and graphics, they make this upmarket prestige car look anything but!. However that’s just my opinion, each to their own, the owner obviously appreciates its appearance, and that is what matters!!.

Looks like 5 different range rovers stuck together 🤷🏾‍♂️

Looks absolute wank, and the interior drone from the exhaust is just tiresome. I'd much rather a X5 30d if I was in the market for something like this.

I just got a 07 plate 3.6 tdv8 autobiography for 1k but it do need the turbo’s doing but done them before so could not say no

I have a 2006 Range Rover sport hst mines the 4.2 sc cost of running is stupid 100£ to fill up only just get 200miles to a tank I get 10-12mpg the tax for the year has gone from 580£ to 610£ iv had the boxes taken off the exhaust and it’s very loud and sounds like a ak47 had lowering links on it so it sits lower good thing about them it never gets attention from the police surprisingly as it’s called a drug dealers car amazing to drive comfy up high in seat luxury motor for its time great for kids inside DVD player iv had few isssues with mine anti roll bar pipe split and leakin fluid and it’s 25£ for 1 litre of fluid from dealer air suspension is fine iv had mine 2 years its never failed great motors love it

Right jipo wagon, perfect for towing ones family home

"WHY ARE RANGE ROVER SPORTS SO CHEAP?" Road tax/SUV Tax The red bits look horrible.

Picked up a 2010 HSE with 122k. Rode nice, but left me stranded at a gas station. Turned the vehicle off, fueled up. Went to start... wouldn't start. 3600usd later... computer failed. Just before that no sign leading up to it.. I love it, wife fricken hates it.. lol

Troublesome?

Without the red bits, yes.

Have a similar one but without the shitty red bits . Also the facelift silver boot strip

I had one for 3yrs. Great cars but when they go wrong it’s mega expensive to fix. Most car garages don’t want to touch them. £800 to replace a control module, these have 23 of them around the car. Air suspension goes, your finances go aswell. Apart from that, they’re great cars. 👍🏻

Autobiography model?? Looks more like an Autofellatio. Does the owner live in a static caravan?

Are you actually blind?

How much?

The earliest of the L949s are now nudging £20k. Absolutely right the later ones look less dated, but I reckon the earlier cars will end up looking better as they're more of the 'original design'. Maybe the one I drove was a bad one because it was truly awful! haha

Cause there scrap and the most unreliable car I’ve ever owned lol had a 2012 overfinch was hands down the worst car I’ve ever owned had more problems with electrics than any car I’ve owned

Damn !!! It still look good .

When sellers are giving a car away you know there's gotta be a catch

I spoke to a recovery driver once who said he has picked up more RRSports than any other car . Everyone who gets one sells it within six months when they realise the whole shell has to be lifted off the chassis to do any repairs ,which means you need to take it to a RR specialist and it costs major money . Don't buy one .

As to be a td v8 if we are going for the old shape

isnt it a twin turbo and if the lower turbo needs replacing, then it,s a body off job???

Maybe it's cheap because it looks like a gypsy caravan!

The "Juicy" stickers really give it a nice finish. Perfect car for a single mom of three working in a tanning salon.

I saw something similar in Watford

Because they look like London Taxi Cabs?

I have just got my first Range Rover 3.6 v8 twin turbo sport had it for a week and been in the work shop for 4 weeks having ride high sensor done and then both turbo have now gone so ye 4 weeks no car great

Great vid the adverts ruin it

Cheap to buy between 90-120k as they need the timing belts done and there rear belt is a body off job

Thought you driven one on your channel katie price pink one

I have a white one i love it

Pretty sure that’s the one mr fox wrapped recently 🤔

Normally once a 2005 Range Rover sport reaches 80,000 it blows up. Also the last 2005 I owned took off on its own so I had to get my wife a new one. She was parking on the street and the vehicle drove forward on its own.

That's the £7000 Red Vomit package, hang on I need a paper bag 🤮

Range Rover is a brand that I’d put with country class. Or at least traditionally. Typically driven by those who wear Daytona’s and Ralph Lauren Gillet’s, not by some call centre employee who sells weed on the side and has a collection of fake stone island.

And you actually took it out on the open road? 😄😄😄 You've got some massive balls. Bonfire comes to mind.

Looks like a £5 training shoe! Pretty sure there was no Autobiography kits fitted to the 2.7 diesel from factory..

Nice motors, But... if the turbo goes which they will as miles go up and it's a body off the frame job 😑

Just to let everyone know on some engine models I forget what one of the turbo goes it’s a body off job because the placement of turbo

I had a v8 rrs , awesome car to drive etc but just too many problems, one after another after another, egr valves, discs, mapping, turbo pipes, nothing but cash eaters. Id never entertain another one.

Why were you saying airbags?

Buy a 4x4 then lower it and put low profile tyres on it 🤔

This guy is smashing out the videos respect

Can you imagine the crashes that has caused, where other road users have turned there heads, say WTF...... He broke the record how many times you can say 'autobiography' within 2 minutes. Take off the red faff, remove the fake cardon, replace the cream leather seats And that stereo.

Imagine being seen driving this in public. Oh my god.