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Old 03-19-08, 08:28   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Input on 97-02 Range Rovers needed, please

My 98 Discovery ran flawlessly for 4 years, with just oil changes. Sold it for more fuel efficient cars.

The thing about the range rover is that on some trim levels there is just more stuff to break. Everything is power and heated. Models with adjustable suspension need maintenance more often. If the 4wd modes are not excersized every month or so, after years they can become coroded and seize.

The only reason why they are at bottom of the list is because they have the highest number of repairs to be made per visit. This is because range rovers have a TON of stuff that can break, they are really complex vehicles.

The good thing is that the way it drives will outweigh all of that, completely. Its a wonderful SUV. Nothing can compare.

ohh, and like an a6 can be considered reliable lol

The range rover costs $30,000 more when new (than a discovery), and you are really getting $30,000 worth of more truck. Drive both, theres a huge difference. I personally recommend going with the range rover.

IMO repair grief is over exaggerated with these vehicles, I had more problems with MY CR-V, and old Nissan Quest that I did with the discovery. Since its old, most of the problems should already be fixed, if not, Is it still under warranty?
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