Thread: Couldnt Recommend Land Rover

Originally Posted by Meccles

To All Forum Members. How would you feel if you purhased a $125K TDV* RRS primarily for SWMBO to have something solid, and safe for the stormy season, and for the second rate roads we have in parts of the country. But, due to consistent, never ending faults, she has not been able to use the car. Currently she is driving a 2007 Suzuki Swift while the RRS, which was taken away on 31st December, and is where ? and getting what? done to it. If she has an accident, with for example someone elses large 4WD, I know which car, and occupants will be worse off. And I will be going after LR for more than a car! For all the members info, I have had since 31st December 2 brief emails from service manager, last one 10th Jan. Nothing from LR themselves updating what they are doing, what is happening etc. Disgusting. My solicitor, appointed on 15th jan, is amazed, and says that their action, or more specifically, in action, is both amazing, and deplorable. So my recommendation to all is avoid this company and its products. When you read through this forum the amount of troubles people have, from blowing smoke on 3.0V6, to suspension issues with Dynyamic response, to faulty swithes, electrics etc. If the product was any good, and they had any faith in it, then a 5 year warranty would be standard.

I can appreciate you frustration but what exactly do you expect by having a spit on this forum? Fenerally we are

Yes Land Rovers have their faults but if you are a true landy owner you see past this because the times the car works it is fantastic to drive and be with, as you will have read on here they all seem to have a personality (yes i know its only a car but they do) even my old SIII SWB had 1 but i loved her aswell as my D2. I would say if you dont get the fealling you should buy a Toyota and you may get that fealling but i must say they have there share of faults aswell but you dont seem to hear about them

Originally Posted by 109cubin

I can appreciate you frustration but what exactly do you expect by having a spit on this forum?

Generally we are people with older LR's that ate passionate about them and use the forum to seek advice on maintenance and upgrades. I'll be honest, most people on this forum don't have 125k out the box range rovers. So really putting forward your opinion that nobody should be supporting 'this company or their products' is probably a bit lost here. Maybe try current affair.

Originally Posted by 109cubin

....<snip> Generally we are people with older LR's that ate passionate about them and use the forum to seek advice on maintenance and upgrades. I'll be honest, most people on this forum don't have 125k out the box range rovers....<snip>.

Cubin

With that opinion what on earth are you doing in the D3/D4/RRS forum?

These models aren't very old and the base model starts at $70K while the average D4 will be $90K to $100K with D4 HSE and RRS starting at around that value and going up. More than that many AULRO members have new Range Rovers including the more expensive L322 Vogue, RR Sport and Evoque.

Meccles

Sorry to hear about your problems, hope you have luck with your legal recourse. I love my 2012 D4, it's awsome on or off highway and have only had one minor issue with the bluetooth

Diana

Not having a go at you Meccles, but did you ever wonder why a mint RRS with all the fruit and low k's was for sale?
I do sympathise with your nightmare, must be hell. I wish you all the best with your legal action.

Sooooo, we should stop supporting a brand that has been around for 60 years because you got a lemon? A tad unrealistic I think. Whilst I'm sympathetic as I know how frustrating the so-called "friday afternoon" car is, I don't think you will actually get much more than nods of sympathy.

Hi Meccles, I really feel for you. My D1 has 360,000km and has never let me down in a serious way. My 07 D3 TDV6 has 160,000 and has performed faultlessly. Not rubbing it in just letting you know there is another side to the coin. Cruise the forums and see that every marque has its lemons. What is really required is legislation that requires a vehicle to be replaced if it is not fit for purpose.

Meccles,

I for one would be seriously ****ed off if I had dropped $25k let along $125k on a vehicle that basically failed to meet the basic standard of "fit for purpose".

However as a member if this forum you would note that whilst there are a number who have had a few problems there are plenty who have had a trouble free ownership of their D3, D4 or RRS.

I hope your issues are sorted out satisfactorily and that LR come to the party. However I am unaware of any other manufacturer that has not had their issues so consigning the brand to the bin as a result of your very unfortunate experiences is not really sensible.

As I said good luck and if you never own another LR product it is understandable.

Me on the other hand have had a great experience as an owner of a D3 and tell everyone who asks how good they are.

Regards,

George

Bes