Land Rover Range Rover (2002 - 2012) 3.6 TDV8 VOGUE 4d Auto (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It has various connotations from 1 I live in the country and am reasonably well off (green/silver and muddy) 2 I am unsure about my value in the world, but I will try and make you think I am valuable because I have a shiney car with blacked out windows and large silver wheels (black and shining).
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They see it as practival, appropriate tomour needs and reliable / competant.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would most certainly. As long as you require comfort for family, long journeys and occasional, towimg, therevare few competitors.mTjis has been my third RR.
What are you likely to buy next?
Bentley Continental Flying Spur (Family grown up, and no need tomtow bot any longer).
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£30,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonably good deal. There are no 'amazing deals' these days, as everyone has Autotrader and Parkers in their hands and and eBay onntheir phones. Why would you sell for less than than you coild, and why would you pay more (unless you a charity).
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Previous ownership.
What was the dealer like?
Very high quality.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
On normal noads/motorways its is similar to a medium mercedes, but the much higher position is good for safey. On narrow singletrack or slipperly roads, its is very stable and Inhave never skidded, but it feels (and is) large.
What's it like to park?
Parking is easier than one might think, using the sensors, butbagain their is no hiding its bulk.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Alternator failed at 80,000 miles Slight rust appearimg on tailgate lip.
What's most practical about your car?
This is the most competant vehicle on the plant. We drive from Lymington to Durness (the entire length of the UK) with a family of four, often towing a boat, often in winter. Power and size are the keys to its practicality in our case.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It is not full of limited usefulness gadgets.mIn practice, the aircon and the ability to preheat the car arr key.
