New Car

napaperi · 08-13-2015, 02:25 PM

Not a Bmw but that doesn't mean I will use this forum any less! I just picked up a 2008 black Range Rover sport. I'm definitely going to miss the sportiness and quickness of my 335 but I'm super excited about the off-road capabilities of the rover!

napaperi · 08-13-2015, 02:30 PM

This is my old 335 btw

JStang · 08-13-2015, 03:07 PM

Love Rover's. Hopefully you don't have big issues with maintenance. I have two friends who have owned them and both said they were nightmares. One had 3 differentials replaced under 100k miles.

djaemac · 08-13-2015, 04:48 PM

Just like JSTANG stated above, rovers are great. However, here's some advice from a range rover sport supercharged owner: buying this car was one of the worst mistakes I've ever done. It's an endless money pit. I've replaced both front and rear differentials twice. Replaced air suspension, and continuous oil leaks. Right now I only use it as a hauler for track events, but that's it. Great cars, poorly made. I'll be trading mine in soon.

On a good note, congrats and enjoy!

napaperi · 08-13-2015, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the comments lol. Yea I was/am worried about maintenance however it has all records from the same dealer everything has been properly fixed when needed and there have been no huge issues reported up until this point. It's not the supercharged model which is a 4.2l its the HSE 4.4 which from what I've researched is a more reliable engine. But I'll just have to see. As of now I love the car. Only owned it for a week though:/

djaemac · 08-13-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by napaperi

Thanks for the comments lol. Yea I was/am worried about maintenance however it has all records from the same dealer everything has been properly fixed when needed and there have been no huge issues reported up until this point. It's not the supercharged model which is a 4.2l its the HSE 4.4 which from what I've researched is a more reliable engine. But I'll just have to see. As of now I love the car. Only owned it for a week though:/

By all means, I'm not trying to be a downer. Rovers are definitely fun and great , thats why its hard to part ways with mine. Enjoy the range with good health and good times.

Bdifferent · 08-13-2015, 07:55 PM

Nice! I've been looking at a 2009 24k with 60k miles. I've read about the maintenance issues. I'd go with a extended warranty company.

napaperi · 08-13-2015, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bdifferent

Nice! I've been looking at a 2009 24k with 60k miles. I've read about the maintenance issues. I'd go with a extended warranty company.

That's a good idea

Game · 08-14-2015, 01:18 AM

Definitely a great looking SUV. Good luck with her.

Antetokounmpo · 08-14-2015, 08:04 AM

Did you go the carmax warranty route like Doug Demuro?

Underground6t9 · 08-14-2015, 02:55 PM

rovers are sick

Alen E90 · 08-15-2015, 02:18 PM

Congrats on the new whip, and your E90 looked great!

napaperi · 09-25-2015, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Alen E90

Congrats on the new whip, and your E90 looked great!

Thanks! I love it so far!

montegokid94 · 09-26-2015, 08:24 PM

Looks great

congrats

mike@x-ph.com · 09-28-2015, 12:51 PM

Congrats !!

mmmnot · 09-28-2015, 01:06 PM

I bet the aftermarket is huge for these cars.

330xtrai · 10-03-2015, 12:21 PM

Congrats! Good cars my mom has one and i drove it all last week when I cracked a rim and my window regulator broke at the same time lol. They also sound amazing esp if you add upgrade the exhaust
only issue with them is the shocks/bag setup can go wrong just have a good indy that can do the work and you should be fine

08-13-2015, 02:25 PM	#1
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08-13-2015, 02:30 PM	#2
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JStang Brigadier General 562 Rep 3,625 Posts Drives: FDB M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL iTrader: (9)	Love Rover's. Hopefully you don't have big issues with maintenance. I have two friends who have owned them and both said they were nightmares. One had 3 differentials replaced under 100k miles.
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djaemac Oh haiz 146 Rep 595 Posts Drives: slllloooooowwww Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 661/619 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2005 Mercedes SL55 AMG [0.00] 2014 Tesla Model S [0.00] 2005 Lamborghini Ga ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [6.00] 2000 Mercedes c280 ... [0.00] 2001 Honda d17 turbo [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2004 Porsche Boxster [0.00] 2005 suzuki Gsxr600 [0.00]	Just like JSTANG stated above, rovers are great. However, here's some advice from a range rover sport supercharged owner: buying this car was one of the worst mistakes I've ever done. It's an endless money pit. I've replaced both front and rear differentials twice. Replaced air suspension, and continuous oil leaks. Right now I only use it as a hauler for track events, but that's it. Great cars, poorly made. I'll be trading mine in soon. On a good note, congrats and enjoy!
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napaperi Private 17 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325xi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas city iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comments lol. Yea I was/am worried about maintenance however it has all records from the same dealer everything has been properly fixed when needed and there have been no huge issues reported up until this point. It's not the supercharged model which is a 4.2l its the HSE 4.4 which from what I've researched is a more reliable engine. But I'll just have to see. As of now I love the car. Only owned it for a week though:/
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Bdifferent Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	Nice! I've been looking at a 2009 24k with 60k miles. I've read about the maintenance issues. I'd go with a extended warranty company. __________________ 2011 335i Coupe Born 5/15/10 \| Spacegrau Metallic \| Leder Dakota \| Harmon Kardon \| Convenience Package \| Cold Weather Package \| Premium Package \| Sport Package \| 19" Style 437 Reps \|
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08-15-2015, 02:18 PM	#12
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09-28-2015, 01:06 PM	#16
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