Are '00/'01 Range Rovers Hard to Maintain???
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All Land Rovers are kinda hit/miss with having to get repairs.. a lot of us have been lucky and just have to do maintance most of the time..
As for expense in repairing them.. the LR dealer charges an arm and a leg for both labor and parts.. they are reasonable to repair if you get the parts from a different vendor and either do the work yourself, or get a good mechanic who knows about rovers.
If you do get one.. try to get one that is a certified pre-owned from the dealership with an existing warranty, then buy an extended warranty to cover yar arse.
As for expense in repairing them.. the LR dealer charges an arm and a leg for both labor and parts.. they are reasonable to repair if you get the parts from a different vendor and either do the work yourself, or get a good mechanic who knows about rovers.
If you do get one.. try to get one that is a certified pre-owned from the dealership with an existing warranty, then buy an extended warranty to cover yar arse.
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haha, rovers in the shop; that never happens. 
You sound like you are exactly where I was about 1.5 years ago. Ill tell you whats up; ive had my disco II (01') since then and it hasnt been in the shop for anything longer then one overnight (for recall-warrentee covered work). I have been what you could call "over-maintaining" my rover, the first thing I did when I bought it with 45K on the clock I changed everything that you normally would change (ie. oil filter/oil, air filter, etc. etc.) and replaced it with high preformance K&N everything filters, and Castrol Syntec oil, and more sythetics in everything else. Then I brought it to be totally inspected and serviced by my local rover (for free, 45k service). I have been changing oil every 3k miles give/take, im not taking any risks.
That said, I have never been in the shop (except for the recall service) for anything other then regular service intervals. Nothing has gone wrong on my rover excep a couple bulbs that burned out and I replaced them under warrentee (w/o would be like $6.00 for two bulbs). I also seem to be replacing the regulars with preformance parts faster then they can break down.
I dont know much about the rangies; but I must tell you that I have heard of some nasty things with other Disco II's, and even worse with the Lucas-wired Disco I's; but there are even more people (here at least) that love thier rovers and know how to fix them when they are down.
Im not sure if the RR parts are even more, but I can say that the stock parts from the dealer are crazy $$$. Also thier service is very pricy; wanted $1100 to wire up 4 hellas to the roof and two to the front; err..minus the rack and hellas (decided to do it myself now, and learn a thing or two; or three). If something breaks the good news is that you can probably replace it with a preformance version thats nearly the same cost as the stock part. Also a tip; if you plan to wheel it, prepare to bash out the lower hella fog lamps, that was my LR initiation, then I recently cut them off for more ground clearance.
If you really want a rover think it over (hehe, rhymes; I hope jeepers dont read that). Just have to weigh the pros/cons. If you getting it for the heritage, style and off-roading, then perhaps yes, but if its all for showing off, then maybe something else would be better.
I would definatly consider an extended warrentee.
Also, if you want to off-road you could also look at D1's, only cost like <$5k. (if you dont spend the other $15k on repairs )
Just like those mastercard commercials;
Im Josh Shapiro; Im 16 years old; and this is my Rover:
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If you really want one and you think that it will be ok
You sound like you are exactly where I was about 1.5 years ago. Ill tell you whats up; ive had my disco II (01') since then and it hasnt been in the shop for anything longer then one overnight (for recall-warrentee covered work). I have been what you could call "over-maintaining" my rover, the first thing I did when I bought it with 45K on the clock I changed everything that you normally would change (ie. oil filter/oil, air filter, etc. etc.) and replaced it with high preformance K&N everything filters, and Castrol Syntec oil, and more sythetics in everything else. Then I brought it to be totally inspected and serviced by my local rover (for free, 45k service). I have been changing oil every 3k miles give/take, im not taking any risks.
That said, I have never been in the shop (except for the recall service) for anything other then regular service intervals. Nothing has gone wrong on my rover excep a couple bulbs that burned out and I replaced them under warrentee (w/o would be like $6.00 for two bulbs). I also seem to be replacing the regulars with preformance parts faster then they can break down.
I dont know much about the rangies; but I must tell you that I have heard of some nasty things with other Disco II's, and even worse with the Lucas-wired Disco I's; but there are even more people (here at least) that love thier rovers and know how to fix them when they are down.
Im not sure if the RR parts are even more, but I can say that the stock parts from the dealer are crazy $$$. Also thier service is very pricy; wanted $1100 to wire up 4 hellas to the roof and two to the front; err..minus the rack and hellas (decided to do it myself now, and learn a thing or two; or three). If something breaks the good news is that you can probably replace it with a preformance version thats nearly the same cost as the stock part. Also a tip; if you plan to wheel it, prepare to bash out the lower hella fog lamps, that was my LR initiation, then I recently cut them off for more ground clearance.
If you really want a rover think it over (hehe, rhymes; I hope jeepers dont read that). Just have to weigh the pros/cons. If you getting it for the heritage, style and off-roading, then perhaps yes, but if its all for showing off, then maybe something else would be better.
I would definatly consider an extended warrentee.
Also, if you want to off-road you could also look at D1's, only cost like <$5k. (if you dont spend the other $15k on repairs
)Just like those mastercard commercials;
Im Josh Shapiro; Im 16 years old; and this is my Rover:
If you really want one and you think that it will be ok
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My parents have a 97, same body style, not sure what all changed in those years other then cosmetics... They are easy to maintain.. The only trouble we have had is the EAS, the air shocks are a pain.. the warrenty has paid many times for the repairs but next time there is a prob we are getting rid of the air shocks..... Other then that it has been basic maint.. Nothing to $$$, but we do our own work.... If we have troubles we go to an independent rover shop, the dealer will screw you....All you need to do is keep up on oil changes and periodic maint. intervals, you'll be fine... My parent not only do mild 4-wheeling but also pull a 30' camper all over with it....
I personally have a 92 RRC and love it.. currently it has 165,000 miles and just keeps on going.....I took it to a shop to weld in a new catalytic converter, that's it......i use the heck out of it.. ........ but do some research www.rangerovers.net has a bunch of good info, read up, you'll learn what to look for upon purchase.... One thing i will say, once you are a fan, you will love all the little querks that goes with ownership
I personally have a 92 RRC and love it.. currently it has 165,000 miles and just keeps on going.....I took it to a shop to weld in a new catalytic converter, that's it......i use the heck out of it.. ........ but do some research www.rangerovers.net has a bunch of good info, read up, you'll learn what to look for upon purchase.... One thing i will say, once you are a fan, you will love all the little querks that goes with ownership
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19 yr old Disco owner
TTU~ I'm 19, bought my Disco II when i was 18. Love the car...hate the service costs.
Thank god for warranties though! Definately get one that still has the factory warranty and a Certified pre-owned warranty. if anything goes wrong...it's covered and so's your bank account!
The only costly thing about these cars is dealer repair if needed for non warrantied things( like offroad mishaps), and the regular service intervals. My 60K service is gonna be about $6 or 800 !!
The gas sucks too at this current time. ( in connecticut 2.79 is cheap!) and that's for regular...which you have to buy premium in order to keep everything clean and running smoothly in either a Rangie or a Disco.
My advice TTU~ Save up...about 5 or 6 large...and put about 3 or 4 or that down and keep the other 3 or 4 saved up for repair work and service is needed. Because you will need it!
We love these cars...but they can be harder than children to take care of.
Good luck!
TTU~ I'm 19, bought my Disco II when i was 18. Love the car...hate the service costs.
Thank god for warranties though! Definately get one that still has the factory warranty and a Certified pre-owned warranty. if anything goes wrong...it's covered and so's your bank account!
The only costly thing about these cars is dealer repair if needed for non warrantied things( like offroad mishaps), and the regular service intervals. My 60K service is gonna be about $6 or 800 !!
The gas sucks too at this current time. ( in connecticut 2.79 is cheap!) and that's for regular...which you have to buy premium in order to keep everything clean and running smoothly in either a Rangie or a Disco.
My advice TTU~ Save up...about 5 or 6 large...and put about 3 or 4 or that down and keep the other 3 or 4 saved up for repair work and service is needed. Because you will need it!
We love these cars...but they can be harder than children to take care of.
Good luck!
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