How a used Range Rover Sport ruins owners
- April 6, 2023
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Land Rover premium cars are quite in demand among Russians, and this is especially true of the first generation Range Rover Sport. However, it is not worth rushing
Land Rover premium cars are quite in demand among Russians, and this is especially true of the first generation Range Rover Sport. However, it is not worth rushing to buy the coveted “British”, even if a good option with a nice price tag turns up. And why, explains the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.
The experienced “Englishman” is still not deprived of attention – according to some reports, Range Rover Sport accounts for about 30% of all Russian Internet requests related to branded models. No wonder, because the cars of the first generation, produced from 2005 to 2013, can now be bought for less than a million rubles. But you do not need to do this, because over time the SUV will turn into a real “money sucker”.
Let’s admit to the chips on the body – they appear in all cars. The Range Rover Sport has more serious problems: with powertrains, for example. Their power spread is huge – from 190 to 510 troops. The most economical is a 2.7-liter “diesel” with a yield of 190 “horses”. It’s tax-friendly, but with a “surprise” inside: If the car stalls on the road, it could mean the crankshaft has collapsed. And to fix the engine, you need to take the body off the frame.
Let’s add to this the fact that absolutely all “diesels” are sensitive to fuel quality. Bad diesel fuel allows you to “finish” the injection pump (high pressure fuel pump). It is enough to “burn” a full tank of poor-quality fuel, and the pump is over. Moreover, he himself is considered irreparable.
Gasoline units are known for their gluttony and they also have a high motor vehicle tax. After 100,000 kilometers, the “hearts” begin to rumble – this is how the bearing of the water pump makes itself felt. And the throttle must be cleaned every 50,000 kilometers, otherwise the car will become “sluggish”.
The transmission is not ZF’s best product. Five-speed automatic transmissions were installed until 2005, and from 2010 to 2012 an eight-speed automatic transmission was used for a 4.4-litre turbo diesel. All of them are sensitive to oil temperature, so in winter, before the trip, the device must be warmed up. If this does not happen, wear of the torque converter, oil pump bushes and couplings is guaranteed. Surprisingly, even the “robot” from another Chinese crossover is more reliable.
Another “surprise” is the transfer case. The halves of its body are connected with a sealant, which ages after 6-8 years. As a result, dirt begins to penetrate, “killing” the chain. And repair work can exceed 100,000 rubles …
So you do not need to pay attention to the “Range” for a million, which is outwardly in good condition. There are plenty of serious hardware failures and the cost of fixing all of them can exceed the price of the car.
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The experienced “Englishman” is still not deprived of attention – according to some reports, Range Rover Sport accounts for about 30% of all Russian Internet requests related to branded models. No wonder, because the cars of the first generation, produced from 2005 to 2013, can now be bought for less than a million rubles. But you do not need to do this, because over time the SUV will turn into a real “money sucker”.
Let’s admit to the chips on the body – they appear in all cars. The Range Rover Sport has more serious problems: with powertrains, for example. Their power spread is huge – from 190 to 510 troops. The most economical is a 2.7-liter “diesel” with a yield of 190 “horses”. It’s tax-friendly, but with a “surprise” inside: If the car stalls on the road, it could mean the crankshaft has collapsed. And to fix the engine, you need to take the body off the frame.
Let’s add to this the fact that absolutely all “diesels” are sensitive to fuel quality. Bad diesel fuel allows you to “finish” the injection pump (high pressure fuel pump). It is enough to “burn” a full tank of poor-quality fuel, and the pump is over. Moreover, he himself is considered irreparable.
Gasoline units are known for their gluttony and they also have a high motor vehicle tax. After 100,000 kilometers, the “hearts” begin to rumble – this is how the bearing of the water pump makes itself felt. And the throttle must be cleaned every 50,000 kilometers, otherwise the car will become “sluggish”.
The transmission is not ZF’s best product. Five-speed automatic transmissions were installed until 2005, and from 2010 to 2012 an eight-speed automatic transmission was used for a 4.4-litre turbo diesel. All of them are sensitive to oil temperature, so in winter, before the trip, the device must be warmed up. If this does not happen, wear of the torque converter, oil pump bushings and couplings is guaranteed. Surprisingly, even the “robot” from another Chinese crossover is more reliable.
Another “surprise” is the transfer case. The halves of its body are connected with a sealant, which ages after 6-8 years. As a result, dirt begins to penetrate, “killing” the chain. And repair work can exceed 100,000 rubles …
So you do not need to pay attention to the “Range” for a million, which is outwardly in good condition. There are plenty of serious hardware failures and the cost of fixing all of them can exceed the price of the car.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
