advice on R/Rover Sport

**dave.n** · 23-04-12, 03:29 PM

Wife likes the R/Rover Sport. 2.7diesel. TDV6 SE

Grey with Cream leather......................YES I KNOW.

However, what she wants, she sometimes gets 'cos I love her. As nobody wants these gas guzling chelsea tractors at the moment I thought I may get a deal somewhere.

What should I look out for? Anyone had one of these and either liked it or hated it, and for what reasons. Read Honest John, but nothing like real peoples views.

The BMW X3 has got to go...........the only reason.....ride toooo hard and bumpy. Have to count the grandchildrens teeth after a drive to make sure they aren't chipped or broken.

ANY THOUGHTS GUY'S GOOD, BAD OR INDIFFERENT.

**Warren** · 23-04-12, 05:00 PM

I was sick for one but the missus hated them, we then found an X5 and just as we were about to shake the dealers hand guess what pulled up outside????

So, I collared the fella and asked him about it, he loved the car, but told me it had also been a nightmare in terms of upkeep. Something to do with engines made in france. He had major problems.

I asked him if he would have another and his response was, "If I could afford a brand new one I would. With the three year warranty and then I would get rid of it the second the warranty expired"

I went back in the showroom and bought the X5, had it eighteen months and other than a routine service it's great. Fuel economy with our lass back and forward to work is about 25-27mpg, on a run to Scotland last year I got 37mpg. 3.0l Diesel and when I'm waiting for the kids I can watch the TV! Mind you ours is a le mans spec and before you start thinking I have money falling out of my wotnot, it's a 2006, we were looking for ages and fell over it at a Saab dealers, not sure they were aware of the spec as we got it about 3K lower than all the others we had looked at with only 30K on the clock.

We did like the ML and the R series very much but couldn't find one in our price range with the right engine/miles/spec, etc

I would also go drive one, they have a real disconnected feel to them, I could live with it but Kath would have hated that. I have a mate with a Range Rover Overfinch and that IS a different ball game. It's gorgeous, sound system is ace, it goes like stink..........only if you can aford the fuel. Spotted one on pistonheads in the best colour at about £24K last week. It's not where you expect to find it, it's in 'other cars' or 'lucky dip' or something like that. I was tempted

Good luck
W

**nealgs** · 23-04-12, 05:41 PM

there's a thread about this somewere on here - worth a search.

I'd have one, except not enough room, hence have a Discovery 3 - stunning car, would have another in the blink of an eye, one or two minor issues, but nothing to write home about. Early models - say pre 07' MY did have a spate of issues with EGR valves, and air suspensions, but most if not all have been resolved since then.

Fuel consumption, yeh, not great, but what do you expect for a 2.7ton, house shaped thing on wheels. We mananaged 32MPG (measured, not based on computer readout) couple weeks ago going to cornwall, and similar to South of France, fully loaded with roof box.

rgds
Gary

**Clarkson** · 23-04-12, 06:22 PM

I went to see my mate the other day who works up the road for land rover the other day, I ask why is the body off the chassis on a range over sport?, he said I'm replacing the turbo!!! OUCH!!!

**dave.n** · 23-04-12, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Clarkson

I went to see my mate the other day who works up the road for land rover the other day, I ask why is the body off the chassis on a range over sport?, he said I'm replacing the turbo!!! OUCH!!!

Thanks Guy's
All comments gratefully excepted.

Dave
Wish you and family well.
Do you think it was a one off turbo thing.

**nealgs** · 23-04-12, 07:18 PM

yep, the easiest way to replace the turbo is to remove the body, 10 bolts a a few electrical connections apparently. Makes it much easier to work on (i believe it can be done in situ, but this is the easiest way)

again, some of the earlier models did have issues. Best thing is to get yourself over to DISCO3.CO.UK - Index and go via the link on bottom of that site. plenty more info there from owners, but remember that most forums will contain people complaining about something, you don't tend to get many people saying how there vehicle hasn't broken down today etc - lol

rgds
Gary

**wilf** · 23-04-12, 07:21 PM

The 2.7l V6s did seem to have a few turbo issues, that don't seem to have been repeated with the 3.0l, which IMHO is a better engine. This is from Jaguar experience, rather than LR. But its a very similar engine in both.

**nealgs** · 23-04-12, 08:18 PM

ditto Wilfs comment - the 3ltr twin turbo diesel in the Disco 4 and newer RRSports is an awesome engine, much better that the 2.7 units in the D3/earlier RRSports.

Even Jeremy Clarkson likes the 3ltr engine based on his review of the Jags that use it.

rgds
Gary

**Warren** · 23-04-12, 08:33 PM

That must be the earlier french engine then I assume? It's a while since we got the X5 and don't remember all the detail, just remember it sounding scarily costly. Valve train issues and turbo issues were mentioned.

W