G4 Range Rover question

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After 7 years experience of working with the brand I'd have to say the RR has prooven to be a relitivley reliable car, probably more so than the D3 (no disrespect to any owners, after all they are our pride and joy!) paticularly the earlier ones. I started working in a dealer around the time of the new RR (L322) launch so have had the experience of them right up to now. The things that let them down the most is wear and tear on the interior (the more luxury the trim the less hard-wearing it seems to be), sueaky suspension bushes at the rear, radiator leaks and alternator faliure on the 4.4V8, and the font Diff faliure issue. IMO above all the RR is still and always will be "the daddy"! It handles as-well as a D3 if not slightly better as Air-Sus will lower the ride hight at higher speeds but neither are a match for the Sport! The biggest problem with the D3 id say is the wiring, the Sport is practically the same car underneath but never seems to suffer with the same problems due to the fact that there was no cost-cutting on the wiring harnesses at manufacturing unlike the D3. Things are getting better now though as naturally there are always issues with new models. If your about to buy one always check the park-distance and the cruise control on roadtest as these are both common to fail. As for mechanicals not alot seems to go wrong with the new AJV8 unit, maybe its just that they are not sold in such a high volume over here. Im not so keen on the electronic park brake but if they are maintained correctly they should not give any problems. Always ensure your dealer checks the adjustment at the time of service (particularly if you do any off-roading), it is included in the service but more often than not it seems to get over-looked. Incorrectly adjusted park brakes will eventually strip the linings from the shoes then worse still overheat and melt the actuator cables! Ok if your vehicles in warranty but expensive if it isnt. Premature warning signs of under-adjustment are a loud screeching noise at the rear from the handbrake actuator and sometimes the amber park brake warning light.

Its difficult to choose between them but for best comfort and refinement RR, for best practicality and off-road ability D3 and for best driving dynamics Sport. At the end of the day you pays your money and makes your choices.

Again I will say though that this is my own opinion after my own experiences, i dont want to disrespect anyones pride and joy.

110Gary

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G4 Range Rover question

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