you are aware on a 2010 to 2012 you are likely to have to do a timing chain which i approx 7k from a dealer.Thank You Everyone for your input. While I do appreciate the guy's passion for Range Rovers, I was surprised at the "$18k repairs" performed in one year. The video guy is a genuine enthusiast and I think he has nothing but good intentions, so I respect that. I've worked on all kinds of cars over the last 4 decades, musclecars to foreign, and even exotics. I've done some engine-out jobs on a few Ferraris, and numerous timing belts and chains on domestic and foreign cars...so while cautious...I'm not too frightened about possibly getting into a Range Rover (2010 to 2012). I research things to death before I take the plunge....drive's sales guys nuts!
If you don't have a really well equipped garage/DYI skill, or a friend who can help... Have 15-20k to drop on the car at any given time at the dealer... or a bit less at a trusted independent, otherwise do not buy a range rover. That's just the fact of the matter. As for gauging whether the sound system has been upgraded you just have to look at it. Usually people don't mess with the sound system given it's already good and the head unit has many vehicle related functions. Really just look at it or have someone who knows what they're looking at look at it for you.I just watched another one of this guy's videos where they talk about his friend getting a 2011 BMW 7-Series at one of the used car dealerships around Atlanta, and getting totally hosed on the deal. The buyer says he reviewed the carfax and had a PPI done, but then after buying the car - took it to an independent foreign car specialist - who said the car had been totally repainted, etc. Then he re-ran the carfax and discovered what he was shown previously at the dealer was not for the car he was looking at. Advice for people considering getting a high end foreign car - get someone who knows cars to look at it with you. There are certain things to look for no matter what car your considering, things like paint over spray, evidence of tap lines, missing decals, wavy body panels, excessive orange peel paint, etc. I never trust any big city used car dealerships, there are legit places out there that really do car - but it's rare.
1.) missed the part you're a DYI person, apologies. That being the case owning one is no big deal! As you and others have mentioned mentioned 2010-12 have those timing chain issues with is a concern. I won't buy one for that reason (unless I found one with service records showing it done)Hello BRAD S1...thank you for the sound advice, I totally concur with you. As I mentioned earlier, I am a DYI'er, and I've always loved European vehicles. I have owned and worked on many cars over the years, everything from 4 cylinders up to 12 cylinders, and even a few exotics like Ferrari and Maserati. With Range Rovers being a mix of technologies from different manufacturers, it is a bit daunting - but I think I'll be okay.
As for the Harmon Kardon sound system upgrade, I heard that there was a factory option that had 17 speakers and something like 1100 watts of power - that is serious! I would just like to know if there is a quick visual way to tell as I'm constantly searching the internet and it's hard to tell from the vehicle descriptions. If an L322 Range Rover has the rear seat entertainment - is that an indicator that it also has the optional sound system?
I cannot stand to listen to that guy talk haha.I believe that Doug Demuro had a 2006 that was featured in the CarMax videos. I recall this because I had the exact same model and year.
My experience was entirely different from his. I had what I consider to be a fairly low cost of ownership for a performance vehicle. No huge surprises or big issues. I did end up fixing a few small things myself, for example, I installed a more modern back up camera, which was a nice improvement.
