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I was interested in 1 of these but as i suspected im better off staying with german engineering,out of all the cars ive had vw and bmw have had less problems,just my opinion.
Ironically ive just checked mine im in northampton so not the worse area but ive just been quoted £2800 for the year so you area 100% right its defiantly geographical you did well
I just bought a 2001 slk. I love German engineering and this car. Nice video to confirm it's a good buy. Of course a few small issues but runs well. Thanks. Vetri South Africa 🙏🇿🇦🇿🇦🙏
I bought a 68 plate Sport (mint) as a retirement present to myself with 80k on the clock for £30k. I had a MAJOR service which cost £2k and replaced all the tyres. I only intend to do about 2500 miles per annum, so what I spend on Insurance(£1200), I will save on fuel. Bought a Farraday pouch and a steering lock (£150 combined). Not worried about depreciation as this will see me out. I have a £500 Slush Fund set aside for any future issues and looking forward to pulling into my Golf Club with the car of my dreams. You only live once!
We did the alignment it’s in one of the other videos mate, though it’s not crucial you do it when you change tyres, as long as they’re balanced and the car drives straight with no uneven wear.
What water pump and OFH filter did you use. Was the vano line replacement a Hella brand. Looking into coolant system upgrade on a budget in my future. Good info shared but just wanted more details. Thank you.
Thanks for watching mate! We used OEM filter housing and water pump. You can go for Mishomoto fan set up but OEM will be fine to overhaul the cooling system for sure 👍
I linked it when I drive one, it’s been a while though I know that so I can’t comment specifically, but would depend on your use as to go with the P400e over diesel, that’s a large price difference mate. Just get a “good one” and don’t buy cheap. Load of car for the money either way
I have the 3.5 v6 and surprisingly not that bad on fuel. Highway driving on cruise control can deliver 40 mpg. The prestige model has a better spec than the one reviewed with full leather and 300 bhp power output. Ref the infotainment system, you can buy an aux box which replaces the CD input on the back of the manufacturers stereo. This allows you to install a dashboard mount Android auto / car play head unit. Fyi, don't pull the standard unit as there are hidden menus with dashboard and engine telemetry. Download google translate and use your smart phone camera to translate the buttons. One thing I would recommend is have an exhaust resonator delete ( 3 resonators in total) as it changes the car from being almost EV like to having a lovely sporty mid-range growl that isn't over powering. Sadly, there are no tuning options in the UK due to the lack of numbers and relative obscurity as the transmission could benefit from having a slightly more aggressive torque converter profile, especially between 2 - 3,000 rpms. I bought the car for £3,000 with 80k miles on a 2008 plate and spent around £2k on servicing (parts plus labour which included the cambelt / water pump kit). The Android Auto head unit and aux box cost £160. The resonator delete was £210 but money well spent. A real plus as per the reviewed vehicle is the build quality and solid feel very much out classes any Euro version of a people carrier. Everything feels very solidly built and no light weight at just under 2 tonnes. Parts / service items were sourced through Torque GT in Plymouth who used a combination of Honda UK and ordering from Japan. Even the Japanese parts were ordered and received within 4 weeks. This sounds like a long time but so long as you do a regular maintenance schedule and proactively deal with problems, the delays shouldn't significantly impact your motoring experience.
Fyi, avoid the 2.4 engine as you get significantly less power and subsequently, fuel economy is no better than the 3.5 v6. The last JDM I had was a Subaru turbo and whilst this is no Subaru as far as performance is concerned, it gets off the line quite nicely. My Elysion is also on coilovers which makes it handle surprisingly well for what is a barge like vehicle. Brakes also perform pretty well considering the weight they have to stop. Best feedback I have had so far is 'the fastest hearse in the west' or 'is that a pimped up Uber?' :)'
Thanks for the informative video!! I am contemplating the purchase of 2017 Sport SVR!! Value on these have dropped to nearly half! and here in Dubai, you may get one for even less 35K? curious to know your thoughts on their current values and ownership experience!!
Thanks for watching mate! Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve been a bit slow lately with things going on but there is an update video coming soon! SVR is a monster!! All I can say so far is I like my Range Rover and don’t regret buying it 👍
the indicator stalk is on the correct side all British made cars MG, Bristol Humber British Leyland have the indicator stalk on the right same for japan both are right had drive vehicle designs, all others are build designed for the left hand drive market.
Thank you for the honest review. I’ve been looking for a new daily driver and I think I found it. Driving 300 miles to and from work on a daily basis has made me desire something a bit more comfortable and cheap that won’t break the bank. Good vid. Cheers
I just got my mom this car she loves it. I already found a trusted specialist to take it to if a repair comes up. So far so good no engine issues. We had a discovery 2 back in the day and it was a 2002 that we had until about 2012 or 13
I and 7 friends of mine have had either Range Rover sports or Discovery 4’s , all with the 3 litre Diesel engine. Only 1 of the 8 has its original engine!!! Most of us have been life long Land Rover owners and most of us, as much as we love the cars when they are running, have or will go elsewhere in the future! The cost of running them is now off the scale and the reliability is SO bad, we can’t justify it anymore!! JLR need to get a serious grip on these issues. 😳
You can get a good one or bad one as in every make of vehicle....BUT when it's under warranty and you can't get the parts from jlr because it's on back order and even they don't know of the delivery of the parts....I've never had one of my jlr stolen because of one thing in the back window I keep a sign Saying.......BROKEN DOWN!! and leave a dummy set of keys on the seat with door left unlocked.
I just got a 39,000 mile m140i. The condition looks good but I feel sad because its not stock or rather I'm told it wasn't stock and worried the car has been reved too much or maybe even tracked? Not sure... will never know but it drives fine to me. Am I just too worried? It sounds like the remapped gearbox with xhp and potentially ecu remap but it looks stock now. It has a cobra exhaust. Will it be fine for the future? :( Thanks
You can still have a fine modified car if it’s been cared for, the engine in the m140 is fairly robust to say the least and if done properly and maintained well you’re off to a good start, if you’re worried and once over by a local bmw specialist would be a good idea for peace of mind. No one can guarantee anything for trouble free motoring but these cars are notoriously reliable really so if it’s been done to a good standard then you’ve got every chance of being fine with it. I’d have it checked as mentioned before for peace of mind 👍
My daughter in London has just received her renewal premium for her 2016 RRSport for £28,440. She has 19 years NCB but 2 recent no fault claims (second was for theft, but was retrieved in a few days from a local car park by the Met). She has 2 current motorway speeding fines, 6 points.She is parking the car up and getting a company car instead. Any advice !
Great post, thanks. I got quoted £2700 fully comp, 40 years driving, 20+ years NCB living in London. I was told it was because they always get stolen. So I asked for a quote Third party only and was quoted £2,500!!!! Proving it has very little to do with theft. The insurance companies are doing what the energy and food industry is doing. Profiteering. Maximising profits because they have us cornered.
Great video. Been looking to buying a m140. Already got a bmw 118d. Mapped and I love it. But could be time to spoil myself. Had passing in the family and you only live once.
Sorry to hear that, best wishes to you. If you are in a position to spoil yourself then go for it if it doesn’t cost you a good night sleep! The m140 is a fantastic car! I’d recommend giving one a try 😉 Thanks for watching and for the comments. Chin up and best of luck my friend 🙏
The SLK has aged so much better than all it’s rivals. Still looks beautiful after all these years. Comes in so many variations also. 200 230 320 and the 32 AMG, all in either manual or automatic. Miles ahead of the opposition. A true thoroughbred.
MY DAUGHTER HAS JUST HAD A RENEWAL INSURANCE QUOTE OF £28,440 FOR A 2016 RR SPORT IN LONDON (19 YEARS NCB, 2 RECENT NO FAULT CLAIMS, 6 MOTORWAY SPEEDING POINTS). SHES GOT TO TAKE IT OFF THE ROAD.
I would definitely change engine oil sooner than 16,000 miles. More like 10,000 kms! Also, get the transmission serviced, at least at 100,000 kms, and some would suggest even more often. ZF recommend more often. Engine oil becomes diluted with diesel and can lead to bearing failure. Just change the oil every 10,000 kms.
Things are the same on 28th April 2024. For a 2016 RR Sport it seems to be 1.1k, so expensive but still doable and there were a lot in the 1k to 1.3k, for a quote that is " car kept on the drive, full NCD no tracker or dash cam, and just outside London but still inside the M25".
Very useful and delivered in an honest and easy to understand way, thanks for all of your efforts they are much appreciated, by me and plenty of others
Thanks for this review. You have raised some good points. I note the issue about altering your insurance specification. All insurance companies share data, therefore if you raise a risk with one company and then delete to another, it is highly probable that will be highlighted. I own a 23 Sport D350. Just had my renewal at £758. That is with Admiral, living in West Wales. My second JLR, first was a 69 plate Velar p300 HSE. Contrary to most posted comments I have enjoyed trouble free driving for nearly 5 years. Only issues have been security and other minor recalls. My previous experiences with BMW and Mini have NOT been so good.😮
Thanks a lot, yeh good point. To be honest they are surprisingly good, 40mpg on a steady run is achievable, round town mid 20’s. Rest depends on your right foot 😁
Jesus Christ everywhere I look there’s a dead ting m140i video on RU-vid 😅😂😂 Everyone is obsessed with them who can’t afford a proper M car or an rs3 or Mercedes etc. They are good for getting power out of them but they are just a cheap clapped out 1 series with a big engine. A 17 year old on minimum wage could afford 1. 😂🤣
I think the whole point is that they are affordable and bang for buck one of the best cars for that. The whole reason to buy one is because you can’t afford more expensive cars and they fulfil a very good purpose. Each to their own. I’d certainly be happy with one if I was 17! Like them or not, they are a very good car “clapped out” is a little strong there mate 😂
I brought the 2014 SDV8 not less than a week ago, to early to comment on ownership. That being said I was going through the paperwork and the car has had outstanding routine maintenance since leaving the factory. The last owner paid 12k more than I did only two years ago, so serious depreciation in the last two years despite only covering 15k miles. You got to weigh up the risk. Yes there’s more warrantee claims, but there are also a lot more jaguar land rovers on the road than other brands, so I guess it’s commensurate. Look after your car, your car will look after you it’s simple. As for the value, buy them now….. once insurance stabilises, demand will drive prices back up.
