Should You Buy a Used Range Rover Sport? (Test Drive and Review L320 SDV6) 

My minds telling me noooooo but my body my body’s telling me yeeeeaaaaahhhh

This video is the reason I have just bought a RRS HSE 2008 and I love it, thanks 😃👍🏼😃 I can't help but smile from ear to ear when I'm driving it, my wife thinks I've lost the plot 😂🤣😂 great videos keep them coming

I have a white all stock 2008 Sport 3.6 TDV8 for about 5 years,160000km on the clock,no problems for me Absolutely LOVE IT!

Thank you at last a good honest review , I have owned this model Range Rover Sport on a 62 plate for 5 years and I absolutely love it , it’s been totally reliable and faultless , OK I admit servicing by a main dealer is expensive but it proves if they are serviced properly they are reliable .

After 35 years in the motor trade I'd say this ..... have deep pockets and a sense of humour .... you'll need both !

I have a 2007 vogue, everything has has progressively broken down and replaced since I bought it - compressor, transmission, gearbox, water tank, water pump, gasket, cooling fan, fan clutch. All in the first 60 days!

Just bought my own sport and yeah, totally agree with the statement " it really puts a smile on my face " and seeing the Range Rover badge on my drive is good...thanks for the video

"Makes you feel successful, even if your're not." Love it, haha!

Wow this is the kind of channel where I was looking for. Someone talking honest about which Land Rover has good reliability instead of just saying that every land rover is unreliable. I hope you keep making more video’s, specificially about Land Rover’s (Hopefully also the previous generation Range Rover L322 with the 4.4 tdv8). So thank you for this video’s, you have earned a new subscriber

That my friend is one of the best car reviews I have watched in a very very long time....looked like you were driving around Tameside/Ashton/High Peak areas.

All the possitive reviews is what we want to see here , I've recently got a 2012 RRS 104k it's a absolute dream to drive no knocking , the 3l engine is so quite its insane and the smooth drive is priceless..fantastic review puts everything in to perspective 👍

I designed the interior of this car. The steering wheel took me 1 year to design.

Great honest video, keep tthem coming! These are cracking underrated cars definately put a smile on your face so much more character than any German equivalents 🤙🏻

Very cool RR Sport. U seem 2 review the kinda cars I love...you've gt great taste in motors squire.

OWNED a 2016 sport never let me down,best car for me so far😘

Just bought my first sport! (2008 3.6l tdv8) I love it to the moon and back. Just some minor defects as the sunroof won’t open and the air suspension works but makes a lot of noise when on high mode, but drives great with only 120.000 km’s on the car and snatched it up for 7130 euro.

Your delivery is just so dope!! Funny I have spent the last 4 days researching the RR sport and I have my mind near made up on on 2010 with about 87k miles on it. The Dash just looks more solid and luxurious. The pre-2010 dashes are just a little too spartan and a bit too cheap looking. Thank you for helping make my mind. This was educating .

Great review and i love the informal format with both pros and cons and most importantly the way the car feels. I think that’s missing in most reviews today. You’re easily one of top 5 reviewers today. And now I want a Range Rover to go with the Jag on the driveway. Classic. :-)

Good honest reviews, telling viewers what we really need to know. Good work, keep it up, you have a new subscriber 👍

Great review once again

"makes you feel successful even if you're not" - love that saying ;-) Personally I never had any experience with RRS, but would love to own a TDV8!

Ha, just found this video, one of your early ones I assume. Your style has developed well over time. Well, I’ve finally taken the plunge and found myself a Sport. I’ve taken your advice and before buying, have found a great specialist who has given me tips before buying. First trip in the beast will be to his workshop to service it and do a transmission service. Wife is having my baby RR, the Evoque, so getting that serviced for her too. Can’t thank you enough for your advice about both cars. Keep up the great work and best of luck with your enterprise 👍🏻

I have a 2006 RR Sport I purchased in 2007 and it's been running great ever since. However, I did have to replace the shock actuator compressor thank god it was still under warranty. I've done all of the servicing myself by ordering my parts from atlantic british. Very reliable truck to me !!!

I saw one of these at a local independent dealer last year for just 6.5k. In very good condition. I had other commitments at the time, so had to let it go. Now I have a FR 2 2.2 Sport LE. Boys n their toys. I also have an 05 series 1 TD4, a Transit, GSX1400cc and Dyna 1450cc to play with, well keeps me out of trouble, mostly..

nice vid mate, honest and to the point

I have 2012 RR autobiography Sport 90k miles and still drives like a dream I love it !

Bought a used 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE LUX about a month ago...gotta say I love the car and it has helped me quite a bit since I got it, also a lot better on my bad back, I feel that the TDV6 doesn't get enough love honestly, it is still a very good engine for the vehicle and comfortably carries the heavy body onward to victory

Sorry just catching -up, once again a very informative review of a 'Great' secondhand car. Regards,

Another genuine review, and look at those subs!!!!

Nice video, I’m in the US. No diesel sports for this body style here , only offered V8’s. Not important but yours doesn’t have a sunroof 😳, I’ve never seen one without it🤔. Anyway good looking Rover. I currently have a 06 full size Range Rover V8supercharged and want to add a sport like yours to keep forever 😬.

Come on Matt, do another RR video….you know you want to. There is something about this video, I was debating wether to get a RRS at the time you released it, I’m now in my 3rd RR lol. Love it 👍🏽👍🏽

Just got my first Range Rover sport 2007 tdv6 80k for 10.5k mint car and this video was perfect! The key falling to bits and the car shaking over pot holes is all spot on everything about the video 😂👍🏼 great channel exactly what I was looking! Just wished I looked for a slightly newer one cus of the little extras (screen functions etc) but the car is perfect !!

This is a great car review period

Took your advice ! Got myself a lush 2010 HSE ! Thanks 😎👍

Great Video! thanks

So chilled out mate honest opinions I want one!! Just have to convince the Mrs

I have a 2013 RR sport with 120K miles. Never ever had any issues other than normal maintenance. I read and hear all the stories about problems but i have had this vehicle twice as long as any other. It drives better than a new sport or a cayenne.

this is the Ehrling you and me song intro. Nice!

Hey man I just got the new Bose acoustimass 1500 with the swivel speakers and the fairly new onkyo receiver and everything's incredibly loud and you're the very first video out of I'd say somewhere between 70 and 100 videos since I've got this new stereo set up where I can barely hear what you're saying!!! Get a better audio going. Thank you. For not wasting our time.

Can't believe this was ur first video👍

I work for a recovery company and we deal specifically with cars that break down on the motorway. We did an audit and a significant minority of the cars recovered were range rovers (new and old).

hi dean I've got one 2007 done my own upgrade I just love my car so the answer to your question is yes

Great first video. Audio quality is the biggest issue I can immediately think of. Clip-on mics are pretty inexpensive but would greatly improve your production quality

I do like these a lot...a good modern design with power, prestige and a bargain from new...!!!

I`m loving all your reviews mate, over here in Perth(Aus) I watch your vids and keep changing my mind as to what car I get next :). Do fancy a BMW 520D. I saw your review on that. 2nd hand cars are a lot dearer over here compared to the UK.

Loved watching this video. I literally just watched a more recent 1 of yours on the same car. Great to see how good your videos have come on too. Glad the music has gone I must admit. Good work as always Matt.

In 2016 I traded my 2007 Escalade for a 2010 Range Rover Sport HSC with exactly 99,100 miles on it. Needless to say I was PETRIFIED since I too had heard the horror stories. But I'd always wanted a RR Sport so I took the leap. Today my Rover has 110,000 miles on it and I haven't had ANY issues at all. The thing is amazing. I say if you want one, buy one, but get a good past service history check like I did. It took me several months to find my particular Rover Sport, and I haven't regretted my purchase at all.

Just got mine today was going to buy an XF but opted for one of these instead . Best car I've ever driven and made, FLRSH not a mark on it . Took your advice didnt cut corners bought the best one I could afford . Great car haters are going to hate . I'm smiling from ear to ear . My wife loves it my Grandaughter loves it . I love it . Keep them coming Mat

Thanks for the information. Not bothered about looking good driving, that's crashy and cheap plastics. You made me buy a new car for that money with 3 years warranty and 60 mpg. You saved my life x

Always fancied the 5.0ltr HSE Auto of old and followed their progress with interest. Would buy a facelift now if only I could find a PETROL. Again I look for comfort, not for speed, so keeping my eyes peeled. Nice review, cheers.

good review well done

TDV6 has crank bearing failure problems. I’ve had it happen on two of them. Land Rover want around 14k to fix. Good engine builder will want around 7k. Even with extremely methodical maintenance you can’t guarantee it won’t happen. Main dealer service intervals will almost guarantee it will. When it does replace the turbo’s because they most likely will be shot and have it poly bushed while the body is off. Save you constantly replacing bushes. Not a cheep car to run but fantastic when working well. Oh forgot to mention Gearbox will go 2.5k to fix and air suspension pump will also eventually go!

Great review. Gotta say I'm so glad you gave up on the background music in these videos! 🤣

And love your honesty but for me costs to run on fuel no problem important how’s its looking you have my subscribe

I have a 2010 sport 3 litre diesel, twin turbo, had it for 3 years, best vehicle I've ever owned, no regrets at all. Fantastic in every way, I would highly recommend buying one.

Another spot-on review.. a useful improvement would be to lose the irritating music. Other than that, yours are the best reviews out there, and totally relevant 👍

Ive just bought one of these yesterday, part exchanged my merc e350 cab, so far brilliant although, i would say the ride can be a bit bouncy, I'm guessing that the difference between a coupe and a 4x4, nice car tho, i did take a 2year warranty with the garage to help any shock replacement parts bills.

Great review, we have a late SDV6 and I 100% agree with everything you said. Great car for transporting the family around and despite the haters they really are no more costly than anything else in class but the way they make you feel is.

Live in the US and have a 2011 RRS SC. I have to do the work because of the high cost. It's an absolute pain in the @ss... but I love it. Everything you said is true - a dream to drive, makes you feel special, etc. My daughters are approaching driving age and are eyeing up my wife's LR4 and my RRS. I don't think I'm ready yet...

Nice one bro

Great review.. I am about to get one.. I am just wondering what are the reliability issues?

We own a 2014 HSE tdi and it’s never ever missed a beat ..Easily the best car in its class. Beautiful inside and out.

2012-2013 sports are the best IMO. Love them. 👌🏻

Nice vidéo bro...good car

I've always secretly wanted a Range Rover. Great review ..... I like your use of the word "reckless" re buying a second hand one, but you've put some urban myths about their legendary unreliability to rights when you say you've never had major problems.

A sudden move from one end of the country to another necessitated in the purchase of a 4x4. Wasn't interested in getting one but the area is very rural and gets crazy snow, so I had to dive in. Looked at the usual suspects then ventured into a RR. Immediately struck by how nice it felt inside the cabin, so started researching. Came across all the usual horror stories and was, frankly, terrified. Ended up buying a 2001 P38 Vogue 4.6V8 (with the later Bosch electronics) and kept my fingers crossed. Four-and-a-half years later - 60,000 miles later - it has NEVER let me down. I've done the usual running cost maintenance but it has been turn-key reliable. Admittedly, I have only ever owned classic cars (vehicle prior to this was a Porsche 928S4 - you want fun and games, get one of them!) so am maybe a bit more expectant of niggles coming and going but, frankly, have never driven something that has been so nice to waft around in. Comfy, effortless. If you have a 5 hour journey ahead, you want to do it in something akin to a Gentleman's Club. Now looking at either a newer Vogue or Sport. I refuse to go diesel so will only consider another V8 and do wonder if the diesels are a bit less reliable? Who knows! All I know is this: 1) I absolutely have to have a 4x4 where I live and, 2) I like a comfortable car. To me, the only option is a Rangey.

2002 Disco 2, 2008 RR Sport, 2001 Disco 2, 2013 RR Sport. Never any problems as I keep up the maintenance and oil changes.

Took a punt on a 2006 4.2 SC, it was only £4250, the gearbox was already done by someone else thankfully but the valve seats are knackered, so its gonna be 4-5k. Brings it inline with a low mileage example atleast.

On most Jaguar/Land Rover products with air suspension, 95% of the of the air susp. problems are caused by a small component in the compressor wearing out. Ebay kits are now available at approx £15 which solves the problem completely. Easy fix, done in 30 mins.

I'm really interested in the Range Rover Sport, I know they're always going to be reasonably expensive to buy as used vehicles, I'm just trying to figure out whether it would be worth going with a 2010 model over the 2012 model to try and bring the price down, and what kind of mileage would be sensible for these types of vehicles to buy used

I’m getting mine next week 😃

Ah, High Peak Autos. They gave me good advice a few months ago on here, that literally paid off. Cheers very muchly.. I switched over from an 05 TD4 to a 2011 SD4 and five months down the line I still struggle to get used to driving it. I guess I am thinking about it all too much and worrying. I feel like a mere accessory in the vehicle. Plus there is no where to rest my left arm. Despite the manual FR 2 having drivers armrests. How odd the auto doesn't have one. Anyway after 35 years of driving manuals I will endeavour to soldier on with the SD4. Your advise was spot on. TD4 is the strongest gearbox for a manual and SD4 the strongest for an auto. My Sport LE has only done 49k so no worries for a while yet I hope. I located the auxiliary power sockets but cannot get the tyre inflator to run off them with or without the engine running and it works if plugged into the TD4. So I will check the fuses under bonnet F45 15 amp. It claims it has a cigar lighter but I have yet to locate that either in the handbook or the car. All good fun. Sold without a spare wheel and tyre. WTF is all that about? There is room for one in the boot too. I had to source one off eBay and the wheel doesn't match the ones on vehicle. Do L R let them leave the factory with no spare now? Is that the same for all their vehicles? What next they leave the steering wheel off to save space? :0)

I have a 18 RRS Td6 but I really want one of these as a side Range Rover.

I been driving it for over 5 years, it’s an awesome ride... buy it, little too much on maintenance tho... almost 5 to 10k on repair n maintenance per year. Enjoy!!

great video and personally found the music choice was great,

I had a second hand range rover sport, massive fuel leak £1500 to fix, 2 new suspension bags £500 each all in 1 year, even though it had problems best car ive owned, looking to get another.

the music just 👍🏻

Bought a 2010 rr sport tdv8 Have taken it seriously off road just to see what it could do. Amazing in every respect. Had Landrover s in the past but this thing is brilliant. If you want one get the 3.6 v8 diesel.

Thank you.

Is the Range Rover Sport 7 seater good? I would love to see a review from you on one of those.

Yes I want to buy this car for life. It’s best car for me

I have been thinking about buying a RRS for a while now.

I recently bought a Range Rover sport 5.0 supercharged MY11, this in spite of being aware of timing chain issues and the plethora of problems that everyone keeps telling me about. I like that it's heavy, that it moves when it wants to, this is not a vehicle to be throwing around corners either. I have the service records and even though it's low mileage it has had a water pump and air conditioner compressor replaced. One thing to learn is that with the amount of technology packed into these vehicles (at the time) it is bound to fail. Did I buy it for fuel economy? No, I bought it because as you said in another video, I got "Range Roveritis". Good job on the videos! And hello from Victoria BC!.

YT sent me back here again though I did watch it back when it came out. Jesus Matt the sound quality is shocking, fair play making it to the number of subs you have now when this was the starting point. Just goes to show the quality of your commentary shone through.

I have a 2007 sport 4.2 V8 in the states. 155,000 miles I do put money into it as much as it frustrates me at times i cannot let it go. We also have a 2019 Disco. But I turn the keys more on my Sport. Love that V8 rumble.

Like i have previously said love jags and love Rangies too but unfortunately i dont own a filling station and the taxman loves you if you're lucky enough to own one. I guess i'll just have to look and admire whenever i see one !

You feels like you’re successful even if you’re not 😂 follow your heart. Go what makes you happy🎉

I've had my 2011 TDV6 for just over 3 years now (put 34k miles on it), agree about the "crashy" ride. Mine came with nice looking 20" wheels which I upgraded for a set of 15-spoke 19's which are readily available as many fools will swap for the stupid 22" variety. The 19's just make it a little less 'fidgety', but handling is almost identical, they still look good too. Regarding reliability, mine came with a Marshall full warranty, which I've renewed each year since. £340, payable monthly, is well worth it. Claims so far have totalled around the £1500 mark. Suspension compressor, MAF sensor, and instrument cluster (LED rev counter needle backlight failed). Own pocket expenses include servicing, front suspension arms as one of the bushes went- better to change the whole set, £650, and gearbox flush, £350. Fuel consumption is ok, around 31mpg measured, nearer 35 on the computer. Fuelling this thing does hurt with our ridiculous prices in the UK, and the £540 'road tax' stings too. Otherwise, it's a good all rounder.

If it’s a North American spec v8 be prepared for $4-$8k in valve seals, air suspension parts, misc sensors, water pump and control arms. After that sit back and enjoy 😊 and save up for the next round. I own therefore I know... I also have an 04 Discovery, I’m a glutton for punishment but I love them!

Also forgot to mention everyone can cut costs fitting helicoidal suspension kits choose wisely those better spend a little extra buying those for armored vehicles and VDS sensor fitted.

This is my dream car for ever. I couldn't afford it at the moment but one day ,soonest.

Thank you very much for mentioning my home country of Kuwait 👍🏽 where ALL Range Rover sports are strictly petrol 😊 I still have my 2010 HSE V8 5.0 running in excellent condition and yes indeed the mpg is abysmal but the fuel is probably the cheapest on the planet which makes the petrol models far superior IMHO to the diesels …. It is a sport after all 👌. Cheers

I have one in Hong Kong , fantastic beautiful car for daily use. Beautiful n nice to drive. ❤

Just bought one, a TDV8 HSE, needs a few bits but hoping to make a profit

Just brought a 2008 black range rover sport today, only plan on driving it on the weekends.. hopefully I will not have any issues... good review

Just a fuel price info. September 2018- £1.34 litre vs July 2020- £1.05 litre for diesel. Bet you've never seen prices going down over the years .Earlier this year Feb 2020I paid £1.55 litre at a motorway service rip-of station and a month ago I went to Asda and £1.02 litre. I kept holding of trying to get under the £1.00 litre but sadly not where I live (dundee). Fam down in Cornwall said £.95 litre but dont no if they were being honest or on a windup.

I had one nightmare handbrake went twice within 12 months,@£950 a pop🤬+the alternator went as well,got rid after about 20 months!

I went for the touareg instead, new in 2015. I absolutely loved it. The problem with range rover is really the image of them, which is largely negative now. That said, the interior looks fabulously comfortable. Touareg was premium (seat leather aside), but not to the standard of Mercedes or Audi.

Thanks for the video! Many videos are jumping on the bandwagon to just say that land rovers are unreliable. TBH, parts do break down, but so does other cars, and as owners we have to do our due diligence before buying a pre owned one, so pre inspection is one safer way to go. I had my 2011 RSS from new and annual road tax is expensive, a whopping $4400(usd), still chose my RRS because other brand of Suvs doesn't have the feel this car can give, either rough terrain or highway cruising, or simply sitting in it. It's either you love the brand, or hate it and avoid, no in-between.

I have the gen1 4.4 petrol V8 and it never gets old. At least not for me. And I live in one of the most expensive countries to drive (Netherlands). Fuel is among the highest on the planet. Taxes as well.