@@HighPeakAutos you should run a competition to see how many range rovers you've reviewed on this channel, it might stimulate views on other reviews whilst viewers are trying to count the range rover ones :)
@@HighPeakAutosthe literal comparison of the 5 star hotel not offering towels did it for me if i am going to make payments i want to have it ALL or at least what the original owner decided and hope was ALL the Options lol
Matt, while I’m also a self confessed LR addict, I had two L405’s from new, back to back and they were dogs. The P525 was incredible but broke down twice in 36 hours, lesson learned.
What issues did you have? Reliability is my big concern. I've heard they aren't as bad as they used to be. Now that they are using the n63 motor from BMW, I might opt for that.
@@TheFlyingClutchman Opinion isn’t fact, like a feeling is just of personal nostalgia but isn’t fact…. As a brother of a sibling who owns and operates two JLR franchises not because of the “Best 4x4xfar” played for the public but the income it suggests (even though the warranty work is crazy) is very lucrative for the family member… JLR vehicles are poorly constructed, parts are not substantial, quality just isn’t there even though the engines used in Europe are not the same as used in the US (variants) electronics still fail engines with or with a SC continue to fail, the diesels have issues, they’ve even had UK JLR factory technicians fly over for few weeks at a time trying to figure out the issues. So try not to soak your panties when thinking of “the RANGE ROVER….”
Great to see another RR video from you Matt. Your enthusiasm is addictive and your confidence in the brand is heartily encouraging. Your previous one is serving me well.
I hope you get to review the new xc90 t8 soon. From what I can tell, we share a similar appreciation for certain cars and the aforementioned Volvo has been my biggest ownership surprise in recent years. Just a terrific all rounder. That said, I still miss the sense of accomplishment you get behind the wheel of the Range Rover.
Just bought one and quite literally the most comfortable vehicle I’ve ever driven. All my friends have negative opinions about the Range Rover, I think it’s amazing and I already want another one!
Mate of mine just payed £106000 for his. Just taken it in for the 1000 mile run in service check and when he asked if everything was OK they said " yes just a little oil leak on gearbox but nothing to worry about yet". I was daft enough to have 2 and both threw out so much transmission fluid I had to have my drive re- block paved. My wife and I used to try and guess the stance of ours in the morning as the air suspension would constantly play up and leave the rear or the front on the ground. When they work they are great but you know when it's getting bad when your on fist name terms with the recovery drivers.
An oil leak after just 1000 miles for a >£100k vehicle (presumably from new at that price)? To call that worrying is like calling a broken leg "inconvenient". 😬
I love your Range Rover videos! I have a 2017 here in America and I chose the td6 because of you! And I absolutely love it! SVO Windward grey color and all the options you could get in the US. I actually prefer it over the facelift models because I get actual buttons for climate and seats but with the new tech! Thanks again for steering me in the right direction!!!
I totally agree with your review. I have just swapped my 2018 P525 Autobiography for a newer low mileage 2020 SV Autobiography P565. This has every option imaginable and is almost too powerful and harder riding than the P525. I can safely say that the P525 is the best and most satisfying car I have ever owned. It was a beautiful Dark Metallic Racing Green with a Tan Leather interior and always felt really special. I have gone for the the 2020 SV while I wait for my series 5 to arrive. Pity about the change of engine from the 5L V8 supercharged to a 4.4L BMW V8 Twin Turbo in the new model. I have really like the 5L V8 , the economy is quite respectable. I think the P525 2018 model is an extremely hard act to beat!
You're right on two fronts here: (i) time is the most precious commodity and (ii) although I hanker after a Range Rover, there's no justification for spending £60-80k on one ...
Just worked out I first drove a Range Rover 42 years ago! I have owned them for 35 years. They are the best. You have to put up with occasional sarcastic reliability comments mainly from those who have never owned one and who keep surprisingly quiet when their BMW is in for repair. The Range Rover versatility and driving experience makes it worthwhile though. Nobody does it better - as Carly sang.
As an auto el;ectrician i see loads of these motors and they are an absolute nightmare, great when everything is working but a money pit when they go wrong.
They only go wrong because people don't get them serviced correctly. The Majority of the issues regarding the RR, is the air suspension. But, its a luxury that sets the RR aside from the competition, so, if you bare this in mind when purchasing, and set money aside for when you do have issues, you can get it sorted. Plus remember, you can usually still drive the RR when there are Air Suspension issues.
Love your videos. I have a 2012 RR L322 V8. Bought with 45k miles five years ago. The only issues we've had is the front air shocks started leaking and the HVAC fan went. I replaced both myself and all good. Now has 115k miles. We just added a 2020 RR SV Autobiography this week. Only 22k miles on her and she's a beauty. The wife will drive the new one while I'm happy with the 2012 (love the boxy look of the L322). The newest model hasn't grown on my yet.
As a car fan I can appreciate many vehicles I'd have no need or desire to own . Just can't get the range rover unless you need the 4x4 as a necessity . Each to their own.
I must say…. I absolutely love your videos. Every day I check in to see if there is a new video. It doesn’t matter which car you are reviewing, I just enjoy them all. In particular I like your videos on old cars because, lets face it, thats what most of us can afford. Please keep up the great work 🙏🏼
The reality is the way they make you feel. You truly feel special, it's time when you feel on top of the world. Where you know your hard-work has paid off and you can ride in a bit of luxury, even if nobody else sees you (but secretly hope everyone notices).
Honestly despite their commonality, i must say a green, l405, 4.4 sdv8 autobiography is my dream car! Just got to get a well payed job and save enough money to drop 80grand on it 🤣
Hey Jamie, There are software engineering apprenticeships which pay you a salary to become a software engineer. 4-5 years in, you can make 6 figures. If you dont fancy tech, there are apprenticeships for almost every industry, once again, you re getting paid to learn during it. There s your solution for your car. Thanks for coming to my HPA talk
As always absolutely brilliant! And the one liners, puns, dry wit and delivery are fantastic! Towards the end of this review, I would actually call it life affirming and reassuring. We genuinely appreciate and love you Matt! The Best at what you do. No one gets close…
Sadly my recent ownership experience of an approved used RRS was poor. 3 electronic faults that caused the car to cut out and a diesel leak, combined with a dealer that supplied me with a hire car without functioning aircon and for a weekend only when the car hadn't even started being worked on convinced me that for all the good things, I was going to have to pay a high price in wasted time. So I bought a 21 plate Lexus RX450h, which is more comfortable, just as capable round corners, and hopefully never to become a regular at the dealer. Je ne regrette rien!
I agree Matt. The Range Rover is the best car in the world. It’s not my number one favourite car. But it does everything well. And you’ve got to tip your hat to the Range Rover for doing so
Nice video again Matt. Surely Land Rover should be sending out the key boxes, (with the LR logo on them) to counteract the the piss poor theft security. But no, just let the insurance company's pick up the tab for an ill thought out system. I saw a late Range Rover Velar parked down the road last week, probably worth £100000 plus, had a steering wheel lock on it. Something is not quite right is it!
This is not just a JLR issue. They have the same problems with Mercs, BMW, Porche. Scanners for theses cars can be brought of certain auction sites. There are plenty of youtube video's on the subject.
I've kept all my car keys in a deep silver bowl for the last 7 years for exactly this reason. Never trusted the wireless security ever since they came out with keyless start....
THAT sir, was like listening to poetry whilst taking a drive with you in the beautiful landscape of your Country.👌 Many dream of it, you sir drive in it. "Cheers"🤩🙏
Hi There, I have been watching your you tube clips for many months and in October I bought my first 2018 face lift Vouge SE, I have been a Mercedes customer for in excess of 20 years ( S Class ). I wanted to add to your comments that I believe that Mercedes have a better build quality, BUT, my RR Vouge 3.0 diesel V6, is by a country mile so much better to own and drive. I fitted a Ghost 2 immobiliser, and also got the JLR (free) security upgrade fitted. I fitted the side steps to get in and out of the car ( they are fantastic if you are not 6 feet tall ), and the icing on cake, I get 28 mpg around town driving and around 36 - 38 on motorway driving at 70 mph. I just had a FULL service ( not an interim service ) including new wipers and add blue ( £500 inc vat ) Thank you for pointing me to the Range Rover.
I always liked the look of the RR after considering a Cayenne too I just took delivery of a X5 45e as reliability is paramount to me the RR scares me that way.
Matt I recently watched Matt Armstrong re build and upgrade his 2015 Range Rover... put all the bits on to make it 2018 esk I thought yessss... now you have wiped all that joy out ... feels like a high stake card game and you said the words" i raise ya and I'll see ya" full house matt well done keep up the content.
theft block box (faraday box) only works while its in the box, a common issue is people are now adapting, example they will follow you on your weekly/ daily trip, have 2 devices, one to capture the rolling key code, and another to block the car receiving any code, once they have captured the code they unlock your car and your in and think nothing of it, then once u go back home they can use the code your key generated which was not received by the car so therefor not discarded, and can unlock your car and drive away while your key is safe in the faraday box.
You are a Land Rover connoisseur Matt. Never used to like these but watching your vids has changed my mind. If I had the money, I prob would get one and put up with the inevitable host of issues that will come up at some point. I guess when you sit up so high and comfortable, it's hard to them switch to anything else.
A substantial part of the cost on this car is spent on a brilliant off-road system ... which 98% of people never use. It is dauntingly big and intimidating for other road users, as round my area in Yorkshire I am amazed how fast they are driven. I would buy a Mercedes E-class estate instead. Honest!! In fact I did.
Another brilliant video with a bit of humour. I love the fact it's quiet and unassuming whilst still being hot hatch fast i would never get tired of that. If you're ever stuck for space Matt I'd happily look after it for you 😉
That 5.0 Supercharged V8 is probably The Best engine JLR have ever made. I love it in the XF & XK and it makes a lot of sense in the RR L405. So Matt ... is that While L405 of yours finally a "Keeper" ? or are you already looking to upgrade ? ... as hard as that's going to be.
I’ve just bought a late 2019 autobiography with 36k miles and under LR warranty. P400E… Moving out of a 2022 C220d estate… it has hard suspension and fake leather…1st and last Mercedes. My focus is on comfort.
Freinds of ours have just had there RR Sport stolen from outside there front door. Scary times. Think my 2004 l322 is a little bit safer unless anybody fancies putting £173.73 init to drive 300 miles. It is good fun . Great vlog again 👍🏻
I upgraded to a 2018 autobiography from an 2011 L322 tdv8 which i put 120k on with no severe issues last year but never really fell in love with the L405 & I'm seriously thinking of letting it go, It's a lovely car but there's something about the older model i do miss.
Love it! I think there's a good reason why people who have massive car collections always have a Range Rover in it, and the Range Rover is always the car they use the most!
A colleague , who has the 2016 4.4 TD, which we are currrently using w/ trailer, borrowed for 5 weeks from his sister this 2019 5.0 Petrol. drove all over from Saxonia (East Germany) down to Sicily, then up along the cost via Barcelona and Andalucia/E, with his family inc. to large dogs.Esp in Norther Italy, and Austria, many passes were done. His resume, after returning the car, to us: never again, a consumption of min. 16.3 l on highways in Germany (ca 180 km/h), 23.7l over Swiss/Italian/Austrian passes . ---He has ordered the 2020 D350 (258 kW) Vogue with 35,000 km. This 3l Ingenium motor, for which LR friends had to wait for years, is the best engine, just after the same size, equally Mercedes in line 400 D. I drove the RR D350, and I am very impressed, but will get a Disco 5 D300, as I do not really like to appear in public in a RR......I am a professor of physics....imagine the shitstrom you get. What I do not understand: Matt is not an engineer, but a knowledgeable man - so, CO_2 is through the roof on such a petrol, (it angers Greta Dumb-berg), and if you know how to drive diesels, they last for very, very long. Oilchanges, Engine flushing w/ every service, always let it warm up (the 4.4 TDi needs about 35 km, to lubricate w/ his 8.8 l oil. You can have your injectors, turbos cleansed every 100 k w/o extracting them. DPF ? In the last 15 years, since DPF's for Euro 4 came available, I only had once an issue w/them: on a Subaru Forester 2.0 D, a 2010, which was abused by a mother, to commute and shop around, distances ca 6 -13 km......Never regenerated the DPF. The first thing, we did, we took it out, flushed it, and then had to put it into a furnace, to burn it out. After that, the Suib made another 140 Tkm.....without fail, being used by many people. ! some of our sold Mercedes E 350's from (S211) , 4Matic are now still being drinven in D, on highways daily, all of them have the original enginie, mileages....? 850 Tkm, 921 Tkm, the youngest 790 Tkm...in D, many taxis 220/250 E classes have a million kms on their wheels !
Absolutely fantastic video, really do love Range Rovers and this is a total stunner. I agree, if your going to get something so luxurious and refined you may as well get it with a big V8 😊👌🏻👍🏻
My Peugeot 3008 1.5 hdi eat8 does 60 mpg and, it has heated massage seats, opening pan roof, power tailgate. Full LED lights front and back and yes, it only has 130 hp but, that’s plenty the way the roads are these days. Range Rovers are nice but, cost far too much to run sadly.
Just thinking about selling my L322 V8 petrol and this video is making me reconsider. It's the best car I have ever owned and does everything so well. Gonna be a while before I can afford a L405...
Haha, guessed the answer as soon as I read the question. Mate has the long wheel base autobiography with 4.4 TDi. White with white interior . Open the door and immediately feel and see the crisp sharp lines of all the surfaces. One line leading to another of style and comfort. I was very impressed and enjoyed a drive in it. 25mpg for a land based private jet is very reasonable, making the journey to the destination more enjoyable than the destination itself.
I am a total disbeliever till I see something myself... And, the new Disco Sport has keyless entry, so I dutifully bought a faraday box for the keys, thinking "this will be a right load of wank"... But no, I was proved wrong, as per science. Stood right next to the car with the box open, and the doors unlocked. Box closed, doors wouldn't unlock. ABSOLUTE MUST for anyone with keyless entry.
There’s something special about a full size Range Rover. Just as there was something special about the Discovery (before they curvified it and ruined it) and the Defender. Land Rover are capable of making some truly outstanding machines. It’s a shame that they’ve sullied this with abominations like the Range Rover Sport, Evoque and new Discovery, but hey, they know where the money is to be made, and there are a lot of loaded housewives out there. My next car will either be an M3 or a full size Range Rover. Very different cars. I wish I had the space, and the cash, for both.
I love these videos and you do them well, that Range Rover is beautiful 🤩. I still prefer the pre-face lift but I’m sure I’ll end up with the 18 and on at some point. You’re right once you’ve owned one nothing else will do.🌞
Always loved RR had the opportunity to purchase 2019 HSE here in Canada love the videos Matt and share your passion for the RR love this vehicle let the haters hate ha ha
Great review! Down to earth, sensible and practical. I've a 2013 (2014 model) 4.4 V8 Diesel Autobiography which has low mileage (60K), all the options, nice colour combo (black outside sitting on 23" Urban wheels and linen interior with grained wood inc the wheel inside) and well looked after. I've tweaked it a little too. It's probably worth what I paid for it almost 3 years. Like you say, the new 2022 models are ridiculously expensive especially with the premiums being asked. They are quite an improvement over the L405, especially one as old as mine. But, the 2018 facelift looks a lot more car for the money. I like the Apple CarPlay addition since I only have a bluetooth link and have to use the iPhone screen. The all-round cameras inc the rear ones on mine are definitely poor quality now (especially at night). I wrestle with whether spending (probably) the value of my car again on top of its current value is worth the extra goodies....? I still have a fabulous luxurious smart looking car, huge range with its diesel engine and plenty of power. First world decisions!! LOL
Hi Matt great video looking forward to seeing your new car in detail it’s stunning there’s just something about a Range Rover especially a white one beautiful cars that if looked after will do everything you could ever want my white L322 has been amazing even though I would love a L405 I’d find it hard to get rid of if because she been the best car I’ve ever owned hope you are well best wishes ian
Matt, thanks for the review, currently driving a 2005 Range Rover HSE (L322) and was looking for a replacement. Your review has convinced me that the extra expense in buying an L405 is a better choice overall. Thank you.
Thanks to your enthusiasm I've just purchased a Land Rover Approved used L405. 2017, no 2018 facelift as they were a stupid jump in price. 2017 has the updated media, digital dash and apple car play but not the climate touch screen. Good thing Id say. V6 (I know) SE with some bits added. Treat to dive with first year warranty included. Feel free to offer advice. Ie Service package, tyres (new Scorpion Winters fitted) extended warranty and more. Keep up the channel, if not for me then Used Land Rover dealers. Lol.
A little pleasant quirk that I found the other day on my 2019 model - instead of pressing the volume +/- buttons on your steering wheel, you can adjust the volume of music by running your thumb in a circular motion along the circumference of the same round pad clock or anti clock-wise.
Nice Matt. Worthy video for a mid week binge. Worlds best car. Classy and elegant design and the L405 is the most luxurious Rangey. Love yours in white. Perfection. I’m a huge JLR fan and owner with similar videos as yourself. 👍☺️ once you’ve owned one, you know 👌
I am NOT knocking High Peak Autos..at all...even owners of Range Rovers KNOW you are telling the truth...you are on here to impart your great knowledge to the unwise...superb...
Agreed, funny anouth I’m on route to buy one today if all goes well. Carnt wait to have a Rangy back in my life. It’s is one of these things you ever love them or hate them. But my experience has been mostly positive with only one issue I’ve several ownerships.
Thanks Matt. I had my finger on the trigger of a BR Green P525 L405 with tan interior about four months back to replace my Discovery 4 and my head won out based on the engine…. Now you’ve done the man maths for me and I’m regretting that decision. Bugger. Best get back on approved used.
I just worked it out, the fuel prices right now are considerably lower than they were about a year ago. If you average 7000 miles a year, a 5.0 Range Rover would cost you £2000 whereas a diesel 3.0 would cost £1750. A saving of £250. BUT, a 5.0 brings more smiles per gallon and as a owner himself said it’s more reliable too
The big problem with the RR is that it gets in your blood, an expensive addiction but then again so are most premium cars, just one thing I prefer the 15 to 19, less surfaces for finger prints and more buttons and imo looks better too. I just wish there were tablets for this RR disease . :)
Had been waiting a while for this one! Please cover the Long wheel base version as well and let us know the differences in dynamics and comfort if any! Thanks
Buy a late 2015-2017 euro 6 4.4 sdv8 and upgrade the infotainment and hvac screens, costa about 1200 and the aftermarket android systems are better than the LR OEM. You'll save 15k and still have a great car
Definitely is the best car ever made. For all the high performance cars and supercars in the world. The Range Rover autobiography with a v8 and the bmw m5 would be the 2 cars in my dream garage
No, never not for me. Wife bought a new Honda CR-V. Her last one went 111,000 trouble free miles and the trade in value was stupid high. I much prefer cheap and simple. Less is better. Touch screens have no business in a car. Even after my negative comments I still enjoyed the video. +1
You could also add an additional immobiliser like a starline or ghost which will help prevent keyless theft. Car crime is becoming an ever increasing problem in the UK sadly
That is some motor mat the dogs conkers looks stunning beautiful in white and looks amazing keep the videos coming mat just wish I could afford one so I got to stick with me v70 2.4d 😀
Two years ago I worked in Mali for a NGO and drove a range rover and a land cruiser amazon the rover is a very pretty car where as the land cruiser is less decorative but the rover makes me think of a heavy weight boxer with a glass jaw easily broken but the land cruiser is a tank it will take anything you can throw at it they were both the same age both the same weight but I always felt safe in the land cruiser it was a lot more reliable .I know this is an extreme example very few people are going to find themselves driving down a dry river bed in Africa but if you do make sure its in a land cruiser by the way I love your channel
No. No. I absolutely should not. It's a ridiculous purchase, I'd never recover financially. But do i want one? Oh god yes.
You'd recover financially if you had much more money than the cost of the car, or if you never went on holiday lol
@@tarkilldudegaming2296 or ate no food, lived in a tent and consumed only what I was capable of cultivating in my own armpit hair.
@@bricktop. Cultivating in the armpit?? 🤣 You can grow potatoes in there
Hi Matt! Love the Range Rover comment! Why does everyone not have one? Please get a p38 on the channel!
Hi Matt! Love the Range Rover content! Why does everyone not have one? Please get a p38 on the channel!
Your "how to justify buying a Range Rover" videos always make me smile.
I’ve got to do it otherwise I have that nagging doubt in my mind I’m going to end up bankrupt
@@HighPeakAutos you should run a competition to see how many range rovers you've reviewed on this channel, it might stimulate views on other reviews whilst viewers are trying to count the range rover ones :)
@@HighPeakAutosthe literal comparison of the 5 star hotel not offering towels did it for me if i am going to make payments i want to have it ALL or at least what the original owner decided and hope was ALL the Options lol
Matt, while I’m also a self confessed LR addict, I had two L405’s from new, back to back and they were dogs. The P525 was incredible but broke down twice in 36 hours, lesson learned.
What issues did you have? Reliability is my big concern. I've heard they aren't as bad as they used to be. Now that they are using the n63 motor from BMW, I might opt for that.
'The Range Rover is the best car in the world. It just is.' Can't beat a thoroughly well thought out and comprehensively constructed opinion! 😄
Obviously you don’t know JLR then…
best suv at least
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No it’s not…. What is the Definition of best…???
@@Incountry he clearly said best all rounder multiple times. Can't really disagree with that
@@TheFlyingClutchman
Opinion isn’t fact, like a feeling is just of personal nostalgia but isn’t fact…. As a brother of a sibling who owns and operates two JLR franchises not because of the “Best 4x4xfar” played for the public but the income it suggests (even though the warranty work is crazy) is very lucrative for the family member…
JLR vehicles are poorly constructed, parts are not substantial, quality just isn’t there even though the engines used in Europe are not the same as used in the US (variants) electronics still fail engines with or with a SC continue to fail, the diesels have issues, they’ve even had UK JLR factory technicians fly over for few weeks at a time trying to figure out the issues.
So try not to soak your panties when thinking of “the RANGE ROVER….”
Great to see another RR video from you Matt. Your enthusiasm is addictive and your confidence in the brand is heartily encouraging. Your previous one is serving me well.
Pleased to hear it. Cheers
I hope you get to review the new xc90 t8 soon. From what I can tell, we share a similar appreciation for certain cars and the aforementioned Volvo has been my biggest ownership surprise in recent years. Just a terrific all rounder. That said, I still miss the sense of accomplishment you get behind the wheel of the Range Rover.
I’d like to drive one of those
@@HighPeakAutos Happy to offer mine, if your travels take you to Vancouver, BC 😎
T8 wtf? That must be a tank engine
Just bought one and quite literally the most comfortable vehicle I’ve ever driven. All my friends have negative opinions about the Range Rover, I think it’s amazing and I already want another one!
Mate of mine just payed £106000 for his. Just taken it in for the 1000 mile run in service check and when he asked if everything was OK they said " yes just a little oil leak on gearbox but nothing to worry about yet". I was daft enough to have 2 and both threw out so much transmission fluid I had to have my drive re- block paved. My wife and I used to try and guess the stance of ours in the morning as the air suspension would constantly play up and leave the rear or the front on the ground. When they work they are great but you know when it's getting bad when your on fist name terms with the recovery drivers.
Could you get land rover to pay for the damage done to your driveway?
An oil leak after just 1000 miles for a >£100k vehicle (presumably from new at that price)?
To call that worrying is like calling a broken leg "inconvenient". 😬
why would you accept that?
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I love your Range Rover videos! I have a 2017 here in America and I chose the td6 because of you! And I absolutely love it! SVO Windward grey color and all the options you could get in the US. I actually prefer it over the facelift models because I get actual buttons for climate and seats but with the new tech! Thanks again for steering me in the right direction!!!
I do love your spec and color! Ive always wanted a white one! But I think the 17 l405 is the best they have ever made!
Good choice! You're right about the physical buttons for the climate. 2017 was the last year that was available.
I totally agree with your review. I have just swapped my 2018 P525 Autobiography for a newer low mileage 2020 SV Autobiography P565. This has every option imaginable and is almost too powerful and harder riding than the P525. I can safely say that the P525 is the best and most satisfying car I have ever owned. It was a beautiful Dark Metallic Racing Green with a Tan Leather interior and always felt really special. I have gone for the the 2020 SV while I wait for my series 5 to arrive. Pity about the change of engine from the 5L V8 supercharged to a 4.4L BMW V8 Twin Turbo in the new model. I have really like the 5L V8 , the economy is quite respectable. I think the P525 2018 model is an extremely hard act to beat!
Lovely car....sometimes you have to follow your heart not your head.....or we'd all be driving a Toyota Yaris!
That’s right. Nothing wrong with the Prius or the Yaris
You're right on two fronts here: (i) time is the most precious commodity and (ii) although I hanker after a Range Rover, there's no justification for spending £60-80k on one ...
On holidays in Riga from Ireland. Still ain't gonna miss the latest video 😂
Lucky b*****t
Just worked out I first drove a Range Rover 42 years ago! I have owned them for 35 years. They are the best. You have to put up with occasional sarcastic reliability comments mainly from those who have never owned one and who keep surprisingly quiet when their BMW is in for repair. The Range Rover versatility and driving experience makes it worthwhile though. Nobody does it better - as Carly sang.
As an auto el;ectrician i see loads of these motors and they are an absolute nightmare, great when everything is working but a money pit when they go wrong.
They only go wrong because people don't get them serviced correctly. The Majority of the issues regarding the RR, is the air suspension. But, its a luxury that sets the RR aside from the competition, so, if you bare this in mind when purchasing, and set money aside for when you do have issues, you can get it sorted. Plus remember, you can usually still drive the RR when there are Air Suspension issues.
“Should you buy blonde hair dye”. That’s the vid I’m waiting for haha
Boy does this look a million times better than the new generation.
Love your videos. I have a 2012 RR L322 V8. Bought with 45k miles five years ago. The only issues we've had is the front air shocks started leaking and the HVAC fan went. I replaced both myself and all good. Now has 115k miles. We just added a 2020 RR SV Autobiography this week. Only 22k miles on her and she's a beauty. The wife will drive the new one while I'm happy with the 2012 (love the boxy look of the L322). The newest model hasn't grown on my yet.
As a car fan I can appreciate many vehicles I'd have no need or desire to own . Just can't get the range rover unless you need the 4x4 as a necessity . Each to their own.
Simply,
You are an excellent Ultimate Driving Machine Specialist.
Best commentary masterpiece.
I must say…. I absolutely love your videos. Every day I check in to see if there is a new video. It doesn’t matter which car you are reviewing, I just enjoy them all. In particular I like your videos on old cars because, lets face it, thats what most of us can afford. Please keep up the great work 🙏🏼
The reality is the way they make you feel. You truly feel special, it's time when you feel on top of the world. Where you know your hard-work has paid off and you can ride in a bit of luxury, even if nobody else sees you (but secretly hope everyone notices).
Honestly despite their commonality, i must say a green, l405, 4.4 sdv8 autobiography is my dream car! Just got to get a well payed job and save enough money to drop 80grand on it 🤣
@ Jamie Murray. I hope that a well-paid job doesn't require you to be able to spell correctly.🤣
Precisely why Land Cruisers are so popular and why Toyota cannot keep up with demand
Hey Jamie,
There are software engineering apprenticeships which pay you a salary to become a software engineer. 4-5 years in, you can make 6 figures. If you dont fancy tech, there are apprenticeships for almost every industry, once again, you re getting paid to learn during it. There s your solution for your car.
Thanks for coming to my HPA talk
Don't do it. Though they are beautiful they are unreliable dickheads. Well, at least mine is
As always absolutely brilliant! And the one liners, puns, dry wit and delivery are fantastic! Towards the end of this review, I would actually call it life affirming and reassuring. We genuinely appreciate and love you Matt! The Best at what you do. No one gets close…
Harry Metcalfe?
Lovely cars - as long as you don't mind sharing ownership with your local dealer. They may well have it as much as you.
Sadly my recent ownership experience of an approved used RRS was poor. 3 electronic faults that caused the car to cut out and a diesel leak, combined with a dealer that supplied me with a hire car without functioning aircon and for a weekend only when the car hadn't even started being worked on convinced me that for all the good things, I was going to have to pay a high price in wasted time. So I bought a 21 plate Lexus RX450h, which is more comfortable, just as capable round corners, and hopefully never to become a regular at the dealer. Je ne regrette rien!
Your first mistake was getting a diesel.
Diesel cars from LR tends to be shit
I agree Matt. The Range Rover is the best car in the world. It’s not my number one favourite car. But it does everything well. And you’ve got to tip your hat to the Range Rover for doing so
Nice video again Matt. Surely Land Rover should be sending out the key boxes, (with the LR logo on them) to counteract the the piss poor theft security. But no, just let the insurance company's pick up the tab for an ill thought out system. I saw a late Range Rover Velar parked down the road last week, probably worth £100000 plus, had a steering wheel lock on it. Something is not quite right is it!
This is not just a JLR issue. They have the same problems with Mercs, BMW, Porche. Scanners for theses cars can be brought of certain auction sites. There are plenty of youtube video's on the subject.
I've kept all my car keys in a deep silver bowl for the last 7 years for exactly this reason. Never trusted the wireless security ever since they came out with keyless start....
You can disable the keyless entry to reduce theft, have done so on my RRS
@@paulbeswetherick4261 same here.
Not sure that a metal box emblazoned with logos is a great idea. Better to hide your keys in a pseudo baked bean tin.
You’ve worked hard for it, so it’s deserved. Quality car!
THAT sir, was like listening to poetry whilst taking a drive with you in the beautiful landscape of your Country.👌
Many dream of it, you sir drive in it. "Cheers"🤩🙏
Thanks for watching
Looks really sharp. Please do Porsche Macan, would love to hear your thoughts!
On my to do list
Hi There, I have been watching your you tube clips for many months and in October I bought my first 2018 face lift Vouge SE, I have been a Mercedes customer for in excess of 20 years ( S Class ). I wanted to add to your comments that I believe that Mercedes have a better build quality, BUT, my RR Vouge 3.0 diesel V6, is by a country mile so much better to own and drive. I fitted a Ghost 2 immobiliser, and also got the JLR (free) security upgrade fitted. I fitted the side steps to get in and out of the car ( they are fantastic if you are not 6 feet tall ), and the icing on cake, I get 28 mpg around town driving and around 36 - 38 on motorway driving at 70 mph. I just had a FULL service ( not an interim service ) including new wipers and add blue ( £500 inc vat ) Thank you for pointing me to the Range Rover.
Good job on the camera work on this video! Its a good step up from before :D
It's all well and good until something breaks
Matt the production values on this vid are top gear standard. Really engaging, well edited and on the money 👍👍👍
Thanks! You’ve got the same name as my grandfather
Ahh, the familiar comfortable warmth of Matt enthusing over a Rangie. Can't wait for the review of the latest RR, whenever that is...
I see you have the 1700 watt Signature hifi. Good choice. You don’t know you need it until you have it. Radio 4 never sounded so good! 😂
I always liked the look of the RR after considering a Cayenne too I just took delivery of a X5 45e as reliability is paramount to me the RR scares me that way.
Matt I recently watched Matt Armstrong re build and upgrade his 2015 Range Rover... put all the bits on to make it 2018 esk I thought yessss... now you have wiped all that joy out ... feels like a high stake card game and you said the words" i raise ya and I'll see ya" full house matt well done keep up the content.
Each to their own but I don’t see the point of that. Aftermarket infotainment stuff is never as good.
theft block box (faraday box) only works while its in the box, a common issue is people are now adapting, example they will follow you on your weekly/ daily trip, have 2 devices, one to capture the rolling key code, and another to block the car receiving any code, once they have captured the code they unlock your car and your in and think nothing of it, then once u go back home they can use the code your key generated which was not received by the car so therefor not discarded, and can unlock your car and drive away while your key is safe in the faraday box.
“High Peak Range Rover” love it 😆👍
You are a Land Rover connoisseur Matt. Never used to like these but watching your vids has changed my mind. If I had the money, I prob would get one and put up with the inevitable host of issues that will come up at some point. I guess when you sit up so high and comfortable, it's hard to them switch to anything else.
A substantial part of the cost on this car is spent on a brilliant off-road system ... which 98% of people never use. It is dauntingly big and intimidating for other road users, as round my area in Yorkshire I am amazed how fast they are driven. I would buy a Mercedes E-class estate instead. Honest!! In fact I did.
Another brilliant video with a bit of humour. I love the fact it's quiet and unassuming whilst still being hot hatch fast i would never get tired of that. If you're ever stuck for space Matt I'd happily look after it for you 😉
Stealing your Rangie can be made much harder by turning off keyless entry. That is what I have done.
That 5.0 Supercharged V8 is probably The Best engine JLR have ever made. I love it in the XF & XK and it makes a lot of sense in the RR L405.
So Matt ... is that While L405 of yours finally a "Keeper" ? or are you already looking to upgrade ? ... as hard as that's going to be.
I’ve just bought a late 2019 autobiography with 36k miles and under LR warranty. P400E… Moving out of a 2022 C220d estate… it has hard suspension and fake leather…1st and last Mercedes. My focus is on comfort.
Think you need to do a “state of the collection” video showing your whole fleet 👍
The queens personal cars (xj8) use to be able to control either rear windows from either side. Looks like they made it standard which is excellent
SO good that Range Rover get TWO vehicles in the top ten most unreliable cars in the UK
Freinds of ours have just had there RR Sport stolen from outside there front door. Scary times. Think my 2004 l322 is a little bit safer unless anybody fancies putting £173.73 init to drive 300 miles. It is good fun . Great vlog again 👍🏻
A truly beautiful car Matt! Done well for yourself, enjoy 🙌🏽
Thanks
Great to see a great Range Rover video! These are what got me hooked to your channel
I upgraded to a 2018 autobiography from an 2011 L322 tdv8 which i put 120k on with no severe issues last year but never really fell in love with the L405 & I'm seriously thinking of letting it go, It's a lovely car but there's something about the older model i do miss.
Great review Matt production of videos are becoming very professional looking
Thanks!
Love it! I think there's a good reason why people who have massive car collections always have a Range Rover in it, and the Range Rover is always the car they use the most!
A colleague , who has the 2016 4.4 TD, which we are currrently using w/ trailer, borrowed for 5 weeks from his sister this 2019 5.0 Petrol. drove all over from Saxonia (East Germany) down to Sicily, then up along the cost via Barcelona and Andalucia/E, with his family inc. to large dogs.Esp in Norther Italy, and Austria, many passes were done. His resume, after returning the car, to us: never again, a consumption of min. 16.3 l on highways in Germany (ca 180 km/h), 23.7l over Swiss/Italian/Austrian passes . ---He has ordered the 2020 D350 (258 kW) Vogue with 35,000 km. This 3l Ingenium motor, for which LR friends had to wait for years, is the best engine, just after the same size, equally Mercedes in line 400 D.
I drove the RR D350, and I am very impressed, but will get a Disco 5 D300, as I do not really like to appear in public in a RR......I am a professor of physics....imagine the shitstrom you get.
What I do not understand: Matt is not an engineer, but a knowledgeable man - so, CO_2 is through the roof on such a petrol, (it angers Greta Dumb-berg), and if you know how to drive diesels, they last for very, very long. Oilchanges, Engine flushing w/ every service, always let it warm up (the 4.4 TDi needs about 35 km, to lubricate w/ his 8.8 l oil. You can have your injectors, turbos cleansed every 100 k w/o extracting them.
DPF ? In the last 15 years, since DPF's for Euro 4 came available, I only had once an issue w/them: on a Subaru Forester 2.0 D, a 2010, which was abused by a mother, to commute and shop around, distances ca 6 -13 km......Never regenerated the DPF. The first thing, we did, we took it out, flushed it, and then had to put it into a furnace, to burn it out. After that, the Suib made another 140 Tkm.....without fail, being used by many people.
! some of our sold Mercedes E 350's from (S211) , 4Matic are now still being drinven in D, on highways daily, all of them have the original enginie, mileages....? 850 Tkm, 921 Tkm, the youngest 790 Tkm...in D, many taxis 220/250 E classes have a million kms on their wheels !
The best person to ask if a Range Rover is reliable is the service desk at your local dealership, make sure its an honest one though.
Absolutely fantastic video, really do love Range Rovers and this is a total stunner. I agree, if your going to get something so luxurious and refined you may as well get it with a big V8 😊👌🏻👍🏻
My Peugeot 3008 1.5 hdi eat8 does 60 mpg and, it has heated massage seats, opening pan roof, power tailgate. Full LED lights front and back and yes, it only has 130 hp but, that’s plenty the way the roads are these days.
Range Rovers are nice but, cost far too much to run sadly.
Just thinking about selling my L322 V8 petrol and this video is making me reconsider. It's the best car I have ever owned and does everything so well. Gonna be a while before I can afford a L405...
You forgot to mention that the seats with their ‘massaging’ include a happy ending
Haha, guessed the answer as soon as I read the question. Mate has the long wheel base autobiography with 4.4 TDi. White with white interior . Open the door and immediately feel and see the crisp sharp lines of all the surfaces. One line leading to another of style and comfort. I was very impressed and enjoyed a drive in it. 25mpg for a land based private jet is very reasonable, making the journey to the destination more enjoyable than the destination itself.
I am a total disbeliever till I see something myself... And, the new Disco Sport has keyless entry, so I dutifully bought a faraday box for the keys, thinking "this will be a right load of wank"... But no, I was proved wrong, as per science. Stood right next to the car with the box open, and the doors unlocked. Box closed, doors wouldn't unlock. ABSOLUTE MUST for anyone with keyless entry.
There’s something special about a full size Range Rover. Just as there was something special about the Discovery (before they curvified it and ruined it) and the Defender.
Land Rover are capable of making some truly outstanding machines. It’s a shame that they’ve sullied this with abominations like the Range Rover Sport, Evoque and new Discovery, but hey, they know where the money is to be made, and there are a lot of loaded housewives out there.
My next car will either be an M3 or a full size Range Rover. Very different cars. I wish I had the space, and the cash, for both.
What a brilliant analysis and range rover.
I love these videos and you do them well, that Range Rover is beautiful 🤩. I still prefer the pre-face lift but I’m sure I’ll end up with the 18 and on at some point. You’re right once you’ve owned one nothing else will do.🌞
There are now plenty of pre 2018 aftermarket spares available, to upgrade these car to 2018 on spec, and not that expensive.
Always loved RR had the opportunity to purchase 2019 HSE here in Canada love the videos Matt and share your passion for the RR love this vehicle let the haters hate ha ha
Great review! Down to earth, sensible and practical. I've a 2013 (2014 model) 4.4 V8 Diesel Autobiography which has low mileage (60K), all the options, nice colour combo (black outside sitting on 23" Urban wheels and linen interior with grained wood inc the wheel inside) and well looked after. I've tweaked it a little too. It's probably worth what I paid for it almost 3 years. Like you say, the new 2022 models are ridiculously expensive especially with the premiums being asked. They are quite an improvement over the L405, especially one as old as mine. But, the 2018 facelift looks a lot more car for the money. I like the Apple CarPlay addition since I only have a bluetooth link and have to use the iPhone screen. The all-round cameras inc the rear ones on mine are definitely poor quality now (especially at night). I wrestle with whether spending (probably) the value of my car again on top of its current value is worth the extra goodies....? I still have a fabulous luxurious smart looking car, huge range with its diesel engine and plenty of power. First world decisions!! LOL
The car is worth more than most of the houses he's driving past!
Hi Matt great video looking forward to seeing your new car in detail it’s stunning there’s just something about a Range Rover especially a white one beautiful cars that if looked after will do everything you could ever want my white L322 has been amazing even though I would love a L405 I’d find it hard to get rid of if because she been the best car I’ve ever owned hope you are well best wishes ian
Matt, thanks for the review, currently driving a 2005 Range Rover HSE (L322) and was looking for a replacement. Your review has convinced me that the extra expense in buying an L405 is a better choice overall. Thank you.
Thanks to your enthusiasm I've just purchased a Land Rover Approved used L405. 2017, no 2018 facelift as they were a stupid jump in price. 2017 has the updated media, digital dash and apple car play but not the climate touch screen. Good thing Id say. V6 (I know) SE with some bits added. Treat to dive with first year warranty included. Feel free to offer advice. Ie Service package, tyres (new Scorpion Winters fitted) extended warranty and more. Keep up the channel, if not for me then Used Land Rover dealers. Lol.
A little pleasant quirk that I found the other day on my 2019 model - instead of pressing the volume +/- buttons on your steering wheel, you can adjust the volume of music by running your thumb in a circular motion along the circumference of the same round pad clock or anti clock-wise.
Just found this today!
Wow this video it's better than even Range Rover ad itself ...
Range Rover should pay you every month ..
Nice Matt. Worthy video for a mid week binge. Worlds best car. Classy and elegant design and the L405 is the most luxurious Rangey. Love yours in white. Perfection. I’m a huge JLR fan and owner with similar videos as yourself. 👍☺️ once you’ve owned one, you know 👌
I am NOT knocking High Peak Autos..at all...even owners of Range Rovers KNOW you are telling the truth...you are on here to impart your great knowledge to the unwise...superb...
Agreed, funny anouth I’m on route to buy one today if all goes well. Carnt wait to have a Rangy back in my life. It’s is one of these things you ever love them or hate them. But my experience has been mostly positive with only one issue I’ve several ownerships.
Thanks Matt. I had my finger on the trigger of a BR Green P525 L405 with tan interior about four months back to replace my Discovery 4 and my head won out based on the engine…. Now you’ve done the man maths for me and I’m regretting that decision. Bugger. Best get back on approved used.
I had a Range Rover for 18 years, no point in having one, but once youve gone down the rabbit hole you can’t go back , very strange.😊
I just worked it out, the fuel prices right now are considerably lower than they were about a year ago. If you average 7000 miles a year, a 5.0 Range Rover would cost you £2000 whereas a diesel 3.0 would cost £1750. A saving of £250. BUT, a 5.0 brings more smiles per gallon and as a owner himself said it’s more reliable too
No, I was never going to buy one. However, I enjoy your videos so I watched this! Thank you Matt.
The big problem with the RR is that it gets in your blood, an expensive addiction but then again so are most premium cars, just one thing I prefer the 15 to 19, less surfaces for finger prints and more buttons and imo looks better too. I just wish there were tablets for this RR disease . :)
Quite right, you may as well enjoy the fruits of your labour when you work hard!
Had been waiting a while for this one! Please cover the Long wheel base version as well and let us know the differences in dynamics and comfort if any! Thanks
A Range Rover is the car to have, but for now It'll just have to be the Evoque
This is a new Matt. Being critical of RR and converted away from the diesel v8 to a proper engine.
Couldn’t agree more they are simply first rate!
theyre lush and all but 75% of people will just never have the money to own one of those without a lottery win
Buy a late 2015-2017 euro 6 4.4 sdv8 and upgrade the infotainment and hvac screens, costa about 1200 and the aftermarket android systems are better than the LR OEM. You'll save 15k and still have a great car
I have a Renault Grand Scenic, and i think It's cost me as much in repairs as the The RR is to run! Happt new year to all!!
Just bought 2012 L320 tdv6 range rover sport its a fantastic car with help from your reviews so thankyou
Definitely is the best car ever made. For all the high performance cars and supercars in the world. The Range Rover autobiography with a v8 and the bmw m5 would be the 2 cars in my dream garage
No, never not for me. Wife bought a new Honda CR-V. Her last one went 111,000 trouble free miles and the trade in value was stupid high. I much prefer cheap and simple. Less is better. Touch screens have no business in a car. Even after my negative comments I still enjoyed the video. +1
I am really enjoying my 2017. Bought it 18 months ago. Still worth more than I paid for it. Not worth the additional 18k to buy a 2018 model.
Love the video, wonderful review - super happy with my AB 2019 hybrid.
You could also add an additional immobiliser like a starline or ghost which will help prevent keyless theft. Car crime is becoming an ever increasing problem in the UK sadly
That is some motor mat the dogs conkers looks stunning beautiful in white and looks amazing keep the videos coming mat just wish I could afford one so I got to stick with me v70 2.4d 😀
Quite simply what a motor. I can easily see why they are the best. Great video as always Mike. Regards Crawford
Two years ago I worked in Mali for a NGO and drove a range rover and a land cruiser amazon the rover is a very pretty car where as the land cruiser is less decorative but the rover makes me think of a heavy weight boxer with a glass jaw easily broken but the land cruiser is a tank it will take anything you can throw at it they were both the same age both the same weight but I always felt safe in the land cruiser it was a lot more reliable .I know this is an extreme example very few people are going to find themselves driving down a dry river bed in Africa but if you do make sure its in a land cruiser by the way I love your channel