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Re: Good Purchase or Not [browncoffey]
by hilbee
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Sep 05, 2006 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: browncoffey (Sep 02, 2006 3:56 pm)
There was a recent article about RRS regarding the Jaguar engine and BMW electrical system. I have had all the problems that the article discussed. It seems to be running fine after weeks in the shop. I think it is luck of the draw with these things. Good Luck.
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Re: Good Purchase or Not [browncoffey]
by doctrix
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Sep 07, 2006 (5:04 am)
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Replying to: browncoffey (Sep 02, 2006 3:56 pm)
I have the RRS-S with 13K miles on it. I've had NO problems and it has only been in the shop for regular maintenance and warranty-covered updates. Great vehicle.
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LR reliability
by koesler
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Sep 08, 2006 (4:14 am)
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I also don't understand all the "hand wringing" about LR reliability or dependability. I've driven LR's now for 7 years, along with Toyota trucks, Mercedes cars, and Mazda roadster, and I'd rather have the LR any day - never had a problem yet. Can't say that about the rest of the "kids", or the previous 30 vehicles I've owned which included 8 other Mercedes', BMW's, Toyota's, and numerous other makes -they all had problems - but not my last 2 LR's (2000 DII, and 05 LR3 HSE). BUT, I was very, very apprehensive because of all the bad stuff I'd read and I still keep waiting for the big let-down. The LR3 has 17000 miles, is 15 months old, and routinely gives me 18+ mpg. Great vehicle. Now I just wish I had waited for the RRS....
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Re: Good Purchase or Not [doctrix]
by triathlonx
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Sep 13, 2006 (8:27 pm)
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Replying to: doctrix (Sep 07, 2006 5:04 am)
I took ownership of my new RRS Supercharged two weeks ago. After 400 miles the suspension went and its been back with the dealer the last seven days. After struggling with diagnosis for several days the technicians decided the air-leveling suspension system needed a replacement control unit, for which by the way they need permisiion from the UK to replace. I traded in my beloved 6 month old M5 for the RRS for practical reasons but fair to say I have more than a tinge of regret today. But I will persevere as it really is a nice vehicle to drive, but I hope this is not an omen for worse things to come.
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Treo 700w
by tonyqvn
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Sep 27, 2006 (2:13 pm)
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My wife had a Verizon Treo 650 which had constant problems trying to connect via Bluetooth to our RRS.
Recently she lost her phone, and so we had the insurance replaced it with a new phone. Our main concern was to get her a phone that would work with our RRS since she doesn't care much for the PDA functionalities. Funny thing was we requested a "downgraded" phone such as one of the Motorola or Nokia phones, but the insurance stated that we are not allowed to downgrade.
Anyhow, to make a long story short, we decided to get the 700w instead of the 700p, and as it turns out the 700w works quite well with the RRS' bluetooth. All incoming and outgoing calls are hanlded properly by the RRS, not just the initial call.
Just is simply to inform all those who are thinking of getting a 700w. BTW, I still have my Treo 650 and it works well in my 02 M5.
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Re: love this thing [jinpower]
by sfwales
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Oct 04, 2006 (7:32 am)
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Replying to: jinpower (Sep 04, 2006 10:46 pm)
I just bought my RRS two weeks ago and have the same issue - loud crackling from the exhaust, louder than other cars and it continues as you drive (even on the freewway I can hear it), not just when you turn the RRS off and the exhaust cools down. It doesn't seem normal that this would continue while driving. None of the other Land Rover's driven into the service area when I was there made this loud crackling noise, and I've had several new cars but none did this.
Bu I also got the same response - drive it about 2000 miles and it should go away. Its within normal tolerances.
Does anyone else have this issue?
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Re: Big Problems [hilbee]
by dkeeler
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Oct 06, 2006 (12:29 pm)
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Replying to: hilbee (Aug 21, 2006 6:04 pm)
I have had very similar problems with my RRS that I purchased in March of this year. I have experienced "engine system faults' which puts the engine in a limp mode where acceleration and speed are greatly reduced. The cars has been in 3 different land rover dealers and the diagnosis has been all over the map; bad gas, bad resistor in the computer, fuel injection, etc...The car is now sitting at a dealer in Memphis, Tn and I had to rent a car to get back to Georgia. Beyond this my passenger seat has not worked since I took delivery, it continues to blow 30amp fuses and the dealerships think replacing a fuse is a fix. One dealer do replace electrical harness under the seat but to no avail...you would think that when you pay near 70k for a car it would actually have power seats that work!
Have you experienced any further issues with you motor since your posting?
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Re: Big Problems [dkeeler]
by hilbee
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Oct 06, 2006 (4:24 pm)
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Replying to: dkeeler (Oct 06, 2006 12:29 pm)
I traded in the lemon for a Escalade, and I love the new car. I did love the RR sport, especially the looks, but I didn't feel safe driving it. Good luck
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Re: Big Problems [hilbee]
by dkeeler
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Oct 07, 2006 (2:11 am)
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Replying to: hilbee (Oct 06, 2006 4:24 pm)
Like you, I love the car but can't live with the unreliabilty. Thanks for the feedback!
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If it was really a lemon
by british_rover
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Oct 07, 2006 (5:11 am)
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You could have gotten nearly all of your money back by going through the lemon law procedures instead of losing money trading it in for an escalade.
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