We bought a brand new 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged for the wife to daily drive. Incredible machine, very fast and communicative road feel. I liked it so much I bought a used 2012 L322 Supercharged with 40k miles as a daily driver because I liked the softer ride but wanted the power of the supercharged V8. I will say this, the Sports hydraulically activated front anti roll bar makes the truck feel like you can take corners at 90 mph. It is amazing how fast and flat the Sport can corner...literally to dangerous speeds that a top heavy SUV should not travel at. The L322 is a much beefier chassis underneath...A-arms are way bigger, CV's and halfshafts are stronger and this would be a better choice if you're willing to off road a Range Rover hard core. The biggest reliability issues have been caused by the dealers not fixing an issue correctly the first time (both had extended warranties). The L322 went back the Land Rover dealer in the bay area and Sport went to the Land Rover dealer in Sacramento where it was bought. Both dealers sucked and caused issues or didn't fix the issue to begin with meaning multiple trips back to the dealers. My recommendation is use the manufacturers 4 year warranty and then put aside the $4000.00 extended warranty money and find a good independent Land Rover shop to fix stuff as it needs it. The 2013 Sport has almost 100k mile on it and mine is just turning over 80k miles. Even with the bad rap on reliability, no other SUV we have driven has the same feel and power with the combination of supercharged V8, air ride suspension and vault like security. Plus I love the square shape and hate the egg shape every other SUV has become. If buying a Land Rover just remember it is like being married to a horny super model wife that maxes out your credit card every month. Trade offs for happiness.
Interesting vid, I’m actually considering this trade-off myself. A few things to note about the depreciation that could have been mentioned though: - Range Rover model L322 changed to L405 in the 6 years, model changes make a huuuge difference to values. Particularly a major style change. L494 was still the current model when you bought it. - COVID tax - existed in 2021, didn’t in 2017. That said, even now in 2024 the L494 looks modern. And there is a new model out, though it’s not a major style difference. L322 not so much looking modern, though I personally like it better.
I am really struggling to see why you bought a L494 if you dont like it. I love my sport as it doesnt wallow around corners like the l322. You are comparing 2 vehicles that are designed for different purposes. Next video L322 vs boxster??
Try the l320 2010 - 12 range rover sport as a better compared to the l322 ! You would have a better comparison results ! The new shape sport just looks like any other car like a kia ! I
Man, you are GREAT to tell about the high sitting position. New Range Rovers have lost it. The whole point. Although they have all experience in the world to make you sit high, and still be able to drive like a sports car. To me, a guy who has done over 1 million miles, the higher and comfortable seating is the absolute priority. And just that LITTLE BIT lower, makes a ton of difference. By the way - many cars are now built a bit taller, means you are JUST not enough high to see above them in the newer models. They were a class of its own, and now they are just a compatitors to X5, Cayennes etc.
@@porse911 in 06 they moved to a Jag engine which is one of the best - no timing chain issues. 07-09 had the same motor with an updated interior and then 2010-2012 had the 5L which had engine issues but again, an updated interior. BMW engine ( same as the X5) was from 2003-2005. These were by far the worst years of the L322 with not only a bad engine, but low quality interior.
We bought a brand new 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged for the wife to daily drive. Incredible machine, very fast and communicative road feel. I liked it so much I bought a used 2012 L322 Supercharged with 40k miles as a daily driver because I liked the softer ride but wanted the power of the supercharged V8. I will say this, the Sports hydraulically activated front anti roll bar makes the truck feel like you can take corners at 90 mph. It is amazing how fast and flat the Sport can corner...literally to dangerous speeds that a top heavy SUV should not travel at. The L322 is a much beefier chassis underneath...A-arms are way bigger, CV's and halfshafts are stronger and this would be a better choice if you're willing to off road a Range Rover hard core. The biggest reliability issues have been caused by the dealers not fixing an issue correctly the first time (both had extended warranties). The L322 went back the Land Rover dealer in the bay area and Sport went to the Land Rover dealer in Sacramento where it was bought. Both dealers sucked and caused issues or didn't fix the issue to begin with meaning multiple trips back to the dealers. My recommendation is use the manufacturers 4 year warranty and then put aside the $4000.00 extended warranty money and find a good independent Land Rover shop to fix stuff as it needs it. The 2013 Sport has almost 100k mile on it and mine is just turning over 80k miles. Even with the bad rap on reliability, no other SUV we have driven has the same feel and power with the combination of supercharged V8, air ride suspension and vault like security. Plus I love the square shape and hate the egg shape every other SUV has become.
If buying a Land Rover just remember it is like being married to a horny super model wife that maxes out your credit card every month. Trade offs for happiness.
Absolutely incredible video! One of my favorite ones since coming back!
Interesting vid, I’m actually considering this trade-off myself. A few things to note about the depreciation that could have been mentioned though:
- Range Rover model L322 changed to L405 in the 6 years, model changes make a huuuge difference to values. Particularly a major style change. L494 was still the current model when you bought it.
- COVID tax - existed in 2021, didn’t in 2017.
That said, even now in 2024 the L494 looks modern. And there is a new model out, though it’s not a major style difference.
L322 not so much looking modern, though I personally like it better.
Great video thanks. Enjoying my L322, bit expensive to run however totally worth it
Love your property. Hard Pass ,on the Rovers .
But the honesty and effort are worth a sub my dude.
The l322 is a better car hands down than the l494 ! The l320 i own is even better its the muts nuts for driving experience !!!!
I am really struggling to see why you bought a L494 if you dont like it. I love my sport as it doesnt wallow around corners like the l322. You are comparing 2 vehicles that are designed for different purposes. Next video L322 vs boxster??
Try the l320 2010 - 12 range rover sport as a better compared to the l322 ! You would have a better comparison results ! The new shape sport just looks like any other car like a kia ! I
Great🎉
Maybe the L405 was a better buy than the sport
Man, you are GREAT to tell about the high sitting position. New Range Rovers have lost it. The whole point. Although they have all experience in the world to make you sit high, and still be able to drive like a sports car. To me, a guy who has done over 1 million miles, the higher and comfortable seating is the absolute priority. And just that LITTLE BIT lower, makes a ton of difference. By the way - many cars are now built a bit taller, means you are JUST not enough high to see above them in the newer models. They were a class of its own, and now they are just a compatitors to X5, Cayennes etc.
so why are you not daily driving the L322? Too unreliable and expensive to run?
Because L322 is one of the worst RR, development made during BMW ownership.
@@porse911 in 06 they moved to a Jag engine which is one of the best - no timing chain issues. 07-09 had the same motor with an updated interior and then 2010-2012 had the 5L which had engine issues but again, an updated interior. BMW engine ( same as the X5) was from 2003-2005. These were by far the worst years of the L322 with not only a bad engine, but low quality interior.
Hi! I daily drive my 2010 every day an havent had a problem once.
I drive in terrain, snow and ice and it just works all the time.
@@rippinmachines FACTS 🤩.👍🏽
@@emildelin462 Me too. 2010 model. Great car!