I am on my fourth Range Rover in a 20 year span . I keep them 100k miles or more and I currently have a sport with 185 k miles no problems , runs like new and still looks great . Used it for work from day one towing a very heavy trailer, it even has the original air struts. Maybe I am LUCKY . Buying a new one soon !
Great post. I have bought three Land Rovers/Range Rover at stupid low prices because of the depreciation. I do as much of my own maintenance as I can. My son is a very good auto-mechanic and he helps too. I actually enjoy working on them because they are so well engineered, and I'm an NASA engineer - I know. The is how you get to truly own a vehicle, to maintain it, work on it and fix it when it needs fixing.
@@MrGriff305-d3u Every "well engineered" vehicle has issues sometimes. I'm 61 and in my life I've owned multiple Rover's, BMWs, Benz's, Audi's, Cadillac's. Absolutely NONE of them were without their issues. In my personal experience my three Range Rover Sports have been the absolute least trouble free while ALL three of my 7 Series BMWs (740i, and 750iL) had almost constant problems. My absolute most favorite vehicle was my Hummer H2, despite the 8mpg.
Take it for what it's worth but, Remember this: The point is the video is to demonstrate that while the initial cost may seem attractive, those with the financial means to properly maintain the car, whether through DIY methods or dealership services, will encounter fewer issues. Those individuals who choose to skip it or simply don't have the money are more likely to loudly declare openly about the unreliability of a car..
My sister's 2016 RR is reliable. So far, the air suspension has been replaced, that's all. At 130K miles no oil leaks. Is this Eddie guy telling us the truth about his RR?
Find a good mechanic. Only go to the dealership if you absolutely have to. Most of my maintenance is done by my trusted mechanic. Oil change at the dealer is about $250, and with my local mechanic $140 with a loaner car. I love land rovers. Onto my second one now.
It’s a LUXURY car, it’s designed for people with lots of money, people who spend money without having to think about it, they’re not for regular people have to budget they’re money, they’re not built to be reliable, buy a Toyota/Honda if u want reliability, that would be the smart thing to do if money is an issue.
Beat me to it. People with money usually lease these unreliable luxury vehicles when they're relatively new, then move on to another vehicle before the mechanical issues begin. This is what my neighbors do.
@@handsomeX even if you have money it doesn’t make sense. If you really had the money, you’d buy the car in cash, sell it for however much it depreciated and you would still come out ahead of leasing for 3 years based on the average depreciation
@Mac-pluto Yeah it does. Rich people generally have a business, or are involved in several businesses. The revenue they generate from these business ventures pays for the vehicle. They claim them as a business expense. They don't even have to pay out of their own pockets. Also, the rich usually own at least two vehicles, so this cuts down on the mileage and wear and tear.
Honestly my wife 2013 ford escape had more problems than my 2015 rr sport. Granted the repair cost isn’t near comparable but for what it’s worth it was a pretty reliable vehicle. Yes we got rid of both now but I would probably buy a well maintained one again. On another my daily was an 2012 Honda accord Crosstour and the rear main seal started leaking at 80k miles and the timing chain needed replacing around 110k miles.
I completely agree w/you Eddie. ALL cars/makes & model have their issues. What baffles me is how much complaints/rants there are on the web about Euro cars and very little w/others because even the reliable "brands" have their issues. The difference is cost due to the premium and origin of parts manufactured. It's a matter of paying the price of what you chose. This is the vid I had been waiting for as justification if I was to convert from VW group (17 Q7) to JLR (20' F-Pace SVR) - I still ended w/another Audi (20' SQ5). Every vehicle does/will have a general to same or even unique issues. It's the owner(s) responsibility yo whether have it taken care of immediately or hold it off and result to possible furthermore damage and spending. Either way, glad to hear your story on this Eddie and hope for the best on your ownership experience w your Range Rover - stay positive ;)
The real griping about Land Rovers, BMW's, Mercedes and the like is the repair cost, not the overall reliability. These complaints come primarily from people who buy them used as the 3rd or 4th owners who buy them fully depreciated and are amazed that they can buy something for $25K that cost north of $100K new. Even though you are buying a used car that cost you $25K, you are still maintaining a complicated $100K+ vehicle. With age and mileage comes some pretty heavy maintenance and repairs. My S Class Mercedes and my Range Rover LWB are both over $120K new. I bought both at 3 years old certified pre-owned. Both have been reliable. Neither has left me stranded. I have had to put brakes and tires on both, but beyond that, other than fluid changes, both have been reliable. I had a recall on the S-Class and a bad ignition coil and throttle body on the Range Rover. Both vehicles have around 50K miles on them. I'm not complaining. I also bought them knowing that they would be more expensive to own than my Chevy Suburban. That's a given, but at least I got them both at 3 years old and bypassed the bulk of the initial depreciation. Funny that my Suburban left me stranded on the side of the road when the fuel pump module died and it had to be towed to the dealer. The tow truck driver had a helluva time getting it onto the flatbed because when the car won't start, you can't get it out of park. This is the case with most new GM vehicles and they all have the same fuel pump module in them. If they have an electronic shifter on them, you can't get them out of park if the car won't run. Both the Mercedes and Range Rover can be gotten out of park from the interior of the car if they won't start. So, yes, every car and car maker has its issues. The more complicated and technologically advanced they are, the more they will cost to fix. This is the same across all makes. Also remember if you can't afford to buy a luxury brand vehicle new, you most likely can't afford to maintain a used one that you can buy for the same price as a used Camry. This is why you can buy them so cheaply when they are old and out of warranty. You may like the flex of driving a luxury vehicle without the high cost of entry, but the maintenance and repair bills will shock you of you're not prepared for them or can't afford them.
I find it hard to believe that someone with a TH-cam channel on cars doesn’t know that a Range Rover is a money pit. You already regret buying it. Great cars are reliable.
It was never about the money for me , loved the looks of my RR and way it drives , but 6 breakdowns, 8 weeks in garage over 18 months ownership was crazy - every time i went to it i just never knew what was gunna break next and stop me getting to work. I still have to stop myself buying another one tho - will the new ones be better etc but still not good reviews.😮
So glad I went with the GX550 instead. Money aside, the RR sounds like a huge time sink. I value my time far more than money and it sounds like all this back and forth to the dealership would consume that. Not worth it.
RR is all about brand prestige, doesnt matter how long it will last, its about showing off. its like Hey I can afford this and I dont care if it breaks down I can afford that too. GX550 is more about expensive quality and its like saying hey I have money and I know how to spend it properly...
@@carycoller3140 Proud owner of 2023 BMW X7 M60i you have no idea who you're talking to...Also if your knowledge is based only on things you own, then you are incredibly stupid as you do not own 99.99% of all things that are out there 😉
@@carycoller3140 Proud owner of 2023 BMW X7 M60i you have no idea who you're talking to. Also if your knowledge is based only on things you own, then you are anything but smart as you do not own 99.9999% of all things that are out there...
Sounds like you you’re hesitant to admit you made a mistake buying it. I don’t believe you feel comfortable road tripping with it. The dealers don’t know how to maintain them.
I thought about purchasing one. I currently drive a BMW 640, but I think you making excuses on that thang. That’s a lot of problems for one year of ownership. You’ve just solidified that if I get one, it’ll be a lease. You’re in my prayers.🙏🏽
I had a Range Rover Autobiography loaned to me for a week from a family member. It had the same supercharged V8. I never understood why people bought RR until the end of the week. That thing was beautiful to drive. Big, fast and luxury. They dont keep em long enough for anything major to appear. However, i did own as a personal car a Lexus IS350 F-Sport. Lexus was not afraid to charge for maintenence and it wasn`t imprevious to repairs. A 10k service, oil/ filter change was $275 here in Las Vegas. Major 120k service, plugs, serpentine belt, brake fluid, all filter and oil change was $1600. It also had a rattling from the roof. That turned out to be cables for the sunroof that detached from the roof. Quote was $5500. No thanks. Still loved that car tho, and miss it. Good luck on the RR, hope she treats you right.
Anyone financing a vehicle and following dealer recommended 10k oil change intervals is doing themselves and the power plan a huge disservice. For that amount of money you could get a 5 gallon barrel of top tier lubricant (enough for 4-5 oci) along with oem filters.
@@Mac-pluto The dealer is using bulk oil, whatever they have, or whoever they contract with. If I'm paying that much for one change I'd want Hpl Premium Plus in the crank, a lap dance while I wait, while sipping on some cognac.
I had a LOT of similar issues with my BMW 750iL. The service advisor told me that I was having so many issues because I was putting less than 6 thousand miles a year on the car. He told me that if I wanted the issues to stop that I needed to start driving the car. I had three vehicles, so I sold it to my Sister. She drives it every day and the problems stopped.
I'm on my 3rd RR Sport SC Dynamic since 2014. Bought each used and kept them past 100k. Never an issue. But my 750i, and the 740i O owned before that both lived in the BMW dealership. Constant issues.
I keep 2 black range rovers 1 ea 2016 5.0 supercharged 510hp sport and another HSE 4.6L 375hp. The sticker price original on each was $90,500. the sport was 19,500 and the hse $8000. the Hse suspension went i put in springs 600 parts 600 labor. then the shift solenoid $1650 installed. new tires i got online pre used they we 80 each they mailed me 2 at a time. i saved bundles. my sport the alternator went $500 part included. i did it in my driveway at the condo in fl. the coolant leaks were 2 each thermostat housing assembly. then rear coolant leak for the rear heater core. i did a bypass it was remarkably easy. i put a video up 2 days ago of the repair done in my parkinglot a mobile mechanic friend teaching me. you will have to become a mechanic by default if you own a range rover. im on my 3rd one. i put black rims $1200. my seats are the football leather in the sport. mine is all black tinted dark windows. black paint with the light grey roof they call it a flying roof or whatever. people look at you and treat you like u famous. i love these rovers.
Forget the maintenance I’m personally just tired of the monthly payment. This is my first and last RR. The quality also just is not good compared to other brands out there. Being honest probably the worst financial impulse decision I’ve made is getting one.
300 $ for an oil change ??? I will NEVER be able to afford a luxury SUV then. Costs $ 6.95 (filter) and $ 13.95 (oil) for my Chevrolet Impala (i do change it myself). Oh my god, i didn't knew these Range Rovers were like baby Rolls Royces, lol
Damn I got charged $600 for an oil change! It was my first time and i had feeling it was suppose to be around $300. great video I just picked up a 2020 rr sport v8 too!
@@jcdentonunatco how about the brakes and rotors, have my eye on a 2020 v8 they want 25k for it with 100 miles anything I should look into aside of taking it to the dealer for a diagnostic
@@mac4life654 I wouldn’t buy it without an extended warranty. Preferably one that covers everything. Most extended warranties only cover specific items so you need to read the fine print. That price is reasonable but check underneath for any leakages, ripped cv boots, squeaks, clicking. Turn the wheel from lock to lock when it’s on and listen for any clicks and rattles. On a test drive, feel for any wobbles or issues when turning especially full lock turns at low speed. Rotors and brakes are not that expensive if you do them yourself. Can probably do all four yourself for about $600-700. I buy my parts on FCP Euro, they are all OEM parts but WAY cheaper than the dealership sells them
@@jcdentonunatcohow easy is it? I was wondering I have 2022 range sport. It was 400 for the oil change. I know it’s every 15000 miles but it’s still steep. Do you know anything about the windshield wiper bucket? It’s not visible and the dealer wants you to charge 500 to get a new one.
I have a 2017 L405 V8 S/C with 130k for 4 yrs now and not 1 single problem other than a purge valve. I'm bmw 22 F90 Comp owner as well. I enjoy the Suv Just as much
Forget about the unreliable vehicle. (I do own one) That's the most beautiful baby ever and the sweet little thing's expression says it all, "Daddy, why did you buy one of those"?
Land Rover dealers are crooks. Every single car German or British will have oil leaks. It’s not new. I’ve had 16 and who cares. It’s not enough to loose a quart between oil changes. The other issue with this brand is the oil changes intervals. Toooooo long. Needs to be 5K and that’s it. 10K on a high performing engine is too long. They are thieves. This brand is not that bad. Worst problem with this brand is the coolant cross pipe under the super charger. That will take the engine out/kill it. All cars have problems. Love your video. Thank you for breaking down your experience. It’s highly appreciated it! :)
I know what you mean I have a Toyota Landcruiser Prado and every few months I need to check the tire pressure AND clean the windshield. I’m managing this burdensome of Toyota ownership well though
Lease the vehical make sure you dealer has valet service and can drop off a loaner rover when it breaks down. When the lease is up dump and get another one.
I appreciate the fact that you did the services. I dont like the fact that you didnt inform yourself as to what the services were. You replaced active sway bar fluid. Does that sound like something that goes bad? People who are uninformed pay for it. I worked as a tech at land rover. Ever changed "dynamic" fluid.
Thanks. I try to have dealership perform the recommended services especially while its under warranty. The manual indicates it is a serviceable fluid. The reservoir is under the hood and the vehicle uses the fluid the allow the wheels to articulate off-road and also stiffen the chassis while cornering. I don't have to go into more details since you’re a land rover tech.
I have a 2014 RR Sport SC. Bought it with 85 thousand miles. Currently has 121 thousand miles. I service it on time every year at the dealership. Ive never had any issues. You must of bought the one a few disgruntled employees built.
Great cars but they do come with their challenges. I own a 2022 hst but would never keep it for more than 3.5 years. Mine has been in the shop more than I would like to admit. My advice, never buy one of these without a warranty. Or just be prepared for the very expensive repair bills to follow. Happy cruising!
Not sure if you watch the channel “LR Time” but they give a lot of insight on these vehicles. Since your a person that has some knowledge of cars you will understand there point of view and how we should be doing our own in between maintenance on these rovers.
The cost of owning any car has gotten way too high. I use to change the oil my old 90s honda for $18 and it was super simple. This was 6 years ago. Now every car takes a huge amount of expensive oil and fancy filters. And then labor costs are outrageous. Rear main seals are common problems on all brands.
I know how you feel. I bought a 2017 Range rover evoke and once something starts to break down it is a down hill slope from there. The resale value is not good. I am still paying for this range rover. My next car will be a Lexus or something else.
The reason the price is dropping is the same theme as your video. These cars are known to fall apart on you, and at a great expense to repair. People know this, hence the drop in price.
So my uncle have a 2019 Range Rover sport same one with 67k on it no warranty he only own 25k on it he told me I can have it for 20k is this a bad car to buy or is it a steal .im a bmw guy also but I like the Range Rover don’t know if I should buy it or its a waste any help
I can’t even. Thank you for the video. I already have a car that has been in the dealership for repairs a total of 50 days. More horsepower more problems lol
Your airbags won't deflate on your new one if you let is sit for a while. That starts happening well after 10 years being in the weather. Of course a oil change will cost $300+ at the dealership its a luxury car, just like your BMW
I don’t think airbags are an issue like the older ones, but I noticed the ones sitting at the back of the lot and the other dealer appeared to be lower than the typical access height. They were L494/L405 models. I totally agree with you. Any luxury car is going to be expensive if you utilize the dealership for all the maintenance and repair work. Future plans, I will go down the DIY route.
FYI if you have your vehicle in storage for a while and disconnect the battery, reconnect the battery, and if the air bags aren’t raising, use a floor Jack on the Jack points and then it will raise by telling something to the sensor. The passenger point did it for me. I’m a young blonde on my second Range Rover and they’re great just maintain it like a princess and get on repairs asap. Way better than jeeps off roading too.
Thank you for sharing your story. I had a similar experience with my 2016 Range Rover sport. After multiple times to and from the shop even with the extended warranty I eventually got rid of it after 3 years. I felt like I lost my GF after all the time and money I had invested into that vehicle .
ya you ideally want to take it places other than the land rover dealer. They make a lot of money on the repairs, and will charge a lot more than an independant shop. You can buy a lot of the parts OEM online for so much cheaper than land rover sells them for. The dealers are always backed up, and their service is just awful from my experience
IMO Rovers are just a flex. I havent met a person that has told me they are good vehicles.Ive even gotten away from BMW's, although i love the drive cant justify the maintenance cost and frequency of these vehicles breaking down..even with a warranty.
If they oil change cost $300 could you imagine what a transmission flush would cost? Vehicle price reduced because of what your going through now word of advice get a personal mechanic that knows the vehicle DEALERSHIP ARE A RIP OFF peace good luck
Kind of. Jag started working on this engine before Ford became part of them and Ford used variations of the engine in certain early Lincoln vehicles. Also some Aston Martin cars have that engine as well. The engine was built at a Ford plant in the Uk.
@@eddiemcars Yeah, the 3.9 liter used in the Lincoln LS. But I never remember that engine winning any awards. It's a shame they didn't take the 4.6 liter dohc engine from Ford. That engine was near bullet proof.
Sounds like you can use a more reliable vehicle. That's crazy prices. How much is it costing you to go from point a to point b???. I don't care how much money one has, look at the inconvenience.....
Cars I was advised not to buy: Land Rover, Jaguar, BMTroubleU, Audi, Volkswagen and not even mentioning the Kia/ Hyundai. This is from a master mechanic/ automotive engineer. All the people I know who owns said vehicles are unhappy with the reliability of the cars.
There’s no way you think a Jeep will be anymore reliable, Trackhawk or not. They have PLENTY of issues, especially when they’re driven like they’re suppose to. Check out the forums if you don’t believe me. Transfer case, fuel pump, you name it.
@@eddiemcars It may well be worth it. I'm sure you saw the Doug DeMuro video summary of his Land Rover. At the end of the warranty, it paid out over $22000 in repairs for a $4000 service contract. Since then, CarMax will not write a contract on any JLR product. As a side note, is the $7000 contract from JLR directly?
Your first mistake was buying a car from non Range Rover dealer. Not that its going make a difference when it come to Rover reliability. My point is you buy a BMW from BMW dealer, you buy Mercedes from Mercedes dealer so that these dealers qualified tech who knows the particular car in question, generally speaking. My question to you is did you buy the car knowing Rover is unrilable? If so, then I can safely say you bought the vehical for one of two reasons; eestetically appealing or for the status of owing a Range Rover. Both of those reason is valid. However, you shouldn't complain about how much it cost to maintain a R.Rover. it's a known fact any luxury vehicles you take it to the dealer will cost you. Your defense for purchasing R.Rover is exception because the vehical is running smooth, and that's OK too, however, not all Rover is equal. I'm talking about over all percentage of Rover owner regarding reliability is staggering compared to other makes. Furthermore, buying a Rover, or any used vehicle for that matter without certified pre-owened vehicle is taking a chance, especially R. Rover. Even with warrantee I can't imagine dealing with all the headache of going back and fourth to the dealer. Good luck.
I knew exactly what I was getting myself into for reliablity… everyone is scared to own them based on rumors. I wanted to see if they are as bad as people make them out to be. I'm honestly happy with how reliable it’s been. Btw I don’t buy cars to impress others so the “status” aspect of a Range Rover means very little to me.
hi Eddie, I have the same exact Range rover but mine is a 2016. I just made an exhaust video on my Range Rover and would love for you to check it out. Let me know what you think. keep up the great work on the channel.
Sounds good. Glad i cant afford it. You will need to make at least 200k with no kids or wife past warranty to afford this car living in a nice neighborhood and not eating fastfood lol. Honestly, if you dont on average have a third of what the car cost in your savings or somehow invested, dont get it
Hi Eddie... should I buy a 2015 Range rover sport. It has 71000..after watching your video....I'm a little hesitate about buying... you thoughts are greatly appreciated.. Thx
I would say get the newest you can afford. Look at the car fax history. If its been in repair every 2-3 months stay away. If its about once a year you should be fine.
I would find a personal mechanic and someone that knows his work and is comfortable working on your car. You are being taken advantage of by the dealer and they see you as a money bucket and taking advantage of it. STOP the nonsense. I realize your vehicle is a british vehicle, and cost will be more, but not anywhere near what you are paying. I hope you will get smart with your vehicle maintenance.
Dude it’s a Land Rover it cost,video make no sense,everybody exaggerate about Land Rover they are amazing cars FIX WHATEVER IS BROKEN or go back to the leak oil BMW that’s why land rover drop them,I might sound harsh but I’m tired of people talking nonsense,it’s always the poor people that can’t afford them!
when my sister in law told us her range rover caught on fire and kaboomed in the driveway, i assumed she was lying as she always does. imagine my shock and awe to find out it actually happened lol
I tried to watch this video, I couldn’t do it. Dude talks too much. Maybe if you could go over your talking points during the intro, that way, we can determine if we want to watch. Finally just get to the point, keep it concise and organized; prices, service dates, out of pocket expenses..etc, minus your life story.
I hope everyone takes in to account this information is coming from a man who is not mechanically inclined to do the work himself. Shame on him for being less of a real man.
Check out your other content lmao , I’ve seen enough after 5 minutes of this . This goes to show money does not buy brains/talent. You sound surprised that a Land Rover cost a lot of money to fix and there are constant problems. You also keep comparing it to other makes and models WTF.
I am on my fourth Range Rover in a 20 year span . I keep them 100k miles or more and I currently have a sport with 185 k miles no problems , runs like new and still looks great . Used it for work from day one towing a very heavy trailer, it even has the original air struts. Maybe I am LUCKY . Buying a new one soon !
One out of many
Same 😂here. 3rd one, but getting a new one next week. I hate 😒 when people 😒 say don't buy it, but they're producing it for a reason 😒. I digress
Great post. I have bought three Land Rovers/Range Rover at stupid low prices because of the depreciation. I do as much of my own maintenance as I can. My son is a very good auto-mechanic and he helps too. I actually enjoy working on them because they are so well engineered, and I'm an NASA engineer - I know. The is how you get to truly own a vehicle, to maintain it, work on it and fix it when it needs fixing.
A well-engineered vehicle shouldn't really need much work in the 2020s, but that's great if you enjoy it
@@MrGriff305-d3u Every "well engineered" vehicle has issues sometimes. I'm 61 and in my life I've owned multiple Rover's, BMWs, Benz's, Audi's, Cadillac's. Absolutely NONE of them were without their issues. In my personal experience my three Range Rover Sports have been the absolute least trouble free while ALL three of my 7 Series BMWs (740i, and 750iL) had almost constant problems. My absolute most favorite vehicle was my Hummer H2, despite the 8mpg.
Just cause you complain about a car and how much it costs doesn’t mean you broke. Just smart enough to get rid of it
Take it for what it's worth but,
Remember this: The point is the video is to demonstrate that while the initial cost may seem attractive, those with the financial means to properly maintain the car, whether through DIY methods or dealership services, will encounter fewer issues. Those individuals who choose to skip it or simply don't have the money are more likely to loudly declare openly about the unreliability of a car..
Land Rover: nominated preferred car brand by the International Tow Truck Operators Association the last 15 years in a row.
hahaha 🤣🤣🤣
I bought a 2007 Range Rover sport supercharge in 2013… was pretty reliable got rid of it a few months ago ago. I loved the truck
My sister's 2016 RR is reliable. So far, the air suspension has been replaced, that's all. At 130K miles no oil leaks. Is this Eddie guy telling us the truth about his RR?
Find a good mechanic. Only go to the dealership if you absolutely have to. Most of my maintenance is done by my trusted mechanic. Oil change at the dealer is about $250, and with my local mechanic $140 with a loaner car. I love land rovers. Onto my second one now.
Year and model
I love mine too. I have a 2022 Range Rover Sport SE. I haven't had any issues.
@@cldivalyons472car isn’t old enough yet. Wait until year 4
It’s hard to find a good mechanic now and days
It’s a LUXURY car, it’s designed for people with lots of money, people who spend money without having to think about it, they’re not for regular people have to budget they’re money, they’re not built to be reliable, buy a Toyota/Honda if u want reliability, that would be the smart thing to do if money is an issue.
Beat me to it. People with money usually lease these unreliable luxury vehicles when they're relatively new, then move on to another vehicle before the mechanical issues begin. This is what my neighbors do.
@@handsomeX leasing a non EV is a terrible financial decision.
@@Mac-plutoThat's why I said "for people with money" specifically. Leasing for the vast majority of the population isn't a good thing.
@@handsomeX even if you have money it doesn’t make sense.
If you really had the money, you’d buy the car in cash, sell it for however much it depreciated and you would still come out ahead of leasing for 3 years based on the average depreciation
@Mac-pluto Yeah it does. Rich people generally have a business, or are involved in several businesses. The revenue they generate from these business ventures pays for the vehicle. They claim them as a business expense. They don't even have to pay out of their own pockets. Also, the rich usually own at least two vehicles, so this cuts down on the mileage and wear and tear.
Honestly my wife 2013 ford escape had more problems than my 2015 rr sport. Granted the repair cost isn’t near comparable but for what it’s worth it was a pretty reliable vehicle. Yes we got rid of both now but I would probably buy a well maintained one again. On another my daily was an 2012 Honda accord Crosstour and the rear main seal started leaking at 80k miles and the timing chain needed replacing around 110k miles.
I completely agree w/you Eddie. ALL cars/makes & model have their issues. What baffles me is how much complaints/rants there are on the web about Euro cars and very little w/others because even the reliable "brands" have their issues. The difference is cost due to the premium and origin of parts manufactured. It's a matter of paying the price of what you chose. This is the vid I had been waiting for as justification if I was to convert from VW group (17 Q7) to JLR (20' F-Pace SVR) - I still ended w/another Audi (20' SQ5). Every vehicle does/will have a general to same or even unique issues. It's the owner(s) responsibility yo whether have it taken care of immediately or hold it off and result to possible furthermore damage and spending. Either way, glad to hear your story on this Eddie and hope for the best on your ownership experience w your Range Rover - stay positive ;)
Owned 3 BMWs not an issue except the usual wear and tear
Owned 3 Toyotas never an issue. Not even wear and tear. 😂
The real griping about Land Rovers, BMW's, Mercedes and the like is the repair cost, not the overall reliability. These complaints come primarily from people who buy them used as the 3rd or 4th owners who buy them fully depreciated and are amazed that they can buy something for $25K that cost north of $100K new. Even though you are buying a used car that cost you $25K, you are still maintaining a complicated $100K+ vehicle. With age and mileage comes some pretty heavy maintenance and repairs. My S Class Mercedes and my Range Rover LWB are both over $120K new. I bought both at 3 years old certified pre-owned. Both have been reliable. Neither has left me stranded. I have had to put brakes and tires on both, but beyond that, other than fluid changes, both have been reliable. I had a recall on the S-Class and a bad ignition coil and throttle body on the Range Rover. Both vehicles have around 50K miles on them. I'm not complaining. I also bought them knowing that they would be more expensive to own than my Chevy Suburban. That's a given, but at least I got them both at 3 years old and bypassed the bulk of the initial depreciation. Funny that my Suburban left me stranded on the side of the road when the fuel pump module died and it had to be towed to the dealer. The tow truck driver had a helluva time getting it onto the flatbed because when the car won't start, you can't get it out of park. This is the case with most new GM vehicles and they all have the same fuel pump module in them. If they have an electronic shifter on them, you can't get them out of park if the car won't run. Both the Mercedes and Range Rover can be gotten out of park from the interior of the car if they won't start. So, yes, every car and car maker has its issues. The more complicated and technologically advanced they are, the more they will cost to fix. This is the same across all makes. Also remember if you can't afford to buy a luxury brand vehicle new, you most likely can't afford to maintain a used one that you can buy for the same price as a used Camry. This is why you can buy them so cheaply when they are old and out of warranty. You may like the flex of driving a luxury vehicle without the high cost of entry, but the maintenance and repair bills will shock you of you're not prepared for them or can't afford them.
I find it hard to believe that someone with a TH-cam channel on cars doesn’t know that a Range Rover is a money pit. You already regret buying it. Great cars are reliable.
Exactly. People usually lease them when they're relatively new then move on to another vehicle before the mechanical issues begin.
It was never about the money for me , loved the looks of my RR and way it drives , but 6 breakdowns, 8 weeks in garage over 18 months ownership was crazy - every time i went to it i just never knew what was gunna break next and stop me getting to work. I still have to stop myself buying another one tho - will the new ones be better etc but still not good reviews.😮
Did you buy a used one? The cost should’ve been covered by factory warranty
So glad I went with the GX550 instead. Money aside, the RR sounds like a huge time sink. I value my time far more than money and it sounds like all this back and forth to the dealership would consume that.
Not worth it.
RR is all about brand prestige, doesnt matter how long it will last, its about showing off. its like Hey I can afford this and I dont care if it breaks down I can afford that too. GX550 is more about expensive quality and its like saying hey I have money and I know how to spend it properly...
@@Stefi96You've never owned one. You have no idea what you're talking about.
@@carycoller3140 Proud owner of 2023 BMW X7 M60i you have no idea who you're talking to...Also if your knowledge is based only on things you own, then you are incredibly stupid as you do not own 99.99% of all things that are out there 😉
@@carycoller3140 Proud owner of 2023 BMW X7 M60i you have no idea who you're talking to. Also if your knowledge is based only on things you own, then you are anything but smart as you do not own 99.9999% of all things that are out there...
@Stefi96 Exactly. And neither do you. You're the jackass who spoke badly of a vehicle you know nothing about. Don't hate on me.
Is this a long form ad for Toyota?
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Toyota gonna love this ad😊
of for Fidelity Warranty maybe
Sounds like you you’re hesitant to admit you made a mistake buying it. I don’t believe you feel comfortable road tripping with it. The dealers don’t know how to maintain them.
I thought about purchasing one. I currently drive a BMW 640, but I think you making excuses on that thang. That’s a lot of problems for one year of ownership. You’ve just solidified that if I get one, it’ll be a lease. You’re in my prayers.🙏🏽
I thought smart people knew about the horrible reliability on this truck.
You sound like every other dumb a$$ who knows nothing about actually owning a Rover.
I had a Range Rover Autobiography loaned to me for a week from a family member. It had the same supercharged V8. I never understood why people bought RR until the end of the week. That thing was beautiful to drive. Big, fast and luxury. They dont keep em long enough for anything major to appear.
However, i did own as a personal car a Lexus IS350 F-Sport. Lexus was not afraid to charge for maintenence and it wasn`t imprevious to repairs. A 10k service, oil/ filter change was $275 here in Las Vegas. Major 120k service, plugs, serpentine belt, brake fluid, all filter and oil change was $1600. It also had a rattling from the roof. That turned out to be cables for the sunroof that detached from the roof. Quote was $5500. No thanks. Still loved that car tho, and miss it.
Good luck on the RR, hope she treats you right.
Exactly. Just because you have a Toyota or Honda product, it’s not immune to having some issues.
Anyone financing a vehicle and following dealer recommended 10k oil change intervals is doing themselves and the power plan a huge disservice.
For that amount of money you could get a 5 gallon barrel of top tier lubricant (enough for 4-5 oci) along with oem filters.
300 for a oil change isn’t even that expensive.
@@Mac-pluto The dealer is using bulk oil, whatever they have, or whoever they contract with. If I'm paying that much for one change I'd want Hpl Premium Plus in the crank, a lap dance while I wait, while sipping on some cognac.
I had a LOT of similar issues with my BMW 750iL. The service advisor told me that I was having so many issues because I was putting less than 6 thousand miles a year on the car. He told me that if I wanted the issues to stop that I needed to start driving the car. I had three vehicles, so I sold it to my Sister. She drives it every day and the problems stopped.
I'm on my 3rd RR Sport SC Dynamic since 2014. Bought each used and kept them past 100k. Never an issue. But my 750i, and the 740i O owned before that both lived in the BMW dealership. Constant issues.
I keep 2 black range rovers 1 ea 2016 5.0 supercharged 510hp sport and another HSE 4.6L 375hp. The sticker price original on each was $90,500. the sport was 19,500 and the hse $8000. the Hse suspension went i put in springs 600 parts 600 labor. then the shift solenoid $1650 installed. new tires i got online pre used they we 80 each they mailed me 2 at a time. i saved bundles. my sport the alternator went $500 part included. i did it in my driveway at the condo in fl. the coolant leaks were 2 each thermostat housing assembly. then rear coolant leak for the rear heater core. i did a bypass it was remarkably easy. i put a video up 2 days ago of the repair done in my parkinglot a mobile mechanic friend teaching me. you will have to become a mechanic by default if you own a range rover. im on my 3rd one. i put black rims $1200. my seats are the football leather in the sport. mine is all black tinted dark windows. black paint with the light grey roof they call it a flying roof or whatever. people look at you and treat you like u famous. i love these rovers.
Forget the maintenance I’m personally just tired of the monthly payment. This is my first and last RR. The quality also just is not good compared to other brands out there. Being honest probably the worst financial impulse decision I’ve made is getting one.
Which model did you get? What’s your monthly payment,
300 $ for an oil change ??? I will NEVER be able to afford a luxury SUV then. Costs $ 6.95 (filter) and $ 13.95 (oil) for my Chevrolet Impala (i do change it myself). Oh my god, i didn't knew these Range Rovers were like baby Rolls Royces, lol
They both being RRs should have been the hint.
Standard price for most luxury vehicles. If $300 is a lot then you shouldn’t drive any European luxury brand.
Damn I got charged $600 for an oil change! It was my first time and i had feeling it was suppose to be around $300. great video I just picked up a 2020 rr sport v8 too!
Should do the oil changes yourself. Its soooo much cheaper, and really doesn't take long to do. I have a 2020 RR v8 also
@@jcdentonunatco how about the brakes and rotors, have my eye on a 2020 v8 they want 25k for it with 100 miles anything I should look into aside of taking it to the dealer for a diagnostic
@@mac4life654 I wouldn’t buy it without an extended warranty. Preferably one that covers everything. Most extended warranties only cover specific items so you need to read the fine print.
That price is reasonable but check underneath for any leakages, ripped cv boots, squeaks, clicking. Turn the wheel from lock to lock when it’s on and listen for any clicks and rattles.
On a test drive, feel for any wobbles or issues when turning especially full lock turns at low speed.
Rotors and brakes are not that expensive if you do them yourself. Can probably do all four yourself for about $600-700. I buy my parts on FCP Euro, they are all OEM parts but WAY cheaper than the dealership sells them
@@jcdentonunatco wow life changing to get this info
@@jcdentonunatcohow easy is it? I was wondering I have 2022 range sport. It was 400 for the oil change. I know it’s every 15000 miles but it’s still steep. Do you know anything about the windshield wiper bucket? It’s not visible and the dealer wants you to charge 500 to get a new one.
I have a 2017 L405 V8 S/C with 130k for 4 yrs now and not 1 single problem other than a purge valve. I'm bmw 22 F90 Comp owner as well. I enjoy the Suv Just as much
I think it’s very fair 1k a year plus warranty is smooth
I agree
Forget about the unreliable vehicle. (I do own one) That's the most beautiful baby ever and the sweet little thing's expression says it all, "Daddy, why did you buy one of those"?
You knew what the payment was before you drove off the lot.
Land Rover dealers are crooks. Every single car German or British will have oil leaks. It’s not new. I’ve had 16 and who cares. It’s not enough to loose a quart between oil changes. The other issue with this brand is the oil changes intervals. Toooooo long. Needs to be 5K and that’s it. 10K on a high performing engine is too long. They are thieves. This brand is not that bad. Worst problem with this brand is the coolant cross pipe under the super charger. That will take the engine out/kill it. All cars have problems. Love your video. Thank you for breaking down your experience. It’s highly appreciated it! :)
I know what you mean
I have a Toyota Landcruiser Prado and every few months I need to check the tire pressure AND clean the windshield.
I’m managing this burdensome of Toyota ownership well though
First mistake was taking the car to a dealer for service. 😂
Lease the vehical make sure you dealer has valet service and can drop off a loaner rover when it breaks down. When the lease is up dump and get another one.
I appreciate the fact that you did the services. I dont like the fact that you didnt inform yourself as to what the services were. You replaced active sway bar fluid. Does that sound like something that goes bad? People who are uninformed pay for it. I worked as a tech at land rover. Ever changed "dynamic" fluid.
Thanks. I try to have dealership perform the recommended services especially while its under warranty.
The manual indicates it is a serviceable fluid.
The reservoir is under the hood and the vehicle uses the fluid the allow the wheels to articulate off-road and also stiffen the chassis while cornering. I don't have to go into more details since you’re a land rover tech.
I did my own hitch. I think it was like $300 in parts... Took me 3 hours to do it... Love my range.. it's a velar with a V6 super charged
I do so my own maintenance though... Hasn't been much though honestly
I have a 2014 RR Sport SC. Bought it with 85 thousand miles. Currently has 121 thousand miles. I service it on time every year at the dealership. Ive never had any issues. You must of bought the one a few disgruntled employees built.
Eddie - I’m thinking of buying a 2025 Range Rover SE .. I only like buying new .. should i go for it ?
Great cars but they do come with their challenges. I own a 2022 hst but would never keep it for more than 3.5 years. Mine has been in the shop more than I would like to admit. My advice, never buy one of these without a warranty. Or just be prepared for the very expensive repair bills to follow.
Happy cruising!
Not sure if you watch the channel “LR Time” but they give a lot of insight on these vehicles. Since your a person that has some knowledge of cars you will understand there point of view and how we should be doing our own in between maintenance on these rovers.
I will check them out! Thanks!
The cost of owning any car has gotten way too high. I use to change the oil my old 90s honda for $18 and it was super simple. This was 6 years ago. Now every car takes a huge amount of expensive oil and fancy filters. And then labor costs are outrageous.
Rear main seals are common problems on all brands.
I have a 2019 RR sport and had the same oil leak. Now I’m dealing with the P0442 code but that’s pretty much it.
I know how you feel. I bought a 2017 Range rover evoke and once something starts to break down it is a down hill slope from there. The resale value is not good. I am still paying for this range rover. My next car will be a Lexus or something else.
When you try to make an appointment at the dealership and they can't fit you in because they busy fixing cars is a sign. You need to cut your loses.
You sound stup!d.
Toyota gonna love this free Advertising 😅😅😅😅😅😅
Unfortunately there is a long history here…Lucas--The dark knight of electrical. Need I say more?. 😊
The reason the price is dropping is the same theme as your video. These cars are known to fall apart on you, and at a great expense to repair. People know this, hence the drop in price.
How long do you warm up this one for? The same thing as your X5 M?
So my uncle have a 2019 Range Rover sport same one with 67k on it no warranty he only own 25k on it he told me I can have it for 20k is this a bad car to buy or is it a steal .im a bmw guy also but I like the Range Rover don’t know if I should buy it or its a waste any help
I think it's great deal.
Like your content need more info 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport · P525 HSE Dynamic Sport Utility 4D 29k 100 miles
Eddie I’m looking at a 2021 Range Rover Sport HSE V8 with 53,000 miles CPO your thoughts?
Should’ve asked for proof regarding the liquid. Any work at the dealership I always ask them to show me or to take a video
I do my own oil change every every 3-5k miles on my l405
I extract it from the top
Easy job
I can’t even. Thank you for the video. I already have a car that has been in the dealership for repairs a total of 50 days. More horsepower more problems lol
Your airbags won't deflate on your new one if you let is sit for a while. That starts happening well after 10 years being in the weather. Of course a oil change will cost $300+ at the dealership its a luxury car, just like your BMW
I don’t think airbags are an issue like the older ones, but I noticed the ones sitting at the back of the lot and the other dealer appeared to be lower than the typical access height. They were L494/L405 models.
I totally agree with you. Any luxury car is going to be expensive if you utilize the dealership for all the maintenance and repair work. Future plans, I will go down the DIY route.
FYI if you have your vehicle in storage for a while and disconnect the battery, reconnect the battery, and if the air bags aren’t raising, use a floor Jack on the Jack points and then it will raise by telling something to the sensor. The passenger point did it for me. I’m a young blonde on my second Range Rover and they’re great just maintain it like a princess and get on repairs asap. Way better than jeeps off roading too.
@@RachelVargaOfficial what does brake and rotors cost and do u do with your trusted mechanic or the dealership
Thank you for sharing your story. I had a similar experience with my 2016 Range Rover sport. After multiple times to and from the shop even with the extended warranty I eventually got rid of it after 3 years. I felt like I lost my GF after all the time and money I had invested into that vehicle .
ya you ideally want to take it places other than the land rover dealer. They make a lot of money on the repairs, and will charge a lot more than an independant shop. You can buy a lot of the parts OEM online for so much cheaper than land rover sells them for. The dealers are always backed up, and their service is just awful from my experience
hi where did you do the ceramic coating?
IMO Rovers are just a flex. I havent met a person that has told me they are good vehicles.Ive even gotten away from BMW's, although i love the drive cant justify the maintenance cost and frequency of these vehicles breaking down..even with a warranty.
@@craigOneB I have owned 3 BMWs they never broke down though.
Thanks for all the info, great detailed breakdown. Im planning on buying a 2020 Range Rover Sport Dynamic V8 in the coming months!
If they oil change cost $300 could you imagine what a transmission flush would cost? Vehicle price reduced because of what your going through now word of advice get a personal mechanic that knows the vehicle DEALERSHIP ARE A RIP OFF peace good luck
Question: Is the 5 liter in the JLR cars a collaboration with FoMoCo?
Kind of. Jag started working on this engine before Ford became part of them and Ford used variations of the engine in certain early Lincoln vehicles. Also some Aston Martin cars have that engine as well. The engine was built at a Ford plant in the Uk.
@@eddiemcars Yeah, the 3.9 liter used in the Lincoln LS. But I never remember that engine winning any awards. It's a shame they didn't take the 4.6 liter dohc engine from Ford. That engine was near bullet proof.
Sounds like you can use a more reliable vehicle. That's crazy prices. How much is it costing you to go from point a to point b???. I don't care how much money one has, look at the inconvenience.....
Aaah DAMN... i was thinking of buying the L405, well let me go for the Lexus LX570
Hey Ed, been a while but I agree with you……hang in there brother
Get rid of it Yo!!!
Cars I was advised not to buy: Land Rover, Jaguar, BMTroubleU, Audi, Volkswagen and not even mentioning the Kia/ Hyundai.
This is from a master mechanic/ automotive engineer.
All the people I know who owns said vehicles are unhappy with the reliability of the cars.
Man U are certainly brave to get it
I’ll be the guinea pig
Listened to this for 10 minutes, WHAT A WASTE OF TIME.
Even though you couldn't stay for the entire video, thanks for watching the first 10 minutes and dropping a comment on the way out!
@@eddiemcars He is right bro. Get to the point quicker. Chick filet is good but we want to hear about the car :)
Please do a review of the new Lexus 550.
I love Range Rover Sports but I don’t think I’ll be getting one since it is unreliable, I’ll try Trackhawk
It’s not bad. Don’t let the video scare you. I can easily get a Trackhawk and make a video about issues.
There’s no way you think a Jeep will be anymore reliable, Trackhawk or not. They have PLENTY of issues, especially when they’re driven like they’re suppose to. Check out the forums if you don’t believe me. Transfer case, fuel pump, you name it.
Eddie, So was your RR still under the manufacturer warranty?
At that time, yes.
I won't jump on the bury this car group. But for the love of God find out what an Extended Service Contract will cost...and then go from there.
I was quoted $7,000 up to 100,000 miles.
@@eddiemcars It may well be worth it. I'm sure you saw the Doug DeMuro video summary of his Land Rover. At the end of the warranty, it paid out over $22000 in repairs for a $4000 service contract. Since then, CarMax will not write a contract on any JLR product.
As a side note, is the $7000 contract from JLR directly?
Should've bought a Cayenne, now look how badly you're being bent over with all this Jujitsu 😭
Maybe but if a Porsche had problems. I would be mopping the floors lol
Your first mistake was buying a car from non Range Rover dealer. Not that its going make a difference when it come to Rover reliability. My point is you buy a BMW from BMW dealer, you buy Mercedes from Mercedes dealer so that these dealers qualified tech who knows the particular car in question, generally speaking.
My question to you is did you buy the car knowing Rover is unrilable? If so, then I can safely say you bought the vehical for one of two reasons; eestetically appealing or for the status of owing a Range Rover. Both of those reason is valid. However, you shouldn't complain about how much it cost to maintain a R.Rover. it's a known fact any luxury vehicles you take it to the dealer will cost you. Your defense for purchasing R.Rover is exception because the vehical is running smooth, and that's OK too, however, not all Rover is equal. I'm talking about over all percentage of Rover owner regarding reliability is staggering compared to other makes. Furthermore, buying a Rover, or any used vehicle for that matter without certified pre-owened vehicle is taking a chance, especially R. Rover.
Even with warrantee I can't imagine dealing with all the headache of going back and fourth to the dealer. Good luck.
I knew exactly what I was getting myself into for reliablity… everyone is scared to own them based on rumors. I wanted to see if they are as bad as people make them out to be. I'm honestly happy with how reliable it’s been.
Btw I don’t buy cars to impress others so the “status” aspect of a Range Rover means very little to me.
hi Eddie, I have the same exact Range rover but mine is a 2016. I just made an exhaust video on my Range Rover and would love for you to check it out. Let me know what you think. keep up the great work on the channel.
It sounds like you regretting but trying to justify your decision
That is what I want next
Theres a leak but no liquid under the vehicle??? Hmmmmm must be invisible liquid?!
All that under 75K is WILD‼️‼️
I’m looking to buy one next month. Nice video by the way 👍🏿
Thank you!! They are nice and comfortable. Don’t let the rumors scare you away.
Some of this stuff they got you on.
Can you be more specific?
Please don’t compare a Toyota to Land Rover when it comes to reliability Jesus 🤣
I think I just did 👀😬
Well you can’t compare these platform reliably wise.
You can’t, no,never. You’ll be mistaken poorly.
REVIEW GX550 LEXUS! ITS MUCH BETTER REPLACEMENT FOR RR
Land rover will sell you everything if you agree to it.... you don't need all that ... their service charge is ridiculous tho
Is there a TLDR version of this video? Talk about long winded, sheesh!!
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I love your truck.
Sounds good. Glad i cant afford it. You will need to make at least 200k with no kids or wife past warranty to afford this car living in a nice neighborhood and not eating fastfood lol. Honestly, if you dont on average have a third of what the car cost in your savings or somehow invested, dont get it
Hi Eddie... should I buy a 2015 Range rover sport. It has 71000..after watching your video....I'm a little hesitate about buying... you thoughts are greatly appreciated..
Thx
I would say get the newest you can afford. Look at the car fax history. If its been in repair every 2-3 months stay away. If its about once a year you should be fine.
@@eddiemcars I appreciate it....
Buy it but make the service history is solid. Range Rovers are amazing cars, you just have to hope the one you get is a good one :D
I would find a personal mechanic and someone that knows his work and is comfortable working on your car. You are being taken advantage of by the dealer and they see you as a money bucket and taking advantage of it. STOP the nonsense. I realize your vehicle is a british vehicle, and cost will be more, but not anywhere near what you are paying. I hope you will get smart with your vehicle maintenance.
I only service at dealer while its under warranty. I typically DIY my services
Just admit you don’t GAF about reliability. You care about a brand and looks. Your money grows on trees so you can afford to buy a Range Rover.
Remember that those cars are design to give headaches so you can keep paying money for them, 😂
Dude it’s a Land Rover it cost,video make no sense,everybody exaggerate about Land Rover they are amazing cars FIX WHATEVER IS BROKEN or go back to the leak oil BMW that’s why land rover drop them,I might sound harsh but I’m tired of people talking nonsense,it’s always the poor people that can’t afford them!
Lol
real ! lolll
He doesn’t look poor.
"It's always the poor people that can't afford them" What a quote. 🙄
Wow you have anger issues bro. Love your people
when my sister in law told us her range rover caught on fire and kaboomed in the driveway, i assumed she was lying as she always does. imagine my shock and awe to find out it actually happened lol
Hmm. Toyota had similar issue with the GR Corolla.
I tried to watch this video, I couldn’t do it. Dude talks too much. Maybe if you could go over your talking points during the intro, that way, we can determine if we want to watch. Finally just get to the point, keep it concise and organized; prices, service dates, out of pocket expenses..etc, minus your life story.
Thanks for the feedback. I will take the constructive criticism you provided and implement it into my future videos.
Merry Christmas!
They are no more unreliable than any BMW or Audi
I bet my 250k mile Toyota will outlast your Range Rover 😂
You think?!!!
Don't hold your breath!😂
abc7chicago.com/post/toyota-engine-recall-new-engines-100k-tundra-trucks-lexus-suv/15115365/
Nobody cares.
Thanks for
YOU LEAVE HOME IN YOUR RANGE ROVER YOU COME BACK IN A TOYOTA WAY MORE RELIABLE & MUCH CHEAPER NO CAPPING
I leave home in a Range Rover and I come home in a Range Rover because its engine isn't grenading itself like Toyota’s 😂
Bruh dont let them keep your car for 2 weeks just to drive to their girlfriends house and dog it out. Nice Range otherwise
RANGE ROVER WILL HAVE THE ROYAL FAMILY FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY NO CAPPING
Did you watch the video?
I hope everyone takes in to account this information is coming from a man who is not mechanically inclined to do the work himself. Shame on him for being less of a real man.
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Lease only!
When they're new, yes. I purchased all three of my RR Sports after they were lease turned in. No regrets. They're great.
Check out your other content lmao , I’ve seen enough after 5 minutes of this . This goes to show money does not buy brains/talent. You sound surprised that a Land Rover cost a lot of money to fix and there are constant problems. You also keep comparing it to other makes and models WTF.
I don't think you understood the point of the video.
@@eddiemcars 🤣