RANGE ROVER WRAP-UP RANT. part-14 of the Range Rover Crossing of Australia | 4xOverland
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- I wrap up the Range Rover with a rant. Part-14 of the Range Rover Crossing of Australia
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I BOUGHT A 45-YEAR-OLD RANGE ROVER. I must be out of my mind!
• I BOUGHT A 45-YEAR-OLD...
CAN THE RANGE ROVER MAKE THE TRIP? Paul Marsh responds
• CAN THE RANGE ROVER MA...
BOUGHT BLIND: 1976 Range Rover Classic Forensic Investigation
• BOUGHT BLIND: 1976 Ran...
FIRST CLOSE LOOK AT THE CLASSIC RANGE ROVER. Does it live up to my expectations?
• FIRST CLOSE LOOK AT TH...
THE GREATEST LAND ROVER EXPEDITION EVER
• THE GREATEST LAND ROVE...
I COLLECT THE RANGE ROVER. Part-1
• I COLLECT THE RANGE RO...
MY BIGGEST FEAR IS RUST. Part-2
• MY BIGGEST FEAR IS RUS...
RANGE ROVER COOLING, FUEL, SUSPENSION. Part-3
• RANGE ROVER COOLING, F...
RANGE ROVER FIRST RUN, FIRST BIG SCARE. Part-4
• RANGE ROVER FIRST RUN,...
WORKING ON RANGE ROVERS WITH MY MATES Part-5.
• WORKING ON RANGE ROVER...
NO TURNING BACK. Part-6.
• NO TURNING BACK. Part-...
45L/100KM. WIND AND RAIN. Part-7
• 45L/100KM. WIND AND RA...
FOLLOWING THE GRAND TOUR MASTERS. Part-8
• FOLLOWING THE GRAND (T...
IS THE RANGE ROVER ALL I'D HOPED IT WOULD BE. Part-9
• COMPARED TO MY AFRICA ...
I REVEAL THE SUFFIX-A BUILDER PLATE. Part-10
• BIG REVEAL - RANGE ROV...
SCENE IN THE BACK SEAT. Part-11
• A NIGHT ON THE BACK SE...
GUTS AND COURAGE. THE CLEAN KNICKERS STORY. Part-12
• GUTS AND COURAGE. THE ...
HOME ON THE RANGE. Part-13
• HOME ON THE RANGE - RO...
RANGE ROVER WRAP-UP RANT. Part-14
• RANGE ROVER WRAP-UP RA...
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I have never owned a range rover so I don't know how reliable they are but honestly, what vehicle a person buy is their business... what business is anyone to criticise what anyone buys? We watch this channel because of Andrew's passion. If you don't understand that, why watch this channel?
Andrew, I really enjoyed this series. It seemed like the start of the journey was all about replacing your old Range Rover, and as the story progressed it became more and more about this Range Rover.
Because of the tales you told along the way, I think it’s obvious that the reason you sought to replace your old Range Rover wasn’t because of the car, but because of the adventures you had with the car. And I’m sure, that having shared the experience of crossing Australia with this new Range Rover, it’ll be starting to endear itself to you in the same way.
An adventure with no obstacles isn’t very adventurous, and maybe the people debating the technicalities of reliability, toyota, etc. are missing the point.
Anyway - thank you for sharing the adventure. I Iook forward to watching your experience with the Range Rover continue.
When are you going to do a new Land Rover video Geoffrey ? Its like waiting for the next Game of Thrones
Quite right Geoffrey, thankyou for your videos as well, love the humour as well as the attention to detail in you rebuild!
we need another Series 3 build video!
This comment is amazing two of my favorite content creators!!!
I have a 10 year old Land Rover Defender - never had one issue.
It all comes down to the smile, also when you leave your car in a car park, if you don't turn around and look at it, you are in the wrong car. Life is to short for dull cars.
Your smile says it all
I do not understand where people are coming off critiquing you for your purchase of a vintage Range Rover. You do not buy a vintage Land Rover or a Range Rover for modern reliability, comfort, and amenities. No, you buy these vehicles for the experience. You buy them for the nostalgia, the memories, and to carry on the torch of an age of exploration and adventure. So Andrew, have as much fun as humanly possible and keep up the fantastic videos.
This series has been excellent!
I agree that the Range Rover Classic was iconic. Pretty close to perfectly satisfying a very demanding design challenge, out of the box.
Reliability also depends on intelligent preparation and maintenance - your experience with your early vehicles has informed your opinions and decisions over a lifetime.
Thank you for telling your stories.
I drove Land Rovers in the Australian Army in the 80s for 4 1/2 years ,series 3 , series 2a and the 110 ..we never had drama all over Australia in all conditions,great 4wds .. loved them. .. I drive Toyota’s these days but when i see a series 3 or 2a long wheel base it still turns my head .. keep up the great videos ..
I have been watching you for years and this series was brilliant.
Because of this i went out and purchased a 43 year old Rolls Royce and i too have the Andrew St.Piere Smile on my dial.
Thank you so much. My 200 LC is missing me.
I’m on my 5th LR and currently have 06 LR3 and a16 L405 td6. I love this saying “My Land Rover isn’t a SUV and your SUV isn’t a Land Rover, it’s a Land Rover thing and you wouldn’t understand”. I very much enjoyed your series about find your old RR. I would love to find my old Datsun 280z.
I will not debate on reliability issue , I love range rovers and I own one but I just want to say thank you Andrew for all the stories that you share with us, Its really helpful and useful .
I remember going shooting in Scotland when I was around 11 years old in my uncles RR, I thought it was the coolest thing ever., blue with a tan interior! I had a Defender 110 in 2010 and sold it because of having children, had two hilux’s since then, had issues with both of them but I still think they are one of the best for reliability. Use 70 series at work and like them as well, except brakes and for god sake Toyota give them a 6th gear. Anyway 2 years ago I couldn’t resist the urge and bought another defender puma 110, and it’s the best decision for me that I ever made, it’s very subjective but I love this thing it makes me smile every time I drive it and I love how I can work on it myself. Great episode, I really do share your sentiments.
Have enjoyed every minute of of the story :)
My old army 110 May not be the fastest or the most reliable but it's an old truck what it is better at tho is making me smile :)
Thank you for sharing your story. I use to wait for a new story every week. Just loved it. Your range rover is so iconic. Please keep it and restore it . Will wait for your next story. Thanks again.
Andrew, I have thoroughly enjoyed journeying with you in your 45-year-old Range Rover. I cannot wait to see where the next path with this vehicle leads and I am almost anxious to join you in your workshop and being part of the bit-by-bit repair process. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Great job thank you for your time from Cornwall England 👍😃💯
Love a good rant! Social media give's everyone the ability to express their opinion. And thats all it is, an opinion! Stick to your guns Andrew, love your work. Lastly, everyone gets so hung up on brands and put you or themselves in box, i.e. Toyota man, Nissan man, Range Rover lover etc; but at the end of the day its the not vehicle that matters but the memories and stories that you personally associate with it. This series has enabled you to tell some great stories!
I owned a 1995 Range Rover Classic. It was at one time an East coast vehicle so unfortunately it had some rust cancer.. However after modifying the Electronic ignition module which was inside of the distributor to a remote location just to the side of the radiator on an finned aluminum panel, changing the transfer case to a locking one, changing out a few relays, it was very reliable. I also got rid of the air suspension and added a two inch lift, so off road and on road it was the best of both worlds. I donated it to Rocky Mountain Public Television since it was rusting out and had a rear crankshaft seal leak that would have required a total engine rebuild to fix. I immensely miss it as it was the best on and off road vehicle I ever owned. It was under powered but I did mange about 17 MPG.
Andrew the 1st 2 minutes were gold, and the series was great.
I have actually been laughed at for owning an 04 Discovery II. But in 4 years of off roading in British Columbia, some pretty remote, I have never been left stranded.
It generally just runs, problem free no but at 18 years nothing really unexpected. Other than head gaskets but that was result of poorly done previous repair. Even then it was found as a result of a slightly over pressure cooling system.
Hi Andrew, really enjoyed watching this adventure with your 45 year old Range Rover, I guess what you can’t buy new off the shelf, is the character of the original 70”s Range Rover, great to see shots of it crossing deserts in Australia, which is what it was designed to do, and what a capable vehicle it still is, nice to watch a classic vehicle with no electronics and computers, simpler and in some ways much better. Would love to see her again in an another adventure.
After watching this video…. You need those mirrors that hang off the bonnet. Those mirrors add so much charm to the vehicle!!!
Excellent chat Andrew, Enjoy the project. It has been fun travelling across the paddock again with you.
Yes a new vehicle would be more reliable than an old RRC. But when that new vehicle does eventually go wrong, your screwed. When my old RRC goes wrong (which is not that often), I get the spanners out and I can fix it. For this reason alone I would never buy a modern car. The idea of making myself totally dependant on someone else, just to keep my car running, fills me with fear.
You just hit the nail square on the head Keith, absolutely correct.
Agree totally, new has more bells and whistles....more that WILL go wrong. However new cars are built lighter and simply will not hold up over time. I have a '75 Chevy pick up that will still be going long after my more modern vehicles have been sent to the scrap yard
Well said, I loved my 1989 classic vogue. The owner is the reliability of a vehicle over 4 years old or so.
Thanks Andrew I have the same opinion about Range Rovers. I have a 1980 white two door. I have owned it for 22 years and love it all the way.
My wife walked in while I was watching your video and said ‘he sounds like the 4x4 version of David Attenborough’
Take that as you will! Keep up the great content
I always say that Land Rovers are not unreliable they are just high maintenance, to achieve good reliability.RRC Beautiful vehicle, and some of my best memories are using and working on my fathers 1984 Classic with him. An later my own Defenders with my father & partner later in life.
This Classic series has been epic. Such a gem of a vehicle. I am sure the value will sore as me and many others will just lust for one.
Bravo sir !
Absolutely correct!! I bought a car sometimes not because of the reliability. I bought it because I love it. And some people just cant get their mouth shut and respect it. It's true that mostly do not own one at all, never in their life.
Love my RRC ..was a chevy guy all my life, but this truck is super capable..yes it has its quirks, but im completely ok with it. Once you dial it it properly you have no worries! Thanks for sharing Andrew.
I liked all of this series a lot being an owner of a 1978 2 door Bahama Gold 2 door Classic Range Rover.
Andrew, i have loved this series as well as all the others you've done (including the Shackleton vid) . i can fully understand where you have come from with this series, i would love to track down my first landrover for the adventures i had in that, still regret selling that all those years ago. I fully agree with the rant about those bashing landrover reliability. Yes i have had breakdowns, but my current 110 defender i dragged out of a field 5 years ago stuck a battery on it and it ran, its now done over 100000 miles in my ownership all over the UK and the only breakdowns were due to me not changing the cambelt properly and hitting debris on the motorway which ripped off a brake pipe, i wonder how many other vehicles that are 23 years old could do that!
My first car was a 78 2 door RR. I just loved it. The only time i didn't was filling up, especially when my mate with his 2.8L d rocky wasn't. Mine was not power steering, didn't need it. It did fall foul of the 3 fuses problem. Big fuses need more time to burn throu, in the meanwhile the wiring had melted.
While my mates where modding their holdens and fords, rebuilt the RR. I went full 4.2 L . Not the p76 route. The worlds best harmonic balancer, made in South Australia, the timing chain from the Buick 3.8 in the holden, duel link and a tropical radiator. Any suspect part out. Oh and a high torque cam to enhance my low range fun walking over and up anything. Id love the chance to do it again. My JK is as if id put the RR in a blender along with the rocky to blend the best of both. Sadly id say it is well short of either. For the money brilliant value. But after 13 years it has stopped for the first time and i can buy the parts i need. Jeep has stopped making some already. And i was unaware of the catch can common rail fix. And a design fault with the intercooler hose. Im all most too worried to take a modern 4x4 outback now. If it stops ......
I subscribed to your channel because of this series. You are wholesome and genuine. I love your videos. Well done. I can't wait to dig deep into the channel to see what else I can uncover. I just bought a Defender 2005 110- Td5. I hope you have some content on that!! Cheers
Great explanation. As so many have said, until you have owned a LR you really can’t explain the attraction so many have to them. Not all will enjoy the experience, and that’s fine….doesn’t make the vehicle bad…just not right for them.
Like it or not LR have tended to push boundaries with their vehicle. This RRC was probably criticised for having “new tech” coil springs….and not leaf springs that the local blacksmith could repair :)…..the D3/D4 were also panned for similar “tech” advances. The new Defender…same. History repeats. Whatever you drive…just enjoy the outdoors….
Thoroughly enjoyed this journey with you Andrew. It's made me misty eyed for some of the old cars I have in my past. 😂
I absolutely LOVE watching and listening to YOUR story! My favorite TH-cam channel by far. Thank you for all the hard work that goes into it. I just bought a 2021 Wrangler 3.0 diesel not long ago and I'm making my own mini adventures. I'll leave positive comments thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing it with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Couldn’t agree more with you about the reliability - as a mechanic in a specialised 4wd workshop in the ‘80 working on all makes of 4wd the Land Rovers required little more than general servicing. It was the land cruisers that were high maintenance, especially the knuckle housing leaks and wheel bearings. Even the Patrols had far better reliability over the ‘cruisers. Just my first hand experience.
Very enjoyable. If you want to include Audi, BMW and Bently, you need to add the Jeep Grand Cherokee! Its a fine vehicle with Low Range and an extremely competent 4wd system. Certainly a competitor to the current Range Rover. Thanks, Frank
Dearest Andrew, I trust you are well.
I absolutely love Land Rover - Ford - Amarok - and most other 4 x 4's , they are driven by wealthy people. On my trip to Namibia 4 months ago, I made + - R 8000.00 in towing fees with my TOYOTA LEGEND 50,
thank you for the great videos i enjoy your content - be blessed
Ignore the knockers and continue to enjoy the ride!!!
It has so much character, unlike any other vehicles, except a very few but debatable contenders.
For a brief moment there you sounded like a LR fan boy, but yes they are amazing vehicles that are extremely capable. I think that the Rangie will make mincemeat of my Gen 2 Pajero in extreme conditions too.
The fatal flaw of the British motor industry was the build quality and the fit & finish of their products.
The Landy was the first vehicle most of the rural peoples of the world saw. It conquered parts of the world that were only accessible by plane or foot/animals.
Yes they have plenty of issues, but I'm sure their handbrakes work better than a Cruiser's.
Next I think you should find a series 1 shorty and do the same trip in it🤔. It'll probably take you a few days longer, but I for one would love to see such a series.
I have never owned a range rover but always wanted one, enjoy it as the range rover is unique and capable... thx. Matt
Loved it, keep it up sir!
I had RRC CSK, my favourite car of all time and you now have me looking for a RRC 2 door again!!
My happiest four years were spent traveling and camping around Australia and supporting my photo business in my second hand '78 four speed + overdrive Rangie in the early 1980's! I have had souped up V8, camper modified County 110's and various Discos but if I would to have the money to buy my old classic two door back for my 70th birthday then I KNOW I could keep if working and driving ANYWHERE each day with a simple bicycle toolkit and a high lift jack!
I just bought my 1990 Vogue SE a week ago for all the exact same sentiments as this video communicates... a machine which invokes true emotion... can’t say that about most cars nowadays
i have loved this series Andrew, it might be sad but i've watched them sitting in my defender. i know it is not as reliable as a toyota but it puts a smile on my face every time i drive it (and a bigger smile when i get to my destination!)
Well said Andrew, I’ve never owned LR but love most of their range and certainly appreciate their capability.
As you said a 45 year old anything - reliability is not a reason to buy one.
Loved the whole series! Love the passion. Just ignore the haters, Theodore Roosevelt’s famous quote about “it’s not the critic that counts, it’s the man in the arena” !!
Well done on a great series Andrew, life is all about doing things that brings you Joy! Keep doing the things that bring you Joy, which in turn gives us great joy to watch! 👍😊
Outstanding series. Many thanks. Pure enjoyment.
Brilliant, keep it up Andrew!
Thank you Andrew for making this video, especially the part about how other drivers comment on land rovers reliability.. we own them because we like them and that’s reason enough. I like everything about my 110 defender
Great video once again Andrew.
I have always loved the Rangy since I first saw one. I hope you are well.
Thank you.
Fantastic you tube series. Your Rangie is a fabulous car. Well done. Anf congrats on the new grand daughter.
Fantastic videos, thanks for doing it, ai enjoyed every bit
I'm a LandRover Animal : have been for most of the past forty years . I would say that I've found that many who complain about LR reliability are actually LR/RR buyers . The Discover 3 was a right pain for many when it launched . I've still got my '07 V8 and although it's not had problems , it's wear-rate is above that of my LC200 V8 and the neighbour's Prado . Suspension parts are weak and I "baby" the ZF because if it fails , that D3 is history . Nothing is perfect but if it gets me from A to B without drama , that'll do . I'm well heeled , but many can't afford this stuff so there is jealousy involved in the 4X4 World . Is there a re-spray on the horizon ? Have fun Andrew :-)
Andrew,
One Life, Live it.
That is all that is left to say.
That roof insulation is very bad for your lungs and will be dropping daily on your workshop and everything in there even more so with wind. A ceiling would be a good fix.
100% spot on!!
Again, wonderful series, Andrew! Enjoy your jewel of a LR! Cheers!
I've had them all with exception of the Mercedes, an no one will get their hands on my current drive - a coil sprung stock standard LR3.... Simple and brilliant at the same time.... Great series Andrew!
Absobloodylutely Marvelous. Look forward to a restoration series :)
Thank you for making superb content.
So good I watched it twice! Love the content and the Range Rover. Mine is in the shop now but I love it anyways! It’s an heirloom!
Well said !
Excellent Andrew, love this.
Dad had a RR in Cairns in the early 70s, took us to Cape Trib in the mud with ease, best car he ever had...would love an LR4 but not sure I could handle the derision, although your thoughts may just sway me...that or a Toyota it seems :(.
Look forward to seeing where you go with this passion
Use it as a billboard for your channel. Print a massive 4x4 overland logo for the bonnet. Drive it for fun and let it sell the channel.
Go Andrew I love my discovery 4 but if I could find a good old rangrover I would swop no hesitation.
Ooohhh... whatching the video.... a G project.... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Andrew.... PLEASE.... 461 professional is my dream vehicle.
The smile on your face driving on the beach in Wales says it all. Case closed.
This is my new video to put my kids to sleep....
Great work
Keep the good work up Love that Range Rover 👍
Good on you Andrew! I'm a toyota guy (hj60), but I get it - keep going mate, love your films!
Out of the box, LR have never been that reliable, but with a little effort, an owner can make them very reliable. After I rebuilt my 109 from scratch with a Tdi and several mods, it broke down twice in a decade, first time when a plastic Tee in a the coolant lines for the heater and fuel preheater (modification for running vegoil) ruptured, and second when the fuel injection pump solenoid burned out. My 95 RRC only once failed to get me to my destination in fifteen years, and that was a corroded engine earth preventing the starter motor from cranking fast enough, a simple fix. If you look at the condition that most LRs are used in, they are heavily neglected and abused. That is why they are unreliable. But other marques in that condition would have been scrapped.
In their day the Classic range was THE vehicle to own if you waned a truly capable and comfortable 4WD. I've owned S3 and 110 Ladies and they had minor issues, usually just maintenance stuff that wore out but was still ribbed for owning a Landie. I now own a Jeep and cop it for them being unreliable too, you just can't win.
I did the Simpson about 7 years ago with my Jeep GC an F250, Pathfinder, Pajero, BT50 and 80 Series and the only cars that didn't have any problems were the Jeep and the F250.
Thanks for making
Good ole aspw rant.. you love your rangies we get it 😂👍🏻
Love the ranting… words of experience.
Great series
I had a Range Rover L322 for years. Got it to over 300k km. Was written off by another driver before it’s time. My wife reminds me of the money I spent maintaining it but I can only remember the good times driving it. Magnificent car. Replaced with a Q7. Worst car I’ve ever owned. I get it. RR are special.
I think what most people's gripes are quality in its entirety mainly components and build, which in this day and age is not in a manufactures interest. The charm and appeal to an individual is why you by it, and what you require it for.
wow... here after 6 mins after upload..
Land rover owners who complain about reliability are the ones that fit britpart or terrafirma. Once you go through that phase and either refit genuine or uprated parts you realise how reliable they are again.
My family purchased our first Toyota last year. A 2019 Tacoma for my brother. In 2018 my dad purchased a Chevy Colorado. He drove the Toyota and disliked the way it drove compared to the Chevy. After driving both I would agree the Chevy is far better in every way except the fact it is not made as well. It’s more comfortable, has better handling, quieter and more economical and more powerful. Even the stereo is better. The only caveat is it’s lack of durability. If I had to chose I would go for the Chevy. The cost of unreliability is not worth the negatives of the Toyota.
Hi Andrew I've really enjoyed the series and Gwyn's reaction to it was priceless. You now don't know what to do with it??? Just to prove a point why not take it down the Canning Stock Route when it opens or across the Anne Beadell Highway. Stay safe and please keep doing what you do we all enjoy it so much and thank you for sharing.
Cheers
Yes but the old Range Rover does not come with lockers. Whereas the 105 GX - SA Spec, came stock, with 3.
Dont kink shame, and have fun with it. Do what you want with your time and money. I get sometimes you just buy something fun that makes you smile but requires a lot of work. I mean look at race cars they basically need to be rebuilt after a weekend of use.
Hi Andrew i now wat you mean by have a crush on a vehicle , i lost my love of a BJ 40 Toyota land cruiser from the seventeenth. Unfortunately we can’t drive around anymore in Europa because the pollution rules.
In joint you love and make some nice trips with it.
Frank ,Belgium
I own range 300 tdi 1996 what car
Amazing
You are right always bit jealous .
tbf i am well jealous of ya that landy is amazing!!!!
Well said ASPW
I agree that if you buy a 40ish year old car, you are not buying it for reliabilty. But I disagree about the comment about buying for reliability, if reliability is all that matters, you need to buy mid to late 90s toyotas. Current hilux and cruiser models aren't build that way any more. 70 series is about 40 years old, so not new...
On a trip Perth to SA then up to Darwin, back to WA. We have a competition going, how many LR can you spot on the back of a recovery truck. Up to 6.
Loved the show, thanks for sharing your story 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍
Hi, liked the video, I’m an engineer I feel that sometimes people believe that you can buy everything…. And don’t need to work for it. I would not dream of going anywhere unless I knew what I would need to organise to get back, if things went wrong. In the end machines need to be maintained correctly. Thanks
10:32 just chuggin a casual dart as ya do
good on you Andrew
Go look at 4WD Action, Shaun got a 40 year old land cruiser and it was perfect with very little work…