Comments on: 2008 Range Rover Sport review (TDV8)

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:13:53 +0000

I have owned a 2008 model BMW X5 3.0D sport with all the bells and whistles looked stunning with 22″rims.
But i got to say i now own a 2008 TDV8 SPORT and there is no comparison. The Range rover is without a question a far superior car on road and even more so off road. Thats when it comes in to it’s own league.i have been very impressed with the power of this car and the mpg.the Bmw X5 2007 onward model as a fault with the rear screen washer which does not seem much of a problem until it happens,& it did to me.they have not had a recall but 13 cars at my local dealership had the same problem all leaked water inside the car at the drivers foot-well that’s where the pipe feeds the rear washer.it took over a week for BMW to dry the car out and when i went to see the car whilst in there workshops i was flabbergasted by the amount of electrical wiring in the cars floor pan.that was enough for me i sold the car strait away.that was going to be an electrical disaster waiting to happen in the future.(by the way they have still not had a recall)i wonder why perhaps it’s to do with the cost of £1700 to put right).so beware X5 new model owners when you top up your windscreen washer and wonder why it runs out quickly, it’s already in your car.

I still own a BMW 650i convertible and that as had several visits to the garage with the electric roof not working and again for the fourth time on Sunday.had enough of BMW’S now and i will be going back to Mercedes for my cars and Land Rover for 4×4.

By: Mara

Mara — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:07:15 +0000

I want one purely because they look awesome. I have been driving a ‘bubble car’ not sure how long it will take me to master parking and not side swiping other cars!!

By: andy

andy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:12:35 +0000

may wife found and bought a hst and I was a bite worried about fuel consumption with the great proformance, but 4 of us just come back from sking 2500 miles and averaged 29.8mpg brilliant.

By: peter

peter — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:56:02 +0000

having bought a tdv8 6 months ago its great also have a freelander td4 both great to drive but the sport is ausome

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:57:16 +0000

I just test drove a TDv6 and TDv8 today and I must say that having driven both the V8 is in another league to the V6. If you can stretch the extra $ I would strongly recommend it. Ditch some of the overpriced options. Great car and a lot more prestige than an X5. I’m sure there are more X5′s on the road than Ford Territory’s.

By: jjlcolnago

jjlcolnago — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:41:01 +0000

i agree with all Oras is saying…

By: Oras

Oras — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:20:17 +0000

By the way even having a little bit of fun on the highway i can still manage roughly 9ltr/100kms.

By: Oras

Oras — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:07:17 +0000

Having considered an X5 before purchasing a Sport TDv8 i can honestly say that i agree with anthony that the Sport has a far more distinctive appearance and way more street cred than the X5. I can say this because style has always been a vital ingredient in all my car purchases. The X5 IMO looks like a station wagon on wheels. But each to their own.

The car is a real head turner. The amount of people that have commented positively on the car is incredible. I don’t think i would have recieved a fraction of the response if i owned an X5.

The fact that it goes & handles incredibly well for a vehicle of such weight and size is testament to how good the car really is. To do long trips i could not think of a better car to do it in as the torque is always on tap. Fast,luxurous ride, comfortable and quiet & feels rock solid on the highway.

By: jjlcolnago

jjlcolnago — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:25:03 +0000

hi Guys, i recently purchased my new RR Sport TDv8, i love it , looks great in black with the 20″, loaded it up with all the options, bit pricey but worth it…

By: Larry

Larry — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:34:30 +0000

An interesting report. I liked the comments from Jim about his TDV6. My wife has had a RR Classic for the last 13 years/235,000 km from new and the only drama has been 1 engine management computer (2002) and a fuel pump (2007). Everything else is original.

We tested the Disco3 TDV6 last year and got 8.9l/100km over 700km, including the Grand Ridge Road. On a 42C Friday stop-start on the Tulla freeway the aircon was freezing our tits off. And for those of you who know the appalling Shands Road gravel near Red Hill it just sailed over the corrigations. Awesome!

Anyway, style won over utility so she takes delivery of a Sport TDV6 this month. On a short test drive it handled like a sports car. Can’t wait to take it for an extended trip.