Hey guys, I just test drove a 2010 RRS today and all I can say is WOW. After the test drive it made my decision 100% clear that this is the front runner by a mile as far as purchasing one in the coming month.

What I loved about it is all the new features and interior designs so to say that the new model possess.

Love the rear camera option, the warm seats, etc.

However, I am looking for a model that has the 4.4 L due to gas reasons. I don't need a 5.0 that eats 12mpg where as the 4.4 is about 15 mpg I believe.

I originally thought it was the 06' that came wiht it but I believe the 07 does as well...What year does the engine change to a bigger one? 08' is the last 4.4 or 09'?

Also, someone close to me that works with dealers says that the Range has a very high lease cost because they prefer people to buy than lease due to the inability to hold its value and problems it causes.

I have noticed that miles on this car drops the car value tremendously and was wondering if this is a smart choice. He said without warranty, maintenance is extremely expensive on this vehicle along with the problems it is known for creating. Another relative had theirs in the service center in and out on a monthly basis and this isn't somethign I want to deal with. Is the RR that bad when it comes to this stuff?

Also, what is the main difference between the model year with the 4.4 engine compared to the new one? Is it too risky purchasing an 06-07 due to mileage and usage ? How much does extended warranty generally cost? Thanks a ton guys appreciate it!!

PS: it was a HSE model I drove and the brakes on that thing on awesome and the power...not sure why someone would need a SC on it...and I came from a s2000.

 

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I am in the same situation as you. I just sold my wifes 06 full size as it was due to come out of warranty.It had not given us any problems.She wanted the same but different, so we looked at a 2010 sport as we liked the updates.
However looking around, and seeing someone else's comments either on this site or Rover site and speaking to the dealer it would appear that the new model is not without its problems.The guy on the other site eventually got them to replace his sport with a new full size, and my local dealer has a used '10 that was traded because of numerous problems which they have been unable to resolve at present and did not want to sell it to me.
On looking at the sport I also found that the rear seating was sadly lacking room,so that made up our mind to stay with the full size.
We(she) has therefore decided to go with a full size Supercharged.
Hope this helps. The sport is a great car, just not for us and I was put off by these teething troubles which seem quite common in first years.
I think it is only 2010 that had 5.0. Prior to that they were 4.4 (4.2 S/C) back to early 2000 but I am sure someone will correct me.
Also the previous one we had was not too bad on gas returning around 16 overall mainly town driving.

 

so you had a 06' RR Sport? No problems at all in 4 years? How did you like the car? I dono if I should get the SC one or HSE ...which was yours?

damn what do you do as a job you haev some sick *** cars in your sig!!

 

Had an '06 Full size HSE.Did not have any problems with it apart from a few trim details which were all sorted under warranty.Only real expense was replacing brakes/rotors.

As I said we looked at a Sport but thought it was too small after having had a full size so opted for a full size SC for a change.

 

oh ok thx for the feedback!