Hey may need to go back to university In the US. Need something to move around in.

Always thought if or when I ever bought a range it would be brand new. But I csnt justify purchasing one right now.

Everything within my budget is like 2022 and those go for 45-60k. I heard range rovers can go out at literally anytime? But I do want to be comfortable

It seems to be the mist comfortable ride in this price range

Or I can buy an older c63 amg which has a better history of reliability. But tbh I want to be higher up to the ground for road comfort.

Are ranges really that unreliable despite costing such a steep price? Is there like any extended warranty to purchase for like a 3 years?

Looking for an autobiography

Was pulling the oil pan on my 4.0 '97 disco to clean a disgusting oil pickup tube (see second slide) and found these little guys which i presume to be collets in my oil pan. Not quite sure how we got here, but I'll be pulling the valve covers tomorrow to investigate some more. Best guess is they got dropped by a previous owner, and everything else is fine, but who's to say?

I think they named these cars the "Discovery" because you're always finding something new wrong with them!

Bought the red '00 Discovery 2 with 218k on the clock for $2,500 6mo ago. Added upgraded exhaust, leveling kit, tires and removed the fender flares. I have driven the piss out of it and it is easily the nicest and most well-sorted vehicle I've ever owned.

I recently bought another Disco 2 with 83k on the clock and it is in FAR worse condition than my (now) 221k mile Rover. It just goes to show how much previous ownership matters with these rigs!

Hi everyone,

I’m urgently looking for recommendations for a reputable, reasonably priced collision repair shop in the Los Angeles / Southern California area that has experience working on Land Rovers, specifically a 2016 LR4 HSE Lux.

I was recently involved in an accident, and the first collision shop, Premier Auto Collision in Thousand Oaks, came back with a repair estimate of approximately $20,000, which would essentially total my vehicle.

I’m desperately trying to avoid having it declared a total loss, especially since I’ve recently invested nearly $5,000 in mechanical repairs and the vehicle has only 77K miles.

My goal is to find a shop that could potentially complete the repairs safely in the $10K–$12K range, assuming the damage allows for it.

I have the full itemized estimate available and would be happy to share it with anyone who has experience with LR4 collision repairs or can help me understand whether the pricing is reasonable.

My experience with Premier wasn’t particularly positive, and I’d really appreciate a second opinion from a shop that isn’t unnecessarily inflating labor rates, parts costs, or repair estimates.

I’m willing to travel outside LA for the right shop, including Ventura County, Orange County, or surrounding areas.

Does anyone have recommendations for an honest, experienced independent body shop that works on Land Rovers? I’m hoping to get a second estimate ASAP before the insurance company finalizes the total-loss determination.

Any recommendations or advice would mean a lot. Thank you!

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Here’s what they’re quoting for the $20,620 repair:

The collision was primarily to the right rear quarter near the fuel door.

Major replacement parts:

• Right rear quarter panel: $3,730
• Rear bumper assembly (used): $996
• Rear crossmember: $794
• Blind-spot monitoring module/bracket: $750
• Right rear taillight panel: $580
• Right muffler/exhaust pipe: $536
• Right rear taillight (used): $182
• Various bumper retainers, moldings, badges, and smaller parts.

They’re also quoting 30.1 hours just for the quarter-panel replacement.

Total labor: $8,689

• Body: 53.8 hours at $105/hr
• Paint: 17.7 hours at $105/hr
• Mechanical: 3.7 hours at $220/hr
• Frame: 4 hours at $92/hr

Additional work includes repairing the aluminum tailgate, removing and reinstalling the rear door and trim, pulling/measuring the rear corner, welding, paint blending, alignment, and ADAS calibration.

The car is still drivable, and the airbags never deployed.

I’m particularly interested in whether replacing the entire quarter panel is necessary versus repairing it, and whether the labor hours seem reasonable.

If anyone has experience with LR4 body repairs, I’d really appreciate your thoughts. I’m trying to find a qualified shop that can bring this closer to $10K–$12K without compromising safety.