Description
Purchased as a stopgap earlier in the summer to keep me mobile after the sale of my E38 740i and also to keep me entertained tidying it up a bit. It’s been absolutely brilliant but now it’s time to move on to something a bit more long term despite my wife absolutely loving it!
My expectations were low but it’s been bulletproof! I’ve done well over 1500 miles in it all over the country. It can be left for weeks and starts first time, the V8 is happy to sit in traffic on hot days and makes wonderful noises. The Harmon Kardon sound system is fully functioning and sounds absolutely banging. This was my first Range Rover, it will not be my last.
2001 ‘51’ Range Rover Vogue
4. 6 Thor Engine with desirable Bosch Electronics (Never been fitted with LPG)
Java Black over Lightstone Leather interior
It’s on coils (with a lift) so no unreliable air suspension to worry about
Towbar with new electrics
Low miles at 95, 100
Long MOT until March next year
Full Vogue spec
18” Hurricane wheels (these have been refurbished and are free from any marks)
Side steps
Glass tilt and slide sunroof that is fully functioning
Harmon Kardon surround system with six disc changer
Factory Sat Nav
Electric heated front seats
Heated front and rear screens
Cruise control
Whilst I’ve not owned this long I’ve spent substantial money to get it to what I am happy to drive around in.
Major service 26/ 7/ 24 @94k incl full check and report
Ball joints (upper and lower) and ABS sensors 20/ 08/ 24
Retrimmed headliner
4 Michelin pilot sport 4 SUV tyres
Wheel centre caps
Wipers front and rear
Rear badge
Exhaust mounts
HVAC screen repaired
Upper gas struts and lower straps for the tailgate
Washer jet
Various fixings, bulbs and trims
Also had two brand new OEM keys cut
Overall I’ve spent about £2k on maintenance. The rear section of the exhaust has also been replaced prior to my ownership and sounds brilliant (it’s a standard looking system but must make more noise than standard).
It’s no major hardship for me to keep it, but I have an itch for something else. I have the air suspension to go with it, and if it doesn’t sell it’s probably going back on bags, happy to chuck that in for the right deal.
Like any old car, it’s not perfect so please expect marks and stone chips on the body. The air con is not working as it needs a new condenser, this has the book symbol on but the heat distribution via blend motors seems to work fine. Finally the washer level sensor is broken so bongs on start, replacement is with the car just not fitted.
All in all a lovely looking sounding and driving classic Range Rover that is very reliable and relatively low miles. Happy to answer questions for genuine buyers and take you on an extended drive to demonstrate how lovely this car is.
Please no time wasters. My registration will be retained.
