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150K Miles and completely reliable
erniki, 02/05/2011
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
60 of 60 people found this review helpful
Single owner, mostly highway miles, and this SUV deserves all the credit as a reliable, safe, and stylish SUV. Have just over 150K miles and have had 3 repairs on the SUV since first purchasing in 2004. 1) Cup Holder 2) Sunglasses Holder 3) O2 Sensor Routine Maintence on the SUV includes: 1) Every 5,000 miles change 0w40 Mobile 1 2) Tires 3) Serpentine Belt 4) Transmission and coolant flush 5) Brakes ** Do not take to Range Rover Dealer ** Since ford purchsed in 2003, the parts are regularly available at most auto mechanics at half the hourly rate. Love this truck, could not imagine ever going back to a Tahoe. Curp appeal, safety, and comfort at its best.
Love my FullFat Range Rover
bergml, 02/15/2012
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
45 of 46 people found this review helpful
107K miles, no major faults to note. All records going back to new. Typical fiddly LR stuff here and there (door handle release cable, dead battery---but it was the original that lasted 7 years, and these things are typically hard on batteries, occasional goofy electrical gremlins, cooling hoses randomly burst---this is well documented) but all in all, the truck has been tremendously reliable and is very comfortable and nothing feels as safe when you're having to navigate through blinding snow storms and 10 degree temps. My truck has the lux package so the seats are straight out of a 7-series BM and are very comfortable. Find one that has been looked after and you'll see why we love them!
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Wayne, 10/25/2010
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful
I read several of the reviews listed here before purchasing my 2005 Range Rover HSE as was very nervous about doing so due to all the negative comments about it's reliability. I purchased the vehicle with approx. 68K miles and to my surprise it has been one of the most reliable vehicles I've ever purchased! Now I have ~109K miles on it a it runs just like it did the day I purchased it. The only major cost was the front suspension. This was a 2K+ repair but other than that nothing more than routine maintenance. I love my RR there is nothing like it on the road or off! With the air suspension it rides smoother on the highway that most cars! Sounds system is awesome and the engine sounds great!
Biggest Lemon in 40 years of Driving
William, 07/10/2018
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
32 of 38 people found this review helpful
I've owned at least two dozen cars in my lifetime. Mostly SUVs, but a few sedans. Hands down, this is the most unreliable car I've ever owned. I bought it new in 05 and got the longest warranty they had. I spent roughly 80k buying it, and including warranty work, over the past 13 years and 100,000 miles, this SUV has cost more to maintain than the cost of the car. Yes, over 80k in service, and I have all the records. Things started breaking right out of the gate - the nav screen, the air shocks, the waterpump, the transmission (which was fixed under warranty, but would have cost me 16k if it wasn't covered. Things that had just been fixed broke over and over and over again within a year or two of being replaced. At one point, the steering "froze up' while driving, and I almost got in an accident. I still own it, we use it as a farm car, it needs waaaaayyyyy too much stuff replaced to be worth fixing, but it still drives in 1st gear. Wish I could tell you just my SUV was bad, two other family and friends had the same car from the 03-05 model years, and they reported almost EXACTLY the same problems. Avoid one at all costs, unless it's free, and has extensive service records. This SUV is the biggest piece of junk ever built.
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Looks are great but maintenance is poor
T Joseph, 09/28/2010
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful
We purchased this vehicle in 07, warranty was still on the vehicle. Every since 07 I can't even keep track of how many times this SUV has been in the service dept. I don't know if it's the manufacturer or the technicians that work at the dealership. on 3 different occasions I picked up the car and had to bring it back in less than an hour and it was always something different. pls purchase extended warranty if you plan on buying. Extremely poor maintenance.
my rover
range rover hse, 12/08/2006
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This truck is a looker. People often compliment me on my purchase. However, it has more than its share of mechanical defects and glitches. Part of the problem, I believe, is there are just too many cute electronic gadgets. Thus more things that can go wrong. I have just over 60k miles and have already replaced a major portion of my transmission. (under warranty) I don't think this is acceptable. If you are looking for a conversation piece, this is it. If you are looking for economy and reliability, not here!
Rover is most reliable
BMW Engine 2005 Rove, 11/06/2010
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
I hear and read so many reviews of people stating this car is terrible. I got to tell you in my opinion my car has had zero problems besides a cup holder breaking and I am sure that was from me putting something to large in there. Just for the public wanted you to hear a positive review that this is a head Turner/ reliable/ fun SUV and in my opinion the most enjoyable car I have ever had.
Rodeo Drive meets the Rubicon
DaTB, 05/11/2009
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We traded in our 2001 Range Rover for a newer model & we found that certified pre-owned is THEE way to go: you have the vehicle's service history to see if it's a lemon, & we got roughly $35k off the original sticker price. HUGE comfotable seats, both front and back. The height of the driving position is captivating because you feel so in control of not only the vehicle, but all those around you as well. Integration of center console with the dash and the rest of the vehicle is beautiful. Super torquey engine that pins you to your seat but struggles at higher RPMs to haul this monster. This truck rides with more refinement than our previous '02 745i! Storage is ENORMOUS! Highly recommended!
Taking a Risk
mscolej, 02/03/2010
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I took a bit of a risk on this one, 2005 RR with 90K, but I got such a great deal it was in such great shape that I could not refuse. I have always admired these trucks and the ride is awesome. I did get a warranty at a reasonable cost from warranties4wheels. The 2005 seems to be put together better that the 03's and 04's I had driven and it was the last to have the BMW engine. I have not seen any of the major issues or cost that others have seen and fingers crossed hopefully I won't the good news is it was such a good deal that I could spend a little and not be pissed.
Don't believe the (negative) hype
DaTB, 10/01/2009
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought this truck a few years ago as a b-day present to replace my husband's aging '01 RR 4.6 HSE. After buying several brand new and slightly used cars, I decided upon a pre-owned, still-under-warranty '05 RR (which is THEE way to go since you let others pay $30k more for the same vehicle to determine if it's solid, or a lemon). And this beast is one impressive machine: it's amazingly torquey and can induce whiplash if you've got a heavy foot, it has a cavernous interior, gigantic, ultra-comfortable seats, intuitive and well laid out touch screen, insane, gale-force A/C, and unsurpassed build integrity. But, it is anemic at speeds above 30mp & could use a few more tech features. Love it!
Worst vehicle I have ever owned
George, 01/29/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Throughout my life I have owned many high class vehicles and this is by far the worst vehivcle I have ever owned. It has more problems then can be listed in this 700 word review. Among some of the many problems were incidents such as disabled suspension, steering column failure, being locked in the vehicle, the windows mysteriouslty going down over night, the security alarm dosen't work, and Land Rover North America refusing to take responsbility for all these problems and admit ITS A LEMON. In short I would not recomend this car to anyone I personaly am getting rid of mine and purchasing an Audi A8L.
a lot of problems
dp, 09/23/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned high end vehicles and never have I spent so much time at the service depart.The front seat at purchase had threads unraveling (it has been replaced), now a headrest has the same problem. The rear view side mirrors malfunctioned (when you pushed to fold in one went in and one out).The navigation voice controls do not work as well as a mercedes and often do not understand commands. Also, the bluetooth does not work with most bluetooth phones-the screen locks up. Fans that cool the electronics are being replaced(I had to diagnose this prob myself even though 3 people had same prob LR no help, a seal at the windshield which makes road noise.For the money too many prob,more prob not list
Perfect blend of Land Rover and BMW
teamyonex, 06/23/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased in May as dealer was anxious to clear inventory for '06s. 1% over invoice. Wife drives a BMW 5-series, and the connection between the RR and BMW is unmistakable. Very tight build. 13.7mpg overall. Rear facing sight lines aren't that great due to pillar and head rests, which could be an issue for some. Awesome stereo. Plenty of acceleration for my tastes. Considered a Cayenne S, but decided against it due to rear leg room. RR is 7" longer, and is much more comfortable in the back. Aerodynamics are strange: water pools on hood even at 70mph, and rear end has an updraft that gets it dirty in about 5 seconds. But a fine vehicle, one that I'll be hanging onto for a long time.
Read this before buying your Range Rover
hamid azadegan, 01/03/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has too many on board computers - 27 to be exact (as I've been told) and mine has had thing go wrong with them which took the dealership three weeks to figure out what was wrong, and still at a little bit over 11k miles I have a list of another eight things that need fixing on my next visit to the dealership.
swiss army luxury vehicle
nilo, 01/08/2007
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
the range rover does it all - it's at home towing a boat - going camping - family trip - black tie event whatever you need it does it - the only this its not is a sports car and its not trying to be one. amazing on the hwy at 85 mpg - solid in the rain.
Looks are very deceiving
Range Rover, 09/28/2010
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Real quick review: this SUV is beautiful but the maintenance is very poor. I have owned for over 3 years and have been in the dealership service department as if I worked there. I don't know if its the manufacturer or the technicians but there is always an issue. If you have time or money to waste this SUV is right for you. I highly recommend purchasing extended warranty.
Quality
Range owner, 10/21/2008
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased new 2005 Range Rover in 12 2004. Differential broke at 45k miles. Broke again out of warrant at 65k miles. At 70k miles suspension shot. Differential cost 3k. Suspension 2k, but will not fix, just add springs and not use vehicle suspension. Service out of warranty is awful.
Love This Car
Howard Popper, 12/08/2004
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Only had this car for 3 weeks,but truly love it. Got rid of a 2 yr. old Benz and took a beating, but what a difference in quality! The 5k pricetag for the upgraded interior seems steep but is worth the price .Handles great and is a pleasure to drive.
Very satisfied
jed, 12/29/2004
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've looked for a new car for over two years. I wanted an sport utility vehicle and looked and drove the Mercedes (too small and minivan looking), the BMW X5 (too generic), the Lexus LX (poor steering response and marginal quality of some of the interior items), and the Lexus GX (too small and common). Waiting for the 2005 Range Rover was definitely worth it. The style, build quality, and smooth ride are worth the wait. Power is good, particularly in the high end. The new navigation system and voice activated telephone (using Bluetooth) are excellent and intuitive with any technical background. The ride is the best thing about the new RR, smooth with stiff and responsive steering.
SUV/Luxury
tony, 12/31/2004
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I LOVE my Range Rover. I initially had a bad experience. I bought my new Range Rover in 9/04 and within 1 week had issues with the steering. After several (3) attempts to repair, Land Rover could not fix the issue with the steering. I insisted that it needed to be exchanged and with a bit of help from Land Rover Corporate, I was given a brand new Rover at no cost. I love my new Range Rover and it performance is outstanding. I now understand why people love the vehicles so much. I was a Mercedes/BMW luxury driver before but, now I feel like I have the best of both worlds. I just hope Jaguar doens't ruin it in 2006.
a great drive
luvmyrover, 06/02/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second Range Rover. My first was a 1995. Love the new body style. The drive is fantastic. It is equal to sitting in a barcalounger and the view out the windows is your tv. It is one of the smoothest vehicles that I drive. I travel 11/2 miles on dirt road, and you would never know I have left the pavement. I have had a few unusual mechanical problems; however the dealership has taken great care of me. Will most likely buy a 2006 or 07.
king of the hill
drgnbk, 11/07/2004
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
great handling for 3 tons of metal and aluminum. great ride quality and unsurpassed off road capability. I actually use mine for off roading and it doesn't get any easier than with this truck.
outstanding
charles brahambbbbbb, 01/29/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned five different land rovers since 1992 this 2004 range rover is absolutly the best performing model. The power and performance are excellent and the off capability is outstanding, driving in the ice and snow is actually fun! If you own a gas station all the better.
I LOVE MY NEW RR
Nautictalk, 03/25/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had some terrific cars in the past. I originally bought a MB convertible. But when my son got a RR, I had to have one too. It is so refined in everyway, and is lightyears from a 1996 model I once owned. It's fun and comfortable. I had one minor squeak which was fixed in 5min at the dealership. I really baby this car. When BMW made this car, they knew what they were doing. I hope Ford doesn't screw it up. In my opinion, and for panache, the RR is more impressive than the Lexus and more fun to drive. Drives surprisingly smooth. They could do a bit better with the rear storage. Buy it and you won't be sorry.
Great Touring and Mountain Car
W Winegar, 06/24/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this to handle tough snow and mountain driving and long-distance higway travel in all weather conditions. The 2005 Range Rover w/its strong BMW engine is by far the most comfortable and responsive vehicle for our needs. We looked at the LX470, but too big; the Cayenne, too small; the Toureg, small and hard ride. The heated front/rear seats on the Range Rover are a real plus for cold nights and loved by our dogs and guests. We use every accessory and all the driving enhancment controls like hill descent, low range 4-wheel, etc., and trust them all. A perfect vehicle for mountain and highway. Get the mega adjustable seats and leather dash. Awesome.
Awesome
ahmed, 10/25/2004
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a good car
Ranger Rover
Range, 11/08/2004
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i Love the new Range Rover, but it should have come with more horsepower -- at least 300 instead of 282
Third time a Charm
bb cruiser, 11/11/2004
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After having bought a Mercedes ML55 2002, a BMW X5 4.6 2003, I moved to a 2004 Range Rover. A big improvement over previous model(owned a 2000 Range Rover) and the BMW design and running gear provide the performance for a high end SUV. Best is the comfort and ability to handle towing needs,and get up and go when required. Off road capabilities exceed most if not all needs of the average user. A very comfortable four passenger SUV/Sedan.
awesome SUV
joe sumlite, 11/17/2004
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have driven 'em all.... This beats LX470 by far. This truck is extremely comfortable, the ride is smooth & quiet. I wish for a bit more power at low end - but everything else is perfect. Haven't found anything I don't like. Worth every penny.
Range Rover 2 year owner review......
SH, 03/20/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall it is a great vehicle. Ride for an SUV is excellent, interior well laid out with superior craftsmanship. Better than anything else I test drove. Reliablity for its size and amount of technology is good. Great ride in snow, off road and highway. Acceleration is good for moving 6700lbs. Excellent service by dealership, they stand behind the vehicle.
beyond great
vanessa, 09/06/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have owned range rovers for about 15 years, and finally got real and bought a bmw. i had had enough. i read the review of the new vehicle in robb report, went down to the dealer the next day and drove home with my new range rover. and it IS new. a totally different car which has never disappointed me at all, unlike the former ones. this one is great looking and great performing. i love it! worth every penny!
comfy,roomy,fast,and desirable!
Ms.Wunderful, 04/11/2021
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
keep the gas premium
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Best in the world!!!
Robert, 07/09/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned many SUV's!!! All imports. I had a cayenne for a very short time and an X5 for 2 years. I liked the BMW better than the Porsche but the Range rover has surpassed them both. I looked at these new redesigned models in 2003 and almost pulled the trigger but ended up with the BMW. It was fine but they are a little too common. I wanted something Big and comfortable with a timeless style. I think the Rover really fits the bill. This is the first purchase of a SUV...I have always leased in the past but I want to keep this one for a long while. It has everything I need. I was saddened to see someone trading off for an A8l...it is just a car afterall and audi is hammered on resell.
less than Lexus LX470
tonyther, 10/22/2004
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have LX470 for a year and it's excede my new new range in terms of comfert and reliability. i have it for a week and i went to the dealer to time to fix to warning lights. it's not the car you expect for daly use.
Range Rover 2005
BRickard, 06/01/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
As a second time buyer of a Land Rover Range Rover, that being 2003 and 2005 I must say that I am extremely satisfied with my vehicle; the only thing I would like to change is the gas mileage. Well, most SUV's have that problem. This vehicle is very reliable and very safe. As a fun vehicle for children. I would like to put back the "James Bond" feature which allowed you to use audio tapes by pushing a button to turn back the navigation screen which hid the tape dec. I have audio books for my children which do not come in CD form.
Ultimate Luxury SUV
nina abdo, 11/13/2004
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great luxury car. Doesn't feel like you're driving an SUV. Love all the extra special features.
Great vehicle
spemberton2000, 08/11/2005
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had the car for a year now, and I have been extremely pleased with it. The dealership have been pretty poor though, and need to work hard to improve their customer service - something they don't seem to want to do. The car though has been superb.
Hey wht a car
sculley, 02/20/2006
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car is just so good you have to get on or else, but if i was u ii would buy the desiel instead for its off road and on road proformce, this range rover is also better than the hse or se discovery off road because of it short wheel base and lenght. the job that land rover have done is great you much get one
beautiful car
chebli, 10/23/2006
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this truck sound and ride like a car. very elegant and sufficient car.loaded with premium navigation system
This car is the best Range Rover ever built
RangeRover freak, 08/03/2021
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is mid 2021 and i am still driving my 2005 Range Rover Vogue. 4.4 V8 BMW engine is solid. Yes, fuel consumption is extremely high especially in the city but car is so comfortable and well built
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Bruce Chen, 11/23/2021
2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fantastic vehicle. The car is mechanically simple so everything is fixable. I bought mine in 2021 as a 16-year old used car, with 110k km in mileage. Replaced the sparks and wires and fixed an issue in the front suspension. If you know what the problem is, take it to fix at a smaller garage. The 2005 Range Rover V8 shares the same engine as a BMW 7 Series V8 (not sure about the transmission), so the parts are always easy to get and inexpensive due the the volume of the same engines ever made. I believe BMW is still making the same 4.4 V8 engines.