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Originally Posted by Big_Jim
Ive been in the market for a used SUV since my Navigator got totaled, but haven't shopped RR. All of the horror stories have turned me off. Anything in particular to look out for?
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For peace of mind, get a warranty on it. Otherwise….
L494 and L405 era (2014-2023?) are pretty good. The coolant pipe issue is one to verify it’s had it done or else DIY or have an Indy do it for a couple grand.
Infotainment in this era is buggy. Ours works with CarPlay 98% of the time, but that 2% requires a reboot.
You will want to change oil every 5k, not whatever JLR says.
Personally, I’d stick with the non-hybrids and go with the supercharged Jaguar engines. The V8 is amazing and what I would buy if we were replacing this one.
The dynamic package offers the SVR brakes and suspension with an extra 40hp on the V6….its quick enough.
Get the Meridian sound system. Incredible.
Rest is maintenance and dealing with vehicle age - avoid rust, etc.
I recently drove a new X5M and while it was a better performance SUV, it lacked the feel of heft and insulation that the RR has.