loba18:


That was 7 years ago. I also remembered a time when the parts price are very high. Moreover, maybe you are the type that would just give money to the mechanic without checking things out yourself. This guy has no reason to lie to me. I don't use a RR, I own a bmw e70 and most bmw parts sellers sell LandRover parts.

thelegend1:


Fun fact about most Range Rover owners (especially those who bought it when BMW was the manufacturer) they usually own/drive a BMW.
That said, I owned an L322 and two E60s...I dey go ladipo myself ooo.

The prices are surprising but since you trust the mechanic/supplier why did you post the chat on social media?

loba18:


I just wanted sooperrescue to see and say something about it. Some cars has cheap mechanical parts and very expensive electrical parts. I want to know if that's the case with the LandRover especially RRS.

loba18:
The Range Rover man, how is the maintenance of the RRS 2009/2010 now? I asked a part seller for the prices of some of the parts of the 2010 RRS , he gave me some ridiculously low prices compare to how you make it feel here. Below are the screenshots, they are even cheaper than my bmw e70 parts.

LeJeun3:




There is no new part in that quote....!

sooperrescue:

Hmmm. I was reading it and amused. The market for parts is not restricted and so I will say it might be true if you are buying used parts. Why should someone buy used parts for his Range Rover? He wants to save money. These used parts are naija used parts that they will always claim are tokunbo. Rear balloon at 25k is glaring that it is a used balloon removed from a car demolished by the part seller to sell as toks. Someone once towed his Range Rover Sport 2010 from Abuja with the engine already dismantled and wanted us to go to ladipo and get another engine. I suggested a rebuild but he wanted a used engine. He finally came to Lagos and got one for 3.9m and I was glad when the part seller told him that he would prefer he recommends a mechanic to fix it and we towed the car to the guy. They fixed the engine and the noise from the engine and the over heating destroyed the engine the second time but in the mechanic workshop. Bottom line, let all serviceable parts be brand new in order to renew the long lasting duration of the car. There's no amount of damage to an engine that cannot be rebuilt. I will advise everyone to leave those engines being bandied as toks for us to buy as parts and not as complete engines. An engine destroyed by low octane fuel, poor quality oil can never serve any good purpose. It's good to ask questions but all I can tell you is that the balloon that used to be 75k five years ago is now 140k for the front side.

loba18:


Yes and so? Don't you use tokunbo parts on cars??

loba18:


This your response though! Lol
Balloon (new) at 140k is not expensive. Ordinary x3 e83 front shocks is around that price. The way you talk about this RR, one will think the maintenance is too costly. Using tokunbo parts shouldn't be a problem. Well, you be mechanic, I understand

LeJeun3:




Users are the one who complain about maintenance being expensive �. Why use a tokunbo balloon and have to replace it in a few weeks or months, when the new balloon will last you another lifetime of the vehicle?!

Tokunbo of such parts are the problem, pennywise pound foolish IMO

loba18:


Breakpad tokunbo is what you called pound foolish?? Breakdisc?? Even a tokunbo radiator is what you called pound foolish?? For a 2010 car!! You're not serious right??

thelegend1:


The range rover of 2003-2012 Era is quite a heavy car. There are certain things you shouldn't buy as tokunbo unless you want to fix it again in a very short period.
Brake pads, Ballon, drive shift, height sensors, even fuses! These one's should be bought as original if you want peace of mind.

loba18:


Breakpad tokunbo is what you called pound foolish?? Breakdisc?? Even a tokunbo radiator is what you called pound foolish?? For a 2010 car!! You're not serious right??

loba18:


Be deceiving yourself, as if the e70 is a light car.

thelegend1:


You like to talk off point. Are we discussing Range Rover parts, or are we comparing BMW X5 to Range Rover? If anyone is deluded, it is definitely You.

LeJeun3:




Well like I said earlier that's the reason why you complain of these cars being expensive to maintain...!

- brake disc, how do you do you know its not warped?? Worn, resurfaced ??
- brake pads, the silly claim that they are better than new is appalling
- radiator of all things u replace with a used unit?? Why because a gummed up radiator is better than a new unit??

If you talked about modules and body parts I wouldn't have even batted an eyelid...

Imagine going to buy a
- used toothbrush
- used socks
- used underwear
- used handkerchief

loba18:


This your response though! Lol
Balloon (new) at 140k is not expensive. Ordinary x3 e83 front shocks is around that price. The way you talk about this RR, one will think the maintenance is too costly. Using tokunbo parts shouldn't be a problem. Well, you be mechanic, I understand

loba18:

You're the deluded one here

sooperrescue:
Hmmm. I have two direct 2013 range Rover sport for sale. Poorly used but repairs guaranteed.

TotoNaRubber:
How much for each and cost of repairs?

loba18:


Most stupid response I have read in a while...

sooperrescue:


The tokunbo white color is 8 million and the naija used black is 5m. Engine repairs are relative. They are both driving but needs some tune up

LeJeun3:


not shocked honestly

thelegend1:


I thought I was the only one that noticed...the guy came to derail the thread

TotoNaRubber:
Ok, could you factor the cost of repairs into the purchase price so I can accurately send an offer

sooperrescue:
We have noticed a sad trend of the failure of the v6 engines in the Range Rover. It's a cause of concern. Owners of the V6 supercharged, wetin dey happen? What is causing the failure of the engine? Tell us so that we get first hand information about the cause of failure. Are you using radiator coolant? Octane booster and quality oil? These three things are the things to use to protect the engine of the car. The sad reality is the rebuilding of the engine is better than buying a used engine in the local market. Take care of the car and save your money.

badbwoy77:
just change the engine block and nozzle I just fixed mine

loba18:


Breakpad tokunbo is what you called pound foolish?? Breakdisc?? Even a tokunbo radiator is what you called pound foolish?? For a 2010 car!! You're not serious right??

komekn:


I want to assume a minimal level of education and therefore understanding.

Why would anybody buy used break pads and discs❓There are some thing you can buy used and even refurbished. But absolutely not Break pads and discs.

Considering how vital your breaks are yo keeping you alive in your vehicle. It's close to be sucidal and to be honest it's down right stupidity.

Getting a used Radiator not be a guaranteed refurbished one is fraught with problem. We are in a tropical country and the issues of overheating are very common.

And putting in to your car a questionable used radiator into your vehicle and if that vehicle is a high performance Range Rover V8. That's really not wisdom and could be out of the frying pan into the FIRE literally.

If you can afford to buy a 2010 RR should you even consider buying a used radiator.

Penny wise pound foolishness to the highest degree.

Happy Sunday.

sooperrescue:

That's good news. The question still remains, why is the high level of failure. I went to the market yesterday to buy a first grade engine for 5.5m and it was not fun. How do we prevent such from happening.?