Hello,

I am looking at a 2006 Range Rover Sport (non SC) at the local dealership. It has 49k miles and looks immaculate with all of the service done at the dealership that is selling it. They are "asking" 24k for it. Just got it on the lot, will be ready to drive in a couple days.

What should I be looking for? I have some experience with Discovery I & IIs...but not with the Rover. Buying tips?

 

You should be looking for a supercharged model

 

Hah!

It's for the wife... Non supercharged might be safer!

 

Might be worth it, to have a pre-purchase inspection done at a different shop, primarily one that works on Land Rovers.

You would think if a dealer is selling it, it would be "all good", but just because it was serviced there, doesn't mean the customer did everything that was recommended. Plus, if it does need something during the reconditioning process, every dollar spent means less profit, so a leak at the transmission electrical connector, cracked control arm bushings or a weak suspension compressor may not have been corrected. I test drove "Certified Pre-Owned" units that had noisy differentials, broken third brake lights and bald tires. Never should have passed state inspection let alone "good as new-CPO" status.

A good PPI should include a complete scan of the vehicle's modules, if the dealer had not already cleared the fault codes out.