Let's have an uplifting story for once! I'll start...

shanecarmaster1 · 11-03-2010, 02:46 PM

I hated my Range Rover Sport. It has a rattle-y and cheap interior, handled poorly, slow, and had too harsh of a ride. I couldn't understand why it's been praised for being such a great sports suv. This is where the good part begins...

Well, I needed tires and brakes, so I decided to get it aligned and balanced as well. All I can say is: I freakin LOVE the thing now! It's a completely different truck with the alignment! It has quick turn in, minimum body roll, never looses prowess through a turn, and feels SO balanced. It's the ideal sports sedan, and the ultimate truck. Dare I say that it's more fun to drive than the non sport e90 I have.

(Which is sort of a disappointment.) I just can't get over how the characteristics of the ride quality and the handling changed.

Now, all the downsides make sense- the interior isn't meant to be "luxury-barge", it's a cockpit for a truly sporting drive.

What's also funny is that before, I had to really slow down for turns because you literally had to brace yourself for every single curve (I guess that's why I really starting getting agitated with it), and now I just want to keep going faster and faster through the turn. I want to chuck it here and throw it there. It's a really satisfying drive, and I bet that the guys on the board can really appreciate that.

JayReplay · 11-03-2010, 02:50 PM

shanecarmaster1 · 11-03-2010, 03:02 PM

I thought it would be a little more entertaining than that... I guess I'm not a good story teller or no one cares. lol

bimmer_335 · 11-03-2010, 03:03 PM

Its the new tires and not the alignment making the difference....

chillychan · 11-03-2010, 03:10 PM

the story would be more entertaining on a range rover sport board. i am glad you were able to fall in love for a 2nd time with your ride.

bimmer_335 · 11-03-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shanecarmaster1

I thought it would be a little more entertaining than that... I guess I'm not a good story teller or no one cares. lol

I was in school and was having late night out with my gf. We usually hit taco bell cuz it was the cheapest food around but that day we decided to treat ourselves with iHop. It was a slow day by iHop standard.... we were feeding each other and PDA was in full swing lol.... when we were done I asked for the check and the server told us that they guy who was sitting behind us has paid our bill....

We both were very excited... it was even sweeter when he said that he also included the tip... well we tipped him anyways. It was an older gentleman who was by himself... may be if we were nicer to him he would have included us in his will....

... who knows. It was a great gesture and I still remember it to this day.

shanecarmaster1 · 11-03-2010, 03:13 PM

^^ That actually went through my mind for a second, but it's driven like that for a long time. It's weird I didn't notice it go out of whack. I'm not sure how or why it happened, but it's great now! I've been making excuses so I can drive... just like what I do with the Bimmer.

^^ And that was really nice. Sorry I'm not quoting- I was a long time reader, then I joined, and in all that time, I still never learned how to. lol

1Sleeper · 11-03-2010, 04:26 PM

Had a RR Sport SC for less than a year. Came from a Cayenne Turbo. There was no comparison. Looked nice, but not much fun. I am a sucker for supercharger whine, but that passed after a bit (less than a year later). My 535 wagon is 10x more fun and my 335, well, I wouldnt even compare.

Chips335d · 11-03-2010, 04:42 PM

Glad you're happy with the Range Rover Sport, but consider yourself lucky. Every friend of mine that has had one has dumped it in less than a year. Never due to the driving experience, all because of the crap reliability and poor build quality.

GregTheStig · 11-03-2010, 04:47 PM

One time I returned a lost puppy to its owner. They were so happy the guy even said "Nice Bimmer". How's that for uplifting?

shanecarmaster1 · 11-03-2010, 04:49 PM

I agree on the build quality, it's sub par. The Harman/Kardon stereo is too much for the tailgate too because the bass makes it rattle. It also makes the left rear door rattle and the rear window defroster rattle. Everything feels hollow in it, and there's acres of cheap plastic. But, it drives so well that I don't care anymore. Not to mention the sound of the engine...

GregTheStig · 11-03-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shanecarmaster1

I agree on the build quality, it's sub par. The Harman/Kardon stereo is too much for the tailgate too because the bass makes it rattle. It also makes the left rear door rattle and the rear window defroster rattle.

That's how the players like it

tscdennab · 11-03-2010, 04:50 PM

Your story gets 2.1/10 at IMDB

shanecarmaster1 · 11-03-2010, 05:33 PM

Darn!

bavarianboar · 11-03-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tscdennab

Your story gets 2.1/10 at IMDB

LMAO

Its funny to call RR a sports sedan by any stretch of imagination.

jopa489 · 11-03-2010, 07:34 PM

While I'm glad you like your truck again, I still completely do not understand the appeal of the RR. I actually like the looks a lot, but it seems like an overpriced cheaply-built SUV that people only buy for the name. IMO, there are many other superior vehicles out there for the money.

But it has to be the new tires you're noticing. Tires degrade slowly over time, so it's difficult to notice them starting to get bad. Once you get some new ones installed and drive it back-to-back, the difference is very noticeable.

shanecarmaster1 · 11-03-2010, 07:52 PM

I was kind of hoping that it wasn't the tires. It's not only how the truck handles, but it's its road manners too. When I drive over bumps, it's solid. Before, the entire suspension jiggled around for awhile after the impact. The steering was weird in the center, it's almost like it had play and no feel or response. I'm REALLY hoping it needed an alignment and that it wasn't the tires.

I share the same view on the Range Rovers. I paid a lot of money for it, and I don't feel like I've received $65,000 in return. It's had a few problems, but it's built like crap. The REAL Range Rovers, however, are a different story.

Chips335d · 11-03-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shanecarmaster1

The REAL Range Rovers, however, are a different story.

I hate to break it you, but NO they're not. They're just as bad if not worse considering Land Rover has had serious quality issues long before the "Sport" even existed.

shanecarmaster1 · 11-03-2010, 10:57 PM

I'm aware of their reliability issues, but their build quality is MUCH better. (Materials, durability, etc.)

11-03-2010, 02:46 PM	#1
shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant 57 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Let's have an uplifting story for once! I'll start... I hated my Range Rover Sport. It has a rattle-y and cheap interior, handled poorly, slow, and had too harsh of a ride. I couldn't understand why it's been praised for being such a great sports suv. This is where the good part begins... Well, I needed tires and brakes, so I decided to get it aligned and balanced as well. All I can say is: I freakin LOVE the thing now! It's a completely different truck with the alignment! It has quick turn in, minimum body roll, never looses prowess through a turn, and feels SO balanced. It's the ideal sports sedan, and the ultimate truck. Dare I say that it's more fun to drive than the non sport e90 I have. (Which is sort of a disappointment.) I just can't get over how the characteristics of the ride quality and the handling changed. Now, all the downsides make sense- the interior isn't meant to be "luxury-barge", it's a cockpit for a truly sporting drive. What's also funny is that before, I had to really slow down for turns because you literally had to brace yourself for every single curve (I guess that's why I really starting getting agitated with it), and now I just want to keep going faster and faster through the turn. I want to chuck it here and throw it there. It's a really satisfying drive, and I bet that the guys on the board can really appreciate that. __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!
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shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant 57 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I thought it would be a little more entertaining than that... I guess I'm not a good story teller or no one cares. lol __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!
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bimmer_335 Major 177 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 540 mSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of nowhere, TX iTrader: (1)	Its the new tires and not the alignment making the difference....
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chillychan Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (0)	the story would be more entertaining on a range rover sport board. i am glad you were able to fall in love for a 2nd time with your ride.
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shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant 57 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	^^ That actually went through my mind for a second, but it's driven like that for a long time. It's weird I didn't notice it go out of whack. I'm not sure how or why it happened, but it's great now! I've been making excuses so I can drive... just like what I do with the Bimmer. ^^ And that was really nice. Sorry I'm not quoting- I was a long time reader, then I joined, and in all that time, I still never learned how to. lol __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?! Last edited by shanecarmaster1; 11-03-2010 at 03:24 PM..
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1Sleeper First Lieutenant 6 Rep 384 Posts Drives: F31 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Where I need to be iTrader: (1)	Had a RR Sport SC for less than a year. Came from a Cayenne Turbo. There was no comparison. Looked nice, but not much fun. I am a sucker for supercharger whine, but that passed after a bit (less than a year later). My 535 wagon is 10x more fun and my 335, well, I wouldnt even compare.
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Chips335d Private First Class 9 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M Sport 335d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Glad you're happy with the Range Rover Sport, but consider yourself lucky. Every friend of mine that has had one has dumped it in less than a year. Never due to the driving experience, all because of the crap reliability and poor build quality. __________________ CURRENT:2011 E90 335d LeMans Blue/Oyster-Black CURRENT:2010 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black/Black RETIRED: 2007 E92 335i Alpine White/Black RETIRED: 2004 E46 330i ZHP Jet Black/Black RETIRED: 2001 E46 330Ci Steel Grey/Black
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shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant 57 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I agree on the build quality, it's sub par. The Harman/Kardon stereo is too much for the tailgate too because the bass makes it rattle. It also makes the left rear door rattle and the rear window defroster rattle. Everything feels hollow in it, and there's acres of cheap plastic. But, it drives so well that I don't care anymore. Not to mention the sound of the engine... __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!
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tscdennab Banned 151 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW [6.24]	Your story gets 2.1/10 at IMDB
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shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant 57 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Darn! __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	While I'm glad you like your truck again, I still completely do not understand the appeal of the RR. I actually like the looks a lot, but it seems like an overpriced cheaply-built SUV that people only buy for the name. IMO, there are many other superior vehicles out there for the money. But it has to be the new tires you're noticing. Tires degrade slowly over time, so it's difficult to notice them starting to get bad. Once you get some new ones installed and drive it back-to-back, the difference is very noticeable. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant 57 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I was kind of hoping that it wasn't the tires. It's not only how the truck handles, but it's its road manners too. When I drive over bumps, it's solid. Before, the entire suspension jiggled around for awhile after the impact. The steering was weird in the center, it's almost like it had play and no feel or response. I'm REALLY hoping it needed an alignment and that it wasn't the tires. I share the same view on the Range Rovers. I paid a lot of money for it, and I don't feel like I've received $65,000 in return. It's had a few problems, but it's built like crap. The REAL Range Rovers, however, are a different story. __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!
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shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant 57 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I'm aware of their reliability issues, but their build quality is MUCH better. (Materials, durability, etc.) __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!
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