Per Land Rover's figures, a V-8 Range Rover is 290 pounds heavier than an I-6 model. Land Rover Though you sacrifice outright pace with the straight-six, it's still a fabulous engine, with more Rovers get a bum rap, although they do have a lot of problems, but not with the powertrain, which one of the best in the business. Electical problems are abundant, but most of the time its a simple swith and parts are so easy to get at Atlantic British and Pacific British and at very good prices. An example of this is a recent steering problem I had - the steering had gone stiff on my Range Rover Classic and I suspected it to be a fault in the power steering - which it wasn't. The actual problem was the intermediate shaft - the connection between the steering column and the steering box on a Range Rover Classic model. According to JLR, poor build quality is hurting the bottom line. Recently, CEO Thierry Bolore told investors that reliability is costing the company 100,000 units in sales globally per year, according to Automotive News Europe. That's not to mention the cost of repairing vehicles under warranty, which can run in the hundreds of millions per year. Electronics are at the heart of all modern cars’ comfort, safety, and entertainment features. Therefore it should not come as a surprise that many problems car owners encounter have something to do with electrical circuits and electronic gadgets. Range Rover Velar has also been plagued with electrical/electronic problems. A few are listed The durability of Range Rover Engines. There have been some question marks on the durability of Range Rover. No mechanic these days would put it at the top of his durability list. That tells a lot about longevity. This car has suffered from a variety of problems in the past and even in the present. The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover has 23 problems & defects reported by Range Rover owners. The worst complaints are problems. CarComplaints.com : Car complaints, car problems and defect information Range Rovers and G Wagons shouldn't really be looked at as an investment as a first priority. If you want to make money - stick the funds in an ETF paying 8% a year dividend. Bought a Bentley in October 2020 for $130,000. Comparable ones are now selling for double that. DdFp.