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Jan 27th, 2023 5:48 pm

#1

Ark6ix [OP]: Newbie; Mar 10, 2021; 32 posts; 6 upvotes

Jan 27th, 2023 5:48 pm

Buy or Pass - 2018 Land Rover Velar

Hi,

Getting a good deal on a 2018 Land Rover Velar however I noticed the owner got his first oil change at 36K km, when the dealer recommended interval is 26K km. The second oil change was done on time.

The car currently has 75K km on it. I have seen all of the other service records - nothing of concern except this.

Can this have any long term implications?

Jan 27th, 2023 5:58 pm

#2

booblehead: Deal Expert; Jul 30, 2007; 32206 posts; 19500 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 27th, 2023 5:58 pm

Oil change interval at 26,000km

Sorry. High maintenance car should have more frequent oil change interval. No more than 20,000km, imo.

I ‘baby’ mine and change oil at 7500km. I hope you have sizeable contingency funds for this vehicle.

+3

Jan 27th, 2023 6:14 pm

#3

engineered: Deal Expert; Feb 11, 2007; 19933 posts; 23513 upvotes; GTA

Jan 27th, 2023 6:14 pm

Even properly maintained I would never consider a Range Rover.

If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

+12

Jan 27th, 2023 6:45 pm

#4

maniacshopper: Deal Fanatic; Mar 5, 2006; 6502 posts; 714 upvotes; Murica

Jan 27th, 2023 6:45 pm

26k OCI??? Hell no. I wouldn’t buy Land Rover ever. Change oil every 5000-7500km. These land rovers are heavy, engines do lots of work. The risk of oil degradation leading to engine seizing. With trend of ever improving fuel economy on ICE engines requiring thinner oil. I wouldn’t even trust 10k OCI.

Jan 27th, 2023 7:38 pm

#5

Possum77: Deal Addict; May 6, 2010; 1014 posts; 381 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Jan 27th, 2023 7:38 pm

Ark6ix wrote: ↑ Hi,

Getting a good deal on a 2018 Land Rover Velar however I noticed the owner got his first oil change at 36K km, when the dealer recommended interval is 26K km. The second oil change was done on time.

The car currently has 75K km on it. I have seen all of the other service records - nothing of concern except this.

Can this have any long term implications?

yes it can have, but biggest problem is 2018, its first model year basically.
For haters Land Rover is actually not the same as Ford era one, they do have some issues though.

Jan 27th, 2023 9:09 pm

#6

iflyplanes: Deal Addict; Feb 9, 2013; 1979 posts; 1996 upvotes; Ottawa

Jan 27th, 2023 9:09 pm

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/range-r ... s-2596384/

Read this thread and then tell us what you think OP.

+1

Jan 27th, 2023 9:20 pm

#7

Possum77: Deal Addict; May 6, 2010; 1014 posts; 381 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Jan 27th, 2023 9:20 pm

iflyplanes wrote: ↑ https://forums.redflagdeals.com/range-r ... s-2596384/

Read this thread and then tell us what you think OP.

Velar is not high on the list. Yet.
Range Rovers Sport are stolen through tailgate harness cut mostly.

Jan 28th, 2023 8:14 am

#8

cartfan123: Deal Fanatic; Sep 8, 2007; 9529 posts; 11341 upvotes; Way Out of GTA

Jan 28th, 2023 8:14 am

Lol so 75k and this ride has had maybe 3 oil changes in its life.

Why is this even a question?

+1

Jan 28th, 2023 9:11 am

#9

iflyplanes: Deal Addict; Feb 9, 2013; 1979 posts; 1996 upvotes; Ottawa

Jan 28th, 2023 9:11 am

Possum77 wrote: ↑ Velar is not high on the list. Yet.
Range Rovers Sport are stolen through tailgate harness cut mostly.

The issue isn't just about theft. It's the service from dealerships. Imagine waiting 6 months+ for spare parts LOL! That's what budget ballin gets you.

+1

Jan 28th, 2023 1:11 pm

#10

ToNIX: Deal Addict; Jan 25, 2011; 1507 posts; 376 upvotes

Jan 28th, 2023 1:11 pm

Why even consider a Land Rover? Biggest POS you can get, it's so unreliable.

+4

Jan 28th, 2023 2:05 pm

#11

100Pacer: Deal Addict; Sep 13, 2012; 2504 posts; 2024 upvotes; Vaughan, ON

Jan 28th, 2023 2:05 pm

cartfan123 wrote: ↑ Lol so 75k and this ride has had maybe 3 oil changes in its life.

Why is this even a question?

Reminds me of the BMW engines opened up at 100,000KM after 4 oil changes. Sludge central.

Jan 28th, 2023 2:18 pm

#12

PrinceMS: Deal Fanatic; Jul 30, 2003; 6351 posts; 1062 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 28th, 2023 2:18 pm

maniacshopper wrote: ↑ I wouldn’t even trust 10k OCI.

I know eh - back when growing up even 5k you HAVE TO get it done. Now 10k synthetic seems ok. Even on BMW everyone (dealership, after market oil-change specialist - charge more thant stealerships!) everyone recommends 12k

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Jan 28th, 2023 2:40 pm

#13

LordOfTheManor: Deal Addict; Apr 30, 2021; 2633 posts; 3305 upvotes; Rural Kanata

Jan 28th, 2023 2:40 pm

Forget Land Rover.

Buy a Ford Explorer and pretend it is Land Rover.

When the Explorer gets old, there will be many cheap parts available because it is used as a police car.

This is a deals site, Land Rover at any price is not a good deal (unless a classic).

+2

Jan 28th, 2023 4:20 pm

#14

Possum77: Deal Addict; May 6, 2010; 1014 posts; 381 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Jan 28th, 2023 4:20 pm

the only reliable new land rover so far is defender but in 4 cyl version/ p300.
But as stated before you can get Velar if price is super low and/or your handy.

Jan 28th, 2023 5:01 pm

#15

golden: Deal Fanatic; Jan 15, 2004; 7372 posts; 1949 upvotes

Jan 28th, 2023 5:01 pm

You can only lease a Land Rover, even that expect to go to the shop a lot. I knew someone got one and it broke down on the way home from the dealership on day 1.

Jan 28th, 2023 5:58 pm

#16

jayoldschool: Deal Addict; Sep 4, 2006; 1347 posts; 1095 upvotes; Ottawa

Jan 28th, 2023 5:58 pm

Check out Samcrac's youtube channel and get back to us.

+1

Jan 28th, 2023 7:10 pm

#17

CanadianLurker: Deal Fanatic; Sep 9, 2012; 5986 posts; 5151 upvotes; Oakville, ON

Jan 28th, 2023 7:10 pm

Ark6ix wrote: ↑ Hi,

Getting a good deal on a 2018 Land Rover Velar however I noticed the owner got his first oil change at 36K km, when the dealer recommended interval is 26K km. The second oil change was done on time.

The car currently has 75K km on it. I have seen all of the other service records - nothing of concern except this.

Can this have any long term implications?

Yes, there can be long term implications. But it could be ok too.

If an issue does crop up that’s engine related there’s an extremely high likelihood of having a warranty claim denied. Not following the maintenance schedule is a strong reason for denying a warranty claim.

For this reason alone I would personally pass.

Granted the probability of an issue ocurring later is probably fairly low (LandRover reliability aside), the repair bill is going to be very high should it occur. Not worth the risk or aggravation.

Jan 28th, 2023 7:18 pm

#18

Ark6ix [OP]: Newbie; Mar 10, 2021; 32 posts; 6 upvotes

Jan 28th, 2023 7:18 pm

Thanks all! Decides to pass on it

Jan 28th, 2023 7:26 pm

#19

booblehead: Deal Expert; Jul 30, 2007; 32206 posts; 19500 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 28th, 2023 7:26 pm

This vehicle in question is asking mid $40’s ?

Jan 28th, 2023 7:53 pm

#20

trixstar: Deal Guru; Jun 11, 2005; 13634 posts; 3075 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 28th, 2023 7:53 pm

Anyone have the new discovery? Just wondering if its quiet and comfortable with the air suspension.