Dilemma:keep 35D or trade?

[3BEP6]

Car had vibration at idle, checked the motor mounts-seemed worn, replaced both. Problem persisted, changed the dampener with belts and tentioner. Long story on the injectors but tried flow testing and getting refurbished but we're no good, ended up buying all new just not to chance anymore. Valve cover was chasing a smoking issue. Starter failed. Control arms were worn/on the way. Vacuum lines since was replacing valve cover anyway. Transmission had a delayed 1/2 shift which was resolved with service. Thermostat and water pump are preventative since belts were off. Glow plugs unit preventative since manifold was out.

Today I also replaced oil, transfer case fluid, rear differential oil and heater valve lol.

P.S. I can't make up my mind basically as 35D still financed for a bit and getting a new car will increase the payment as well as insurance. Thank you for your insights!

[3BEP6]

Just realized I forgot the most important part:the engine was replaced with a slightly higher mileage one. My car is 2012 with 97k now and 95k at time of removal of the engine ,and engine was sourced from a 2010 one owner car with 110k miles which I saw running before removed. It’s has been almost two months now and 2k miles since all the repairs and replacement of the engine. Yesterday’s oil change was good, I decided to do an early one just to see how the oil is and it’s perfect. I have been checking for codes everyday and it’s good so far, also the underneath is dry.

[ard]

Originally Posted by 3BEP6

Just realized I forgot the most important part:the engine was replaced .

Yes....yes you did.

[absolutezero273c]

Originally Posted by 3BEP6

Just realized I forgot the most important part:the engine was replaced with a slightly higher mileage one.

I may have missed this but I have to ask why the engine was replaced?
In my opinion you've just sunk a bunch of money into it. Why not get your money out of it now and drive it?

I have not owned or driven an N55 but I can say after researching earlier for my own interests they don't seem to have any huge pain points as long as you know the issues going in.

I have heard nothing good about the Range Rover Reliability.
Looking for a very interesting article I read not too long ago about why everyone craves the JLR products despite the well known reliability issues but can't find it now. Did find these...
https://4wheeldriveguide.com/are-lan...d-reliability/
https://wheelscene.com/buying-land-rovers/

I vote to keep the E70 if you accept you will have to put a little more money into it possibly. If that is not acceptable then the F15 gets my vote.

[3BEP6]

Thank you, it was a hydro lock. I know that I spent all that money, especially given the fact all the parts bought were original, but I’m still afaraid to push the car(talking about moderate driving) and it left a scar for me.

Originally Posted by absolutezero273c

I may have missed this but I have to ask why the engine was replaced?
In my opinion you've just sunk a bunch of money into it. Why not get your money out of it now and drive it?

I have not owned or driven an N55 but I can say after researching earlier for my own interests they don't seem to have any huge pain points as long as you know the issues going in.

I have heard nothing good about the Range Rover Reliability.
Looking for a very interesting article I read not too long ago about why everyone craves the JLR products despite the well known reliability issues but can't find it now. Did find these...
https://4wheeldriveguide.com/are-lan...d-reliability/
https://wheelscene.com/buying-land-rovers/

I vote to keep the E70 if you accept you will have to put a little more money into it possibly. If that is not acceptable then the F15 gets my vote.

[bmwman528e]

Its not emissions deleted yet? Your gonna want to do that to make it reliable...

[DeutscheAutos]

Keep it.

With all that work you've done, just enjoy it for another year or so and then consider your options again. The F15 is a great platform but you still have to spend a bit of money to get to a good baseline with any used vehicle. No experience with Rangys so can't comment on that.

[Googone20]

I view the E70 as more reliable than the F15. I have owned both as daily drivers, and I know buddies with both also. E70's are very good cars if you do all the basic maintenance. The F15 has a lot of the same components, but complicates things with more electronics and features. More failure points basically.

[13brian]

Originally Posted by Googone20

I few the E70 as more reliable than the E70. I have owned both as daily drivers, and I know buddies with both also. E70's are very good cars if you do all the basic maintenance.

???

[Googone20]

Sorry, clearly needed more caffeine this morning. I have fixed my post.