RE: SOTW: Range Rover LSE
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Re the 'Darien Gap' reference in the article - both the original RRs broke down whilst crossing the Gap - knackered rear axle differentials - and they were led in the expedition by a third car: humble, second-hand, locally bought, Land Rover Series 2.
Edited by Ayahuasca on Friday 28th September 17:07
Bezza1969 said:
Ive only rated it a 6 not because I dont like RRs, but I had a mate who bought one for £950 off ebay and it was a total nightmare!!! Cheap car to buy, not to run....
They're not cheap to run compared to a family hatchback, but don't forget that they're a premium car and anyone purchasing should appreciate this. The current L322 in top spec is what? - £85kish?I have had a P38 and currently have an L322. Both petrol V8s.
The P38 had some problems with the stereo, which are well documented, but apart from that all I did was replace the rear airbags (incredibly simple job once you know how) because it was sitting down on the rear when parked for a while. Financially it washed it's face when I sold it.
The L322, which has the Jag petrol V8, has cost me, in a year of ownership starting at 43000 miles and currently on 58000, one service at £400-ish and that's it I think. Oh and some rear brakes at about £150 because the handbrake wasn't all that so I just changed the lot whilst I was in there. It's been to the Alps and back, it's towed cars on trailers, it's had my dirt bike on the back, it rescued my parents after a car crash with a 10 hour/550 mile non-stop round trip, and it's been a supremely comfortable place to be when you're faced with a 2 hour drive in the evening after a long day in the office. Currently I could have company car tomorrow, and our scheme allows me to choose the likes of an A6, a new 5 series, or an E Class amongst others but I'd rather be in the Rangie. Can't realistically see me changing it for anything other than another one.
I know the reputation, and I therefore accept the risks, but they're a fantastic car and for everyone who has a horror story about them there will be someone like me who's had a great experience. Even MrsC, who has no PH pretensions, will snaffle it from me whenever she can just because it's such a lovely thing to drive.
If my numbers come up tonight I'll be paying whatever premium my local dealer wants for the first L405 he gets in stock!
a bit frilly?? the bodywork looks like a basket case, it must have had paint over the years so there has to be a lot more rust thats hidden... avoid..
oily bits are easily fixed but rust.. forget it, spend around £1500 to £2000 and you can get some very solid RR's for that.
If it was £500 would be worth smoking around in it it. But £1000 for a rusty rangey is not a good idea.
oily bits are easily fixed but rust.. forget it, spend around £1500 to £2000 and you can get some very solid RR's for that.
If it was £500 would be worth smoking around in it it. But £1000 for a rusty rangey is not a good idea.
Ayahuasca said:
Re the 'Darien Gap' reference in the article - both the original RRs broke down whilst crossing the Gap - knackered rear axle differentials - and they were led in the expedition by a third car: humble, second-hand, locally bought, Land Rover Series 2.
Because of wrong tyre's Edited by Ayahuasca on Friday 28th September 17:07
Funny how the same applies all these year's later.They were fitted with large mud tyre's partially due to a sponsor and a belief they would be needed to cover the terrain, once they swapped back to what they used before going into the gap, they didnt break any more diff's.
You are correct about the Series 2 being bought to help them out though.
CAPP0 said:
...L322.
I know the reputation, and I therefore accept the risks, but they're a fantastic car and for everyone who has a horror story about them there will be someone like me who's had a great experience. Even MrsC, who has no PH pretensions, will snaffle it from me whenever she can just because it's such a lovely thing to drive.
Have to agree, the L322 is a completely different beast to the Classic and a great place to be.I know the reputation, and I therefore accept the risks, but they're a fantastic car and for everyone who has a horror story about them there will be someone like me who's had a great experience. Even MrsC, who has no PH pretensions, will snaffle it from me whenever she can just because it's such a lovely thing to drive.
CraigVmax said:
Vixpy1 said:
Is that not Craig VMAX's old car?
Nope, mine is here!!http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-pa...
I adore mine and when I find the time/money/person or co to give it really good going over I will. I did have an offer and whilst I expect its expired now I do wonder if I might regret not doing it in the end. Mine is a softy too which was just lucky I guess.
Air is great and I wouldn't want springs and the back is a vast place to be. Its actually not too bad to drive, you just waft along.
I have twin 40L LPG tanks underneath which cost about £35 to fill - you only get 60L in - and I get about 200 miles from that. I reckon, although I haven't done the maths, that it is more or less equivalent to 28mpg on petrol cost for cost. I can live with that.
Air is great and I wouldn't want springs and the back is a vast place to be. Its actually not too bad to drive, you just waft along.
I have twin 40L LPG tanks underneath which cost about £35 to fill - you only get 60L in - and I get about 200 miles from that. I reckon, although I haven't done the maths, that it is more or less equivalent to 28mpg on petrol cost for cost. I can live with that.
A.J.M said:
Ayahuasca said:
Re the 'Darien Gap' reference in the article - both the original RRs broke down whilst crossing the Gap - knackered rear axle differentials - and they were led in the expedition by a third car: humble, second-hand, locally bought, Land Rover Series 2.
Because of wrong tyre's Edited by Ayahuasca on Friday 28th September 17:07
Funny how the same applies all these year's later.They were fitted with large mud tyre's partially due to a sponsor and a belief they would be needed to cover the terrain, once they swapped back to what they used before going into the gap, they didnt break any more diff's.
You are correct about the Series 2 being bought to help them out though.
They are talking about building a road over it which I think would be sad.
tommy vercetti said:
GranCab said:
Can't believe you can get so much car for under a bagThe boost leak will most likely require the engine to come out to fix.
I thought about buying an LPG Range Rover years ago but couldn't face the risk of something serious breaking on it and not being able to afford... I was running a £500 Sierra at the time.
But this is tempting as something to tool around in at the weekend:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
But this is tempting as something to tool around in at the weekend:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
I spent £400 on one near identical to this shed a couple of years ago. Found a hole as big as toilet behind the drivers's seat. Petrol tank split in half. Fire brigade closed the street. Brakes went. Suspension went. Electrics went. Sanity went.
But boy did I love it.
If you have the budget for a new one but want to go retro and spend your change on bits, fixes and Taxis - then go for it. Otherwise, run!!!!!
But boy did I love it.
If you have the budget for a new one but want to go retro and spend your change on bits, fixes and Taxis - then go for it. Otherwise, run!!!!!
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