1994 Range Rover Classic Vogue SE V8 "Soft Dash" Brooklands
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Hi Guys
I am just back from collecting my new steed, a 1994 Range Rover Classic Vogue SE 3.9 V8 "Soft Dash" in Beluga Black with Brooklands bumpers and wheels.
I have wanted one in this exact spec and colour since they were new, and I am so so pleased I have finally got one!
Overall the car is in good shape, and was previously owned by the owner of a "detailing" company, so the paintwork is lush.
There isn't too much to do. First job is to remove the V8 badges and reinstate the original orange side repeaters. I wasn't too sure about the privacy glass, but it looks OK in the flesh.
I will let you know how I get on
(Oh, and it sounds amazing!)
I am just back from collecting my new steed, a 1994 Range Rover Classic Vogue SE 3.9 V8 "Soft Dash" in Beluga Black with Brooklands bumpers and wheels.
I have wanted one in this exact spec and colour since they were new, and I am so so pleased I have finally got one!
Overall the car is in good shape, and was previously owned by the owner of a "detailing" company, so the paintwork is lush.
There isn't too much to do. First job is to remove the V8 badges and reinstate the original orange side repeaters. I wasn't too sure about the privacy glass, but it looks OK in the flesh.
I will let you know how I get on
(Oh, and it sounds amazing!)Edited by Ecurie Ecosse on Friday 7th January 21:28
Great old barge, I remember my two of that generation with great fondness (not the running costs though).
She looks in great nick, I had mine before the 3.9 engine was available, but seem to remember the increased capacity made for a much better drive.
LPG may be your next port of call unless you're an Arab prince?
She looks in great nick, I had mine before the 3.9 engine was available, but seem to remember the increased capacity made for a much better drive.
LPG may be your next port of call unless you're an Arab prince?
10AE said:
That looks lovely - very classy. These are timeless.
Might be a silly question, but what sort of mpg can one expect tootling about on country roads? I'm thinking mid to low teens, would I be in the right ball park?
I get 15mpg from my 3.9 V8 hard dash, but I've got a fairly heavy right foot (to enjoy the v8 noise) and I use it for commuting. High teens is possible I guess but would be pretty dull. I tell myself that the extra cost of petrol is outweighed by the lack of depreciation.Might be a silly question, but what sort of mpg can one expect tootling about on country roads? I'm thinking mid to low teens, would I be in the right ball park?
Absolutely amazing vehicles though. Total all rounder. Perfect in town, wafting, load lugging or having fun burbling around. I bought mine as a winter hack (was amazing in the snow) and promised the missus I'd sell it again in spring but it'll be a wrench. Even if I do sell, I suspect I'll get another one in November since Scotland seems to be entering a new ice age.
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