RE: PH Fleet: Range Rover Vogue SE
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I saw one about an hour ago as I was walking back to my car. It was turning around as I went round the back of it. The burbling rumble from the big single pipe exhaust sounded lovely. It was grey with matching wheels and immaculate. I would really like one even though they are a bit of a gas guzzler. They look just as classy now as when they were new.
Harry Flashman said:
Always wanted one of these - but potential repair disaster put me off. If I move out of London and have a nice, warm garage attached to the house with power sockets, heating and room to tinker, I shall have one. If they're still affordable.
So buy Disco ES. Mine cost me about the same as Harris, for a TDi auto with 97K on the clock and a full Park lane dealer history until 18m before I bought it. I replaced the rear box for about £40 and, umm, that was it in 2 years of owning. Except for the time I put the battery on backwards and blew a chunky fuse, but it lived.ES means same wheels as Harris, electric everything, I had full grey leather, running boards, 2 sunroofs etc etc. I doubt you could find a part on the car that costs more than £100, unless you're talking diffs or other nasties.
Fact is, the rangie is nicer and 'more' classic but 14mpg means it hurts to drive, which a landy shouldn't.
Edited by Gridl0k on Wednesday 23 January 18:28
Mark Smith said:
I saw one about an hour ago as I was walking back to my car. It was turning around as I went round the back of it. The burbling rumble from the big single pipe exhaust sounded lovely. It was grey with matching wheels and immaculate. I would really like one even though they are a bit of a gas guzzler. They look just as classy now as when they were new.
Will the new RR look as good in 30 years?CAPP0 said:
Can someone outline the difference (aside from the bleedin' obvious!) between the hard dash and soft dash models?
Most soft dash models had air suspension, which a lot of people view as troublesome. Conversion kits exist to put them back onto coils. Electric seats cause people grief as I believe they are tested on the MOT now and the switches are no longer available so you might want to avoid that complication too.I knocked it down to a 9/10 as I'm not a fan of the soft dash models, especially those awkward looking overriders on the front bumper/ spoiler.
I've wanted a classic RR for the last 30 years, other than lack of funds and space I've got no excuse in not getting one. My 2 year old son has learnt what a G-wagen is and keeps pointing me towards them as he already realises I have a penchant for 1980's German suff, but given that you can get a fantastic Rangey for the price of a ropey Merc it seems a no-brainer.
In order of want:
1. White 2 door (or possibly brown), late 1970's.
2. Silver early-mid 1980's 4 door.
3. Early 1990's 4 door, Beluga Black with leather and CSK bumpers.
Right, must (hard) dash, got an appointment with a popular internet auction site.
I've wanted a classic RR for the last 30 years, other than lack of funds and space I've got no excuse in not getting one. My 2 year old son has learnt what a G-wagen is and keeps pointing me towards them as he already realises I have a penchant for 1980's German suff, but given that you can get a fantastic Rangey for the price of a ropey Merc it seems a no-brainer.
In order of want:
1. White 2 door (or possibly brown), late 1970's.
2. Silver early-mid 1980's 4 door.
3. Early 1990's 4 door, Beluga Black with leather and CSK bumpers.
Right, must (hard) dash, got an appointment with a popular internet auction site.
I bought mine in 2006 for £1000 as a cheap alternative to a defender too. It was incredibly reliable and took it on a couple of big road trips to Scotland in the snow. I even managed 21mpg, they are quite fast along rough highland lanes, plenty of power and incredibly supple suspension keeping everything under control especially when negotiating a few rocks
It was finally terminal rust that killed it off and sold on ebay for 700 quid.
I managed to get it stuck in my pond during the 2007 floods, problem was I could nt get my L322 across the muddy field to get it out! It was in for a week until the ground dried out! It did nt help the corrosion problem!
The RR and my W124 Merc I have are the closest I can get to replicating Chris Harris's garage!
I managed to get it stuck in my pond during the 2007 floods, problem was I could nt get my L322 across the muddy field to get it out! It was in for a week until the ground dried out! It did nt help the corrosion problem!
The RR and my W124 Merc I have are the closest I can get to replicating Chris Harris's garage!
Edited by 666TUR on Wednesday 23 January 21:36
666TUR said:
I bought mine in 2006 for £1000 as a cheap alternative to a defender too. It was incredibly reliable and took it on a couple of big road trips to Scotland in the snow. I even managed 21mpg, they are quite fast along rough highland lanes, plenty of power and incredibly supple suspension keeping everything under control especially when negotiating a few rocks
I bought a K reg one a few years back for £1200 and we took it on a lap of Scotland via Orkney. On the way to Aberdeen we over took an Aston on a fast sweeping blind bend. We had the fortune of being able to see over the hedge. 
That was a superb road trip.
Sold the car to a mate and it finally expired last year.
my biggest regret was selling a Range Rover Classic in 2007!.I bouight it on ebay unseen, after taking some brave pills. It was a 94(L) V8 Vogue SE Soft dash in Ardennes Green with Beige Leather..got it for £2700, it had done 112k miles with a stack of mostly LR receipts!..I was mega chuffed when I picked it up, totally as new condition with everything working and no rust.It was incredible, the only problem I had to sort was a rusty top tailgate. Got it replaced with an aluminium one from Specialist in Cannock. Ran it for 8 months without issue and loved it..
..stupidly sold it in summer to a chap from Malta for £3500 to finance a Convertible. In similar condition now it would probs be worth twice that!..big mistake, because above all else I loved it to death. A very characterful car
..stupidly sold it in summer to a chap from Malta for £3500 to finance a Convertible. In similar condition now it would probs be worth twice that!..big mistake, because above all else I loved it to death. A very characterful car
I've always wanted an old Rangey or Disco, everyday usability, can hitch up the race car and toe it to tracks, no worries in the snow.
Two issues though, I'm in my mid twenties and fear I would look like a lemon, and more importantly, I live and drive in town, where I fear it will be too big and cumbersome.
Two issues though, I'm in my mid twenties and fear I would look like a lemon, and more importantly, I live and drive in town, where I fear it will be too big and cumbersome.
Mitch2.0 said:
I've always wanted an old Rangey or Disco, everyday usability, can hitch up the race car and toe it to tracks, no worries in the snow.
Two issues though, I'm in my mid twenties and fear I would look like a lemon, and more importantly, I live and drive in town, where I fear it will be too big and cumbersome.
Two issues though, I'm in my mid twenties and fear I would look like a lemon, and more importantly, I live and drive in town, where I fear it will be too big and cumbersome.
- I had one at aged 17 as my first car. Everybody thought it was awesome.
- They're incredibly easy to drive around town because they're actually not too long/wide and they're box shaped with amazing visibility all round.
Mitch2.0 said:
I've always wanted an old Rangey or Disco, everyday usability, can hitch up the race car and toe it to tracks, no worries in the snow.
Two issues though, I'm in my mid twenties and fear I would look like a lemon, and more importantly, I live and drive in town, where I fear it will be too big and cumbersome.
I wouldn't worry about age at all. Two issues though, I'm in my mid twenties and fear I would look like a lemon, and more importantly, I live and drive in town, where I fear it will be too big and cumbersome.
As for round town, I live in central London and the old £1200 Rangey was by far the best urban car I've ever had. You can park it anywhere and not care. People let you at junctions. No one tries to carve you up. Potholes and speed bumps are an irrelevance and the turning circle is great even though curbs are also an irrelevance. I've never had a faster car for crossing London.
A genuinely fantastic urban car.
I recall back in 1999 being on a job at Heathrow and the guy I worked with needed a car to get around and turned up with a dark metallic blue V8 Range Rover.
I loved the way it rocked from side to side gently as he revved the engine.
I'd have one in a heart beat if only I had somewhere to keep it.
I loved the way it rocked from side to side gently as he revved the engine.
I'd have one in a heart beat if only I had somewhere to keep it.
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