Standard equipment on 96 se p38?

[RobXjcoupe]

Can anyone list the spec a 1996 p38 4.0 se should have please?
I’m new to the p38.
I’ve called it a day on trying to restore my 92 classic when I can buy a fully working p38 for not that much cash
I appreciate the help
Cheers
Rob

[chasingracecars]

Quick Google search..

Cloth seat trim

SE optional equipment
ABS
Alarm
Alloy wheels
Body coloured bumpers
Central locking
Climate control
Cruise control
Driver`s airbag
Electric driver`s seat
Electric mirrors
Electric passenger`s seat
Folding rear seats
Front fog lights
Headlight washers
Heated mirrors
Heated seats
Height adjustable drivers seat
Leather seat trim
Metallic Paint
PAS
Passenger`s airbag
Side airbags
Steering wheel rake adjustment
Steering wheel reach adjustment
Traction control

I just got a 4.6 V8 HSE P38 with 108,000 on the clock for £1,550, it did blow the front diff on the way back though.

[RobXjcoupe]

Basically everything is an option then.
Must admit never seen a p38 with cloth seats.
I’ll have to start viewing cars by the sound of it

[chasingracecars]

RobXjcoupe said:

Basically everything is an option then.
Must admit never seen a p38 with cloth seats.
I’ll have to start viewing cars by the sound of it

Where in South Wales are you? I travelled to Essex for this one. Its was a HSE in a good colour with right interior trim, this one was completely original, with faults! Check Aircon works see if it is on air if the bags and compressor are working. Lots of these have been converted to springs.

I use MDP Landrover in USK for my work when I am busy.

[52classic]

Rob, have you seen Josh00mac's car over on the classic thread?

[RobXjcoupe]

chasingracecars said:

RobXjcoupe said:

Basically everything is an option then.
Must admit never seen a p38 with cloth seats.
I’ll have to start viewing cars by the sound of it

Where in South Wales are you? I travelled to Essex for this one. Its was a HSE in a good colour with right interior trim, this one was completely original, with faults! Check Aircon works see if it is on air if the bags and compressor are working. Lots of these have been converted to springs.

I use MDP Landrover in USK for my work when I am busy.

I’m Litchard, Bridgend and Essex east London is where I’m originally from.
The airbag and compressor is the one thing I have looked into and if I’m honest I would prefer a p38 on airbag rather than springs of which I’m prepared to renew once I find a suitable car. It’s all the other gadgets I haven’t a clue with what’s a diy fix or dealer fix.

[RobXjcoupe]

52classic said:

Rob, have you seen Josh00mac's car over on the classic thread?

I haven’t. Any reason why? Complete shed or totally awesome

[52classic]

Nicest P38 I've seen in a long time and he's thinking of selling!

As for the air, Kept mine original, just changed the rear bags which was an easy job.

[RobXjcoupe]

52classic said:

Nicest P38 I've seen in a long time and he's thinking of selling!

As for the air, Kept mine original, just changed the rear bags which was an easy job.

Must admit the air bags scare people, but when you look into it it’s not that bad a job to do at home.

[eliot]

vogue or hse - unless buying for mud plugging

[RobXjcoupe]

eliot said:

vogue or hse - unless buying for mud plugging

No mud plugging for me.
I think what’s best that is for sale while I look. Something that has history being dealer first and independent or enthusiast with receipts. Ideally with a working heated front screen, working air con and working air suspension. Mileage is something to think about depending on condition
But no doubt compromises will be made as my budget is a modest 3k

[RobXjcoupe]

Manual gearbox version any good or limited to poverty spec cars?

[eliot]

RobXjcoupe said:

No mud plugging for me.
I think what’s best that is for sale while I look. Something that has history being dealer first and independent or enthusiast with receipts. Ideally with a working heated front screen, working air con and working air suspension. Mileage is something to think about depending on condition
But no doubt compromises will be made as my budget is a modest 3k

I’ve got a 2000 facelift vogue with about 120k, everything works and it’s probably worth less than 3k.
(Although i’ve not looked at prices for a long time)
So 3k should get you something nice without having to look at low spec ones.
I’ve had 3 p38’s and would recommend the facelift ones - the engine pulls stronger and the box shifts at the right point (due to bmw bosch electronics and better inlet manifold)

[bakerstreet]

What has made you give up on the classic? The prices on those are doing nothing but going up? Could you keep the classic and still buy a P38?

[RobXjcoupe]

bakerstreet said:

What has made you give up on the classic? The prices on those are doing nothing but going up? Could you keep the classic and still buy a P38?

Originally I bought the classic 5 years ago. She had an mot but did need work. I started to do a rolling restoration, so new brake caliper and discs x4, new brake pipes entirely. Sourced a good second hand aluminium upper tailgate and generally started to buy and replace broken trim etc. Second mot she struggled to pass the emissions test (built without a cat), so now I’m looking at engine overall.
Cut long story short, lost my job. New job in South Wales. Family moves to South Wales, poor old Range Rover loses an argument with a tree branch whilst being transported to a rented rural home. Get to buy my new home that requires work. Got ripped off by cowboy builder no money, working and back home making good what cowboy builder did. Range Rover classic has been sat dormant for 4 years and now needs every body repair they are known to suffer from .
Then to top it all off I suffered a stroke the beginning of October at age of 45. Extremely lucky that it didn’t cause any long term lose of function and decided maybe less stress before it kills me. I’m hoping my classic can be sold to part finance a p38. She is a 92 j reg Westminster grey 3.9 vogue se a with 130k and reasonable amount of history. She still fires up and gearbox selects but the steel inner body has let her down.
A p38 can be bought fully working. I don’t have the cash or time anymore to get the repairs done on the classic.