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[browsing62]

Been talking about moving from my loved 95 Discovery to a Range Rover for a couple of years now. Read every post on here and been monitoring Carsales for the same amount of time so thanks to everyone's posts I know the joy's and possible heartaches ahead. I always said 2000 or 2001 lowest k's I could get but there's not a lot around at the moment and I need one before Christmas, poor old Discovery is on her last legs. I'm in Queensland so if anyone can assist ie: have looked at and discounted certain cars to save me a wasted plane trip that would be very much appreciated. Getting a bit desperate and even thinking of having a look at the 96 below even though it's five years older than I want with more K's but it is in Qld. Thanks in advance for any info.

Anyone looked at these?

96 Qld 1996 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE P38A SUV Cars For Sale in QLD - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/land-rover-range-rover-1996-12968758?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=11&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&items=)[Make:LAND ROVER,Model:RANGE ROVER,Series:P38A]&sort=default

2001 Vic Used Cars - New Cars - Search New & Used Cars For Sale - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/land-rover-range-rover-2001-13114991?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=1&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&items=)[Make:LAND ROVER,Model:RANGE ROVER,Series:P38A 01MY]&sort=default

2001 Vic 2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE P38A 01MY SUV Private Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/land-rover-range-rover-2001-11838404?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=4&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&items=)[Make:LAND ROVER,Model:RANGE ROVER,Series:P38A 01MY]&sort=default

2001 Vic 2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VOGUE HSE P38A 01MY SUV Private Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/land-rover-range-rover-2001-12654781?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=6&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&items=)[Make:LAND ROVER,Model:RANGE ROVER,Series:P38A 01MY]&sort=default

[HPR50]

The grey one in VIC has been for sale for soooooooo long although lets be honest the secondhand P38 market never really booms. Looks a nice exaample online.

[PeterH]

I have not looked at those, but when I was looking, I found a little bit of patience goes a long way.
They do come up, the trick is to do your research (as it looks like you have been) and be ready to pounce when a good one comes up, as sometimes they don't last long.

I looked for quite a while until a dark green 2001 HSE came up for a good price. I went out and test drove it as soon as I could, everything looked good, so I bought it!
I've had it for two years now, it has been great, beautiful to drive, the air suspension was a big step up from coils too.
I have had to replace the alternator (got the original one rebuilt) and a new radiator too.
To be honest, they were both fairly straight forward jobs to do.
Get yourself a faultmate, those things are invaluable for reading fault codes and helping you diagnose any issues.
Just don't test drive one unless you are ready to buy, as they are insanely addictive!
Good luck with the hunting, I'm sure you'll find a good one soon.

[browsing62]

Thanks guys all three have been listed for quite a while and it's hard to tell if there's something wrong or it's just a real slow market for p38's. It's a big call to fly down to look at three cars with possible issues, I guess questions about service history is the best place to start no history no fly.

Faultmate or Nanocom will be the second investment, I just looked at the copy of EAS unlock suite I have and I downloaded it three years ago so it looks like I have been preparing for Range Rover ownership for awhile.

[Keithy P38]

Where in qld are you mate? If you are in Townsville you can come flog mine around for a day and fall in love, see how they are "meant" to feel/drive...

[Keithy P38]

All three of the 2001 P38's you've posted up look good to me, the last one in particular with the overhauled eas gear... The first one is at a dealer so that would be my first call, you can quite easily knock $1500 off that price.

Google "state roads vehicle inspections", once you seem keen on one in particular, have them inspect it (well worth the $200 as their checks are very very comprehensive).

Happy hunting!

[RR P38]

Not sure what your location is.
This one is in Sydney i looked at it nearly 2 months ago, it is pretty tidy 8.5/10 but needs some EAS work.
The yard has sold a few quality 38s over the years.
I think he will take $15k for it.

2001 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Champagne 4sp A Wagon | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2001-Land-Rover-Range-Rover-HSE-Champagne-4sp-Wagon-/350542368236?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item519df40dec)

[1976_michelle]

There was one, 2001 0r 2000 silver rangie at the caryard I've purchased my disco from, unsure of mileage as I didn't enquire, was only interested in mine.
be aware the NSW pink slip from this yard isn't wortha lot as I'm finding out now I have mine back home unless qld inspections are just as lax and... It might be gone now anyway as someone was bringing in their old 88 rangie in to potentially purchase the newer one
Certainly get someone to inspect, it was Select Motor Group, 22 Hume Highway Greenacre (though that address can confuse a cabbie until they get on theo ther side of a particular bridge/overpass or something, apparently the road is known differently by different sides)
Otherwise, I will scour everything Saturday and post here. What range are you willing to travel to pick one up? Unsure for Rangies yet but the best selection of Discos to be found was NSW

[browsing62]

Okay just got home from work, I'm one of those sad ones that doesn't have internet acess at work or a smartphone so here we go thanks everyone.

Keithy P38 thanks for the offer mate, Brisbane based so unfortunatley your offer of a test drive while much appreciated is a bit far for the old Discovery these days. I did have a look at the inspection site worth a shot before I book a ticket I wonder if they read this forum and know all the idiosyncrasies that seem to befall rangies?

RR P38 I must edit my location will do it after this post, this is how small a market it is at the moment by the looks of it your link and the car 1976 michelle mentioned is one and the same. And champayne gold is the exact colour of my current Discovery and without sounding fussy I really want a different colour after eight years. EAS doesn't scare me in fact I look forward to playing with it I'm setting the purchase budget at $20,000 hoping 15 for the car a set of arnott GenIII springs, valve block rebuild and faultmate/nanocom rego changeover and a few misc.

1976 michelle would even be willing to travel to SA for the right one, but that's the thing really only want to do one trip inspect one or two cars buy it drive it home and have fun with it. Sounds ideal I know but if I ask the right questions it may not just be a dream.

Original criteria let's see if I stick to it!

Prefered colour
1.Silver
2.Dark grey
3.Black
4.Green

Prefered K's was 120,000 three years later now under 150,000.

Year 2000 - 2001

Must be 4.6L heavy trailer to tow.

I am going to look at the 96 tomorrow not because I want to buy it but since I've been looking for three years I guess I better have a drive of one.

[Keithy P38]

That's the go mate!

State roads have inspected quite a few P38's for me, definitely separated the good ones from the bad!

[browsing62]

First test drive was a no go, car was okay for a 16 year old car little rough around the edges. Had a flat battery and was buried at the back they used a jump pack to start but there was no movement from the eas so on my knees to see what condition the bags were in and bugger me there were no bags, had been replaced with springs. Told them not to bother moving twenty cars to get the rangie out I really want my first drive to be a real drive with air suspension, this is one of the main reasons I'm not looking at a SII discovery I want air on all four corners plus the 4.6L engine. I just like the theory behind a fully working air suspension. Emailed an enquiry on the silver one in vic waiting on a response.

[1976_michelle]

Not sure what your price bracket was (two of these are rather pricey, the others are more reasonable though caryard type prices)

Carsales.com.au
2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE P38A 01MY SUV Private Cars For Sale in QLD - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/land-rover-range-rover-2001-12996317?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=0&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+4294965541+4294965478+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&Range=Mileage:60000,150000|Year:2000,2001|EngineSi ze:4500,Max&sort=~Odometer)

2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE P38A 01MY SUV Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/land-rover-range-rover-2001-13114991?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=1&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+4294965541+4294965478+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&Range=Mileage:60000,150000|Year:2000,2001|EngineSi ze:4500,Max&sort=~Odometer)

2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE P38A 01MY SUV Cars For Sale in NSW - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/land-rover-range-rover-2001-12990580?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=2&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+4294965541+4294965478+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&Range=Mileage:60000,150000|Year:2000,2001|EngineSi ze:4500,Max&sort=~Odometer)

2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VOGUE HSE P38A 01MY SUV Private Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/land-rover-range-rover-2001-12654781?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=3&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+4294965541+4294965478+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&Range=Mileage:60000,150000|Year:2000,2001|EngineSi ze:4500,Max&sort=~Odometer)

2000 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VOGUE HSE P38A SUV Private Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/land-rover-range-rover-2000-12746639?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=4&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+4294965541+4294965478+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&Range=Mileage:60000,150000|Year:2000,2001|EngineSi ze:4500,Max&sort=~Odometer)

2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE P38A 01MY SUV Private Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/land-rover-range-rover-2001-11838404?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=5&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+4294965541+4294965478+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&Range=Mileage:60000,150000|Year:2000,2001|EngineSi ze:4500,Max&sort=~Odometer)

carpoint.com.au (mostly double ups)
http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=11838404&__Qpb=1&Cr=6&__Ns=pCar_Odometer_Single|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1 ||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0&keywords=&MileageTo=752&__N=1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294965541 740 752 609&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&seot=1&MileageFrom=740&__Nne=15&trecs=7&EngineCCFrom=609&__sid=13866210532A

drive.com.au
Used Land Rover, Range Rover HSE P38A 01MY car for sale in Melbourne (http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/land+rover/range+rover/melbourne/detail.aspx?id=36876697&lid=36876697&pg=1&pp=0&d=0&from=53)

Used Land Rover, Range Rover HSE P38A car for sale in Melbourne (http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/land+rover/range+rover/melbourne/detail.aspx?id=36787368&lid=36787368&pg=1&pp=1&d=0&from=53)

Used Land Rover, Range Rover HSE P38A 01MY car for sale in Sydney (http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/land+rover/range+rover/sydney/detail.aspx?id=36774972&lid=36774972&pg=1&pp=2&d=0&from=53)

gumtree classifieds
wow, nothing much except bad paint faded cheap one and a few highly expensive ones

ebay (have ruled out the really dear ones)
2001 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Champagne 4sp A Wagon | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2001-Land-Rover-Range-Rover-HSE-Champagne-4sp-Wagon-/350542368236?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item519df40dec) *thats the one from where I got my disco, ...get your own inspection done for sure but at this stage mine is a nice buy, I didn't see this one close though it was there when I was

2000 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Blue 4sp A Wagon | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2000-Land-Rover-Range-Rover-HSE-Blue-4sp-Wagon-/380451526691?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item5894ad9823)
This mob usually have a few discos and rangies etc but the mongrels never post their mileage unless its under 150xxxkm so I'm guessing this is higher and I won't even make a phone call if people arent up front in their listings

[browsing62]

1976 michelle thanks for all that effort a couple I hadn't looked at, I agree with you about not disclosing K's in the ads we know it's a ploy to get an enquiry I wonder if it works or just turns people off. The white one in NSW looks good but no offence to anyone with a white rangie I'm just not sure, at the moment I want to stick to my four prefered colour choices. Got an alert this morning on this one in Qld too many $'s for me I need something left in the budget for the few things I want to do straight up. Sent an enquiry on the dark grey one in vic waiting on reply from both, guess if your cars been for sale a couple of months you don't check you email every minute of the day!

New one just listed.

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/land-rover-range-rover-2002-13127849?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=0&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&items=[Make:LAND ROVER,Model:RANGE ROVER,Series:P38A 02MY]&sort=default

[1976_michelle]

Yeh Im not fond of white either but didnt want to rule out a potentially good car on the basis of colour. My blue one I actually crossed off my list for a couple of months in case I was being biassed and looked at cars in colours I wasn't fond of but thankfully at the end of the day, the one I first wanted did still turn out to be one of the better deals.

[33chinacars]

Unfortunatly we in Australia dont get a lot of choice about colour. I absolutly hate drab coloured cars. Black, White, Silver, Grey, etc. For that reason most of "my" cars have been bright red. My P38 was white & a very good example. My current L322 is grey. Wifes I30 is bright blue( shes not so keen on red). Lood at the new model I30, no decent colours again.

Looking for a work ute [D/C] guess what around here there all white. So thats why they said white is the most popular colour. Its the ONLY colour you can get. Grrrrr.

So you may have to settle for a colour you dont like to get a good car OR wait a very very long time. All the best in your search

Gary

[1976_michelle]

I will admit though, the Disco silver and champagne both look very crisp and neat (as does the white) especially with black bullbars snorkels etc.

[browsing62]

Still no replies on the two enquiries I sent, been outside all day trying to finish my trailer which is one of the main reasons I need a 4.6L and I would really like silver as you will see in the attached photos a silver rangie would look just right in front of this! Don't get me wrong the closer we get to Chistmas the less fussy I will be about colour.

49660

49661

[frantic]

Keep an eye on graysonline, none at the moment but they regularly seem to have rangies 2-10 years old. With grays bid low ASAP then you only have to MATCH the highest bid at auction end. Their attachments with the vehicle assessments are ok not hiding major problems.

[browsing62]

Thanks frantic always been a bit scared to buy at auction, I know a few people who have scored well. Is it still no test drives! if it is I reckon it could be a real crap shoot buying a P38, but I appreciate the tip and it's another source to keep an eye on.

[Robsrod 58]

mines silver, but the factory touch up paint isn't real accurate. Looks good with later model raised titanium colour lettering though. And my trailer ( when completed ) will be colour coded, nice!

[mogswoffy]

my diesel p38 might be for sale to the right type of owner who will take as much care as I have. Oh!, of course, have the right amount of cash as well.

PM me if your're genuinly interested.

[mogswoffy]

my diesel p38 might be for sale to the right type of owner who will take as much care as I have. Oh!, of course, have the right amount of cash as well.

PM me if your're genuinly interested.

picture added

[Trixy]

This is my dads that he is thinking of selling
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/214.jpg

[browsing62]

Just a quick post to finalize this thread as I hate threads that leave you wondering whatever happened. Had a few things go on since my last post was crook as a dog for a couple weeks then had to organize my 50th, great party monumental hangover. Then started back looking for a car still had no replies to email enquiry's was about to start phoning and the little lady starts showing me L322's on carsales in the low 30's, we talk and I think because I had filled her with dread regarding the P38 she gives it the nod as long as it's lowish k's and very low 30's preferably 20's. Three weeks of looking two cars missed, they sure move a bit quicker than p38's we pounce had the car inspected by "state roads vehicle inspections" thanks Keithy P38, we buy fly to Sydney and have an uneventful but nerve racking drive back to Brisbane. And by nerve racking I mean I was sh***ng myself the whole way to the point were I hardly touched anything in the car the whole way home, the only issue we had was the alarm for the time was set to go off on the hour I swear the first couple times it went off I nearly had an attack.

So thanks to everyone that answered questions or offered suggestions your interest was much appreciated would have loved a P38 but for me I think that ship has sailed.

Well here she is.

[33chinacars]

Looks good. Did you get a V8 or TD6

Gary

[browsing62]

Gary

2004 4.4 vogue 121,000 k's mechanically almost perfect body not so, I wish people would look after their cars. But it is destined for offroad so at least I won't be too much of a sook on tight tracks.

[33chinacars]

Sounds great & you will enjoy it I'm sure . And welcome again to the forum

Gary

[Keithy P38]

Nice purchase mate! Glad I could help!