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    ok, so back on topic!

    has anyone been in a similar situation where they buy a classic range rover to use every other weekend, not as a daily driver? and how has it treated you? I'm thinking of a late 2 door model, or an 86-87 model (to qualify for club rego)

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    Quote Originally Posted by jazzaD1 View Post
    ok, so back on topic!

    has anyone been in a similar situation where they buy a classic range rover to use every other weekend, not as a daily driver? and how has it treated you? I'm thinking of a late 2 door model, or an 86-87 model (to qualify for club rego)
    This is exactly what I have done .... It sad but lately the RRC has been the only car I trust to start each morning I reckon mine needs bushes in the front end. reliability wise, I haven't had to touch a thing in it.... It's on a 90day permit. I'm very impressed with it's offroad capability too. (though I must admit I'm not into serious offroading at all).

    So far the old Classic has been able to do everything and anything I've wanted it too .............................. other than drive past a petrol station

    Having read through the threads here I think a classic with air suspension would be some fun to own too, there probably too young for use as club permit cars yet.......... Yes I'm insane, no doubt about it.

    seeya,
    Shane L.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jazzaD1 View Post
    probably around 2-4k max, I don't want to spend heaps as it will only be a sometimes vehicle

    and in all reality, body swaps are too much stuffing around also
    I know of a RRC that the current owner is thinking of selling. Not for sale yet, just thinking.
    PM me if your still interested.

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    thanks anyway mick, but i'm slowly doing up the tdi disco now

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    Wise choice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleChevron View Post
    It sad but lately the RRC has been the only car I trust to start each morning
    seeya,
    Shane L.
    Guess who spoke too soon I learnt something new today ................... Old range rovers don't have any sort of warning to let you know the headlights are on ........ so lets say your dumb enough to turn the lights on as it's foggy...... and it's really sunny when you turn the car off at the destination

    That's twice this week I'd had too ring my wife and ask her to come rescue me with the jumper leads You know, she is *really* not impressed with me LOL.

    seeya,
    Shane L.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleChevron View Post
    Guess who spoke too soon I learnt something new today ................... Old range rovers don't have any sort of warning to let you know the headlights are on ........ so lets say your dumb enough to turn the lights on as it's foggy...... and it's really sunny when you turn the car off at the destination

    That's twice this week I'd had too ring my wife and ask her to come rescue me with the jumper leads You know, she is *really* not impressed with me LOL.

    seeya,
    Shane L.
    What an excuse to fit a dual battery system, its a built in jumper lead set if wired properly. All you need is a button on the dash to energise the connecting solenoid and you're away!

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    am I crazy?

    Hey Double Chevron

    My 81 RRC has a "lights on" warning light on a cluster with diff lock on std factory dash

    Getting back to original post classic 2 Doors were produced up to 83 I believe and my 81 RRC 2 Door is only a weekend driver

    Its great, not the fastest of vehicles on the black tar, but makes it up off road as they were designed for.

    Easy to work on, when you open the bonnet you can see the plugs no electronics ....except for electronic ignition (which I fitted)
    Carbies are fine with the only issue being carry spare rubber diaphragms as these perish and can strand you unexpectedly.

    The classic 2 door design was as the maker intended and I believe the best shape, but then again I'm bias, although the extra two doors do come in handy.

    A good two door is getting harder to find and don't come cheaply, just read some recent posts by members on this site looking for them.

    Ownership of a classic RR be it a 2 or 4 door will make you smile.

    Good luck with your search,


    Cheers

    Baggy

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