Thread: Throwing good money after bad @ an RRC... when do YOU call it a day?

Originally Posted by aussiebushman

Well done - glad I'm not the only one to over-capitalize a Range Rover. You are absolutely right about avoiding the later models with all the stupid and unnecessary electronics.

Try buying the parts today and you would be in for a shock: Like $1200 for a re-cored copper radiator just for openers!

Oh the truth hurts..... hurrrrrrtss

Originally Posted by Mercguy

The idea is to remain as objective as possible, and not be swayed by the sentimental attachment.

And that is why the question in the OP remains relevant.....

Well then, being as objective as possible in regards to the original question (is it 'When do YOU call it a day?' or is it 'Would you buy one knowing you would spend over $20,000 to have a roadworthy and reliable vehicle?') -

I'll call it a day if I find out I'm going to die the next day.

~and~

No I wouldn't because I dare say that myself and the majority of the people reading this would be able to do 90% of the work required to achieve the roadworthy and reliable vehicle status by themselves and not have to spend anywhere near $20,000.

You could say that a similar sentimental value is placed upon something like a 80/100 series LC or GQ/GU Patrol, by someone who would be more likely to spend $20,000 to keep an aging 4WD roadworthy, if only because their neighbour or their mate said that a Land Cruiser or Patrol is unbreakable and the most amazing vehicle ever built (hence they thought they wouldn't ever need to pay someone else to maintain/repair anything besides normal servicing) which is why they still have strong resale values. They don't need to have the sentimental attachment to their vehicle they just need to be able to have a way of showing everyone else that they have a 4WD.

I have literally seen a GU patrol owner park next to another GU patrol which was the same colour with the same aftermarket wheels and the same snorkel and the same factory bullbar and the same spotlights as his, in an almost empty Bunnings car park. He exited his Patrol, having a good look at the strangers Patrol, before walking off. The stranger came to his car, paid no attention whatsoever to the almost identical Patrol that had appeared next to his car, before he just drove off and presumably had no recollection of the event even 2 minutes later.

But I have personally seen a Stage 1 transplanted onto a D1 chassis and parked next to it deliberately and ended up having a 20 minute or so conversation with the owner/builder of said Stage 1 because we both knew something about each others vehicle.


Anyway, I must admit I'm still having a difficult time understanding what is relevant in any of this.

Originally Posted by Trav Man

The number stamped in mine in my 88 is K5607.
I hope this helps.

Trav Man

Yes, confirmed fit to oct 1991 mfg. is 5607

Arrived today, and refitted my old prototipo, with a new carbon trim ring and horn button (which obviously is not the horn...)

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when do i call it a day?

when im bored and no longer drive it. my D2 just entered this phase.

Originally Posted by Eevo

when do i call it a day?

when im bored and no longer drive it. my D2 just entered this phase.

What are you going to do with your D2? or perhaps I should rephrase that to:

What would you replace the D2 with???

That's actually a really tough dilemma if you are talking about 'replacement'.
If you were moving away from 4x4's entirely then it's a lot easier, but the choice is enormous and hence becomes equally difficult.

Originally Posted by Mercguy

What are you going to do with your D2? or perhaps I should rephrase that to:

What would you replace the D2 with???

That's actually a really tough dilemma if you are talking about 'replacement'.
If you were moving away from 4x4's entirely then it's a lot easier, but the choice is enormous and hence becomes equally difficult.

already have a range rover sport.

now your making me start to question my decision to sell the D2

Originally Posted by Eevo

already have a range rover sport.

now your making me start to question my decision to sell the D2

Well the question can be answered by your answer can't it?

It's actually easy...

If the RRS can do everything you use the D2 for, then it's easy. Sell the D2.

If the D2 can do something the RRS cannot, then perhaps sell the RRS instead.

If you are afraid of scratching the RRS by using it offroad, then you should sell it.

Originally Posted by 4bee

Have just read all those posts & may I say I thought the thread was down to earth, honest & with very open opinions & advice & great to read.

I have never owned a Ra-Ro only a facelift D1 (which rightly or wrongly I recently quit as I could foresee troubles arising & wasn't prepared to spend those big dollars & still have crap fuel economy) but can understand the attachment people have for these marques.

Anyway a bloody excellent read & full of interest.

Thanks fellas.

We aim to please

The RRC virus is a real condition.