Thread: If you were going to buy an RRC again...

Originally Posted by Mercguy

Is there such a thing as an RRC with no rust?

I have an 88 Poverty Pack in Portofino Red that I defy anyone to find rust in. Very much a credit to the previous owner(s).

OK having owned 3
Heart says 81 update 2 door with better gear shift on LT95 and better window sliders.
Pure RRC.
Head says 91 3.9 auto Vogue .
Good wiring and connectors
14CUX , good starting, 3.9 , no ABS, no air suspension, no electric seats.
Aftermarket repairable alarm system and cruise control.
Downside BW transfer but I found them good with only problem rear splines.
Regards PhilipA

Originally Posted by PhilipA

OK having owned 3
Heart says 81 update 2 door with better gear shift on LT95 and better window sliders.
Pure RRC.
Head says 91 3.9 auto Vogue .
Good wiring and connectors
14CUX , good starting, 3.9 , no ABS, no air suspension, no electric seats.
Aftermarket repairable alarm system and cruise control.
Downside BW transfer but I found them good with only problem rear splines.
Regards PhilipA

I know I picked the good one... and agree about the BWTC.

and the 2 door is always what the heart wants...

Originally Posted by scarry

What about this one?


1984 Land Rover Range Rover (No Series) (No Badge) Blue Manual | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Logan Area - Daisy Hill | 1246152793

That's what's known as a 'corner case'.

or not even visible on the bell-curve

Originally Posted by Mercguy

Tell me,
If you had your time over, what would be the top 5 things that would make or break your purchase of a Rangie.

I look for originality, no accident damage repairs, no rust, provenance as to previous owner/s service history, and mechanical repairs. Plus previous usage type, body and interior condition. Then there is the 'X' factor which entails all the above plus colour, how it sounds and drives. Not all Classic Rangies posses this intangible quality.

Hmmm...that's more than five isn't it.......oops.

What turns me away from any used car is if it has been a regular tug.

As others have said with their Classics, no rust in my LSE either. Been a country car all its life and never been near the briny.

Good topic Mercguy.

Originally Posted by scarry

What about this one?


1984 Land Rover Range Rover (No Series) (No Badge) Blue Manual | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Logan Area - Daisy Hill | 1246152793

I looked at the photos and fell in love. I looked at the price and nearly spat my single malt over the keyboard.

Tell 'im he's dreamin.

I had an 81 and an 85, for me body/chassis condition is paramount .
Mechanicals are easily repaired but the alloy panels are a nightmare and beyond most home mechanics.

I guess it could be called a fixation as I monitor the prices of those Rangies years which interest me. What I have noticed is that more than a few of the expensive car ads don't last for very long. The supposition on my part is that they are purchased hence the ad disappearing.

Any way - here's a list of what I saw today.

Year $
76 89000
79 53950
79 44990
81 30000
86 14500
82 12800
84 12000
95 39000
94 12990
92 18500
92 10900