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  1. 9th December 2008, 06:05 PM #1
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    Crap, what have I done...?

    First post, so go easy

    The Mrs and I have (probably stupidly) wanted a V8 manual *something* for a while now...Not necessarily for 4WD'ing, but just because I like V8s, we both like manuals, and she likes the elevated driving position.

    We already have a Suzuki Grand Vitara (which is an OK thing), and I (again stupidly) bid on a '95 V8 manual ES a couple of days ago. Lo and behold, we won the damn thing, so I'll be going to Sydney to pick it up on Friday.


    It's at the lower end of the Redbook stated values (although how current they are in the current market... *shrugs*

    It looks in OK nick (from what I can tell), and doesn't seem to have been set up for off-roading. With 212,000kms on the clock, what do you people reckon I've gotten myself into?

    This or this

    Oh, and hi!
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  2. 9th December 2008, 06:12 PM #2
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    No worries, You'll be right

    Nothing a bit of cash and a couple of spanners can't fix ! ! !

    Enjoy, you'll get plenty of help (searching) around here.

    Stevo


    Oh, and welcome
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  3. 9th December 2008, 06:13 PM #3
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    Welcome to AULRO.COM

    What have you gotten yourselves into??

    a Land Rover!!


    as to condition etc,,
    thats something you take on the chin when you pick it up.

    Dont forget its a 13 year old car,,

    212000 is neither here nor there for a V8,,
    mine had 280000 and still went like a train,,

    Welcome to Our World.
    "How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"

    '93 V8 Rossi
    '97 to '07. sold.
    '01 V8 D2
    '06 to 10. written off.
    '03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
    '10 to '21
    '16.5 RRS SDV8
    '21 to Infinity and Beyond!

    1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
    Home is where you park it..

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  4. 9th December 2008, 06:14 PM #4
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    First rule for this site is ...... It doesn't happen without pics . And as just been said you should be pretty right with it . May need a couple minor things doing to it but you should be pretty happy . And welcome to the forum .
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  5. 9th December 2008, 06:14 PM #5
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    what do you people reckon I've gotten myself into?

    A Whole Lotta fun.....
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  6. 9th December 2008, 06:33 PM #6
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    Welcome to the forum! any chance of some pictures?

    I wouldn't be worried too much, just keep a tool kit in the car and most dramas will be sorted (not saying there will be any) my Rangy has 315,000 on the clock without any dramas! Its now been over tacken by the Discovery tdi with 320,000
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  7. 9th December 2008, 07:04 PM #7
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    Thanks for the responses...

    ...seems people around here have too much time on their hands!


    Pics, eh?

















    (Hope these work).

    Cheers,

    Michael
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  8. 9th December 2008, 07:13 PM #8
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    Nice

    Seen it on grays>

    Where are you, put i on gas and it will be relatively cheap to run.

    Get full check up, radiator, hoses, batteries, all fluids and electrics.

    This car could do 500k no prob.

    Enjoy the journey not just the destination.
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  9. 9th December 2008, 07:20 PM #9
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    looks like the one advertised in pickles
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  10. 9th December 2008, 07:25 PM #10
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    G'day Mate,
    Nice looking ES!

    I bought a 98 Series 1 v8 a couple of years a go. Spent a few bucks in the first year.
    • Springs
    • Tyres
    • Front ABS Sensors
    • Major service
    • Brake Pads
    • Other minor bits and pieces

    Did none of it myself and ended up costing me a few grand but has been "sweet" ever since.
    Once you get it sorted you'll be happy. ('Til unleaded goes back to $1.60 a litre!!)
    Be patient it's a Land Rover so you'll always have something annoying you
    LPG is worthwhile if you do lots of KMs.

    My vote is for !
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