Thread: which one?

With only a few daily km's and having other vehicles on the driveway for touring, I'd look at a V8 D1. Say a '94/'95 for around $6k-$7k. Not too cheap to be giving you too many hassles.

good luck

Go the V8 D2.

There is a big difference in what you will get between a '95 model and a 2000 model.

All for an extra $6000.

I saw a 2000 D2 in the local, said to be in good condition for $13,000 Drive Away.

Reduces grown men to tears

With the rest, a D2 V8 Auto would be a great toy at current prices. The only costly points are rego and maybe insurance. That is saying something for someone who has only ever had oil burners.

Originally Posted by Desert Traveller

With the rest, a D2 V8 Auto would be a great toy at current prices. The only costly points are rego and maybe insurance. That is saying something for someone who has only ever had oil burners.

Wot d'ya mean with the rest!!!! I voted V8 D1.

I suppose it all depends on your budget 29Dinosaur?? Agree the D2 is a much more car (and some say problems) for your cash, so it really depends on your budget. If you have $12k to spend go the D2, for $7k go the D1.

Originally Posted by simonl8353

Wot d'ya mean with the rest!!!! I voted V8 D1.

I suppose it all depends on your budget 29Dinosaur?? Agree the D2 is a much more car (and some say problems) for your cash, so it really depends on your budget. If you have $12k to spend go the D2, for $7k go the D1.

Thanks - I have an option on a 2000 D2 V8 auto 130k kms - just been serviced by reputable LR mechanic who apparently has done the bottom end bearings. What should I look out for?? What specifically needs modification or not? (I haven't seen it yet - at what month in 2000 did they lose the CDL?)

...I'm wondering why a Rover V8 needs bottom end bearings at 130k...

Other than that, buy a V8 for sure with that amount of usage in mind.



Better still buy mine

Originally Posted by 29dinosaur

........ What should I look out for?? .......

Investing in anything with the word "Opes" in it, red sky in the morning, anyone saying "trust me" or "honestly" and people on here with opinions

ok, but seriously.

Rocker cover gasket leaks, transmission vibration, low coolant/oil levels. Check for a spare key and that both keys work, 'cos they're $350 ea to replace (got caught on that one ).

Not sure what month the CDL guts were removed, you're on track with 2000 but you can alway do a physical check to see that the spigot is there.

Good luck, hope it works out.

Saw another D2 2000 V8 with 140kkms advertised for about $10K... How far wrong can one go? It's interstate.... worth taking pot luck?? Has only been used as urban vehicle.