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Go the P38, you only live once.
I am about to do the same myself.
I do not believe that all P38 Range Rovers are time bombs waiting to go off.
By the same token you need to be realistic and budget a few K for inevitable repairs.
Yes there are horror stories, but not many people get on and tell you when things DON'T go wrong.
Neither, V8, probably be banned in 2 yrs for carbon emissions:D:D:D:D
Stay away from P38 what ever you do..worst 4x4 landrover has made.
gee Dawg,, I thought it was diesels they were banning:angel::pQuote:
Originally Posted by DirtyDawg
Thanks for all the input. Much appreciated.
As for a P76 being only half a car :D I had the displeasure of working on one or two............Keep the engine, and use the rest for an artificial reef.
Yes.I typed Dse, but meant Hse. (my keyboard has a problem)
I have been looking at a Hse with Bosch motronics. which works ok on DIIs and Beemers.
Jsp: I could get by with an interior like your piccy, but the cook would be unimpressed.
Dobbo: ROFLMAO
I do like to "play" in the bush.
I wonder how a P38 would look with tree branch "pin striping" and mashed door sills after a trip to Sundown National Park?
As Ladas suggested, maybe a late D1 with "extras".......and have money left over to repair the door sills.
Not quite - you forgot about the Freelander.Quote:
Originally Posted by Camo
There are good cars & there are bad cars with every model. I run a Classic & a P38a. The P38a is fantastic for trips & so comfortable to drive.
Because virtually everything on the P38a is electronically controlled, they can be troublesome but most would have had all the latest components fitted by now.
so which type owner are you Scouse?
The sad bloke with a smile painted on his face, or the...........
Wait I know the answer, you own Morris' ;)
I'm always smiling when I'm in my Range Rovers :D.
I'm not smiling when I'm under them though :(.
I have 1 mate with a P38a and he has had a lot of trouble with it but his is an early one and it is looking as though it's looking as though it may have a slipped liner or blown head gasket at the moment.
Im pretty sure all P38s are time bombs but only some go off rather than like most cars where only some are problematic.
They are a really nice car to drive, one of the nicest I have ever driven for that matter but if you buy 1 you need to buy a truck load of spare parts and a crap load of diagnostic equipment as well.
Off road, we have had my mates out in the paddock once and it did do remarkably well but none of us were comfortable to do it on a regular basis as there is just too much money in that drive train and suspention to be pushing it off road.
I would go another Disco or a Fender and do an auto conversion, then youve got the off road ability at least.
I think the DSE engine was a 2.5 litre, not a 3 litre.
I used to own a P76 (and I am proud of it!) and I found it to be a great car.