P38a, or not to P38a...

**justinc** · 9th September 2009, 05:30 PM

I have the opportunity to buy a 1997/98 HSE in absolutely mint condition, 170k, unmarked even the bumper plastics are shiny

. Interior is perfect, all the elctrics work, needs a new pair of key fobs, and an engine

It isn't really cheap, but I can get it going again at a reasonable cost.

I know i said I'd never buy one due to the electrickery onboard, BUT this one has got me hooked. It is optioned with factory nudge bar and roof racks, silver with black leather etc.

I'd be mad not to, wouldn't I???

Please help me decide

JC

**Remy** · 9th September 2009, 05:44 PM

Mine has been good! (touching wood as i type) - talk to Andrew_E about a good deal on an engine and other parts you need and join the fun. They are capable, comfortable and if you set them up right a good vehicle. There is stacks of info and people are making inroads into modifications such as (snorkel and bullbar/winch Peacey etc)

I say go for it !

While the electrics can go wrong mine haven't failed me yet.

Cheers,
Remy

**loanrangie** · 9th September 2009, 05:46 PM

Well if you need help deciding i would not buy it, i mean if anyone will know how much work it will need is you, right ?

**justinc** · 9th September 2009, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Remy

Mine has been good! (touching wood as i type) - talk to Andrew_E about a good deal on an engine and other parts you need and join the fun. They are capable, comfortable and if you set them up right a good vehicle. There is stacks of info and people are making inroads into modifications such as (snorkel and bullbar/winch Peacey etc)

I say go for it !

While the electrics can go wrong mine haven't failed me yet.

Cheers,
Remy

I know, I work on these on a daily basis, and this is one of my customers cars. I have just got to get a final PUSH from a few people here to help me decide

I'm glad you have a good one, they ARE nice to drive...

JC

**Psimpson7** · 9th September 2009, 05:49 PM

Hey Justin, guess you know whats involved and I assume have the diagnostics, so I say go for it!

Rgds
Pete

**Grumbles** · 9th September 2009, 05:50 PM

I suppose it all depends on what the final total cost will be to have a going concern sitting in the driveway.

**justinc** · 9th September 2009, 05:58 PM

Actually, having reread this thread and the posts therein, I have come to the conclusion it was a waste of typing

OF COURSE I know what is involved in repairing it, and YES I would like one, and YES I wanted a push toward buying it, .....I was just hoping I would get talked out of it, but I'm happy I haven't been yet. Watch this space

(I still have to get the REAL boss's approval)

(Oh, and thanks to everyone that replied.

)

JC

**Vern** · 9th September 2009, 06:44 PM

don't do it jc

there is that what you wanted to hear

so ya dunging a 4bd1t in it?

**roversmith** · 9th September 2009, 06:48 PM

Take some advice from someone who had one, go for it. These cars would have to be the best value you can get. You can pick them up for about ten percent of new price, they drive very well, and as you can repair them youself, well like you said, it's a no brainer.

cheers Greg

**hiline** · 9th September 2009, 06:50 PM

we had a P38 once

the wife drove(abused) it around for 3yrs and it just kept going
but things did start to go wrong after she tried to re-arrange a railway bridge

in it .................

we only had 1 real drama and that was the brake vacuum thingy

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