Thread: Newbie in the Land of Rovers

Hi Dan & welcome to the world according to Land Rover. I would never have bought my P38 without the assistance of the members here. As was said to me if you knew of all the faults you would never buy one . But after having owned one you will never drive anything else
Preventive mantanance is your best friend and they are simple to work on. Get yourself a copy of RAVE cd.

Here is the bible for Range Rover's & P38's.

Range Rovers

or more specifically.

Range Rover P38/4.0/4.6 Common Problems and Fixes

There is a wealth of knowledge on here . As well as other forums.Try these.

fullfatrr.com - Index

RangeRovers.net Forum

Gary

Thanks for the reply Gary.

I thought that I would ask you guys as I have read a heap of reviews since putting down the deposit and was getting a little scared.

People either seemed to love them or REALLY hate them. Complaints ranging from fuel consumption, to engine woes and the moustache on the guy who designed them.

I thought it might be the old thing of make sure you sook nice and loud if you hated things but keep quiet if it is good.

Hopefully I'm right.

Porchy

Welcome aboard,

Definetley get a copy of Rave first.

Also suggest you go checkout hardrange.com and purchase an EAS Bypass kit. If the budget allows, also grab an EAS Buddy or Kicker. Also, if your wanting off roading then check out their lift kits, bars, etc.

Also, if engine has been rebuilt recently check with repairer if radiator, thermostat, water pump were looked at/serviced/replaced. If not, get the system flushed, tested and fix whatever is advised.

If you can DIY you will be a happier owner as you will not have to pay others silly money for relatively simple work. And these are quite simple to work on for service and common repairs. Look for service and replacement parts online if you have time at ebay.co.uk and if no time come back here for advise on good local suppliers.

The only other thing I would say is drive it, treat it like a normal car, enjoy the ride and come here with any specific queries or concerns. Try not to get too emotionally attached to the thing... they can get their claws into you.

HooRoo, Dave

Thanks very much for the info. I shall definitely be checking out the sites etc that you have mentioned. I will also check in regards to the cooling system because from what I read that is the real killer of engines (a bit different to the old Holden red that is in my Monaro ).

Porchy

Yes as Dave said. I had an EAS Kicker, recommended. Clears EAS faults. Also fitted a bypass kit. Another plus. Dont forget RAVE.
Even with a few minor faults they will grow on you.
And YES E-Bay.co.uk is your friend. Prices can be 1/3-1/2 what they are here.As long as there not too big as postage can sometimes be a killer. Can be negated by combining a number of items in one parcel.

Gary

Welcome to the gang of bangheaders. Range Rovers are a rewarding mix of pain and pleasure, one minute your giving her a good spanking, the next thing you know she's got you bent over clutching your ankles - if this is your scene, you're going to love your RR.
On a more level note, the RR is a complicated car made easy by the great info and support. A lot of the challenges you will face have been well reported and that limits the surprises but will still give you a few good challenges along the way. Ebay.co.uk is a great hunting ground as is its US counterpart. Don' forget to bend the knees!

Before you get it... Get the RAVE from daves shop and begin reading.....

make sure you understand and I mean REALLY understand the wiring schematics and diagnostics sections.... (the servicing and maintenance overhaul sections and pretty much the whole rest of the disc are also worth knowing)

just trust me...

Oh... find all the earth points and fix them first.

Not too much more to add here but to love the vehicle for what it was made for, luxury four wheel driving, and it does it in style. These vehicles are a real eye opener to those that don't know Range Rovers, and boy does it suprise. Obviously as mentioned earlier, keep on top of the maintenance, learn as much about how the vehicle ticks, have it serviced by a good RR mechanic on a regular basis and you will love the Range Rover. Oh and another thing is to be gentle with them, they're the sort of vehicle that if you look after it, it will look after you, simple as that