Thread: research

Going to upset p38 owners but I wouldn't recommend a p38. EAS gives big problems and theres always something breaking on them. its rarely stop you dead in ypur tracks broken but its still usually something that needs fixing sooner rather than later. and they just don't quite cut it compared to an older model or a newer one. Can can swap the EAS to coil springs to eliminate the problem for life on them though but I'd still have a classic or a later model.
I work for LR though so I do only see the negative side of the p38 so do bare that in mind

Hi

Welcome to the world of range rover. Be warned it is an addiction that will last a life time.

I bought my first P38 last year. I took it swimming earlier this year which ended its life. A week later I had a new p38.

The question I ask is what do you want to do with your new car?

I have found great help in this forum and have not really had any major mechanical or electrical issues aside from drowning my old one which wrote her off.

My EAS has performed faultlessly and I hammer my car off road as well as tow a 2T boat with it.

Towing capacity is 3t braked which is the best in class.

These things are not Nissans or Toyotas and as such in Australia there is not as big market for aftermarket accessories however if you are prepared to buy from the UK or USA the everything is available.

The drive and the ride is far superior to anything you will find on a jap car. Good luck and hopefully welcome to Land Rover ownership

Personally, I'd have a good look round at the p38's that are available first off. See how they compare. They are very capable and rewarding trucks to own. But can be equally as frustrating. Love hate. You need to assure yourself of the car's pedigree or be prepared to spend time and money yourself. They are not cheap cars to run, if you want it to be reliable and trust worthy. The other option is buy a cheap dog and run it in to the ground. But make the choice from an educated position after a few test drives and some further internet research. It's well worth a 2nd opinion from an owner or a specialist garage. Just my experience after owning two p38's. The feeling is mostly love at moment. Hate was driving on the bump stops 3 weeks ago - my fault not hers of course.