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  1. 1st May 2013, 05:44 PM #1
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    Pondering a 95 RR purchase

    Hi All,
    I have a similar thread in the classic section, so forgive any double ups. I am tossing up between a 95 RR and a 74 RR. Both are about the same price. The 74 is on gas, with a newish 4.4 P76 motor in it, but a bit rough body wise, although it sounds as though it is well sorted out. The 95 is petrol 4.0, and looks to have a good body and interior - as you would expect.

    I am looking mainly for a tow vehicle, with the odd vehicle rescue at home on the hobby farm. I do like bells and whistles, but don't need to spend any more time on vehicles, as I have plenty of projects.

    Any thoughts?

    Erik
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  2. 1st May 2013, 05:49 PM #2
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    Get the '74...

    You will spend time and money on a P38
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  3. 1st May 2013, 07:41 PM #3
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    +1 for the classic if you already have enough projects
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    ? RR or RR

    Get the p38 ! I went from a 85 classic to 95 p38 on coils and lpg , just take your time and buy one thats been well serviced. To me the difference is chalk and cheese (the classic being the chalk)Theres no bells or whistles on a early classic or if there are there broken and hard to replace Anyway good luck with witch ever way you go
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    Having owned a classic and now being the owner or a P38, I must agree with Bruce that the P38 is a far better vehicle, but even if you take your time and find a good one as i hope i have, you still need to spend time and money on it.

    I was faced with the same choice and went for the P38, I decided i wanted that extra level of refinement

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  6. 1st May 2013, 07:49 PM #6
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    To play devil's advocate for a moment....

    If you don't want something that you need to spend some time on, get a Corolla
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    Much like the others, having had a RR classic (2 door) the p38 is a far more refined car and would select the p38 every time. Also, given that the classic you are looking at has been modified parts are always going to be difficult. Besides, the p38 group on this forum are without doubt the most informative and supportive group you could ever ask for......go for the p38, but check it carefully!

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    Thanks for the thoughts so far. The P38 seems to have been well looked after. The guy claims fuel consumption of 12-14 L/100 on country runs. Is this believable?

    Erik
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    12 might be a bit optimistic unless you've got a massive tail wind! Being very gentle with the right foot I usually get around 13.5 until the speed gets over 100kph, then it falls back to around 14.5 - 15. I have a 1996 HSE with the 4.6

    Good luck with your purchase

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    Surely it's going to be better than a 4.4 P76 Motor in any event
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