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P38
Buy a cheap 96 model for 5k and spend 10-12k on it to get it the way you want and than you know whats been done.
Get a 2000-02 with perfect record.
watch for slipped liners though, common on 4.6model.
The 4l is basically same just smaller and usually in more basic model with less electrics to go wrong.
I had a 97 and 2001 model.
With street cred tyres and stock everything it went everywhere my best mates disco with everything went.
They are just so amazing the biggest problem is that you are so insulated from the enviroment and the suspension doing such an amazing job that before you know it you are way too deep in trouble as in the bush or off road.
They are wicked but put 2-4k per year away for parts and service costs.
Best of luck.
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Sorry, I never answered your original question.
There's a couple of vids on you tube of p38's off road.
If your into hard core 4X4ing then a Disco I or II is the better choice, not so much because of the capability, but because of the aftermarket accessories available. I haven't done any wheeling yet, but am quite confident that with ETC it will out do my disco. One thing is for sure, it will NEVER go through the kind of mud the Disco did:o
Stu
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Thanks again Stu.
I am going to look for a 4.6 HSE.
Given the jump in price after 1999 (from what i have seen around) i will probably stick to 95-98 models and fore go the more advance bosh fuel mgt and 4 wheel ETC.
There is a bit about the forum on gas so i need to read up if i can use the disco gas in the RR. That would be swet as i only put it in 12 months ago and i could get another rebate.
Live NSW Wagga.
My local mechanic did his apprenticeship (a while ago on LR/RR) has given me a hard time about the disco and smiles when i drop it to him. Was nervous to mention the RR but was surprised at his reaction - excellent car! Maybe because if something big does happen $$$ but i think he was genuine.
Anyway appreciate the info.
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The rebate is only available for one conversion every 3 years.
You can put car in wifes name like I did though.
The reason the 99 onwards cars are worth more is cause they are said to be better.
Less lucas or prince of darkness gear.
They drive differetly. Sounds quirky but its true.
If you do high mileage. get a 4.0l SE model.
Less to go wrong, easier to fix and not much slower.
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Thanks Big Guy
Yep plan was for the wifes name. The gas guy said i would make about $800 on the change over but at the time we were talking into a later model disco.
I will have to see how different the system from the disco to the RR.
All i know about it is three scubas in the back and i presume vapour direct into the inlet manifold or at least that is where the gas pipe attaches (more research).
Why better ( what do you mean by "Less lucas or prince of darkness gear") engine management better?
"They drive differently. Sounds quirky but its true." For the better??????
I want to tow so i think the 4.6 is better. The specs i have read suggest that the 4.6HSE gets better km-age????
Cheers,
Remy
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Hey Stu,
I will have to get the details of "Using a cable and plug from Jaycar, an old PDA, a soldering iron and some free software I can now fix/calbirate/reset my EAS whereever I am" if you are willing to share or have you already somewher in the forum?
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Lucas has long been named the prince of darkness.
they just seem to have gremlins and die for no apparent reason.
Some mornings turn the key and all is good, next morning no radio and only one window winds. Next day all good again.
Part of the land Rover driving experience.
The later model 99onwards hse just seems much more alive, tight and interior is upgraded.
Save a little more $ and give someone on carsales an offer that is low so long as they had the car on there for a while so not to offend them.
Try both and see for yourself.
Watch for slipped liners, more common than I thought till i bought one and had to spend money.
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did they come only with auto g/box ?, and are snorkels available for them ?
...........tasi
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big guy
Yes & Yes
yes ...umm any better to use off road than manual
yes ...you bewty
and thanks big fella :)
........tasi
