Thread: Looking at buying a Range Rover

I have a rrc 2 door ( my play car) and a p38 on gas (wifes daily)

If i had more money i'd have a p38 as my play car. They are just so much better to drive on and off the road. if you fix it yourself they aren't to bad to run but if you take it some where you had better have deep pockets.

Originally Posted by matt39788

Not many mechanics want to touch them and info is sometimes hard to obtain.

????? This forum is only one of many places in which you can find info about the P38. The guys on this forum that have P38s are super helpful and point you in the right direction for finding info and used or new or aftermarket parts.

As far as Jake is concerned, if he is prepared to learn about P38s and look after his own car there is no reason why he couldn't have a P38 as his first car. I well remember as an apprentice many years ago nearly all the apprentices had their pet projects and some were quite complex. So Jake, if this is your thing, go for it!

Willem

Originally Posted by p38arover

They are no harder than, and in fact, many ways easier to work on than a RRC. (I've owned two RRC.)

They are far better built than a RRC, too.

I don't know what you mean about "info is sometimes hard to obtain".

It seems that most of the nay-sayers about P38As have never owned one.

I agree 100%. The P38 is the easiest car i have ever had to work on. (however i have not had to do blend motors). I have stripped 3.5 discos, defenders, later 300tdi discos and D2s, and i would work on a p38 rangie anyday. They have almost all the bolts captive, and everything is easy to get at. When i look under the bonnet of a classic and early discos, everything i see looks like an afterthought, knuckle-skinning abortion.


Andy