19K for 94RR with 300TDI... Too Much???????

[ntguy]

Ok as some of you have been aware I have been thinking about my next vehicle on my return to OZ. I have been quoted 19k drive away for a 94 RR with the 300TDi installed.

A little more than I was thinking but first qoute so far.

Another few questions.

Do the RR and Disco share the same chassis?

I have heard/read the horror reports in the UK of Discos rusting, does this happening in OZ? I take they are not aluminum as RR are then?

Finally is the 94 the best RR to this conversion?
My reason for a 94 model was.
Child restraints in the rear,
Better/stronger driveline
Less electronics than latter models


Thanks

Lobo

[discowhite]

rangies and discos pre p38a are the same just different bodies.
i doubt that you will find any rust under a rangie or disco of that age.

phil.

the rangie blokes can tell you if the price is good or bad. i dont think
that there are a lot of 300tdi rangies around! the only one i know of is
LRH's and its a hybrid.

[LandyAndy]

Hi Lobo
Seems a bit high,they werent available in Aussie with the diesel motor so its either a transplant or import.Tiny has one that he converted himself from a Disco wreck.
All aussie delivered passenger vehicles from the early 1980's in aust have the child restraint points,they are mandatory.
Plenty of newer diesel Discos available at that price,there are a few really good buy on Ebay aust from time to time.Other places to search are Carpoint.com.au and Tradingpost online,might give you a better idea of aussie prices.
Goodluck
Andrew

[rangieman]

19 K way too much you could buy a td5 disco for that now might have a few ks but diesels do high ks with out too much trouble cheers [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

[ntguy]

Landy Andy,notice ure in Williams, old stomping ground for me. I started work at 14 there with old Aubury Fowler, hard man.


Yep understand it may be high.

I am buying vehicle and motor of same company. This then includes converting as well.

[LandyAndy]

Hi Lobo
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I have heard hundreds of stories about that place,even today they have a huge staff turn over,Jamie,Aubery son has the run of the place these days,a chip off the old block they say.
Andrew

[UncleHo]

G'day ntguy [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
That sure does sound a bit exxy, seeing that a good 300 TDI Disco Auto with full history, was purchased by Incisor a couple of years ago for a few K under that, and you could get a good RR on GAS for that, Rust is not as big a problem here as we don't salt our roads when it snows, but the early ones 91-93 had a water leak problem in the rear quarter, from poor alpine light seals, definately look for a vehicle with a written service history, and a good cheap V8 RR would be a worthwhile proposition to convert to a 300TDI.

cheers [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

[Ace]

Originally posted by ntguy
Ok as some of you have been aware I have been thinking about my next vehicle on my return to OZ. I have been quoted 19k drive away for a 94 RR with the 300TDi installed.

A little more than I was thinking but first qoute so far.

Another few questions.

Do the RR and Disco share the same chassis?

I have heard/read the horror reports in the UK of Discos rusting, does this happening in OZ? I take they are not aluminum as RR are then?

Finally is the 94 the best RR to this conversion?
My reason for a 94 model was.
Child restraints in the rear,
Better/stronger driveline
Less electronics than latter models


Thanks

Lobo

Hi Lobo, a member of the Sydney Land Rover owners club has a 90 model rangie for sale with the 3.9L Isuzu diesel with a turbo added. Here is the description

1990 Range Rover 4 door, 3.9L turbo diesel (Isuzu 4bd1) ARB Bullbar and rear step, spare wheel carrier, 2in lift, snorkel, A/C, great 4wd and very economical, $11000.

This would be a better buy in my opinion, the 3.9L Isuzu is a top engine and being 8k cheaper makes it better, i will PM you the details of the seller. Matt

[Maggot4x4]

Originally posted by Ace+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ace)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-ntguy
Ok as some of you have been aware I have been thinking about my next vehicle on my return to OZ. I have been quoted 19k drive away for a 94 RR with the 300TDi installed.

A little more than I was thinking but first qoute so far.

Another few questions.

Do the RR and Disco share the same chassis?

I have heard/read the horror reports in the UK of Discos rusting, does this happening in OZ? I take they are not aluminum as RR are then?

Finally is the 94 the best RR to this conversion?
My reason for a 94 model was.
Child restraints in the rear,
Better/stronger driveline
Less electronics than latter models


Thanks

Lobo

Hi Lobo, a member of the Sydney Land Rover owners club has a 90 model rangie for sale with the 3.9L Isuzu diesel with a turbo added. Here is the description

1990 Range Rover 4 door, 3.9L turbo diesel (Isuzu 4bd1) ARB Bullbar and rear step, spare wheel carrier, 2in lift, snorkel, A/C, great 4wd and very economical, $11000.

This would be a better buy in my opinion, the 3.9L Isuzu is a top engine and being 8k cheaper makes it better, i will PM you the details of the seller. Matt[/b][/quote]

What gearbox and Transfer is he running?

[Ace]

Originally posted by Maggot4x4+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Maggot4x4)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Originally posted by Ace@
<!--QuoteBegin-ntguy

Ok as some of you have been aware I have been thinking about my next vehicle on my return to OZ. I have been quoted 19k drive away for a 94 RR with the 300TDi installed.

A little more than I was thinking but first qoute so far.

Another few questions.

Do the RR and Disco share the same chassis?

I have heard/read the horror reports in the UK of Discos rusting, does this happening in OZ? I take they are not aluminum as RR are then?

Finally is the 94 the best RR to this conversion?
My reason for a 94 model was.
Child restraints in the rear,
Better/stronger driveline
Less electronics than latter models


Thanks

Lobo

Hi Lobo, a member of the Sydney Land Rover owners club has a 90 model rangie for sale with the 3.9L Isuzu diesel with a turbo added. Here is the description

1990 Range Rover 4 door, 3.9L turbo diesel (Isuzu 4bd1) ARB Bullbar and rear step, spare wheel carrier, 2in lift, snorkel, A/C, great 4wd and very economical, $11000.

This would be a better buy in my opinion, the 3.9L Isuzu is a top engine and being 8k cheaper makes it better, i will PM you the details of the seller. Matt

What gearbox and Transfer is he running?[/b][/quote]

Dont know Maggot, i just saw the add in the LROC mag. Matt