Thread: Comments re P38 Rangie

Yes and Hardy has some awesome bb's for the P38 just a shame the boss doesn't share the same enthusiasm as I do for it..lol

I sawa 10/95 HSE go through Albion Auto Auctions early last year, opening bid $10000, final bid $15250 and sold at that. Car could only be described as immaculate, low k's, log books and dealer serviced, 7 seats with mod. plate and very exey lamb's wool seat covers on all. Overheard two dealers comment that that was too much, which I thought also and asked them what they thought was a fair price. I thought say $12000, they thought $8-10000, reason being the model has a bad rep for unreliability & expensive problems and dealers have to give warranty. I said that was probably near $100000 new, and they said yes, luxury cars are worth phuque-all after a few years and a couple of owners, no matter the condition. Reasoning once again? Buyers of ten y.o. cars don't have deep pockets and don't want expensive to maintain oddities.
Same auction sold a 7/87 BMW 318i, not too bad, for $1200, an 88 318i for $1300. A 4/97 Saab 900s sedan, straight as a gun barrel, only needing a wash and chamois off to put it on the lot, went for $3250.

Originally Posted by p38arover

Yes, please, Hardy!

Ron

I'll check it out and post back in a new thread...

Excellent. This will appreciated on the RR.net P38A forum (by Australians, at least).

Ron

Originally Posted by muddy69

Guys,


What advice should I give him regarding what to look out for.

Check out http://rangerovers.net/ and if not certain on a particular issue try searching on the associated forum.

As far as the price goes - well, it's not outrageous but armed with the right research and knowledge your mate may be able to negotiate a couple of $K off.
May be worth finding a reputable LR specialist in the area and pay the inspection fee for their opinion...

Hardy

I thought I bought my '96 HSE cheap enough a few months ago. Today, our used car dept offered $2000 for a '97 HSE with around 350000km on the clock !!

I don't think the owner will part with it that cheaply.

**Edit, it was a 97MY, not 95MY.

Originally Posted by Scouse

Today, our used car dept offered $2000 for a '95 HSE with around 350000km on the clock !!

Hell's bells!

Ron

Well thanks for the input lads. My mate is no hardcore 4wd'er and wants it for more of the prestige appeal.

Will pass on all your valuable comments.

Aah, yes, the Lucas electrics...mmm

Muddy