Vehicle choice

Aandy,
Good one, I was almost going to answer then read the question again and again. Almost got me.

Wayne

Hi Aandy....
I cant tell if you are taking the mickey or if the question is valid....

Hi Andy
If you have been waiting to save up for a Toyota, then you will have time to consider your purchase further as you save for the Rangie, in between times you could own a Nissan and enjoy 4WD and travelling on the money you saved
Ray

"I'm told also that it's the most capable vehicle in the off road area"

Is it April 1 again?

All I can say is that out about 20 4x4's doing a course here in NZ the only 2 that didn't finish were the 2 that had RR on the front.

older range rovers are excellent off-road but limited in comfort. new range rovers are excellent with comfort, but limited off-road. maybe you got mixed up with land rovers, the discos are incredible off-road if set-up right (as are most decent 4x4's, the set-up is pretty important).

generally the newer range rovers (1995->) are designed as urban 4x4's that spend majority of time in the city and taking the kids to soccer. they need a fair amount of mods to get them ready for real 4x4 off-road work.

the discovery's are very handy off-road with their great centre difflock and my disco has proven itself to me many times over, way more than my previous landcruiser, my bro's hilux, my father's turbo prado and my mate's SWB Patrol.

yes, electrics are a hassle on British cars - i've had to rebuild the alternator twice now and the ciggie lighter is permantely got it's fuse taken out, but the motor is extremely reliable (3.9L V8) and the drivetrain has been faultless for me.

in the end i'd rather recommend you get a Landcruiser, maybe an 80 series GXL if comfort is what you prefer. if serious 4x4 is more your kettle of fish, forget the RR's altogether.

nate