Classic Range rover
Submitted: Friday, Jul 08, 2005 at 00:32
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Landies rule
Hi all, just joined the
forum and was after some info on owning an early V8 Range Rover on gas (1970 - 85'). I currentley own a 1990 Tdi Pajero but want more performance and off road ability. I like the looks and performance of these beasts (and am a bit a Landie nut) but are they reliable enough for everyday use - especially for a poor P - plater?
Any info greately appreciated.
Reply By: Martyn (WA) - Friday, Jul 08, 2005 at 20:50
Friday, Jul 08, 2005 at 20:50
Landies rule,
I have an 85 Rangie I bought three years ago, off road you couldn't have more fun with your clothes on. If you keep it standard and don't do outlandish things to it I'm sure it will give you reliable service. Mines a carby model I got one of them for simplicities sake, Fuel injection can be very costly. I lifted it 50 mm, fitted muddies a
UHF radio and a diff lock in the rear, that's it. All I've had to replace mechanically in three years has been the starter motor. I've had to repair bits due to "bush rash", indicators, (three off), one bumper (front), I straightened the rear one again it's on it's third life. If you mess around with tyre sizes and engines things break, and it's not cheap. The engines thirsty but reliable, they don't like water due to the dizzy position. Mines done 260 thousand still goes
well. Take the self leveling device off the rear axel it's useless.
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