Classic RR

[Cawzyboy]

Been looking into one of these recently, I've notice prices varie wildly from website to website.
Just looking for info on them, for example maintenance and running costs? What are they like
Offroad?

Also neverdone off roading before, do I have to go to designated venues or can I roam? I'm in Scotland
If that affects it any?

Cheers in advance.

P.s Sorry for the rambling first post.

[300bhp/ton]

Classic RR's are great vehicles tbh. Not very complex and easy to work on, although some will claim they are expensive.

Most are V8 autos. So will like a drink.

Prices are strange on them. Early ones are getting quite collectible and people will pay stupid money for a Tdi one. But you can still pick up a bargain.

A Discovery 1 is actually a Range Rover just with a few different panels. So you might want to consider these as well.

[Cawzyboy]

Cheers for that.

I'll look into them also, what commonthings can go wrong or should look out for when viewing RR?

[camel_landy]

Cawzyboy said:

Cheers for that.

I'll look into them also, what commonthings can go wrong or should look out for when viewing RR?

Given that the youngest Classic RR is 18yrs old and the youngest Disco 1 15yrs... Pretty much everything needs looking at!!!

Electrical gremlins from poor earth connections & corroded connectors, knackered bushes & other rubber components, worn mechanicals, sloppy drivetrain, air suspension issues, etc... You name it!!

However, the big problem is probably going to be rot: Chassis, sills, bulkheads, doors, brake lines, etc...

Great cars & very easy to work on as a DIY mechanic but make sure you go in 'eyes wide open'.

M

[300bhp/ton]

Cawzyboy said:

Cheers for that.

I'll look into them also, what commonthings can go wrong or should look out for when viewing RR?

Rust is something to bear in mind. But like all Landy's of this ilk, every single part is either repairable or replaceable.

On classic RR's check the rear tailgate, the upper one will be rusty, they all are. But you can get new replacements. Check the floor and inner rear arches too.

Check the chassis.

On a Disco it's mostly the same bits tbh and check the sills too.

In terms of electrics - seriously I have no idea why people think these are complex, but some do. On a well specced Range Rover you'll get electric seats and windows.... oh and lights but that's about it. There is nothing complex at all on them.

Bushes will and do wear, but all of them are cheap and easy to fix or replace. So I wouldn't let a clonk put you off. Same applies with the suspension in general. Propshafts might need doing, but again it's an easy and cheap job to do.

The RV8 is a good engine, although old school. Just check it sounds sweet and doesn't smoke really. Tdi's are good too. In the Range Rover they also used the Italian VM turbo diesel motor. The 2.4 is a bit of a dog and the 2.5 has an "internet" reputation. However we range a 2.5VM for nearly 10 years and never had a problem with it. Very underrated engine IMO.

Manual gearboxes are ok, although can be clonky and don't like to be rushed. Auto's can get sloppy and may have a bit of driveline shunt. When fresh these are strong boxes, but if they haven't had the oil and filter changed they can end up needing a rebuild.


Also is this for off roading or for mostly street use? This may affect what things to look out for.

[Cawzyboy]

thanks for all the great input.

I will be using it for mainly offroad. Thinking starting out with just upgraded tyres and as i learn upgrade what i need ( im guessing best way to go?)

i am liking the idea of being able to do most of the work myself.

thanks again.