Disco, Freelander, RR Classic, P38, Hi-Lux, Explorer, other?
Poll: Disco, Freelander, RR Classic, P38, Hi-Lux, Explorer, other?
Total Members Polled: 5
Discussion
Next summer - I'm going to be after a good sized 4WD car (not particularly due to current weather but would also be good for this).
Economy is not a big issue. Price will be. Looking to spend just £2.5k
I have a list (as per the voting options).
My thoughts are......
Discovery 1 - tough & simple to repair, good diesel engines & a nice V8 available. Can rust badly in places, trim can wear, many are badly treated.
Freelander - already had one a few years ago, excellent apart from head gasket failing. Probably a bit too small for 4 adults, 2 kids & luggage.
Range Rover Classic - would love one but would it ruin me? Bodywork can get bad due to age and mixed use of metals reacting (same goes for any LR really). Easy to fix?
RR P38 - good bodies on these, complex suspension & electrics may be the acceles heel?
Hi-Lux - pretty good all rounder, can rust but pretty reliable?
Explorer - don't know much about these other than recalls for sticky accelerators eay in life, should all have been sorted. Quite thirsty, lots of kit & big.
Would you give these a miss in favour of something else in the same budget?
All advice & suggestions much appreciated
Economy is not a big issue. Price will be. Looking to spend just £2.5k
I have a list (as per the voting options).
My thoughts are......
Discovery 1 - tough & simple to repair, good diesel engines & a nice V8 available. Can rust badly in places, trim can wear, many are badly treated.
Freelander - already had one a few years ago, excellent apart from head gasket failing. Probably a bit too small for 4 adults, 2 kids & luggage.
Range Rover Classic - would love one but would it ruin me? Bodywork can get bad due to age and mixed use of metals reacting (same goes for any LR really). Easy to fix?
RR P38 - good bodies on these, complex suspension & electrics may be the acceles heel?
Hi-Lux - pretty good all rounder, can rust but pretty reliable?
Explorer - don't know much about these other than recalls for sticky accelerators eay in life, should all have been sorted. Quite thirsty, lots of kit & big.
Would you give these a miss in favour of something else in the same budget?
All advice & suggestions much appreciated
Bayeux said:
Next summer - I'm going to be after a good sized 4WD car (not particularly due to current weather but would also be good for this).
Economy is not a big issue. Price will be. Looking to spend just £2.5k
I have a list (as per the voting options).
My thoughts are......
Discovery 1 - tough & simple to repair, good diesel engines & a nice V8 available. Can rust badly in places, trim can wear, many are badly treated.
Freelander - already had one a few years ago, excellent apart from head gasket failing. Probably a bit too small for 4 adults, 2 kids & luggage.
Range Rover Classic - would love one but would it ruin me? Bodywork can get bad due to age and mixed use of metals reacting (same goes for any LR really). Easy to fix?
RR P38 - good bodies on these, complex suspension & electrics may be the acceles heel?
Hi-Lux - pretty good all rounder, can rust but pretty reliable?
Explorer - don't know much about these other than recalls for sticky accelerators eay in life, should all have been sorted. Quite thirsty, lots of kit & big.
Would you give these a miss in favour of something else in the same budget?
All advice & suggestions much appreciated
Wide choice there i think you need to focus a little more on the primary useEconomy is not a big issue. Price will be. Looking to spend just £2.5k
I have a list (as per the voting options).
My thoughts are......
Discovery 1 - tough & simple to repair, good diesel engines & a nice V8 available. Can rust badly in places, trim can wear, many are badly treated.
Freelander - already had one a few years ago, excellent apart from head gasket failing. Probably a bit too small for 4 adults, 2 kids & luggage.
Range Rover Classic - would love one but would it ruin me? Bodywork can get bad due to age and mixed use of metals reacting (same goes for any LR really). Easy to fix?
RR P38 - good bodies on these, complex suspension & electrics may be the acceles heel?
Hi-Lux - pretty good all rounder, can rust but pretty reliable?
Explorer - don't know much about these other than recalls for sticky accelerators eay in life, should all have been sorted. Quite thirsty, lots of kit & big.
Would you give these a miss in favour of something else in the same budget?
All advice & suggestions much appreciated
D1. good all rounder but there are a LOT of sheds about chose with EXTREME care i,ve had 3 of them.
P38. lovely lovely motor until it breaks then unless you DIY and source parts from the states it WILL rip the arse out of your wallet i,ve had one and got bored with resetting the alarm ecu and the suspension ecu even though i had the software and cable to avoid paying £50 a pop for the dealer to do it.
Freeloader getting the mrs one next year good "soft" roader and as you say a little
small but ok as long as any potential headgasket issues are in hand.
RR classic again lovely motor if thirsty a late "softdash" 300tdi is the one to have
again rust around the rear X-member is a killer otherwise repairs are fairly cheap and relatively easy. i have had 4 i think would have another one tomorrow.
Hi lux is really a lugger unless you have a surf good motors so i'm led to understand
not owned one yet and thirsty for a diesel rust can be a problem.
Explorer was going to buy a S/H one some years ago till i tryed to get a quote
for it and the best quote i got was almost twice the asking price of the car
so i never looked at one again.
ETA i,m currently running a heavily modifyed defender and i love it but its
an acquired taste for all but confirmed loonies like me and its no family runabout.
Edited by FranKinFezza on Wednesday 8th December 01:13
Emsman said:
A range rover classic-
Won't lose money
Comfy
Well specced
Quick enough
Good 'image' if such things worry you
Simply a superb vehicle
This would be the choice if bought with the heart, I love them & they are so timeless.Won't lose money
Comfy
Well specced
Quick enough
Good 'image' if such things worry you
Simply a superb vehicle
But do they rot like a Disco?
I know they corrode where steel meets aluminium like on the rear tailgate but is the rest if car as bad?
I think they are easier to check
I've got a (works) hilux doublecab. Easily carries 3-years worth of belongings from a student - including telly, a table, etc.
Fantastic off road, in the snow etc. Will do 90mph - doesn't like stopping that much. Drives like a bit of a tractor, but is easy to drive lazily. Not too thirsty, really, unless you rag it (mine's the baby 2.5 so really have to work it to get anywhere).
Better as an industrial beast rather than a passenger wagon, I would say. Although it's got ISOfix, Ipod connection, etc.
ETA oops just noticed your budget - mines a newer one. I'd still probably avoid...
Fantastic off road, in the snow etc. Will do 90mph - doesn't like stopping that much. Drives like a bit of a tractor, but is easy to drive lazily. Not too thirsty, really, unless you rag it (mine's the baby 2.5 so really have to work it to get anywhere).
Better as an industrial beast rather than a passenger wagon, I would say. Although it's got ISOfix, Ipod connection, etc.
ETA oops just noticed your budget - mines a newer one. I'd still probably avoid...
Edited by Opulent on Wednesday 8th December 11:22
Another vote for a classic but then I'm biased.
Your budget will get you one of the better ones or leave some money for fixing it.
Yes they rust and leak and the air suspension (on some) collapses and the tailgates dissolve and the headlining comes away and lots of other things but its only minor!!
Check carefully underneath, consider an LPG converted one when you buy - they are no more expensive and fitting a system afterwards is not cost effective at this budget.
I bought mine a little under your budget and so far all I've done is have the LPG serviced and the car given a once over. Yes I've found a few small holes that will get welded next spring and I'll be a happier bunny when I can put all the front carpet back in once the leaks have been found but its great.
No issues starting at -5, as it shouldn't to be fair, and with the LPG (which is a separate discussion frequently had) the fuel costs are acceptable.
There are also loads of garages that will deal with a V8 and a rangie chassis - more I imagine, than for the others in your list.
They are, of course, a much better class of waftage than anything else on your list.
Your budget will get you one of the better ones or leave some money for fixing it.
Yes they rust and leak and the air suspension (on some) collapses and the tailgates dissolve and the headlining comes away and lots of other things but its only minor!!
Check carefully underneath, consider an LPG converted one when you buy - they are no more expensive and fitting a system afterwards is not cost effective at this budget.
I bought mine a little under your budget and so far all I've done is have the LPG serviced and the car given a once over. Yes I've found a few small holes that will get welded next spring and I'll be a happier bunny when I can put all the front carpet back in once the leaks have been found but its great.
No issues starting at -5, as it shouldn't to be fair, and with the LPG (which is a separate discussion frequently had) the fuel costs are acceptable.
There are also loads of garages that will deal with a V8 and a rangie chassis - more I imagine, than for the others in your list.
They are, of course, a much better class of waftage than anything else on your list.
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