dangerous brain Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 The mrs is hinting heavily at a range rover she's seen locally to replace the Aristo with. Its a dapper 4.6 SE. I've seen a better one on autotrader This little beauty http://www.revolutioncars.co.uk/images/rangeroveresc/2006_0119Image0032.JPG http://www.revolutioncars.co.uk/range_rover.htm Anyone know anything about the vehicles? Other than they are thirsty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 forget it; 1. You live on one of narriowist streets ive seen, remember that ford lightening that came down it, wasnt an easy drive for him. 2. Ill never speak to you again (no this isnt a benefit!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 forget it; 1. You live on one of narriowist streets ive seen, remember that ford lightening that came down it, wasnt an easy drive for him. 2. Ill never speak to you again (no this isnt a benefit!) 3. It'll still be faster than your N/A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 My uncle has one - his is 4 years old with about 80000 miles otc. He gets about 18mpg(!), has had it back to Range Rover dealership for A/c - cost 700 to fix and a few other things... oh yeah an oil leak form somewhere which they cant find. I suppose at the end of the day its still an old Rover engine in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I see that and I think expensive repairs after expensive repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 i'm selling one on behalf of a freind:eyebrows: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4606855593&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 3. It'll still be faster than your N/A Do you know i think that would just totally send me into depression to have you come steaming past me in that.....seriously it really would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I see that and I think expensive repairs after expensive repairs. Indeedy:giveup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Do you know i think that would just totally send me into depression to have you come steaming past me in that.....seriously it really would Thats it I'm buying it then. Absxxx does your mate want my aristo as a PX lol What do you think of it as a motor abs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 My brother in law had one, they're great offroad! We took it across a few ploughed fields and through a few streams/small rivers(!) at my parents farm. Managed to get it stuck though and had to get a tractor to pull it out However, not so sure how they are on the road, but thats not exactly what they're for! I know fuel economy is appauling (14mpg average) and service costs are huge. He's recently changed it to a '98 911 turbo and now calls that economical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 i'm affraid shes selling for cash only. looking to buy one of those sporty volvos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 My BPU+++ supe ran at those sort of figures MPG so thats not an issue. Service costs aren't worrying me as it can't be as expensive as the modding bug on the supe and aristo (thousands) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 i'm affraid shes selling for cash only. looking to buy one of those sporty volvos. Which sporty Volvo? My mates got an 850R with race pack on it. Thats well gucci. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 not too clued up on the models but its a estate and i beleive its over 200 bhp mark:badidea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Depending on age that will either be the V70R AWD or the 850R FWD. I think there may be an 850R AWD on the very last of the 850's but if there is its rare as rocking horse shit. The first V70's are virtually the same shape as the 850 model they replaced and IMO the better looking of the models. The newer model that has a double smoother corner on the bonnet and other edges looks a bit pants. The 850R hits 265 bhp but only permanently if its the manual the auto drops its boost after so many seconds. The V70R does the same thing as the auto 850's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nowgotz Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 i used to work on them and the p38 is a nightmare go for as early as you can and even the bmw deisel was a nasty bit of kit they all generally suffer from an electrical fault at times and worst a suspension fault very expensive to repair but....... very cool looking and go quite quik all the best hth jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 So could be a very expensive mistake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Check out the Toyota Prado Brian..its the Colerado Jap import version..I had one on loan over Christmas from JEM..they have a few coming in...take one for a testy before you buy a Rogue Rover he he! I had the older shape to that..K reg it was wicked to drive..felt like id been given a Knighthood..but other people on the road hated it...it was socially worse than driving a BMW...the ball joints went £800 each plus labour after about 6 months of ownership..it was the first of the last of that model with Air Suspension I remmber pressing the lower button to come down to the level of the Maccy Dees drivethru window..they must of thought i was a right 't*$$er' lol Ok The Prado dosn't generally have piped leather, but you aint going to be spending a lot of time relaxing on the hard shoulder in a Prado..but its well comfy great 3.4 engine (if you can find a petrol) How many Range Rovers do you see in third world countries, what do the U.N. drive about in, and the News Crews in war torn countries...? Seriously take a text drive in one you'll love it. Dont be lured by the beautiful interior...happened to me a few times..i used to buy a car if i liked the look of the dash..the beauty is only skin deep! Landcruiser Prado..may have one shortly so I'll be ya guinni pig if ya like and if i get it soon you can take it for a run and see what ya think if you havent bought anything by then! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 This time around I am going to sell my current vehicle before I buy another one so plenty of time fella. At the moment I am just looking around. Anything I like the mrs hates and vice versa. The range rover would be a serious and I mean serious compromise on my side. But they don't look too bad and that interior is luxury and a half and I do like my interiors. If its gonna cost me more than the supe just to keep it running though then another think may be needed. After all there must be a reason why a 50k motor new is less than 10k after 7-8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Two word. Nissan Patrol. Get a lot more toys for your money. Went in my dads over xmas and, if I had the money, I'd get one without thinking twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Two word. Nissan Patrol. Get a lot more toys for your money. Went in my dads over xmas and, if I had the money, I'd get one without thinking twice. I saw one of them the other day it looked well nice...it looked tougher than Mike Tyson...what model year has ya Dad got? I might look into them as another option myself..if they are not overly expensive..certainly ideal luggage space which is what Im looking for, also will need to build a cage in the back (no not for the other half lol) Only thing I dont like about them is the unsemetrical rear doors one is smaller then the other..always looked a bit odd! Why are we all going through a 4x4 fad right now? Im sure the weather will improve one day:sos: Whatever I buy Bryan I'll let ya try it out if im down that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertpig Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 as your obviosly a fan of toyota reliability forget the rangerover.unless its one of the very latest.they do have style and presence but everybody regrets buying them i did. as for 14-18mpg if thats what you get for the supra then allow 9mpg for the rangerover. have enclosed pic of my hack 2.5tdi audi this car runs on thin air 45mpg handles well,pretty refined,looks tidy and owes me next to nothing my best car comes and goes but i can see myself in this come another 5 years. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 This time around I am going to sell my current vehicle before I buy another one so plenty of time fella. At the moment I am just looking around. Anything I like the mrs hates and vice versa. The range rover would be a serious and I mean serious compromise on my side. But they don't look too bad and that interior is luxury and a half and I do like my interiors. If its gonna cost me more than the supe just to keep it running though then another think may be needed. After all there must be a reason why a 50k motor new is less than 10k after 7-8 years. There is one solution to your disparate car tastes.... ever heard of Overfinch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I saw one of them the other day it looked well nice...it looked tougher than Mike Tyson...what model year has ya Dad got? I might look into them as another option myself..if they are not overly expensive..certainly ideal luggage space which is what Im looking for, also will need to build a cage in the back (no not for the other half lol) Not sure of the year. I don't think it's more than two years old though. It does look hard though and it is huge. I parked the Supra next to is and it looked tiny. Thought about parking under it when it rained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Not sure of the year. I don't think it's more than two years old though. It does look hard though and it is huge. I parked the Supra next to is and it looked tiny. Thought about parking under it when it rained. Think its outa my budget...but I'll have a look at some on autotrader...I guess id be looking at a 98/99 or maybe slightly older...def a cool looking wardrobe though with enough room for an ensuite bathroom! Are there jap specs available do ya reckon if so what are they called...? soz Brian to commendere your thread but its all good stuff for you too I guess:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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