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General Car Chat / Re: My Ideal MV6
« on: 09 January 2010, 13:35:34 »
Very nice, if you like saloons.
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On Vauxhalls, 2001. Repelaced with a GM 2.2 4 cylinder lump.
On Opels, 2003 when production ceased. Post 2001 Opels got the rather nice Y25DT BMW common rail engine, complete with 5 speed auto/
QuoteThere seem to be a few members who also have Range Rovers. I'm toying with the thought of being able to go out in this sort of weather. Any advice on buying one second hand, apart from FSH etc, any particular model to go for? All opinions welcomed, thinking up to £5000:-/
Getting back to original poster.
£5000 will get you a very good 4.0 v8. Dont go for 4.6 there more prone to head issues - although its hardly a 1 in 2 failure ratio!
4.0 is pretty bombproof and the performance difference is minimum.
Avoid the diesels in this price range as it will be 2.5litre P38 for this money. Really want a diesel then as a minimum double your outlay and get a post 2002 TDV6.
Issues to look for - like any car the basics - As much history as possible, as many stamps in the book as possible etc etc.
Specific to the Rangie - check the Height Ajustable Suspension - play around with it onthe move and ensure it changes as it should. IE it will move to motorway mode over 60mph. It is a part that is more prone to failing and can climb to a 4 figure outlay to replace worst case !
Rear Drop down tailgate can rust - have a good look.
Check from whines and groans from suspension and box / axel at speed.
DIY servicing easy due to layout and parts not that expensive if you keep away from main dealers.
What model ? Vogue is top spec, HSE next, followed by the SE.
Vogue post 2000 has everything you can think of - mine has DVDs in headrests, Sat Nav, 6 disc changer seperate sub woofer and standard Harman Kardon sounds. All totally standard. HSE is pretty similar in equipment just less ICE and less "walnut"
All will have leather and electric everything.
Hope this helps and if anyone disagrees ..remember its just my opinion
We have had two Classic shaped Range Rovers and Mrs. Loo-knee regrets the day we sold the last one I have not heard the last of it either
There always seems to be something needing to be done on them, changing all the oils is quiet expensive too.
Parts are suprisingly quiet cheap, example an alternator for a Rangey was £50 new
We went looking for snow in them which was brilliant fun and also an offroading day in the first one
Pretty sure it is the 4.6 that had problems dropping liners.
Head Gaskets are pretty easy to do to as there is so much room in there, just climb in
A neighbour used to work in the desert somewhere and he claims that Land Rangers etc etc are no match for either Land Rover or Range Rover.
I actually prefer the Classic shape, but Tunnie if you can afford a new Range Rover you must be a Rentboy
All you need is a proper Land Rover (Series any)...
Just don't expect any luxury.....
This kinda tempts me but perhaps the carpet colour is an aquired taste....
QuoteThanks a lot guys, particulaly Josh, some very useful info there. I was thinking of something with a bit of grunt as well as snow capability, so the Disco or sound interesting.
Be careful of them, they are cheap for a reason, they rot very easily
Count your feet ... there is the answer ..
My son deals in cars and had a Daimler Super Eight last year. Fantastic car all round, unbelievably fast with fantastic handling and every extra including active cruise control, which can be unnerving until you get used to it.
The car was 3 years old but had been stolen and recovered (carjacked) my son paid £11k for it. The original owner paid £65k!
I would love to own one but the running costs are astronomical.
Quotehttp://www.motorbase.com/profiles/picture/index.ehtml?i=2032531278;s=Hillman;p=3
How about this?
I'd say you were bang on the money Shackeng, very well spotted mate
yep, delving into the hillmans a bit more, looks to be a later thirties, maybe a 1940 model, as they seem to have had a slightly less rakish (!) angle of grille. than earlier ones. The bonnet mascot, headlamps, and arches all look pukka to me.