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[Lazydocker]

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

I can't 

...Yet... But he's working hard

[tunnie]

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

I can't 

...Yet... But he's working hard

Tell me about it, worked Monday, going in tomorrow. Not due in again till Thursday 

[Lazydocker]

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

I can't 

...Yet... But he's working hard

Tell me about it, worked Monday, going in tomorrow. Not due in again till Thursday 

Renting yourself out must pay well then if you can afford such short weeks 

[Shackeng]

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

I'm now veering towards the old Land Rover, but I guess they've just gone up in price! :-/

[Markie]

Ive lost mine.to SWMBO temporarily...have a 4.0 Vogue 2002 p38 Love it.

Due to our weather - we have been white since 17 December my wife has used daily - horses are kept at stables that have nearly 2 feet of snow in places.

The Rangie has been phenomenal - now thinking of a couple of L322`s ( selling the Jag, Rangie and clitSport)

Does that qualify as downsizing ?

[tunnie]

the trouble with getting a rangie, means no excuses on getting to work 

[Markie]

Meant to say - clit has been holed up since 17/12 simply wont go - mind you 182 horses on the wrong wheels 

Jag AWD also been brilliant 

[Markie]

There 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 

[ffcgary1]

I have a 4.0l 2000 cherokee and it has been superb in this weather, simple in design and build, creaks and rattles all over the place, but it goes where you ask it to go,and i pushed my dads 3.2 elite up a hill in dartford without any problems at all.
Gary.

[Radiomarko]

Lada Niva   

[Darth Loo-knee]

Lada Niva   

Fantastic offroad car 

When went on an Offroading Day there were alot of those and Suzuki Rhino's getting everywhere..
Brilliant funday

[Shackeng]

There 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 

Thanks for all that info.