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[Markie]

Im sure there are a few cant remember who..

Just bought a very very late P38, Early 2002 model HSE, With FSH, Full Mot.

Not picked it up yet but apart from the intuitive things that i`ll check is there anything obvious that i should be looking for?

Cheers Dears

[Steve Brookman]

Hello Markie,
I've had a 99 4.6HSE for nearly 3 years. Check all electrical items work-the heated seats seldom work. Check to see if any water in the drivers footwell-this could indicate leaking o rings on the heater pipes-a pig to replace although they only cost a few pence.

Make sure the air suspension works on all settings and that the car lowers and raises itself automatically at speeds above and below 55mph.

Make sure the climate control has not got the book symbol on it.

Be aware that any electrical faults-air suspension etc, cannot be cleared at homne-the car needs plugging into a Rovacom system.

They may sound troublesome-but the only things I've changed om mine are the exhaust and two tyres-although the dreaded o rings have been lealing a little.

Overall a cracking vehicle-it brings a smile to my face every time I drive it-I shoukldn't say this-but I prefer it to the wifes 3.0litre Elite estate!

Any more questions- give me a pm.

Regards

#Steve

[ScottieMV6]

Would love one just ain't got the cash!

Not sure what to look for to be honest. Suspension is one thing that springs to mind, they have air suspension and the pumps are prone to going IIRC.

Get some pics up when you can, lets have a look at it. 

EDIT: Beaten to it, as above!

[Markie]

Cheers folks, and anything else from anyone else is much appreciated...

Heard about the O rings, Air suspension is already checked and is spot on, i hear there prone to rust on rear tailgate but that seems fine, also all electrics inc seats are spot on 

These things are cheaper than you think folks 

[Jimbob]

there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now 

Not the fanciest thing, but works well 

[Markie]

there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now 

Not the fanciest thing, but works well 

Really ! Thats gotta be worth a purchase 

Meant to say this things running DVD screens in the headrests, PS3 and wireless headrests, factory sat nav and is on 18"s..... 8-)

And once i sell my 1996 Grand Cherokee the cost to me is the same as a decent 46" LCD 

[Jimbob]

there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now 

Not the fanciest thing, but works well 

Really ! Thats gotta be worth a purchase 

Meant to say this things running DVD screens in the headrests, PS3 and wireless headrests, factory sat nav and is on 18"s..... 8-)

And once i sell my 1996 Grand Cherokee the cost to me is the same as a decent 46" LCD 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220351301353&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fitems%2F%3F_nkw%3D220351301353%26_sacat%3D0%26_trksid%3Dm270%26_odkw%3D94.195.208.55%26_osacat%3D0%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

and

http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=207273

used it on the rangerover (as mentioned in TD Locking kit thread) a few weeks ago 

[crazyjoetavola]

Im sure there are a few cant remember who..

Just bought a very very late P38, Early 2002 model HSE, With FSH, Full Mot.

Not picked it up yet but apart from the intuitive things that i`ll check is there anything obvious that i should be looking for?

Cheers Dears

I'll follow this with interest Markie - am also in the market for a P38.  Post a few pics when you get it please

[Marks DTM Calib]

Sadly it still uses the shite rover V8 (with the thor setup on it).

Dont off road it, the transfer boxes blow!

[Markie]

Sadly it still uses the shite rover V8 (with the thor setup on it).

Dont off road it, the transfer boxes blow!

 

I know but with the mark up in prices over another year to the newer engine was not something i can justify for the third car 

This`ll do for now i hope, picking it up Wednesday/ Thursday pics to follow 

[Marks DTM Calib]

You might well re-coup the markup in price from the fuel savings alone!

[Markie]

You might well re-coup the markup in price from the fuel savings alone!

  And then theres SWMBO.....

[Darth Loo-knee]

I must admit Mrs. Loo-knee & Myself have a soft spot for the classic shape Range Rover, may even get another when I can afford 

As soon as the snow came, Mrs. Loo-knee was saying "We should have kept the Rangie!"

[p j morgan]

 no what you mean we say  that abo our 4.5 toyota amazon

[tunnie]

Im sure there are a few cant remember who..

Just bought a very very late P38, Early 2002 model HSE, With FSH, Full Mot.

Not picked it up yet but apart from the intuitive things that i`ll check is there anything obvious that i should be looking for?

Cheers Dears

I can't find a 2002 for that kind of money (4k) you must have got yourself a bargin there