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Title: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Markie on 08 June 2009, 14:17:01
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
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Steve Brookman on 08 June 2009, 14:34:24
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
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 08 June 2009, 14:35:04
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.  :y

EDIT: Beaten to it, as above!
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Markie on 08 June 2009, 14:42:31
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  :y

These things are cheaper than you think folks  ;) :y
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Jimbob on 08 June 2009, 14:44:35
there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now  :y

Not the fanciest thing, but works well  :D
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Markie on 08 June 2009, 14:46:58
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there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now  :y

Not the fanciest thing, but works well  :D

Really ! Thats gotta be worth a purchase  :y

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  :y
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Jimbob on 08 June 2009, 14:48:14
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there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now  :y

Not the fanciest thing, but works well  :D

Really ! Thats gotta be worth a purchase  :y

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  :y


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  :y
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 08 June 2009, 14:57:13
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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 :y :y
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 June 2009, 15:15:07
Sadly it still uses the shite rover V8 (with the thor setup on it).

Dont off road it, the transfer boxes blow!

Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Markie on 08 June 2009, 15:34:13
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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  :y
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 June 2009, 15:42:47
You might well re-coup the markup in price from the fuel savings alone!
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Markie on 08 June 2009, 16:58:07
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You might well re-coup the markup in price from the fuel savings alone!

 ;D ;D And then theres SWMBO.....
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 08 June 2009, 17:18:56
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  :y

As soon as the snow came, Mrs. Loo-knee was saying "We should have kept the Rangie!" ;D
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: p j morgan on 08 June 2009, 17:58:57
 no what you mean we say  that abo our 4.5 toyota amazon
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: tunnie on 08 June 2009, 20:55:19
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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
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 08 June 2009, 20:57:58
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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


....he did do well Tunnie :y :y
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: tunnie on 08 June 2009, 21:19:47
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there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now  :y

Not the fanciest thing, but works well  :D

Really ! Thats gotta be worth a purchase  :y

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  :y

Where do you get your LCD's, Harrods!?

Cheapest decent 2002 i could find

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/LAND+ROVER+RANGE+ROVER/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-10-169-240-4294967118-4294967120/advert.action?R=200921334705868&distance=53&postcode=nn13+6er&channel=CARS&make=LAND+ROVER&model=RANGE+ROVER&min_pr=2000&max_pr=12000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 08 June 2009, 21:23:35
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there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now  :y

Not the fanciest thing, but works well  :D

Really ! Thats gotta be worth a purchase  :y

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  :y

Where do you get your LCD's, Harrods!?

Cheapest decent 2002 i could find

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/LAND+ROVER+RANGE+ROVER/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-10-169-240-4294967118-4294967120/advert.action?R=200921334705868&distance=53&postcode=nn13+6er&channel=CARS&make=LAND+ROVER&model=RANGE+ROVER&min_pr=2000&max_pr=12000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02

I thought he said it was a P38 Tunnie?
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: tunnie on 08 June 2009, 21:31:03
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there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now  :y

Not the fanciest thing, but works well  :D

Really ! Thats gotta be worth a purchase  :y

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  :y

Where do you get your LCD's, Harrods!?

Cheapest decent 2002 i could find

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/LAND+ROVER+RANGE+ROVER/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-10-169-240-4294967118-4294967120/advert.action?R=200921334705868&distance=53&postcode=nn13+6er&channel=CARS&make=LAND+ROVER&model=RANGE+ROVER&min_pr=2000&max_pr=12000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02

I thought he said it was a P38 Tunnie?

I thought that was a WW2 Fighter Plane?  :-?  ;D
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 08 June 2009, 21:34:12
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there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now  :y

Not the fanciest thing, but works well  :D

Really ! Thats gotta be worth a purchase  :y

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  :y

Where do you get your LCD's, Harrods!?

Cheapest decent 2002 i could find

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/LAND+ROVER+RANGE+ROVER/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-10-169-240-4294967118-4294967120/advert.action?R=200921334705868&distance=53&postcode=nn13+6er&channel=CARS&make=LAND+ROVER&model=RANGE+ROVER&min_pr=2000&max_pr=12000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02

I thought he said it was a P38 Tunnie?

I thought that was a WW2 Fighter Plane?  :-?  ;D

 ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: amigov6 on 08 June 2009, 21:45:37
This a REAL Rangey. I was a kid when these came out my fave anytime & they were 2 door & manual. Big bucks even for an average one like this.
   Plenty of nice Vogue SE's for less money though. :y
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: amigov6 on 08 June 2009, 21:46:19
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This a REAL Rangey. I was a kid when these came out my fave anytime & they were 2 door & manual. Big bucks even for an average one like this.
   Plenty of nice Vogue SE's for less money though. :y
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1972-RANGE-ROVER-2-DOOR-CLASSIC-TAX-EXEMPT_W0QQitemZ130310551898QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item1e571d395a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 08 June 2009, 21:51:13
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This a REAL Rangey. I was a kid when these came out my fave anytime & they were 2 door & manual. Big bucks even for an average one like this.
   Plenty of nice Vogue SE's for less money though. :y
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1972-RANGE-ROVER-2-DOOR-CLASSIC-TAX-EXEMPT_W0QQitemZ130310551898QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item1e571d395a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

A mate of mine has one but in Blue  :y
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Del Boy on 08 June 2009, 21:52:08
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there is a lead (about £20) and free software to do the air suspension yourself now  :y

Not the fanciest thing, but works well  :D

Really ! Thats gotta be worth a purchase  :y

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  :y

Where do you get your LCD's, Harrods!?

Cheapest decent 2002 i could find

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/LAND+ROVER+RANGE+ROVER/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-10-169-240-4294967118-4294967120/advert.action?R=200921334705868&distance=53&postcode=nn13+6er&channel=CARS&make=LAND+ROVER&model=RANGE+ROVER&min_pr=2000&max_pr=12000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02
Thats new shape  :y
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 June 2009, 21:55:27
Indeed...that not the Rover V8 lump
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 08 June 2009, 22:01:02
So is it possible to find a working 2002 RR for 4K?
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: Markie on 09 June 2009, 16:27:13
Yes  ;) Will have one on my driveway to prove this point on Thursday morning, although a gentlemann never reveals the charge  ;D
Title: Re: Any Range Rover Fanatics Among Us
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 09 June 2009, 17:33:28
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Yes  ;) Will have one on my driveway to prove this point on Thursday morning, although a gentlemann never reveals the charge  ;D



Well done indeed Markie :y :y Will look forward to seeing the pics :y