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[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:-/

[tunnie]

once this weather has gone, i doubt we will be seeing it for a while again. Not really worth buying it just for latest weather...

If i was to get a rangie would have to be latest shape style, don't like mid-90's ones.

With your budget i'd look at something like a Jag X-Type V6, be perfect for these roads at the moment

[jayjay29]

My Missus got a 55 plate jeep cherokee for similar money this year and its performed brilliantly in this weather unlike my miggy.

[joshwyatt]

I've got a 2005 '55' Range Rover, the current L322 model. It's been absolutely great, haven't got stuck at all. And towed more people than I can recall in the last few days. The Omega's a great car, but I didn't even think of using them in the snow.
Mine's up at £20,400 now
With £5k you'll be looking at the P38 model, 1995-2002. There's a 2.5 TD engine, 4.0 and 4.6 V8.
On the P38's as with all RR's you need to check the operation of the air suspension. As the P38's are older, owners are fitting normal springs and getting rid of the air suspension. They're pretty good all round, but like Omega's have their quirks and common faults.
I don't know much about P38's, best bet is to look on one of the Land Rover forums.

[tunnie]

good choice to put that rangie in your current stock Josh 

What do you charge for a days rental   

[Kevin Wood]

once this weather has gone, i doubt we will be seeing it for a while again. Not really worth buying it just for latest weather...

If i was to get a rangie would have to be latest shape style, don't like mid-90's ones.

With your budget i'd look at something like a Jag X-Type V6, be perfect for these roads at the moment

My neighbour used to have one. Had "issues"in the snow and hit a curb. Totalled the track rods, steering rack, etc. I think you'd do better in a rangie, TBH.

Kevin

[tunnie]

once this weather has gone, i doubt we will be seeing it for a while again. Not really worth buying it just for latest weather...

If i was to get a rangie would have to be latest shape style, don't like mid-90's ones.

With your budget i'd look at something like a Jag X-Type V6, be perfect for these roads at the moment

My neighbour used to have one. Had "issues"in the snow and hit a curb. Totalled the track rods, steering rack, etc. I think you'd do better in a rangie, TBH.

Kevin

Was the problem between the steering wheel & seat? - It seemed quite planted in snow during Clarksons road test  :-/

[joshwyatt]

good choice to put that rangie in your current stock Josh 

What do you charge for a days rental   

Rental?    Good idea 
It has worked out well having it in now, I've had a fair few calls about it today. And I've taken the opportunity to put a price visor sign in the windscreen. That's attracted a few people too.

I'd go for a Volvo XC70 in your price range which is very capable. Effectively just a V70 with 4wd. I've seen a few around and they've all been doing well in the snow. Would never buy an Audi allroad, too expensive for what it is. I'd say for £5k, an XC70 is a better bet 

[tunnie]

good choice to put that rangie in your current stock Josh 

What do you charge for a days rental   

Rental?    Good idea 
It has worked out well having it in now, I've had a fair few calls about it today. And I've taken the opportunity to put a price visor sign in the windscreen. That's attracted a few people too.

I'd go for a Volvo XC70 in your price range which is very capable. Effectively just a V70 with 4wd. I've seen a few around and they've all been doing well in the snow. Would never buy an Audi allroad, too expensive for what it is. I'd say for £5k, an XC70 is a better bet 

I rekon if you put a few signs about saying Josh's Towing Co, you could make quite a few quid 

20k is too much, something like this would be nice:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201001349632881/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/land_rover/model/range_rover/fuel-type/diesel/price-from/10000/page/2/radius/1501/postcode/nn136er?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostcode%2Fnn136er%2Fradius%2F1501%2Fmake%2Fland_rover%2Fmodel%2Frange_rover%2Ffuel-type%2Fdiesel%2Fprice-from%2F10000%2Fpage%2F2%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc&logcode=p

But for that kind of money think i would go Audi A8 3.0 TDi Quattro

[TheBoy]

I've got a 2005 '55' Range Rover, the current L322 model. It's been absolutely great, haven't got stuck at all. And towed more people than I can recall in the last few days. The Omega's a great car, but I didn't even think of using them in the snow.
Mine's up at £20,400 now
With £5k you'll be looking at the P38 model, 1995-2002. There's a 2.5 TD engine, 4.0 and 4.6 V8.
On the P38's as with all RR's you need to check the operation of the air suspension. As the P38's are older, owners are fitting normal springs and getting rid of the air suspension. They're pretty good all round, but like Omega's have their quirks and common faults.
I don't know much about P38's, best bet is to look on one of the Land Rover forums.

The same BMW engine that Omega TD owners hate love...

[Rustymv6]

for that money you would be better with a td5 disco es. Full leather just as capable as a rangy and more reliability.

[Shackeng]

Thanks 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 Cherokee sound interesting.

 

[tunnie]

Thanks 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 

[hotel21]

for that money you would be better with a td5 disco es. Full leather just as capable as a rangy and more reliability.

Probably better with the TDi rather than the TD5.  The TD5 saw the introduction of assorted ecu's and other software whilst the TDi was still the bog standard basic, whitworth spanner, design with external injectors rather than common rail etc.  And they are significantly cheaper but watch out for rusty boot floors and sill rot....

[hotel21]

This kinda tempts me but perhaps the carpet colour is an aquired taste....