Range Rover?

[LC/LR4Life]

Any Range Rover guys here?

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[Scott Brady]

I am a big fan of the Classic Rangies... Don't own one though.

[LC/LR4Life]

Yeah I have a P38 Range Rover. Gonna sell it though and get me a Classic. Pretty much always wanted the Classic, but kind of 'ended up' with the P38. Long story, it's a good vehicle, but I like the looks of the classic a lot more.

[Andrew Walcker]

Welcome Aboard! :beer:

I'm not quiet in the upper crust Range Rover society, but am a huge fan of the Classics! There was a really nice looking Great Divide Edition on Ebay last week, otherwise I'd be looking for a 95, that is if I were in the market!

[Roemer1]

I have owned 3 D1's and a p38. The P38 was very capable, but way to high tech to be long term reliable.

Still love my rovers though.

Britt

[Funrover]

Proud Range Rover Owner here!!!!!!!!!

1992 Range Rover
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/MY%20ROVER/IMG_7187.jpg



And my Parents have a 1997 4.6
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/MY%20ROVER/IMG_7027.jpg

[bovw]

Got 2 91 Hunter's.

[LC/LR4Life]

Nice pics. I have a 2001 4.6 SE RR..... I am looking at a 94 and a 95 classic. I was quite set on the 95, but I am starting to really dig the dash/console of the 94. Need to sell the P38 first though.

You coloradoans probably members of Sollihull Society huh?

[Blair G]

Any Range Rover guys here?

:REOutCampFire03:

First coiler I had was an 88 Range Rover. Bought it to augment my SIII 88 to travel to where my girlfriend lived at the time (now wife). Loved that Rover.I would still like to have a 95 lwb (moss wood) soft dash for hauling kids around.

Blair

[thallca]

I have a 1989 classic...

[Mercedesrover]

I had a '91 for a few years. Nice truck and pretty capable when it was running. Reliability problems keep them from being much more than a weekend off-roader and the age and mileage they're approaching only compounds the problem. Fun trucks but don't take them out of cell phone range.

jim

http://seriestrek.com/eX03/13.JPG

[Funrover]

You coloradoans probably members of Sollihull Society huh?


Not me! They are constantly rude to me and every trail run I see they rush a person and cause damage that didn't have to happen! The only event that I like is the Nat'l ralley! Even there I got the 3rd degree

[laurie-the-lorry]

I am also a big fan of the classic, and have owned 2 over the years. I heard a joke about rangie's many years ago and tried very hard to forget it but couldn't.

It was along the lines of:

"Whats the difference between a hedge hog and a Range Rover?" "The Hedge hog has the pricks on the outside"

So never felt that comfortable with the exceptionally comfy Rangie.

[Mercedesrover]

They are comfy. And good on the highway too. Made it from Sheridan Wyoming to Cornwall Connecticut in 36 hours coming home from a trip in '02. 2000 miles in a day and a half. 75mph the whole way, slept three hours in the back at a truck stop.

jim

[Andrew Walcker]

It was along the lines of:

"Whats the difference between a hedge hog and a Ranger Rover?" "The Hedge hog has the pricks on the outside"


LMAO!!! Too funny:)

[Funrover]

"Whats the difference between a hedge hog and a Ranger Rover?" "The Hedge hog has the pricks on the outside"

HMMMM.. at one point my rover had the nickname hedge hog......:gunt: :gunt:





LOL it was actually because of all the stuff I had sticking up on the roof!

[Funrover]

http://seriestrek.com/eX03/13.JPG



Powerhouse mill!! Beautiful area!!!

[Mercedesrover]

Powerhouse mill!! Beautiful area!!!

I've always heard it called "Crystal Mill". Just outside the little town of Crystal Colorado.

[DaJudge]

I've always heard it called "Crystal Mill". Just outside the little town of Crystal Colorado.

It is usually refered to as "Crystal Mill" but it was not a mill, it was a power house.

[LC/LR4Life]

Not me! They are constantly rude to me and every trail run I see they rush a person and cause damage that didn't have to happen! The only event that I like is the Nat'l ralley! Even there I got the 3rd degree

That's a bit ridiculous. Trail rides should be slow, and I don't let anyone push me to move faster. If anything they should be giving a hand if I am in a tight spot and need an extra set of eyes.

[LC/LR4Life]

They are comfy. And good on the highway too. Made it from Sheridan Wyoming to Cornwall Connecticut in 36 hours coming home from a trip in '02. 2000 miles in a day and a half. 75mph the whole way, slept three hours in the back at a truck stop.

jim

So your RR has a Mercedes engine?

[Funrover]

I've always heard it called "Crystal Mill". Just outside the little town of Crystal Colorado.


From the way I know it, Crystal Mill is the trail name and the cabin itself was a powerhouse... Either way it is a great area!

I want to do schoelfield(devels punch bowl) up to the mill one day!

[4Rescue]

Never been a huge RR or LR fan, but this thing is monstrous. Did we ever get a 2Dr. Rangie here in the US? And from the sounds of the thing, the motor makes power, witch for a RR/LR is quite an acomplishment.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AqEhNVdWLnE

[hinoranger]

There are probably at least a few detractors of the GM 6.2/6.5 motor on this list , but I got the impression that it was a fairly popular Range Rover conversion in the UK. Anyone doing that over here and what kind of results?

[Mercedesrover]

So your RR has a Mercedes engine?

Nope. Drive-train wise the Rangie was bone stock. Well, except for all the new parts that were constantly being thrown at it. Those trucks need grease fittings on the hood hinges. I put over $2000 worth of parts in that truck during that trip in Colorado when that picture was taken. Glad to be rid of that thing.

My 88" Series III has a 2.4 Benz diesel and the 109 Series IIA I'm building now will get a 3.0 Benz diesel.

jim

[laurie-the-lorry]

Here is Another tricked out bob-tailed Rangie. Its Simon Bucks Of Devon 4x4. With a driver of Simon's capabilities behind the Wheel and a properly equipped challenge vehicle they are very difficult to beat.

I speak from experience there running against Simon in my 90 on a number of occasions. And Always running behind him ;-(.

So I guess my opinion is they make a spectacular stripped down Raw Challenge truck. And a very good Limousine with all the bells and whistles.

But for an expedition vehicle it wouldn't be my first choice. Capable yes. But a little too over-overcomplicated. And it would just feel wrong to throw all that walnut Burr And electronic gadgetry away to make a solid base.

So for me its a Defender. Horses for courses

[Schattenjager]

I have had three RR Classic's - a 1990, 1991, and a 1994 LWB. The 91 was super setup by Bill Burke - lift, winches, ARB front and rear, locker, etc. etc.

I really love those classics! The 91 had more in it than I had guts for sure - It was just amazing to conquer some of the trails I did and then drive home in absolute comfort at 75 MPH. If a fellow had not offered me a crazy amount of money for it, I would still have it.

The 1990 gave it's life protecting me from a T bone. The other fellas truck was DESTROYED and while my Rover was totaled, somebody drove it off the road into the shoulder (I was out)

The LWB was sold to fund a business venture. It was a little too long for what I wanted anyway.

If there was a cost effective way of building in some reliability (Toyota motor sway???) I would have one again - no doubt about it. But as someone said - the hood hinges need grease zerks. The 91 had a 4.2 transplant which was a pretty good motor, but all the stuff bolted to it was a PITA pretty much 24 - 7.
:Mechanic:

[Funrover]

The 4.2 seems to be an issue! not sure why! We had a 95 LWB with the 4.2 and that Rover was a dud... but we found out quick and returned it to the dealer! I love the roo of the LWB though!! I will get one someday for a road trip rig!

[d110pickup]

I've been a Land Rover fanatic for quite a few years, started out with a couple of series trucks and then had a 5 speed 94 Disco. Sold the Disco when I got this RR. My wife bought it from a very good friend with all of the modifications done to it. Which is pretty cool because I did or helped with pretty much everything. It's got a pro built 4.0 and auto trans, 4.11 gears, ARB lockers and GBR 24 spline axles at both ends. I built the bumpers, seat mounts, fuel tank skid & spare tire mount for him. Here's a photo.
I've also got a 1990 110 2-door soft top.
Mike

[Mercedesrover]

Nice looking truck. Like I said, they're great weekend warriors and great on the highway (save the fuel mileage). What else can you drive at 75mph all day long and then hang a right on some pretty technical trails? For comfort and better than average capability, it's hard to beat a short wheel-base Classic out of the box.

They're also cheap to buy. My '91 was $64k new and I bought it 9 years later for $9000 with an ARB bumper and a Superwinch, among other things.

The problem with these trucks, and every thing built in their generation and after is reliability. They're just too complicated and troublesome to consider as an expedition vehicle unless there has been some heavy modifications to the engine management system and drive train and/or you carry a whole heap of spare parts. (On trips I took with mine in '02 & '03, a company I do business with, Mitchell Auto Group, let me take close to $5000 worth or replacement parts along for the ride. On the second trip I used $2000 worth of them, plus I broke a diff and had to run to Denver in a borrowed truck for a used one.)

At least these old Classics are pretty easy to diagnose and repair on the trail. Wait until the Disco II and new Range Rovers get some age and mileage on them. You won't be able to get them out of your driveway.

jim

[Wanderlusty]

Never been a huge RR or LR fan, but this thing is monstrous. Did we ever get a 2Dr. Rangie here in the US? And from the sounds of the thing, the motor makes power, witch for a RR/LR is quite an acomplishment.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AqEhNVdWLnE

Cool vid!

[kellymoe]

I have owned several Land Rovers over the years and currently drive a Defender 130 Crewcab. Of all the Rovers I have owned the 1988 Range Rover Classic was by far the best off roader out of the box with no mods. I love the look of the Classic and the wheelbase is perfect, not too long and not to short. On the highway it was underpowered but off road it was just fine. Someday I'll get another for a daily driver but for now I will have to make due with the 130.

[Mercedesrover]

I have owned several Land Rovers over the years and currently drive a Defender 130 Crewcab. Of all the Rovers I have owned the 1988 Range Rover Classic was by far the best off roader out of the box with no mods. I love the look of the Classic and the wheelbase is perfect, not too long and not to short. On the highway it was underpowered but off road it was just fine. Someday I'll get another for a daily driver but for now I will have to make due with the 130.

Poor you...stuck with a 130!

You're right though. Off the shelf a RRC is pretty tough to beat. They improved on horsepower as the years went by. If mine hadn't become so unreliable and rusty I'd still be driving it. When they're gone, they're gone, and not a platform to tear down to the frame and rebuild over and over like a Series truck or a Defender. Like all things these day they're a bit disposable.

[kellymoe]

Poor you...stuck with a 130!

You're right though. Off the shelf a RRC is pretty tough to beat. They improved on horsepower as the years went by. If mine hadn't become so unreliable and rusty I'd still be driving it. When they're gone, they're gone, and not a platform to tear down to the frame and rebuild over and over like a Series truck or a Defender. Like all things these day they're a bit disposable.

You picked up on the sarcasm:) The good thing about living on the West coast in the lack of rust on "most" trucks. I saw a RRC today in good shape and running strong that was for sale for $1300. If you wanted a trail rig it would be tough to beat the performance. Put OME springs and shocks on it and a set of med tires from www.treadwright.com and some underbody protection and you have an OK trail rig for about $2300.

[Funrover]

Like all things these day they're a bit disposable.


I disagree.. To me the RRC is a timeless rig! I would love to have one to restore to original. I see a lot in the Range Rover... Don't get me wrong, series rovers are a beautiful thing, but even they had their time when they were see as "disposable" We all have our idea of a great rig and something that we find to be a fantastic vehicle. Personally I want to but a LWB but currently can't afford one. The range Rover is hard to beat out of the box for offroading. But I wouldn't rank it with a kia, ford escape, and rigs that are IMO truly disposable.

I also own a Jeep cherokee. I do like it, but they are disposable to me. with the unibody you are limited to so little(Unless someone can prove me wrong..PLEASE!!!) I am sorry that you find the RR disposable, but they too are becoming classics.

Just curious why do you find them so disposable?

and Kellymoe.. Your 130 IS AWSOME!

[Mercedesrover]

Sorry, Aaron, I'm not trying to offend. I just don't think it it's current configuration you'll see too many Range Rovers on the road much past 15 or 20 years. With questionable engine management and electronic controls in general, a tendency toward rusting and so much plastic, these things weren't meant to last forever. I'm not saying that with enough time on your hands, cash and enthusiasm that they couldn't, I'm just saying that most people won't bother. And in your case this is a good thing. Decent Range Rovers can be had for a couple grand and parts trucks for cheap are becoming more and more abundant. If you have a nice rust-free truck and the money and know-how to keep it going, that's great.

At 100k miles and 14 years mine had become rusty enough and unreliable enough that it just wasn't worth it for me to keep. Its too bad too...It was a great truck when it was running and I had a lot of fun with it.

The Disco 1 is heading this direction at even a faster pace and a good running example can be had for $3500 all day long.

jim

[K2RVR]

I'm on my 4th RRC and absolutely love them. For me it's the perfect vehicle. Been driving them for 13 years now and not ready to make a change.

Just finished converting my 93LWB to a 300TDI. So far so good with only 4 days on the road...

[Funrover]

I'm on my 4th RRC and absolutely love them. For me it's the perfect vehicle. Been driving them for 13 years now and not ready to make a change.

Just finished converting my 93LWB to a 300TDI. So far so good with only 4 days on the road...


DROOLING!!!!!!!!!!:gunt: :gunt: :gunt: :gunt:

[Funrover]

Sorry, Aaron, I'm not trying to offend. I just don't think it it's current configuration you'll see too many Range Rovers on the road much past 15 or 20 years. With questionable engine management and electronic controls in general, a tendency toward rusting and so much plastic, these things weren't meant to last forever. I'm not saying that with enough time on your hands, cash and enthusiasm that they couldn't, I'm just saying that most people won't bother. And in your case this is a good thing. Decent Range Rovers can be had for a couple grand and parts trucks for cheap are becoming more and more abundant. If you have a nice rust-free truck and the money and know-how to keep it going, that's great.

At 100k miles and 14 years mine had become rusty enough and unreliable enough that it just wasn't worth it for me to keep. Its too bad too...It was a great truck when it was running and I had a lot of fun with it.

The Disco 1 is heading this direction at even a faster pace and a good running example can be had for $3500 all day long.

jim

No offense.... Just difference of opinion. Sorry to hear you had such issues!!

[timaus13]

Here is a picture of my current 76 2 door Range Rover in action.
Just came back from the West Coast of Tasmania, spent the weekend there wtih other rover owners. Also a couple of pictures of me on some local tracks around Hobart.
More pictures on the AULRO forum.
cheers.:wavey:

[Chucaro]

Hello Tim,
Welcome to this fantastic forum. We will enjoy your participation and we are looking forward for more images for the trip to the Tasmanian west coast. Unfortunately I was unable to do the trip due to the leak in the petrol tank of my Rangie.
I am in my last 2 days here in Tasmania, a awesome place to explore.
Cheers

[stevenmd]

I drive a 1994 RRC LWB and love the truck. I find the 4.2 to be just enough power to do what it needs to do as a DD and as a trail rig. Going camping/offroading this weekend, will take some pics and post them up!:rally_guys: