Rover Classic, which year or model is best?

[apexcamper]

@oryxexpeditions: David, thanx for the info, and OUCH, I may have done something bad. So as not to hijack this thread I am going to start a new one labeled "RRC T-case". Please read and advise

[DoKarider16]

I am newer to the whole Ranger Rover game, but have owned two in the last couple of years. It really depends on how you want to use it. If you really want to use it off road you could save yourself a lot of money by looking for one set up the way you want ahead of time. If you are looking for a good road going snow rig a fairly stock Rover with the Borg Warner transfer case can be great. I had a 91 short wheel base and now have a 93 long wheel base with a TDI and LT230 in it. The extra room in the LWB is nice for the kids but it really does affect the turning radius greatly. Which ever you get I would look for one with a good service history above all else. You can find some really inexpensive RRC's right now, but just a few key problems and you can easily be up to the cost of rig in better condition.

Everybody will tell you that the LT230 transfer case is way better than the Borg Warner, and for maximum traction it probably is, but the you can get amazing places with just the Borg Warner and in some ways I feel it may be better in the snow and ice than the LT230.

The whole family loves the new Rover. You will be tinkering with things, but mine have been fairly reliable.

Good luck,
Craig

[ArmyRover]

91 Hunter Edition, no power seats, no abs, no sunroof. Hands down winner to me, of course I might be biased.

[REDROVER]

91 Hunter Edition, no power seats, no abs, no sunroof. Hands down winner to me, of course I might be biased.

I AGREE 100%
i just don't understand why ppl want later model , i want as simple as possible truck, may be i am crazy lol

[craig]

91 Hunter Edition, no power seats, no abs, no sunroof. Hands down winner to me, of course I might be biased.

x2

I have an 89 RRC, but have pretty much made all the changes to make it a Hunter. If you can find a Hunter go that route.

[BKCowGod]

my power seats, ABS, and sunroof all work. Maybe that's why I like my big plush limo

[ArmyRover]

I'm with the simple is better crowd, I'd like manual windows to if I could find them cheap lol

[Charo]

I have a 91 and it has most of the common issues mentioned: heater core failure, windows that work when they want to and a sunroof now sealed with silicone. Other than those little things it's pretty good mechanically. At 230,000 now it needs a distributor and steering box but still gets the job done!

[Gore Ranger]

saw this 1991 Hunter for sale on lrrforums:

http://www.lrrforums.com/showthread....on-up-for-sale.

Probably rust free from since it's from CA

[Funrover]

I have a 1989. Many consider that the best year. 3.9 motor, no abs, has the BW but I have switched to LT230. Far fewer electronics than later models. As you know, maybe look in AZ and CO for good, dry, rust free ones. I guess Utah salts their roads :-)

So beautiful. I have not seen that Rover around, would have remembered it!