rb5037 Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Going to buy an 1994 Range Rover but don't know anything about them. The one we saw today looked great for the year but are there any items i should be looking for. Can someone explain the suspension height adjustment to me? Owners or past owners, what are they like as every day cars? Motorway driving? Any information would be great, even small. Ps, for those that took the ****, yes this is something to take place of the trusty BMW TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb5037 Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I thought you guys would have been shouting advice at me by now Where is everybody? ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Well, you asked for it. I have a p38, its a beutiful drive, when its working. I bought it in August. So far, cruise control has packed up, air suspension works when it feels like, drivers window regulator need replacement, and I've change the gas struts on the rear tailgate. Put bluntly I've had more trouble with this vehicle than I had with my Shogun in 6 years. I do like the rangie, just wish that it didnt occupy so much time on our workshop ramp. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I thought you guys would have been shouting advice at me by now Where is everybody? ? ? Between 6pm and 8pm on a Sunday, most of our members are in Church. My sixpennorth, get a Toyota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb5037 Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Thanks Webber, that's what i need. The air suspension, does the car have to be in park to adjust, does it have to be at a standstill, or can it be changed on movement? Found a RR forum that i think has a lot of answers, just wanted fast comments as the one i saw i needed advice on. Thanks Toyota Cranfield? ? ? Not sure the wife wants a Rav or beasty Land Cruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Doesn't have to be in park to adjust the air suspension - the pump often fails though so best to generally keep it at one height. If you ask me...don't buy one, my Dad's had one almost since new; so far he's replaced: Engine, Gearbox Transfer box Air Suspension Pump Numerous electrical pieces Power assisted brake pump etc etc EXPENSIVE !!! Parts are easy to get hold of mind! Buy Japanese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 We have a pair of RR Sports (05), very nice drive, but almost from day one I've had VERY interesting cruise control...some days its there, others it just disappears, 'clunking' steering rack, electronic park brake jamming and squealing, numerous computer warnings of imminent engine, transmission and suspension failure (but only when outside temp is below freezing ), heated seat can sometimes burn your **** off, and voice activation that is funny beyond belief, ie: Me: "Navigation, nearest petrol station"....car then thinks for a second and repeats: "Navigation, French restaurant"....er.... never mind, I'll look on the map... Despite all this (probably my fault 'cos I've not had a chance to get it serviced yet), I love it to bits, but will probably go for the TDV8 next time. Go for it rb, just as much fun as the scooby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellynic Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 An older range rover is bit of an enthusiasts car, so unless you can fix it yourself and have a modicum of mechanical knowledge you had better prepare yourself for some niggly faults (some quite expensive) that said if looked after the diesel ones should be good for high mileage. There was one of the V8's that had a reputation for problems so keep off. Most of the problems encountered are electrical and an this usually means money for diagnostics and parts, find a decent independant specialist and keep out of main dealers. IMHO though the older classic RR was the best and went on till about 94 or 95as the LWB HSE, by a classic with spring suspension and a 200tdi engine for best reliablity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I have a classic 94 tdi, is this what you are buying or a P38 taxi shape one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb5037 Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Go for it rb, just as much fun as the scooby! But will it be as fun as my Scoob replacement? Did i say I've got an RS6 now Fantastic car ! ! ! Thanks for the reply and it's the p38 (Taxi shape??) shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I wanted to buy a mates RR on a M plate he refused to sell it to anybody he knew as he didn't want the fallout it cost him an absolute fortune in repair bills, particulary to the suspension and associated electronics runs a Warrior now but says the RR was a far superior motor in every way, other than reliability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Mate has this RR - electrical motors were a fortune and RR went through them regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Ah ha you must be that guy who owns the petrol station alongside the A3 at Guildford...you're gonna need it if you run a RR. And where did I read recently that LR have lost it in the reliability stakes. As if they ever had it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 If its the earlier one £200 will put it on coils if needed, and £500 for a later one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 What was it Quentin said about these and old Jags? Something about taking a bath with an electric fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 ******* hell rb ... You made out that you were rich 94 RR , **** that off ! they are **** ! all the best yis yp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb5037 Posted January 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 YP, that's good enough for me, and with the bit more research i've got i think I'm wanting to agree with you. Maybe I'll look at the 95 RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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