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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2015 9:22:24 GMT
I already have my P5b and a very late Connisseur so the last thing I needed was another Rover especially a late Range Rover. With that firmly in mind I've gone and bought one. I've just been studying the workshop manual and frightened myself silly,what is they say about you're never too old to learn?.
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Post by haikuhead on Oct 18, 2015 14:43:06 GMT
Well, all things considered the Range Rover is really the heir to the P5B so you should be on safe ground  |
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Post by cyf on Oct 19, 2015 9:46:34 GMT
I guess that by "late" you don't mean a L322 Range Rover Kev, don't you?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2015 9:50:46 GMT
Hi Cyf. No this is a P38, 1999 to be exact. (For me thats late,very late!).
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Oct 19, 2015 16:07:55 GMT
35 years too late for me  |
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Post by cyf on Oct 19, 2015 17:11:01 GMT
They have reputation of poor electronic reliability here, hence they are quite cheap, and I guess it the same in England...
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Post by Warwick on Oct 20, 2015 2:18:25 GMT
They have reputation of poor electronic reliability here, hence they are quite cheap, and I guess it the same in England... ... and Australia Well, all things considered the Range Rover is really the heir to the P5B so you should be on safe ground Alas, only the second half of its badge now shares that heritage. I think the P38 and subsequent models probably have more in common with your laptop. |
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Post by seriousonenz on Oct 20, 2015 7:14:27 GMT
Hi Kev
I also have a P38 which I am very happy with ! all the best with yours ... enjoy !
Have found mine a bit of a challenge once or twice but have done all repairs and maintenance myself over the past 5 - 6 years there is a huge amount of support and info available on line.
A pleasure to drive great for towing caravan very capable off road ... air suspension is excellent and my old farm dog loves traveling in the back !!
All the best
Phil
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2015 10:11:39 GMT
Thanks Phil. I'm looking forward to collecting it. There has been a delay because of a cracked headlight and difficulty in getting a replacement. The garage finally have got one and they are then releasing it to me with a years MOT etc. I've been reading workshop manuals and handbooks which make pretty daunting reading,lots of electronics but I've found a lot of info with fixes and ways to get round some jobs that need special tools etc.
I'm glad you are happy with yours,one of the reasons for getting it (like you) is that it should make a great dog carrier.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2016 17:36:02 GMT
Well, so far so good with the range rover.I was advised not to buy a cheap one to '' do up" and bought one with a full service history. The electronics are a bit over the top with ECUs all over the place but so far have given no problems. The air suspension rubbers look a bit perished but replacing looks reasonably easy. There is (like the P5s) an active forum full of advice. Driving it is slightly disappointing in that the p5b isn't disgraced by it in terms of performance, ride or comfort but wind noise on the range rover is virtually eliminated. So far I've resisted the temptation to fiddle but that woby last for ever. I've even bought some of those new fangled metric spammers.
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