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I'm considering getting a used RR for mild usage during the winter/rainy days. I understand that they get crappy gas mileage but something about them, I just love. Not too sure if I will love the maintenance costs though.
Does anyone have any experience with them? They seem to depreciate pretty well, which is why I'm contemplating on picking up one very soon. Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks!
I'm considering getting a used RR for mild usage during the winter/rainy days. I understand that they get crappy gas mileage but something about them, I just love. Not too sure if I will love the maintenance costs though.
Does anyone have any experience with them? They seem to depreciate pretty well, which is why I'm contemplating on picking up one very soon. Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Originally Posted by cbehney,Dec 31 2007, 09:58 PM
FYI, there was a thread on this exact topic - whether to get a used RR for moderate use - a couple months ago.
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As follow-up, I'm very happy I did it. The Rover is like sitting on my couch at home. Comfy heated seats, Harmon-Kardon stereo, alpine windows... 
It's not a rational decision, though. For <$15k you can get a 2000 Toyota 4runner limited that can pretty much do everything a Rangie can.
If you are going for a Rover, make sure you do your homework and research the maintenance history carefully. I'd pick one that was a single owner vehicle with service records and parked indoors.
P38 Rovers have forums like S2000s with diehard enthusiasts and elaborate FAQs and DIYs.
I wouldn't recommend a used Rover for anyone who couldn't afford to junk it completely in case of costly repair.
It's not a rational decision, though. For <$15k you can get a 2000 Toyota 4runner limited that can pretty much do everything a Rangie can.
If you are going for a Rover, make sure you do your homework and research the maintenance history carefully. I'd pick one that was a single owner vehicle with service records and parked indoors.
P38 Rovers have forums like S2000s with diehard enthusiasts and elaborate FAQs and DIYs.
I wouldn't recommend a used Rover for anyone who couldn't afford to junk it completely in case of costly repair.
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Originally Posted by CKit,Dec 31 2007, 11:38 PM
As follow-up, I'm very happy I did it. The Rover is like sitting on my couch at home. Comfy heated seats, Harmon-Kardon stereo, alpine windows...
It's not a rational decision, though. For <$15k you can get a 2000 Toyota 4runner limited that can pretty much do everything a Rangie can.
If you are going for a Rover, make sure you do your homework and research the maintenance history carefully. I'd pick one that was a single owner vehicle with service records and parked indoors.
P38 Rovers have forums like S2000s with diehard enthusiasts and elaborate FAQs and DIYs.
I wouldn't recommend a used Rover for anyone who couldn't afford to junk it completely in case of costly repair.
It's not a rational decision, though. For <$15k you can get a 2000 Toyota 4runner limited that can pretty much do everything a Rangie can.
If you are going for a Rover, make sure you do your homework and research the maintenance history carefully. I'd pick one that was a single owner vehicle with service records and parked indoors.
P38 Rovers have forums like S2000s with diehard enthusiasts and elaborate FAQs and DIYs.
I wouldn't recommend a used Rover for anyone who couldn't afford to junk it completely in case of costly repair.
Also, do you have any any issues with your RR as of yet? I guess that is my biggest concern for now but I don't see myself putting more than 10k miles a year on it.
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Having had one for a while, you need to be very careful. They are very problem prone, at least the ones built before BMW's takeover. They are also exceptionally difficult and expensive to repair if they are in a collusion--not everyone can or should work on aluminum panelled cars.
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Originally Posted by CKit,Jan 1 2008, 11:38 AM
I would NOT buy a used Land Rover to put anywhere near 10k miles per year on it.
My projected annual useage is 3000-4000 miles. I figured it will need major repair every 10k miles, but with my limited useage that will be 3 years and I'm okay with that.
They pretty much self-destruct at 100,000 (scarily enough, this was the opinion of the LR tech I talked to... he drives a Toyota).
And I would never buy a LR new due to the horrific depreciation.
ABS light went on, I looked at the RR Forums, went out to the garage... reseated the ABS sensors and Voila! Fixed! So far, the only issue.
My projected annual useage is 3000-4000 miles. I figured it will need major repair every 10k miles, but with my limited useage that will be 3 years and I'm okay with that.
They pretty much self-destruct at 100,000 (scarily enough, this was the opinion of the LR tech I talked to... he drives a Toyota).
And I would never buy a LR new due to the horrific depreciation.
ABS light went on, I looked at the RR Forums, went out to the garage... reseated the ABS sensors and Voila! Fixed! So far, the only issue.
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Originally Posted by CKit,Jan 1 2008, 11:38 AM
They pretty much self-destruct at 100,000 (scarily enough, this was the opinion of the LR tech I talked to... he drives a Toyota).
And I would never buy a LR new due to the horrific depreciation.
And I would never buy a LR new due to the horrific depreciation.
so why exactly would you buy one? off-road capability? too much money sitting around?
i wonder if the lease deals are good?