Yoyodyne
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Just watched Top Gear Bolivia Special (for the umpteenth time) Really prefer the Rangey to the Disco, this just reminds me how much.
Classic Range Rover Vs Classic Discovery?
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So besides the rust on both do either have any major mechanical faults like the list of things that seem common on my Freelander?
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For your budget I would go for a low spec (no ABS, no airbag) 300 tdi Discovery automatic with no sunroofs.
Free landers and Discos don't (in my opinion) share many faults. So the engine shouldn't blow up (1.8 petrol), the VCU won't cause gearbox failure and the windows should go up and down for longer.
However, the clutch fork may fail (manual), the cam belt may fail if left too long, the ignition switch and diesel lift pump will need replacing at around 100k miles.
Looking at your location, may I suggest that you join the Solent and district landrover club (SADLRC). I think it's only £20 per year and has plenty of events. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the St John Barleycorn at Cadnam so the next meet is in a couple of days, feel free to come along.
Free landers and Discos don't (in my opinion) share many faults. So the engine shouldn't blow up (1.8 petrol), the VCU won't cause gearbox failure and the windows should go up and down for longer.
However, the clutch fork may fail (manual), the cam belt may fail if left too long, the ignition switch and diesel lift pump will need replacing at around 100k miles.
Looking at your location, may I suggest that you join the Solent and district landrover club (SADLRC). I think it's only £20 per year and has plenty of events. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the St John Barleycorn at Cadnam so the next meet is in a couple of days, feel free to come along.
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All Range Rovers up to the P38 Model are Rot boxes,so are Disco's.
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All Range Rovers up to the P38 were Rot Boxes no matter how u try to protect them. Disco's to
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Rangie for me looks nicer but it personal preference
Yoyodyne
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Apart from them both rotting, RRC tailgates can fly open when you hit a bump; Disco tailgates just jam themselves shut 'cos they are so fooking heavy. Plus you can sit on a RRC tailgate to eat your picnic.
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What you want is a RRC vogue se,with a v8 engine and lpg conversion.Yes.
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I'm biased. I had a '76 3 door RRC v8 manual in the late '80's.
I really enjoyed my time with it, but it was expensive to run back then. I still have a soft spot for Range Rovers of all varieties.
Discos are common as muck, even my father has one.
I'm sticking with the Freelander as it fulfils all my current needs.
I really enjoyed my time with it, but it was expensive to run back then. I still have a soft spot for Range Rovers of all varieties.
Discos are common as muck, even my father has one.
I'm sticking with the Freelander as it fulfils all my current needs.
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Deszul rrc aint that common and have heard bad things about the Vm diesel
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