Rangie Owner - Owned for 2 weeks my thoughts

You can fit an FM Modulator, much more effective than an iTrip or such. I've fitted one to my last two Rangies, both with OEM head units, latest one HK system. Works a treat.

Here you go, have a look at this.... One of the many things I have been thinking about whilst my amp is bust.

rewmer said:

Here you go, have a look at this.... One of the many things I have been thinking about whilst my amp is bust.

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Found something similar here

It has installation tips and is based in the UK. I'm not very tidy when it comes down to wiring so I might try and get someone else to do it rather than make a mess.

rangiegal said:

Funny how things are so different for different folk...the uncomfortable seats are the very reason I have had to buy a different 4x4 - my partner struggled so in the Rangie that she could hardly walk after a long journey, and was really stiff for a day or so after a long commute.

I've had the Rangie for years, and have always loved driving it even though the seats are not the most comfortable for really long journeys. All the usual electronic gliches have been sorted and mechanically the Rangie is superb, but the seats offer little support to anyone with a back problem and that's why I've had to change cars!!! :doh:

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The funny thing is i can get in and out of a car better than i can in my P38, and i think i would be even more comfortable if the Rangie had cloth seats in stead of leather becuse you do slide about a little on leather, i did try a brand new Discovery and never been so uncomfortable in my life

Cossie David said:

The funny thing is i can get in and out of a car better than i can in my P38, and i think i would be even more comfortable if the Rangie had cloth seats in stead of leather becuse you do slide about a little on leather, i did try a brand new Discovery and never been so uncomfortable in my life

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I agree about the Disco - the seats were awful and the drive was too - the whole car just didn't do it for me. The Rangie has been a star over the years, even though I've spent a small fortune on sorting out all the usual gremlins and glitches. The 4.6 V8 purrs away happily and I've covered nearly 100K since purchase - I'm quite sad that its the end of my P38 era now, I've had faultless engine performance for 5+ years now and despite the dreaded open book symbol and a bit of EAS nonsense here and there, and a few electrical things which I managed to get sorted, its been great. The seats are still in great condition, but its the design which is a problem if you have a back problem - the slipping and sliding on the leather would be much reduced if the seats were more recaro-styled with higher side pads to the seats, and that would make all the difference. Tried the new Rangie and still just the same - pity really, as I could have bought a gorgeous Supercharged V8 fully loaded - ex footballers car which was available - while looking for a replacement for the P38. In fact, we tried just about every 4x4 / SUV available, and most had flat seats which were not that comfortable for my partner.
I need to organise selling the old gal, but until then she still sits proudly on the driveway and I try to take her for a long run whenever I can and keep the battery topped up!!!

No regrets about my years of Rangie ownership though, and all the best to those new owners buying one for the first time. When they're good, they're very verygood ......(yes I know I know!!!!)

rewmer said:

Here you go, have a look at this.... One of the many things I have been thinking about whilst my amp is bust.

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I've got an ancient cassette tape to 3.5mm adapter which fits the ipod and works perfectly on my HK system - I bought it a few years ago, it fits other portable audio equipment as well. I tried an FM modulator, but the cassette adapter actually sounds better to me, so I tend just to use that when playing an ipod. It only cost about £5 I think, but they are long since not available.

rangiegal said:

Funny how things are so different for different folk...the uncomfortable seats are the very reason I have had to buy a different 4x4 - my partner struggled so in the Rangie that she could hardly walk after a long journey, and was really stiff for a day or so after a long commute.

the Rangie is superb, but the seats offer little support to anyone with a back problem and that's why I've had to change cars!!! :doh:

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You are right about how different seats suit different folk. I have 2 dodgy discs in my back and the Rangie is far and away the most comfortable car I have ever owned, the seats and the leg and arm lengths can be adjusted perfectly to give a slightly laid back position which relieves the weight on the base of my spine. I have done several 500 mile non stop runs no problem. For me the worst seats have been BMW and Porsche. I find German seats in general far too hard.

Datatek said:

You are right about how different seats suit different folk. I have 2 dodgy discs in my back and the Rangie is far and away the most comfortable car I have ever owned, the seats and the leg and arm lengths can be adjusted perfectly to give a slightly laid back position which relieves the weight on the base of my spine. I have done several 500 mile non stop runs no problem. For me the worst seats have been BMW and Porsche. I find German seats in general far too hard.

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It's truly a strange world....German seats are by far the most comfortable for my partner....she drives a small Merc as her daily car which she finds reasonably comfy,
and the BMW X5 Sport which has "replaced" the P38 has fantastic recaro type sports seats which are electrically infinitely adjustable, soft, nappa leather with a brilliant adjustable seat heater whch goes up the lumbar region. Even better than the seats on our Audi S8-again, German, and fantastic seats, but not quite as comfortable as the BMW.
Partner has a chronic destructive arthritis which has destroyed several joints so far although it has reduced in intensity since the consultant started chemotherapy every fortnight.

I even looked into getting some recaro seats for the p38 but prices were ridiculous - ended up being about £8K (!!!) to have the fronts done to order, and I guess the chance of some Overfinch seats suddenly being available at a bargain price was pretty slim. I thought I'd never get used to another 4x4 after the P38, but I must say the X5's drive and road handling is sublime, especially as I've got her on 17" winter wheels at the moment. I don't do much offroading anymore, but the X manages well on slippery muddy fields at horse shows / shooting comps / country fairs etc and farm tracks which is as much as I want, and it tows like a dream. The drive is somewhat (overwhelmingly!) more refined than the Rangie, but there was / is something special about the Rangie's big 4.6 V8 and that throaty roar down the motorway....although I'm not missing the tramlining!! I'll miss the Rangie when she finally goes...gone but never forgotten it will be!!!!

people tend to find there own particular RR has soul , Its just some of the cars have sold it to the devil !

moneypitRR said:

people tend to find there own particular RR has soul , Its just some of the cars have sold it to the devil !

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:5biamwithstupid: Couldn't have said it better!!!

I love my (98 reg ) p38 and its great to hear some positive comments about them for a change . They are not that bad after all !!!!