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mgrover

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So buying a Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 2003 thats been converted to lpg for dirt cheap. But its done 200k, is that too much for the engine?
 
Welcome:)

Suppose it depends on a load of things really.
If it’s been well maintained, then modern engines can last well, if it’s got that far surely it’s been looked after and is a good 1.
Gearbox’s seem to be more of a concern these days;)

If it’s cheap and you are prepared for perhaps a disaster, and can handle your own spanner’s ;) might be a good punt.
If it’s going to be a daily driver and you rely on a garage, then it could get awfully expensive in a hurry.

Loads more advice to follow I am sure.

At the end of the day it’s your risk.

J
 
cheers the advice from both.

yeah I plan to maintain the sucker myself. spoke with the dealer, says it has full service history. Ill go see it sunday and see whats what. I realised its the same V8 from the BMW m5 and x5. So I assume the same issues apply.

The cars about 3k. I'll check how much a new box is.

edit: quick google, 200-300quid for refurbished autobox.
 
mgrover said:
cheers the advice from both.

yeah I plan to maintain the sucker myself. spoke with the dealer, says it has full service history. Ill go see it sunday and see whats what. I realised its the same V8 from the BMW m5 and x5. So I assume the same issues apply.

The cars about 3k. I'll check how much a new box is.
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A recon box is around 3k.

I wouldn't If i were you,

I'd save and buy a 2006+ Jag powered L322.
 
marjon said:
:)

Anyway maybe take a look in Liverpool then it has already had gearbox done:D
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-Ran...965652?hash=item48cfcd06d4:g:MGAAAOSwwptdSItJ
Only down side, it’s on springs.

Keep looking loads around and from what I have just seen £3k is not cheap these days for this car.

Trick is to not rush in loads out there, good luck in your search:)

J
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what a find, but aren't springs way more reliable than the air suspension since thats defo going to break on me? :p
 
Yes, but the purist/enthusiast of us will laugh at it.
Again it’s the luxury of the RR ride. if the system is maintained and understood it’s great.

If you drive both you will understand :)

Sorry but that one has a bit of bling on it too, not my taste but reversible as is the spring conversion, for less than the gearbox for sure.

As I said look around don’t rush in. Also consider the difference between private seller and dealer;) and price mark up.

I only looked cos you said cheap and I wasn’t up on prices.

J
 
marjon said:
Yes, but the purist/enthusiast of us will laugh at it.
Again it’s the luxury of the RR ride. if the system is maintained and understood it’s great.

If you drive both you will understand :)

Sorry but that one has a bit of bling on it too, not my taste but reversible as is the spring conversion, for less than the gearbox for sure.

As I said look around don’t rush in. Also consider the difference between private seller and dealer;) and price mark up.

I only looked cos you said cheap and I wasn’t up on prices.

J
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Yeah I've never been in an air suspension car before :p This will be my first range rover. Am kinda confused tbh, the gearbox costs 2500 so they sell for 2500? Or is it just the way with things.
 
High maintenance, :)
Bit like a good lady in your life:D

Although not all ladies cost money, more the attention side of things if that makes sense.

J
 
We say don't buy springs purely becoz they handle like a Grandma in a wardrobe when not on air.
 
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