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spearos81

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• Apr 17, 2007

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I'm thinking of getting a Range Rover Classic as an everyday vehicle which I can take off road occasionally. It'd have to be a V8 if I get one, I love the sound of them and there's the option of LPG for lower running costs.
If I was to buy a Diesel What work would be involved in fitting a V8? Would I be able to use the current gearbox? Is there any other modifications I'd need to make?
Another option is to buy a V8, but I've noticed a lot of them are automatic and I'd like a manual - again what work would be involved in changing it to a manual gearbox?

Any help/suggestions much appreciated.

 

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SANDSBOY55

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• Apr 18, 2007

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Hi Mate, Its Your Choice Of Course, But I Own A V8 Rangie And You Cant Wack Em! No Point In Buying A Diesel To Convert, There Are Some Lovely Condition V8 S Out There That Dont Need Anything Done To Them. Save Yourself Aggro And Money And Treat Yourself To Rangerover That Was Built To Be A V8.having Said All That,i Hope Your Wallet Is As Big As My Gob!!!!:d

 

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spearos81

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• Apr 19, 2007

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Thanks for your reply.

I know that Range Rovers have a bit of a reputation for being expensive to run but, I was looking at a 80s Range Rover as I understand they have a lot less parts to go wrong - they are more simple than the later Range Rovers. Am I right with this assumption?
I also plan to spend up to about £3000, and get a vehicle that has seen very little/no off road use with lots of history.

Do you think I'd still be spending a lot to run a vehicle such as the one I plan to buy?

 

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SANDSBOY55

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• Apr 19, 2007

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HI, you should be able to get a good one for that sort of money. They did change a little bit through the years,but they are within reason the same up to 1993.Mine is a 1989 which i paid just over £3000 for and it as reliable as my dog!! as you say they are simple to work on and there are a load of after market parts available. When i mensioned your wallet i ment the petrol costs, saying that it still brings a smile to my face when i boot that v8 so its worth it! when you get one,send in some pics. Regards

 

Mr-Tomcat

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• Apr 19, 2007

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I have a four speed V8 drive them gently, when you need to they are not to bad, I can get about 20 mpg, I, sure my friend can get more.

 

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spearos81

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• Apr 22, 2007

• #6

Thanks for your comments guys.

I guess, like me you love the sound of a V8! That's why I think I'll have to get a V8. As for the fuel costs, I think I'll try and get one with a LPG conversion. Which leads onto my next question, as I like the idea of not losing any load space I would be looking at a LPG conversion with underfloor tanks - to what degree (if any) does this effect ground clearance? Is there any side effects to having tanks under the vehicle?

Regards,

Mark