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Richard Brookman
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So Mr.Nice. was, like
> On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:37:19 +0000, Mr.Nice.
> <markvarleyphoto@*nospam*softhome.net> wrote:
>
>> As the family transport is less 2 regular passengers and there may be
>> some cash becoming available we are considering switching to a range
>> rover.
>>
>> I like the look of the P38, and I'm insisting on a diesel engine.
Very underpowered, according to what I hear. The 4.6 as standard ain't
exactly overpowered as it is. And the diesel won't be making 225bhp.
>> I want it to look smart on the road but also be happy as a hippo in
>> the mud.
Check both of those.
>> Questions....
>>
>> Am I nuts?
But of course. Your presence here is evidence of that.
>> Do the diesel range rovers have electronics problems?
Most of the electronics on the P38 is to do with the "body" functions (gear
and t/box, air sus, cruise, windows, lights..you name it) rather than the
engine, so they are probably similar to the petrols. In which case, the
answer is no, not especially, but if you are unlucky you will be very
unlucky (unless you have a degree in electronics engineering and are brave).
I was happy to do a lot with the electronics on my RRC, but I have to admit
I leave this side of things to the dealer with the P38.
>> Are P38's all air suspension? (not sure I like that idea).
Yes - and known not to last the distance in many cases. (When it's working,
it's awesome.) Kits to convert to coils are available, about 300-400 GBP I
think, which are a DIY proposition and come with a gizmo to fool the BeCM.
May be a bargaining point.
>> Is there sufficient space in the boot of a P38 for a pair of big
>> dogs?
Depends how big
Should take a couple of Labs no problem. When I take
my Lab in the RR, he has room for a stroll and a good lie-down.
> PS, is it still something I can do 99% of the work on myself?
Mechanically, it's just a big Landy, but the electronics are something
else - see above. I love mine to bits. There's no other vehicle like it.
You can tow a caravan to the South of France and back, and the next day be
crawling round a quarry with total competence and amazing comfort. Having
said that, when mine goes, I'll be replacing it with something simpler.
--
Rich
Pas d'elle yeux Rhone que nous
> On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:37:19 +0000, Mr.Nice.
> <markvarleyphoto@*nospam*softhome.net> wrote:
>
>> As the family transport is less 2 regular passengers and there may be
>> some cash becoming available we are considering switching to a range
>> rover.
>>
>> I like the look of the P38, and I'm insisting on a diesel engine.
Very underpowered, according to what I hear. The 4.6 as standard ain't
exactly overpowered as it is. And the diesel won't be making 225bhp.
>> I want it to look smart on the road but also be happy as a hippo in
>> the mud.
Check both of those.
>> Questions....
>>
>> Am I nuts?
But of course. Your presence here is evidence of that.
>> Do the diesel range rovers have electronics problems?
Most of the electronics on the P38 is to do with the "body" functions (gear
and t/box, air sus, cruise, windows, lights..you name it) rather than the
engine, so they are probably similar to the petrols. In which case, the
answer is no, not especially, but if you are unlucky you will be very
unlucky (unless you have a degree in electronics engineering and are brave).
I was happy to do a lot with the electronics on my RRC, but I have to admit
I leave this side of things to the dealer with the P38.
>> Are P38's all air suspension? (not sure I like that idea).
Yes - and known not to last the distance in many cases. (When it's working,
it's awesome.) Kits to convert to coils are available, about 300-400 GBP I
think, which are a DIY proposition and come with a gizmo to fool the BeCM.
May be a bargaining point.
>> Is there sufficient space in the boot of a P38 for a pair of big
>> dogs?
Depends how big
Should take a couple of Labs no problem. When I takemy Lab in the RR, he has room for a stroll and a good lie-down.
> PS, is it still something I can do 99% of the work on myself?
Mechanically, it's just a big Landy, but the electronics are something
else - see above. I love mine to bits. There's no other vehicle like it.
You can tow a caravan to the South of France and back, and the next day be
crawling round a quarry with total competence and amazing comfort. Having
said that, when mine goes, I'll be replacing it with something simpler.
--
Rich
Pas d'elle yeux Rhone que nous
