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Ok that’s helpful to know, thanks!

I’m afraid the thought of having a V8 is just too tempting. If I wanted diesel I would probably just get a disco I reckon.

That sounds perfect, manageable fixes and a good cruising vehicle. Thanks!

Thanks! I’m pretty set on getting a P38 now

Ah I had meant no equal to a Range Rover in general, as in compared to a BMW X5, merc ml etc. Once you’ve had a Range Rover you can’t go back

I have my eye on a 2001 4.6 HSE, good spec and decent condition, leather seats are a must in my opinion.

I have to agree with you, nothing will beat it. And once you’ve driven one, you’ll never get anything less than it! My Grandfather has a new RR Sport, he looked at changing but simply couldn’t find an equal to it.

Brilliant haha thanks!

That’s interesting, a disco is a viable option for me as well.

Around the £1700 mark (I’m going low) I don’t want to blow all I have on purchasing knowing that inevitably I will need to buy parts etc for fixing!

Yeh I’m sort of counting on prices going up, I would hope to sell it in better condition than I buy it! I’ll try not to go mad on pumping money into it :/

Thanks for this reply, good points mentioned. I am in no doubt if I go for a P38 it will be a 4.6 petrol, I’ve heard the diesel is just sluggish and noisy, I don’t want to buy a big bus that’s not got a nice throaty engine! Fuel consumption will be horrendous but as I don’t plan on any long...

*now in the fortunate position

I appreciate your comment, it certainly does take a different mindset to see the attraction to land rovers, I’m not in the fortunate position to potentially own my own, and it’s a thrilling and privileged position to be!

Thanks, that’s sensible fair advice. I’ll definitely take my time in making the final decision

I have been looking equally at a Disco 2, seems to be around the same price and interior quality are equal, I just think a P38 has more presence and character. But with presence comes costs I’m sure...I’ll keep looking at both options!

I know it would probably be wiser to be patient and save up for a defender but unfortunately I wasn’t born with the gift of patience! I feel that if I buy a P38 at the price I’m looking at then even if I hate it within a week I shouldn’t make a huge loss if I need to sell it. At my age I do see...

Thanks for replying! I would hope to be able to tackle quite a few mechanical bits myself, I also have spanner happy uncles! I’ll keep looking around for as solid a vehicle as possible to minimise additional costs within a week of owning it.

Hello, New to this group so slightly unsure on the customs. I am thinking of buying a Range Rover P38 4.6. I dream of owning a defender but unfortunately funds don’t quite cover that! I want a Land Rover that I can just insure for 2000 miles a year and use it for generally trundling around...