Is it too much to ask?

[melon]

As my D1 300tdi has become too much of a 'project' iv been looking around for something to replace it. And I've decided I want something different as iv had a few Disco's. I looked at 90's (and a bank loan) but lack of forward facing rear seats puts me off. So I've decided. What I need is a RRC! Only thing is there doesn't seem to be many around. Is it too big an ask to want a RRC tdi with T&T for under £1500?
I don't mind having to do SOME work on it but I'd want it as a daily driver. ( as driving the family saloon everyday just isn't right.)

Am I dreaming that il eventually find one in my price range or should I just buy ANOTHER discovery?

 

[Saint.V8]

You will struggle to get a Late Classic with the 300TDi for that cash unless you are willing to spend out on getting rid of the rust...

Rust on Classics is a killer and will render most un MoT-able quite readily...

The P38 is much less rust prone, but for £1500 it is gamble on getting a good one....

 

[melon]

Think I'd be too scared of scratching a p38. I've seen lots of v8s but I'm guessing fuel consumption would be eye watering?

 

[Saint.V8]

My '88 3.5 and my '93 3.9 returned in the region of 13-16mpg

Gas is the way to go for a V8 - and the purchase is cheaper than a Diesel!

 

[sas1810]

got gas on my 4.6 51 plate, still getting 14.9 round town on petrol, slightly less on gas.
not been on a decent run lately to see what its up to on that, but when i checked it driving back from Blackburn, it was on 24/25.

but my boy racer days of screaming away from the line have died off. still like to give it a boot every now and then though

 

[melon]

Do you worry about the LPG tank being hit when off road?

 

[lorri789]

Mine is in the boot. I lose a lot of space, but there you go.

 

[stevef1964]

Melon,

You can buy my P38?

 

[melon]

Got any info on it? Was rly after a Classic but could be tempted.

 

[rangie1998]

As has been said rust is the main problem, paying £1500 for a tdi model is likely to mean it needs work!! I have a '92 V8 which is surprisingly rust and rot free. Have just purchased a 200 tdi engine and have a friend that will change the engines for me. I know it won't be as nice as the V8 but at around 12/13 mpg it's crippling me!!

 

[stevef1964]

Melon,

just sent you a pm.

 

[sas1810]

Do you worry about the LPG tank being hit when off road?

not really, i have mine in the spare wheel well.

 

[Datatek]

My '88 3.5 and my '93 3.9 returned in the region of 13-16mpg

Gas is the way to go for a V8 - and the purchase is cheaper than a Diesel!

Just budget for HGF and slipped liners

 

[martynv8]

+1 on that. 2 x HGF in as many months for me (4.6 on Gas)

 

[fortgrange]

Just budget for HGF and slipped liners

-0.5 on that. Owned 3 Range Rover V8's and covered over 100k in them and only one head gasket failure (1st P38) which leaked to atmosphere so no internal traumas , but no sign of a slipped liner in any of them

But I also owned 2 Jag V8's in the late 90's and early 00's and never suffered from the nikosil problem either so maybe I'm just lucky

And whats the betting I've just given myself the dreaded kiss of slipped linerage

 

[sas1810]

-0.5 on that. Owned 3 Range Rover V8's and covered over 100k in them and only one head gasket failure (1st P38) which leaked to atmosphere so no internal traumas , but no sign of a slipped liner in any of them

But I also owned 2 Jag V8's in the late 90's and early 00's and never suffered from the nikosil problem either so maybe I'm just lucky

And whats the betting I've just given myself the dreaded kiss of slipped linerage

NEVER say NEVER!