Complete newcomer....be gentle!

Hi all,

i'm thinking of getting into the lifestyle that comes with Landrover ownership (worryingly!)

Basically i'm in the market for a change of vehicle and something is drawing me to 4x4s and there really is only one name that comes to mind when thinking 4x4. I enjoy walking and camping and want something that will help my hobbies and yet be comfortable to drive - this has led me toward an older range rover 2.5 diesel etc.

My main concern is I really don't have a great deal of mechanical experience with cars and this seems to be a problem when you start talking about land rovers!! so perhaps if someone is in the Norfolk area and is happy to have an eager new comer to teach then i'd be a happy student (I make a decent cup of tea )

but anyway - Hi all hope to get some good advice and get to know some of you

:welcome: stick on your rhino skin coat and clamp that dummy in.........................INCOMING

Ask ya 15fingered brother and sister.

juiceyv8 said:

Ask ya 15fingered brother and sister.

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I would but the wife hates it when i talk about cars

Hudson1984 said:

I would but the wife hates it when i talk about cars

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good answer......................................:clap2:

Hudson1984 said:

I would but the wife hates it when i talk about cars

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Ya in.

Makes a change for fresh meat not to get all ****y and swing their tampax everywhere

Ah its all in good fun bit of banter doesn't hurt anyone

Hudson1984 said:

Ah its all in good fun bit of banter doesn't hurt anyone

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Oh, you'd be surprised at the pasty faced softies that show up here and whine about how mean we are. And then there is a sanctimonious member or two here that then chastise us again for being barbarians and it causes disharmony.

Buddha counseled the avoidance of disharmony, but we don't really care.

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welcome u will fit right in here

ah i'll generally just give as good as i get, much more fun than expecting everyone to mind their ps and qs etc...

but what are peoples opinions on a P38 2.5 diesel... i'm sure it's a mixed view and yes before someone says it I am aware there's a search function but that's not really the best way to have a conversation is it

Hudson1984 said:

i'm sure it's a mixed view and yes before someone says it I am aware there's a search function but that's not really the best way to have a conversation is it

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Then you will probably know where the threat will go.

Hudson1984 said:

I would but the wife hates it when i talk about cars

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:clap2::clap2: I like it !

Hello Matey.

Did you know, there's a river named after you

Ninja Haggis said:

:clap2::clap2: I like it !

Hello Matey.

Did you know, there's a river named after you

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Yeah bloody Americans can't think of anything original can they lol

Hudson1984 said:

ah i'll generally just give as good as i get, much more fun than expecting everyone to mind their ps and qs etc...

but what are peoples opinions on a P38 2.5 diesel... i'm sure it's a mixed view and yes before someone says it I am aware there's a search function but that's not really the best way to have a conversation is it

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Welcome to the mad house, think you may just fit right in:clap2::clap2:

A non stroppy noob with a sense of humour, whatever next:lol::lol::lol::lol:

ha well i'll certainly try.

1996 LAND ROVER RANGEROVER 2.5 DT GREEN | eBay

what are peoples thoughts on this? it's quite close to me, looks perfect for what I want and it's in my price range...just that mileage is a concern to me... is it a justified concern?

Ninja Haggis said:

:clap2::clap2: I like it !

Hello Matey.

Did you know, there's a river named after you

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... and a Rock!

Welcome dude

Andy Land said:

... and a Rock!

Welcome dude

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ahh but the rock bats for the other team.....we try to ignore him at family reunions

Hudson1984 said:

ha well i'll certainly try.

1996 LAND ROVER RANGEROVER 2.5 DT GREEN | eBay

what are peoples thoughts on this? it's quite close to me, looks perfect for what I want and it's in my price range...just that mileage is a concern to me... is it a justified concern?

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If you post up your location 'Roughly' you might just get someone who knows what they're looking at, who will come and have a look with you if you bribe them with chips. Incase you didn't know, chips are actually used as currency round here

Grimmer said:

If you post up your location 'Roughly' you might just get someone who knows what they're looking at, who will come and have a look with you if you bribe them with chips. Incase you didn't know, chips are actually used as currency round here

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oooh i'm definately in the right place!! chips as currency is genious!!

Location is norwich but this one's located Easton so yes chips can certainly be provided....even some fish to accompany it if there's an offer of ongoing support :lol:

Hi, wouldn't worry too much about mileage as these things often get replacement engines or parts when needed. My old defender has 207k on it and it's going strong.

Enjoy matey.