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hw2010

New Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #1

Hi. I'm a new member and have a simple question (so expect to have the **** taken)... Looking to buy a diesel P38. I've found a 2001 County diesel. What does the 'county' bit mean - I'm guessing it relates to the trim/equipment options.

Also I want to get the vehicle inspected before buying it. Is an RAC survey any good or would I do better finding a local independent land rover specialist? The car for sale is near to these guys: Sussex Land Rover and 4X4 Elliott_engineering who will do an inspection for £120. Has anyone got any experience of them?

Any advice appreciated. Cheers!

 

j the range

New Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #2

county is lowest trim but thats ok i have one. where are you maybe some body off here would go with you to look at it.

 

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hw2010

New Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #3

The car is near Guildford: On autotrader the link is :

2001 RANGE ROVER 2.5D County

I've also seen this one, which is just having a new engine fitted because the head gasket went:

1999 Land Rover Range Rover 2497 cc 2.5 DSE

 

rewmer

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #4

County,DT, DSE, DHSE, VOGUE with the diesel engine or 4.0, 4.0SE, HSE, VOGUE in petrol, plus a raft of specials, Westminster, Holland & Holland, Linley etc.

There are plenty of looking to buy posts on here that will give you some good info on what to look for when buying. My advice is take a list with you, its easy to forget things with the excitement of a big shiney thing in front of you.

 

j the range

New Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #5

me i like the 99 one best new engine air bags done, but after saying that i would like to know how many miles that new engine has done....

 

rewmer

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #6

The first one looks ok, nice colour, but for that money you should be looking at a lower miles DHSE with all the toys, electric seats ,Harmon Kardon sounds, sunroof, better trim etc.

I would avoid the second one as it has the wrong wheels on it, fitted with spigot rings - a bodge in my opinion, but that is just me.

 

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hw2010

New Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #7

what's wrong with spigot rings? If I wanted to take off the 20 inch wheels and replace with 18 inchers from ebay that wouldn't be a problem would it?

 

rewmer

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2010

• #8

Sounds like you have your head screwed on. My thoughts are that if someone can fit Ill fitting wheels like that the they are a bit of a messer and who knows what else they have compromised. My opinion.