NikTheGeek
New Member
I currently own a top spec 2001 Rover 75 (BMW diesel engine) and despite what everyone thinks about these cars, the diesel one is extremely reliable. I did have a failed Jacto auto box though which cost £700 to fix, but apart from that, they are an easy car to own and most servicing type jobs I'll tackle myself.
I've previously owned a Series III 88" Landy and 2 Isuzu Troopers. I now need another 4x4 to tow the wifes new horse so I'm shopping again.
It would be a Defender, but I can't afford one. I have £5k tops to spend. Could get a Jap car again like the Isuzu, but I've always wanted a Range Rover. For years
So, if I did, it would be a P38.
So, are they really that bad? Brakes, filters and simple repairs I'll do myself. I'll have a go a half the stuff in the Haynes manual (if I have one to follow) and enjoy servicing, modding and generally fiddling with cars. But it would have to be reliable enough to not break down on the way to work. It would be my day to day car.
I only get 29mpg now around town, so I'm not too worried about the drop. I assume it'll be better on a long run on a motorway?
Dealer or private? Dealer would give a warranty.
I know to watch out for tailgate rust and the air suspension. Anything else obvious?
Anyway, hello and fingers crossed....
Nick (Wigan)
I've previously owned a Series III 88" Landy and 2 Isuzu Troopers. I now need another 4x4 to tow the wifes new horse so I'm shopping again.
It would be a Defender, but I can't afford one. I have £5k tops to spend. Could get a Jap car again like the Isuzu, but I've always wanted a Range Rover. For years

So, are they really that bad? Brakes, filters and simple repairs I'll do myself. I'll have a go a half the stuff in the Haynes manual (if I have one to follow) and enjoy servicing, modding and generally fiddling with cars. But it would have to be reliable enough to not break down on the way to work. It would be my day to day car.
I only get 29mpg now around town, so I'm not too worried about the drop. I assume it'll be better on a long run on a motorway?
Dealer or private? Dealer would give a warranty.
I know to watch out for tailgate rust and the air suspension. Anything else obvious?
Anyway, hello and fingers crossed....
Nick (Wigan)