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jamie1985

New Member

• Nov 14, 2010

• #1

Hi all, i have a discovery commercial for work and green laning. But I am thinking of getting a range but what is the difference between a p38 and a vogue. What do people recommend? Im looking for around a 01 plate. Is there anything to be wary off?

 

nathan5346

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2010

• #2

Be weary of everything between the front and rear bumper

 

juiceyv8

New Member

• Nov 14, 2010

• #3

U would be better off with an old classic. less to go wrong and easier to fix.

 

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

• Nov 14, 2010

• #4

Remove anything electrical and replace it with fish fingers.

 

juiceyv8

New Member

• Nov 14, 2010

• #5

storm99 said:

Remove anything electrical and replace it with fish fingers.

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wont the salt water increase the rust

 

MikeV8SE

New Member

• Nov 14, 2010

• #6

Hi Jamie,

A 2001 will be a P38 - so you have a choice of 2.5 diesel, or 4.0 or 4.6 V8 petrols. The 2.d and 4.0 come in SE (DSE) and HSE (DHSE) form, the 4.6 only in HSE. Then you have a world of special editions inc the Vogue, Autobiography's (some are barely any better than an HSE, some have extensive specs), etc etc.

Or, go for a Classic which is, err, classically more classy IMO, less complicated, but older too!

 

lowfat

Active Member

• Nov 14, 2010

• #7

Get a classic and then buy a welder as you try to stop it dissolving around you......:deadhorse:

 

fett

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2010

• #8

juiceyv8 said:

U would be better off with an old classic. less to go wrong and easier to fix.

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1000% yes!!!!

 

fett

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2010

• #9

MikeV8SE said:

Hi Jamie,

A 2001 will be a P38 - so you have a choice of 2.5 diesel, or 4.0 or 4.6 V8 petrols. The 2.d and 4.0 come in SE (DSE) and HSE (DHSE) form, the 4.6 only in HSE. Then you have a world of special editions inc the Vogue, Autobiography's (some are barely any better than an HSE, some have extensive specs), etc etc.

Or, go for a Classic which is, err, classically more classy IMO, less complicated, but older too!

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These classic men talk sense

 

dubnut71

New Member

• Nov 14, 2010

• #10

I am essentially biased in this matter but classic all the way mate. Less to go wrong but get a solid one to start with or fire up the mig baby!!!!

 

fett

Well-Known Member

• Nov 15, 2010

• #11

oh yes 3 in a row and I make the fourth

 

juiceyv8

New Member

• Nov 15, 2010

• #12

fett said:

oh yes 3 in a row and I make the fourth

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He doesnt know what he is missing does he

 

fett

Well-Known Member

• Nov 15, 2010

• #13

nope :hysterically_laughi

 

Derek Ward

Active Member

• Nov 15, 2010

• #14

The P38 is nicer to ride in but the Classic is more fun and simpler. But they do rot. Everywhere.
The Vogue was a special edition initially when the P38 came out but after a couple of years or so I think just became the top model as it was on the Classic. I'm not sure how much difference there was between the HSE and Vogue though. I don't think a vast amount. I have a book somewhere if you need more details.

 

MikeV8SE

New Member

• Nov 15, 2010

• #15

Derek Ward said:

The P38 is nicer to ride in but the Classic is more fun and simpler. But they do rot. Everywhere.

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He's right - the P38 does ride better, guessing it must be the air suspension, but whereas I bought a Classic as a sturdy witner vehicle, my boss has bought a P38! It is a bit smoother, but then I imagine a Classic with air suspension feels very similar. Personally, I'm glad I went with a Classic - I could have afforded a P38 if I wanted one, but I like the Classic shape and have always wanted one of those. Might change it for a 4.6 HSE on LPG in a year or so's time, but for now I'm enjoying it and looking forward to winter!!