Opinions on this 98 RR

They call me Pete

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98 RR 4.0SE with 109,000 for $5500. The ad says SRS light is on. What is that ?? Is this a good model year or does it have a lot of problems. If I go look at it is there anything specific I should check. This would be our second family vehicle to keep miles down on wife's car.
Pete
 

thedude

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Pete, the usual checks for pools of fluid is standard even though these trucks are leaky vehicles. One a p38, first things first, check the EAS. Crank it up, listen for the air compressor to kick off 30 seconds after start up. If it runs too long, there is more than likely a leaking air bellow. Also, ask the seller at what height it was at when he parked it. If it is lower than the height it was parked at, you have a leaky bag or another problem. In short, check the EAS first to be sure that it is operational. You need to look at the HVAC display screen. See if is displaying the book with the exclamation mark. this indicates a controls issue. oh yeah, look for water (or signs of) water in the florr boards of the front passenger side. If the carpet behind the radio head unit at teh floor pan has a white residue there could be an o ring that is bad on the heater core. These are the "common" things i have had happen to me and seem to be fairly balanced amongst p38's else where too.

The SRS light could be a number of things. Have it plugged in to see what code it is throwing.
 

They call me Pete

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Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll pass on the air bags and stick to shocks. Keep it simple stupid which is usually my method of madness but it may be worth checking out. It's in the next town over.
 

carlosz

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SRS, suplemental restrain system, air bag and or seat belts, probably seat belt pretensioners or the connector at the steering wheel known as the "cassete"
 

expectthebest

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I'd suggest taking the truck to a rover mechanic and have him give it the once over. He should be able to give you a good idea about what problems to expect with this particular vehicle.
 

thedude

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pete - outside of taking it to a LR mechanic, the afore mentioned are the "common" problems for the p38. i am sure you know that if you take it to a tech he will tell you what, if anything, is wrong with it.
 

They call me Pete

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Yeah, I may call a shop tomorrow and see how much it is for a mech. to look it over. Wife said today "maybe you should get one of those RR things". I told her it's already in the process. I think talking about heading out on the beach for fishing/family fun this summer on Cape Cod pushed her over the edge. Although I'm also keeping an eye out for a Disco the RR is first choice. Of course I'm on a budget so which ever I can get for a good price without traveling too far will be the one I get. I'm just excited to get a Rover. I'll be checking one more thing off the list of "to do" before I'm old and dead.
 

EJB90

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Can't the SRS also because by cracked hoses of some sort? Correct me if I am wrong.

Be prepared to look at a lot of rovers. If this one works out I consider you very lucky. I looked at 4 rovers before buying my first, and 8 more before I bought my disco II. Its very hard to find a mint one and chances are you will have to put money into it to have it be perfect.

I see that you're from CT. I can probably tell you what's wrong with every rover for sale in the state thats currently for sale under $8k haha.

Oh yea, if your wife is like my mom she will try to start stealing your rover from you, so you might want to get 2.
 
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They call me Pete

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How do you know what's wrong with all Rover's for sale and if you can this one is in Manchester and it's black. Save me a trip to the dealer. LOL. I'm not looking for a "perfect" one but one that I can throw the yaks on top and head out down the beach. Not too much off roading because CT doesn't have any that's LEGAL!! Stupid state
 

thedude

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not sure who that was directed to, but i do not know about all rovers for sale. i was just giving you some things to look for yourself before you go to an LR mechanic. how that reads "i know all about all rovers for sale", i am not quite sure. at any rate, look at the EAS to see if it is "functional". this would be the first thing i would do. good luck
 

They call me Pete

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No it wasn't towards you thedude. It was towards EJB90. Look at the post above mine. He said " I can probably tell you what's wrong with every rover for sale in CT for under $8k". I'm curious to why he said this.
Pete
 

thedude

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ah, i see. yeah that is kind of an arrogant thing to say. maybe he does....how i dont know. good luck pete and keep us posted.