| Author | Message | ||
     Jerry Crawford (Jcrawford) Member Username: Jcrawford Post Number: 93 Registered: 08-2002 |
neighbor down the road has a silver 89 RR for sale with 99K on the odometer and a price of $2500.00. The car has the headliner falling into the center of hte car and a few small pieces missing - bumper end cap and some other stuff. What else do I need to take a look at or watch out for if I take a look at this car. Looking for a second vehicle - grocery getter kind of transporation. | ||
| Nicholas (Landrovernick) New Member Username: Landrovernick Post Number: 20 Registered: 05-2003 |
Look at the third member. Its the self leveling strut attached to the rear axle. They are somewhat expensive to replace if blown. Look for rust in the footwells and rear tailgate. Look at the rear hatch as well as they are prone to rust. I have an 89 which is 100% original (I'm talking original shocks, springs, third member everything) and I'm just now starting to replace the necessary worn equipment. As with all Land Rover check the chassis for rust, especially the outriggers (the cross members of the chassis) just look at the overall condition of the underside as this will be the most worn of all. Hope it works out for you I love mine. Good Luck!! | ||
| Michael G. Duckworth (Hampton_89rr) New Member Username: Hampton_89rr Post Number: 18 Registered: 04-2003 |
Check out: http://www.rangerovers.net/ There is a lot of information on what to look for and the common problems. | ||
| Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) Senior Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 287 Registered: 09-2002 |
Was in the same position last year. Look for the above, then drive it and see how she feels. Check the transmission shifts smooth and the vsc works. Also look under the passenger seat at the read out when running and see if any codes are tripped (easy to remove check engine light). Bottom line is if you want to spend a little to drive daily possible. If you want an offroad rig you will spend dearly overtime no matter what you buy so just buy cheap in the begininng. Good luck | ||
| Ben Ziskind (Tyziskben) Member Username: Tyziskben Post Number: 127 Registered: 11-2002 |
Check under the CARPETS!!!!!Driver side front/passenger front especially!!!!! Tailgate, upper and lower- Inside and around the doors... Under the spare tire in the rear..all for RUST!!! Headliner sag..including the moon roof piece Heater & A/C...check while your driving, and while in park...Radiatior/fan/water pump issues Moon-roof controls Rattling of the glass when the windows are 1/2 way down at highway speed...means window seals are bad Steering-swivel ball leaks- P.S. BOX!!!...always a problem!!! Steering...how well it absorbs bumps/how much feel/movement you have from the wheel when going over bumps...steering damper F&R defoggers Rear wiper motor Battery..age? Ask about ALL recent changes/upgrades...and ask for receipts!!! Thats all I can think of in terms of what I replaced/fixed myself/upgraded on my 89... Hope it helps, Ben Ziskind | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 65 Registered: 08-2003 |
I used to have an 89 RRC. We took it to the dealer because we had to keep adding oil. He said there was oil residue present on the spark plugs. Which off course meant that it needed new rings and etc... I would consider that too. Matt |
