| Author | Message | ||
     Daniel Patterson (Mygoatboy) New Member Username: Mygoatboy Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2003 |
Hello, I am about to turn 16 in may and I have my heart set on a Land Rover but I can't decide which one. The Defenders are sweet but they do not provide much creature comforts. The Discoveries have nice winter items, I live in New England. Please help me decide, Range Rovers are also an option but are below the Defender and Discovery. Thank You, Daniel | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 985 Registered: 02-2002 |
Fuck that! A 15 year old considering a Range Rover LOL! Seriously when you're 16 don't you still have to have someone with you when you're driving in those states? God I hope so anyway! What do you want to do with the vehicle? Offroading? Long trips? Just for school? | ||
| Daniel Patterson (Mygoatboy) New Member Username: Mygoatboy Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2003 |
I was planning to use it on the farm and for offroading, and as a commuter I put the Range Rover on the bottom of my list because of price. Of course these would ALL be used vehicles not new. | ||
| OLIVER CLOTHSOFF (Everythingleaks) Senior Member Username: Everythingleaks Post Number: 324 Registered: 10-2002 |
Boy, you sure get up early on the farm. By the sounds of your post it sounds like you would be best off with a disco. It will provide almost all the off-road mojo of a D90 at half the cost of either the RR or D90. The disco I and disco II are plentiful in the used car market. Being on a farm I assume you have some technical skills so the disco is a simple vehicle to fix yourself. If you could afford the D90 what about a new Disco II? It has the 4.6L and difflock with a 4/50 warranty. | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 776 Registered: 03-2002 |
RRC, pre-ABS.....or.......you could get a series II (a real one). The only regret I have in life is wasting my turbulent youth on sports cars and not series land rovers. | ||
| Daniel Patterson (Mygoatboy) New Member Username: Mygoatboy Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2003 |
Thanks for all the information guys. I do get up early on the farm, 5:00 at the latest. Yes I do have techinical skills in driving and repairing. I really want a Landie for one reason because it will be hard to get a speeding ticket and I don't want to kill myself. Thank You, Daniel | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 986 Registered: 02-2002 |
hehe from the way you write, I'd guess you're really the PARENT of the 15 year old! LOL  | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 106 Registered: 08-2003 |
Hey Daniel, I'm not much older than you, and I own a 97 Disco. My first LR was an RRC when I was 15, but we sold that due to engine problems. I would have to say that I liked both vehicles very much. I can't say which vehicle I liked better as far as stock goes. If I had to buy another RRC, I would buy a shorter wheel base model though, I just like the those better than the LWB. Do you plan on modifying the rig for offroading, or just leaving it stock? I modified my disco, and I think it's a very capable vehicle. It's perfect for going in the hills where I live, or on those very long hunting trips. I couldn't be happier. I would go out and look at each different car and decide which one you like best and fits your needs best. Make sure it's in good shape though, I was devistated when we were forced to sell my RRC. Our friend at the dealer said it would be better to just sell it. Good Luck, Matt | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 45 Registered: 10-2003 |
'it will be hard to get a speeding ticket and I don't want to kill myself.' Oh you can still kill yourself....come wheel Moab Good luck, Lewis | ||
| Daniel Patterson (Mygoatboy) New Member Username: Mygoatboy Post Number: 5 Registered: 11-2003 |
Ok I have done some more research I think the Discovery is what I will get. Since I will be doing a good deal of on road driving I think that it would be more comfortable, from what I have read. They also sound nearly as capable as a Defender 90. Also Defenders are a bit pricey for me now. But what you you guys think of the Discovery II's? Should I afford Ford owned years? Thank You, Daniel | ||
| Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 1072 Registered: 04-2002 |
I've got a DI and a DII. The D1 is easier to repair/less comfortable/but I avoid the dealership almost all together. The DII is alot more comfy, expensive and difficult for me to repair, and basically all service has been done by the dealer at painful labor rates... Overall though, I like the D1 better for my needs.. just for running around town though.. DII all the way.. | ||
| Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) Senior Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 316 Registered: 09-2002 |
why not a 95 RR classic short wheel base. Interior same as disco's just a nicer vehicle. Plush you gotta love the tail gate. Downside is airsuspension. If you look hard though many have been replaced. | ||
| Ivan C. (Disco94) New Member Username: Disco94 Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2003 |
Or if you don't mind travelling, I think there's a 95 LWB with OME stuff on it already here in Texas... it was on autotrader.com in case y'all wanna check it out. It wasn't too expensive either, so that might be worth a try... | ||
| Greg Hirst (Gregh) Senior Member Username: Gregh Post Number: 355 Registered: 10-2002 |
Depends on your needs, but my short list would include: 95 SWB RRC or 97 D90 (w/AT) | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Senior Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 508 Registered: 02-2003 |
Defender 90 | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 85 Registered: 10-2003 |
get something stock and build it up, you'll learn some good stuff. and have the pride of doing it your way. | ||
| SSV (Susannah) Senior Member Username: Susannah Post Number: 549 Registered: 06-2002 |
What about a Freelander? Dare I say the word?! But if you only do marginal off-roading and want it to be comfy and reasonably priced...they are great. I was at a high school in TN today and saw about 5 Freelanders driven by students, as well as a plethora of Discos. I love my Disco and will never trade it, but would seriously consider adding a Freelander for the comfort, convenience and run-about factors. Just my .02 Good luck! | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 805 Registered: 02-2002 |
Daniel, as you live in the "Rust Belt", no matter what Rover you decide upon, you might also want to consider where to purchase it. RRC especially are prone to rust as are the bulkheads for Series LRs. although it might make it more difficult, LRs in the South West like TX, AZ, or any other non-snow area will be a better bet especially for older LRs. check-out www.lrx.com and www.bvlr.com for some ideas. imho, RRCs are a great bargin right now if you can find a good one. jaime | ||
| Dan Armbruster (Dan_armbruster) Member Username: Dan_armbruster Post Number: 241 Registered: 04-2003 |
Hey Daniel, We are selling our 98' Disco I with only 38k miles in pristine condition right now. It is an LE completely loaded with 2 moonroofs, jump seats and everything else possible. The color is Cobar Blue exterior/Bahama Beige interior. It's for sale because we just bought a BMW and need to make room. email me at daa3184@excite.com if you are interested or just post a message here. I am asking $15,500 in the Chicago Tribune but accepting offers. | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 88 Registered: 10-2003 |
Freelanders are cool!(start the flamin ) I had one as a loaner when my DII was in the shop in Dallas. I had it for a month, took it to Gilmer twice to wheel and was impressed. Remember the Camel Trophy Freelanders.... |
