Hey there, I found my 01 P38 on Ebay.
2001 4.6 HSE w/13,991 miles, Navigation, heated seats, front and rear lamp guards, brush bar, side steps, 18" wheels, clean as a whistle, blah blah blah... still had the remaining LR factory warranty and because it was from a dealership it was Land Rover Factory Certifed with an extended 1yr 12K mile warranty. From Land Rover Denver South
In my case i spent the better part of 6 months searching online and at the local dealerships and private party sellers, so i really knew what i wanted and exactly what to expect....
ill admit that it was a little scarry sending a FAT ASS check out to someone in another state for a car i hadnt even seen (other then pictures)... but because it was from a LR dealership and it was Factory Certifed, i felt okay with the deal... and upon the shipper unloading it... i knew i had maded a good decision.
Moral to my story:
1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK.... look at LOTS of cars... especially since your buying an older DI... im not sure if you have own LR before but some of them can be quirky.... AKA dont be an impulse buyer, especially on a car you might have to buy sight unseen... other wise we might here you whining on this board "whats worng with this... is this normal??? damn rig is in the shop again...."
2. i bought my rig from a seller two states away and had to pay $600 for shipping... BUT i bought it from a LR dealership. having visited the several dealerships i knew what they were asking for similar rigs and having seen 3rd party cars i knew what they were asking... in my case i had a good idea of what was and what was not a good deal AND what kind of condition to expect.... private partys may not be so forthcoming....
3. remember the number one rule "Buyer beware"...
bottom line, would i buy anohter car online... sure if the conditions were right!!!
hope you get a good deal
KEN