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thekoopa -> Purchasing a 1995 Range Rover (5/2/2008 7:46:29 PM)

My first post here, was looking for some advice.

There is a 1995 Range Rover down the street for me for sale with an asking price of 4500$ OBO.
It has 171,000 miles and about 4 minor dents on it. Interior looks really clean and no oil or coolant under it.
What should I look for as far as Engine problems or Rust goes and is 171,000 too much for a 95. Also what do you think is a fair price.
Thanks for your time.


   -Gus

  
72chevy -> RE: Purchasing a 1995 Range Rover (5/6/2008 3:48:46 PM)

From what I've learned recently, if there are no fluid leaks under a Rover with 171K it is empty of fluids or it was just parked there 30 seconds ago.  Wait a few minutes.  Seriously.

Location may have something to do with price, but that guy is out of his mind asking $4500 for the fastest depreciating vehicle of all time with 171K miles AND dents.  Think about this logically, 171K means that a lot of components are severely worn and will be failing soon.  Do you understand that everything for Land Rover is SUPER outrageous expensive?

I think the boat saying applies to Land Rovers; the two happiest days of your life are 1) the day you first get your Rover and 2) the day you sell it.

Just the objective truth, buddy.

smrfld -> RE: Purchasing a 1995 Range Rover (5/10/2008 10:57:39 AM)

I'm not sure a Chevy fan is the best source as a Rover booster!  At 171k, he is entirely correct, though.  That truck shouldn't sell for much over $2k ... maybe $2,500 - unless there is a thick folder of repairs and upgrades to justify the price [unlikely].  There was a time that a RR would hold it's value better even with that kind of mileage ... but thanks to this country's energy policy [there isn't one] $4 gas on top of a high probability of expensive repairs sinks the good ship "Value".  There are plenty of low-mileage examples - even on eBay where you maximize your RR experience and minimize your repairs for close the the same price.

BTW, it isn't that the repairs or so awfully expensive, it's just that you know that unlike, say a classic Mustang, the repairs  veer closer to a sunk cost than a value enhancer.

Good luck.



bhorwhat -> RE: Purchasing a 1995 Range Rover (5/11/2008 9:22:04 AM)

I have friends who have Yukon Denali's and Tahoes - the repair costs on those vehicles are outrageous (as well).  My local LR dealership takes a shotgun approach to problems - I had a leaking seal on the power steering box so they replaced the whole thing. Last time they saw me there.

I found several local mechanics who can and will work on my vehicles when necessary - I have almost 190K on a Disco I with very few problems.  This vehicle still looks and runs like new.

I'd be wary of a used purchase without any warranty.  

  

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