What to look for in a Rangie

Joined: 31 May 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia

Hi all,
think I've convinced myself to come to your side, having previously owned a MQ Patrol before selling it recently and looking for something different with some more comfort and some more power, i've looked through different machines to buy, having driven Jeeps, 80 series, 100 series, Pajero and recently drove a mates disco 3 but there is something i love about classic Range Rovers

My question is simple and no doubt been covered before but forgive the rookie to the site. Going to test drive a few different models this weekend, budget is about 2-2.5k for a stock and i will build from there to suit my style, is there anything that i should particularly look for in the classics that is a sure sign that i'm up for a big bill not to far down the track. I know they are aging rigs and repairs inevitable. Paint is not a problem as i have the gear to respray and cosmetics don't keep me awake at night

I will use the car for use in high country VIC to get to some good fishing spots, some beach driving in Tas and i will be getting a boat 15+ footer later this year to play with, this won't be my daily driver will sit in garage until its time for a trip

any advise on some things to look for would be much appreciated

cheers

Dane

Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Location: St Helena, Melbourne.

My personal preference is for an 85' carby model, first year with tacho in dash and just a few upgrades that make for a nicer vehicle and very few electrics to play up, otherwise 86 up EFI auto. The auto can cost more than the purchase price to rebuild so that would be the biggest concern but as long as the body/chassis is good the mechanicals can be rebuilt/replaced easily.