***Posting here because I'm familiar with the Disco 2 guys and have had tons of valuable advice on fixing my 2000 D2****


My neighbor is offering me(for free) one of his Range Rovers; either a 1995 LWB with 115k miles or a 91 Country with 74K original miles.

Overall after inspection there is nothing huge separating the two other than mileage. The LWB needs a manifold and breaks and the Country needs breaks and some sunroof work.

My main question is- I'm a longtime disco 2 owner but not familiar with anything pre- 1999.

Pros and cons of the LWB 95 vs the Country 91?

side note: the LWB had the air suspension changed out for coils in 2006

 

95 is a completely different game. Look at the interior and see if that matters to you.

 

I might be wrong, but I believe the 95' LWB is more collectible.

Anybody?

 

Weigh them both to see which one is worth more at the junkyard, decide accordingly.

 

Generally yes, it is. There were quite a few changes made for the last year.

 

The lwb probably has a 4.2 right?

I'm not sure how much difference that makes over the 3.9, but it's probably something.

 

wtf........ you have awesome neighbors. I want an rrc


They look so mean on 35" super swampers lol

 

The 4.2 definitely has more go- the 3.9 is sluggish off the start.


He's actually an absolute nuisance. Ex-Wall-street hedge fund manager, moved to New Hampshire for retirement bought 5 Range Rovers from 90-99 and is some how still living off of the money he made before the internet bubble burst.

He's constantly drunk and showing up at my house asking me questions - he only offered me one of these after I saved him $600 be replacing his battery instead of having his starter replaced as his mechanic recommended.

In the long-haul, definitely this. Though the crux of my whole debate has more to do with foreseeable problems.

For instance on buying my first D2 I was suggested to look at the prop shaft to make sure it was replaced because they didn't have grease points.

 

95 lwb is more desirable but as far a value I don't know.
my insurance paid me 9500 for my 90 county w/ 84k on it. well 8500 and I got to keep it.

 

This is what I posted on the Range Rover forum in response to your question there.

"What do you want to do with the Range Rover. If you're going to build it up and off road it, by all means use the '91. If you're looking for a truck to keep for a long time then the '95 is the way to go. Just be prepared, should you opt for the '95, there are parts on that truck's interior that are as rare as hen's teeth and they cost a fortune to replace.

If I had my choice, I'd take the '95 and start squirreling away parts as soon as I can. But, I haven't taken my Rovers off road in about ten years. Your intentions may be different."