He really didn't take pictures of the areas that are known to fail first/worst, along fuel tank behind rear axle. Ask for more pictures, both frame rails from rear bumper facing forward.

Brian.

 

I would be.

Idk if I would pay $5k for this truck.
I didn't see you mention anything about the engine...
Sure the head gaskets may be new, the timing chain, water pump etc...but what about engine internals? Rings? Bearings?
What's the oil look like? Is it super thin or super thick?
Original trans?
Are you personally ready to repair this truck every couple of months?
Are you ready to research check engine codes?
Monitor the engine coolant temperature constantly?
Only get 10-12 miles to the gallon?
Pay stupid money for parts that might have to get shipped over from Europe?

 

Ok. I wanted to ignore this post but I just can't help myself.

$5000 for that truck is completely nuts. You are in Oklahoma not California. The truck has 230k on the clock. It is at a dealership. If you just gotta have it offer them half that and walk away if they don't accept.

Personally I wouldnt even consider more than $1500 for that truck and thats just because I like the color. Check the blue book value. I think its about $600. Remember that you will want to sell it someday.

I would recommend the craigslist in Dallas, Kansas City, Omaha, Tulsa, etc. Those trucks sit on those sites for months.

Just my 2 cents.

 

No worries, I appreciate your insight!

I'm waiting on more photos of exactly that area, although he says what he sent me are really the only spots.

I mentioned it all a few posts back. A brand new Atlantic British engine was put in the truck less than 20k miles ago. Haven't seen the oil, but it was meticulously maintained at the dealer by the previous 1 owner its whole life. Transmission is original and this would be my second DII, my first of which I owned for about 5 years. So I'm not completely new to the game...it's just been a little while

$5000 for a truck that has basically been entirely rebuilt mechanically and electronically? 230k miles yes, but thats basically only on the frame, paint, glass, and interior, all of which appear as if they're on a 60k mile truck. Yes its a private dealer, but also being sold by a Rover enthusiast, and he's a friend of a friend. So I would be really surprised if he tried to do anything shady considering how bad he would be blasted online if I found out anything nefarious had been done....

 

Don't do it.
Get an LR3 or LR4.

 

Hey I didn't know it had a new motor in it so my bad. I will tell you that I bought one with a new tophat motor and the truck had belonged to the wife of the local land rover dealer. I paid 2800 for it with 130k on the clock and it is in near perfect shape.

 

Just got photos of the frame back from the seller. She's not for me boys, she's not for me.

 

Hey now...don't be discriminating. If folks in California get to pay to much for their rovers...then by gosh...every American should have the same opportunity.

 

WOW, now you know why The Stealer didn't send you these pics first! That thing is TOAST!!!
Glad you took your time before you pulled the trigger on this turd.

" Yes its a private dealer, but also being sold by a Rover enthusiast, and he's a friend of a friend. So I would be really surprised if he tried to do anything shady..."

Are you still surprised????

 

Yep, saved yourself a painful adventure. Go farther south if you are serious about getting a nice/clean underside.

Brian.