I found a 99 HSE 4.6 99K miles its in pretty nice condition with the following issues
Leaking rear bags and the EAS lit on the dash , pump motor is not able to be run from dash switches, though the owner said it pumped up when he started it.
The HVAC display has the book i symbol indicating a need for repair some of the vent selections wont function.
Heated seats dont seem to get warm but the lights come on,.
Tried AC but it didnt seem to work but i was cold outside, I did run the heater first to warm up the cabin
Oil leaking from front timing cover housing oil was 3 qts low, no metal detected after filling and dripping some onto a black piece of cardboard.
Coolant is a bit low now leaks detected inside cabin and block tester stays blue when inserted into the coolant tank
Both elex key fobs missing.
worn tires and a brand new spare .
All wiper blades need to be replaced including headlight wipers
A few other warning on the dash display indicating a problem with the DS front window not setting and a tag light out.
Lots of dog hairs in the aft cargo carpets.
Peeling rubber molding on the RF door seal
Transfer would not go into low range till after about 6 tries then it seemed to work properly
Rear axle seals at the wheels appear to both be leaking
Price in the 5K range, any thoughts.

 

Sounds like a lot electrical bugs (read:headaches) to sort out on top of the mechanical and cosemetic issues.

Have you posted on the Ranger Rover forum? You might get some better informed responses there.

 

I would not pay $5K for all those problems that you listed.

I personally would offer no more than $3K, but thats just me.

 

Sounds like a nightmare in the making.
I would keep looking for a Disco.

 

So you've found a Rover that's basically had zero maintenance. Final verdict? Keep looking unless your favourite hobby is lighting $100 bills on fire.

 

wow, my second job is reconditioning vehicles for sale at my brothers dealership and I would RUN away from that. We buy some really messed up cars sometimes, but like the post above that thing is probably neglected in more ways than what you posted.

 

Yup, turn and walk away from that one.

 

I got my 2000 Disco II for $4300.00 cash.......I'd run away from that money pit.

 

thanks for all of your tips, and advice, i will keep looking, Stan

 

You had me cracking up on that one.

I'd offer no more than $800 on that Rangie.