I really really want to get a 1995 Range Rover Classic. I have found one for a good price, but am afraid i would be setling. It'S from a donation dealership for cars that don't pass smog. I can see it has the conversion but know it doesn't pass emmisions. Haven't recieved undercarrage pics yet, but is that just TOO MANY miles?

Would really appreciate the help!

Thanks!

-Christian

 

It all depends on a number of factors. Sinc eit cannot pass smog then there is probably something wrong with it and chances are it has not had the maintenance that it should have. I would take a Rover with 200K on it before I would take a 50K vehicle that has been romped on all the time. If the price is right then I say go for it, just plan on putting some money into it. That goes for any used car that you are buying.

 

200k is kinda high. However, as rob said, if it was well kept. It will just keep going! Get as much of the service records as you can before you buy it. So you have an idea how the vehicle has been treated.

 

Thanks for the input guys. As I said though, It is from a Dealership who accepted it as a trade in or was a donation. I don't know the past owner and probobly wont have any service records. In general, how tired are they after 200,000? i havn't seen any for sale that are that high. I would rather buy a 1995 Classic from a rover guy, but can't seem to find any for sale. If I'm spending $1500 total to get the car to me, (shipping and cost of car), is it worth it, or am I spending money on a rover past its prime?

Thanks so much!

 

Are you saying that the total cost of the vehicle including purchase and shipping is $1500? If that is the case buy it, you can always find a used motor for around $800 for a 3.9 in low mileage. They are a great vehicle to own and if youc an continue to take care of it you will have many years of enjoyment from it.

 

That price Ill take the gamble

 

thanks guys for all your help. Some things i'm worried about are the stuff that you usually don't, like drive train stuff, oil, brake, and fuel line, that type of stuff. Would that stuff be an issue?

 

The condition of those lines has more to do with the climate the truck was driven in. If if it came from AZ the lines are probably fine. If it came from MI (like mine) they are probably in bad shape. Mileage will have little to no effect on the lines. It is more about age and the amount of time it has spent in a humid environment or on salted roads. As for the drivetrain they are generally solid as long as maintenance has been performed.

 

I picked up a p38 with 151 k on it and I have only had to do cosmetic work so far (well tires and anti roll link needed replacing) but the engine is as smooth as glass. It is an Illinois car so it's had a rough life.