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Hey guys,
This is my first post here. I used to be into off roading a couple years back, but other commitments kind of killed that off. I used to have a modified Touareg which I took through Death Valley several time. Anyways, I think I've got the desire back. After watching the Top Gear Bolivian special...it was cemented.
This is what I'd like to do.

1988-1992 Range Rover.
-Turbo diesel engine
-Reliable tranny
-?" lift

Basically I'd like to outfit it for an eventual trip around the world. One trip I'd like to do sooner is from Seattle down to the tip of South America.

Anyone looking to help me would be appreciated. I've never done a RR before.

Thanks,
Alex

not gonna happen.

cars have to be 25 years or older to get into the country as a diesel.

you can get motors and transmissions but its expensive.

I'll be living in Berlin.

still have to abide by any or all rules set up by the importing country.

you could in theory get it shipped to mexico and start the trip from there.

you are better off running foreign plates from mexico or south america then US or canada.

I'm not really concerned with the details of the trip. I know a couple friends who have done around the world trips recently, so I'll get their advice. What can you tell me about Rovers? I've got quite a bit to learn.

I have to ask, why a classic range? Not to say they are bad, but there are so many choices. I would get a defender if I were going around the world.

Because I can find a rrc for a hell of a lot cheaper. Hell, I can probably do the entire project for less than a defender costs. I've also liked how they look so I figured it would be a great platform to use. If you think otherwise, please let me know.
So far I've researched a couple products..
3" suspension lift from Rovertym.
ARB air lockers
ARB Deluxe Bar
33" superswamper tsl/thornbird

If its cost you are concerned about, then a classic is definitely the way to go. Even though a Defender costs more, it would be the ideal vehicle for the trip... Mainly because its a stripped down land rover that is very basic. So you don't have to deal with any electrical non-sense.

Cost isn't a huge concern, but every Defender I've seen is $40-80,000. For a truck I don't plan on driving daily, I can't justify that. I think I'll enjoy the process of building the RRC more than starting ahead with the Defender.