been out of the rover scene for a bit and finally settled in enough at the new place to start looking for an inexpensive beater/beach truck. Stumbled you n an lr3 nearby for 1500 that won't move when put in gear. Went to check it out and it's definitely well used with some minor rust and flaws, in need of tires soon and probably other misc odds and ends. It's been sitting for a bit and knocked a few seconds after quickly settling into normal sounding operation. Cel on but my scanner died so I have to wait to get one on it, evidence of leaking fluid on the Trans did away with my first theory that it was electronics related. Back story is that it was throwing a fault for month before refusing to move one morning. I have a sneaking suspicion that it may have been low on fluid and kept being driven. Priced at 1500, I have to wonder what type of nightmare I would be getting into...assuming I can find a decent used tranny, I'm not sure if they are easy to swap like a disco or if it would be a world of headache. If I could be all in for 3k doing the work it seems worthwhile even with 180k on it, as these typically sell in fairly rough shape for 5-6 nearby. Or, I go the familiar route and find another disco or p38, the latter of which can be an electrical pain too but doesn't seem quite so bad. Any input appreciated

I was thinking the same, the body and interior seem in good shape so worst case I could even part out and come out on top if I couldn't get rid of it as a whole