Always wanted one so badly and we finally pulled the trigger!
It was time to upgrade my wife's car. Unlike The Government , we have a budget and we had to stay in it, No Bails Outs for us
We were looking at options for a SUV. My priorities as husband are Safety & Reliability. Comfort and fuel economy were always a plus.
Surfing online found a buying a Land Rover wasn't prohibity after all. Found one about 80 miles away and just for the sake of it we drove to see it and to test drive.
WHAT A MISTAKE!!!!!!!!!
After about 2 hours of talking, test driving and looking all over I just couldn't helped and just decided to drive it home!
I'm very mechanical inclined and do of of the light mechanical repairs on all our cars and trucks, but never messed with this breed.
I guess is never too late to ask about the maintenance costs, parts, and were to source the parts and how hard they are to work with?

Will post some pictures soon....

Thanks for the time, and we are umping to the technical section now...
Techs beware...

 

Welcome to the Rover family. Older models are easier to work but not much on a LR is cheap.

 

Welcome.

Easier access to work on than most and have enjoyed working on mine. Download the entire Rave manual and you'll have Workshop, Engine and Electrical in PDF for the D2 to help guide your way.

Prices of most replacement parts very reasonable if you take the time to compare different vendor's prices and can wait a few days to have them shipped.

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thanks for the info,
Not really scared of getting dirty and looking forward to get my hands on it.
So far the issues to be addressed are:
1) power steering leaking, not sure if is the hoses, fittings of the pump it self.
2) dome lights not working. the PO claimed had an audio system that removed prior to the sale. And while trying to wire the original radio " something, somewhere sparked" and ever since no light dome.
Will try the search option now, but any inputs?
thanks