Went to see a 2000 Range Rover 4.6 HSE today. Owner is asking for $3,500, but I found that the EAS (air suspension) was removed and installed coils/springs, etc.
On the dash the ABS, Traction and SRS lights remain on and while test driving there's an intermittent beep? I'm a newbie to this world and have learned quite a lot reading on this forum, but I don't want to get in over my head in repairs. Also, the driver and passenger front windows do not work when I push the buttons, but the back ones do. Could it be door regulators or some electrical short?
Front display says Bonnet open, but both the bonnet and back window and rear door are closed? I spotted coolant (dry) coloring on the passenger side floor rug area, but it was not wet. Owner said he cleaned it but it has not leaked since he's bought the vehicle. I know that these suffer from Heater coil ring leak? He has owned it less than a year and has no history records from previous owner. I'm a novice wrench turner and plan on DIY repairs on whatever vehicle I purchase, but would prefer a RR P38 or 99 to 2001 Discovery II. What do you experts think? Go for it or run the other way? If it's a buy how much is it worth in the condition it's in? Thanks in advance for all your suggestions.

 

Tough call there... I would say the price is high for the issues you describe. Having coils on the truck isn't a deal killer, EAS is nicer though... The truck needs programmed correctly with a diagnostic tool to run without the EAS is why you get the lights and the alert beep... They failed to finish the job. What else did they fail to do?

Whenever you test drive one of these you should have an OBD2 code reader and you can run the HVAC diagnostic test from the climate control panel itself to see what issues that system has, and these are famous for climate control issues... Hint, if you see a little book symbol in the HVAC LED display that means trouble. This info gives you even more bargain power.

You can also call any dealer and with the VIN they can tell you what they know about the history of the vehicle. Tell them it is for sale and you are researching buying it.

I would say maybe a $2000 offer would be in order if you must have it...