nathanmonkey

I am tempted to get an L322 as they are such a bargain at the mo (if I can tempt (i.e. bribe) the wife to open the family purse to me... However I need to know what sort of money it takes for servicing and basic maintenance such as new pads, discs etc. I am looking at a 4.4 V8 with LPG and all the toys: Can anyone tell me of an independant garage in Birmiengham and what a service costs please?

Yeah I had a feeling you would all say that... Good job really I have just got my rose tinted glasses cleaned! Oh well keep looking! Thanks for the help guys. Nathan

Hi all, I am looking at an RRC that is an MOT failure, it needs - Inner Sills, Footwells, and Outriggers welded/replaced. Can anyone tell me about how difficult this is likely to be, or what it would cost at a resonable garage.... bearing in mind that I am a total novice - and the clumsyist man around! Thanks for your help! Nathan

I gather when people refer to EAS they mean Air suspension, I am right and what does EAS stand for - Electric Air Suspension or Enjoy Abundant Sunshine?! Also if you lower the truck onto the bump stops can you still drive it? Say you lower it down, can you then drive into a garage (a short little drive) or will it go all day like that? Thanks

Thanks for the info guys. I would like the air suspension (working ideally!) as it would be easier to get the missus in the truck as she is disabled. But then later I may want to lift the truck so air suspension would be ripped off anyway... Oh decisions decisions. But I suppose the fewer problems the better so maybe coils it should be. I cant stretch to a diesel at the mo, so i might wait a few months more and save some more pennies, as I dont see that I can afford to run a V8, but on the other hand I really want a V8! I love the noise... so an LPG converted car would be great. Or buy the bits from FleaBay and fit one myself. I assume you can pay to get a DIY fit certified for your insurers. So how hard is it to fit an LPG kit? I dont mind having a go... Insurers = leads to my next question - Who do you recommend for insurance? Adrian Flux quoted me TPFT, no alarm, garaged with 6 years NCB on a V8 (Grr), for an estimated 130 quid (you have to call and specify some items so the price would change! what a surprise) but is that reasonable? I havent owned a car in a while but that sounds a good price to me! It would be good to get a truck that has already been readied for offroad, but where do you find them? Sorry for all the Q's but I know very little about RR's apart from I like the look, the feel and the noise! Thanks everyone!

I am going to look at a 1992 J Vouge (hopefully) next week. I admit I know very little about the RR's so what features should it have i.e. Air suspension, air con, cruise control, elec seats etc I know it has elec windows and sunroof and I think mirrors... Thanks

Bike was sold ages ago... itching for a toy now!

So does anyone think I should check for rust? Thanks for all the advice... Can you tel me what MPG to expect (realistically) from the V8? I dont think I can stretch to the price of a diesel at least not for my first off road car. (Lets face it, it may end up in a right old mess!) I will drop a bit of info about myself into this thread, to help with random assumptions: I am from Sutton Coldfield, just outside Birmingham (Yes as a Brumie I do like a Kebab sometimes!). I am a keen biker (motorbikes that is...) but a friends accident meant I took a year selling the bike for a car (BIG mistake). One year is now over 2, and the car was sold and is now a kitchen (sigh!). I was ready to get another bike when we found we were pregnant! I am now a Daddy, my Son is 5 weeks old, and beautiful. As new parents my wife doesnt want me on a bike, and I agree (for the first couple of years anyway!) so she has agreed to let me spend some cash on a different toy, and I have always wanted a Rangie. If I have a capable 4x4 I will have to off road it.... it would be rude not to! So thats me...

Hey all in Land Rover world. I am looking to get my first off roader, as being a new Daddy my wife doesnt want me on a bike anymore (sob, weep, wail )and I think it really has to be a Landy RR Classic! My uncle had one when I was (much) younger, and I knew I had to have one. I am currently saving for my truck, so I thought I should use the time to do a little research! They look the business, I know they can handle the dirty stuff, but I want an honest opinion from those in the know: Is an RRC a good idea for a 1st truck, are there any bad points I should be aware of? If not an RRC what would you recommend? I know there are rust issues on the wings and tailgate, but what else should I look for? Thanks for your help. Nathan