SteveHarris Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hello Folks, I am needing some assistance from the forum members. My youngest daughter has recently married, and has moved to California from Zimbabwe. She is now getting to a place where she needs to buy her own car, and having been in Landies all her life, is obviously looking this way first. Is there anyone out there who can help with making contact with a local group of enthusiasts she can connect with, who can help us with this pursuit. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Just tell her to forget about a Defender. Disco or RR is what she'll be looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Defenders are hugely expensive in the US due to the lack of supply you can expect to pay $50,000 in CA it is even more difficult due to stricter EPA laws, honestly you would be better to buy a Jeep or similar. I was going to buy one when working over there and decided that it really was not worth the money. Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyMac Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I think something in the line of a Range Rover HSE like this one in Livermore 2003 for 12,000 dollars http://www.landroveroflivermore.com/used/Land%20Rover/2003-Land+Rover-Range+Rover-7ce6dda40a0a00de00d3583eb414c0be.htm Some of the other members will help with common faults expected but to be honest for the most part I think there bomb proof including the air supension. I drive a Defender but I wouldn't get one for my daughter starting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Get a Classic or P38, especially in the lower states where rust isn't that much of an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHarris Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks for all the replies. Seems to be a number of Disco IIs around, as well as a few RR Classics. She's been driving Disco's for years, so other than the LHD vs RHD issue issue, no problem there. Really hoping to contact someone who can help with assessing the options, and getting a sound vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 The ex editor of LRM magazine is now based there. Look at their website perhaps? http://www.landroveraddict.com/ Richard Thomas ? Not 100% sure that's right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Richard Howell-Thomas so nearly right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 http://www.repairlandrover.com/ San Diego based Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 http://www.motortrend.com/used_cars/19/california/land_rover/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 On a totally different note - hello from an ex Gweru resident Gordon Conway ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHarris Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks for the input, she is now in comms with RHT and seems to be connecting with enthusiasts who can assist in sorting out the diamonds from the zirconias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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