Which would you choose - Land Rovers Only

hamiam · 03-31-2007, 06:39 PM

Considering two extremes for my D90 purchase; a lower mileage (35k-60k) 1995 from Copley or a 1994 Soft-top with 70k miles from a private seller who is a Ranger Rover fanatic (has owned 5; has a D90 and a 110 awaiting resortating now) that has had EXTENSIVE mechanical restoration. He had receipts for ~$25k from the 4X4 Center in VT for items such as: new water pump, timing belt, new headers, stainless steel exhaust system, a new RXXX (i forget) transmission, new transfer case, arb air lockers and new axles, new radiator, etc. I looked hard and was unable to find any rust on this vehicle. So, the question is am I better off with a lower mileage Copley car or this vehicle. I realize there are other choices but this is just to keep it simple. We will probably drive this vehicle 6 months a year and put, maybe 6k miles/yr as it will be on the road and on the beach at a summer house. Obviously I would take the later D90 to the dealer for a thorough check unless someone has a suggestion in SW Connecticut. Thanks for the input

walter4x4 · 04-01-2007, 12:39 AM

I've heard too many good things about Copley to tell you to go with the latter D90. Play it safe; go with the lower-mile rig from the certified dealer.

Trigger · 04-01-2007, 10:16 AM

Less miles does not necessarily mean better. Personally, I'd go for the well maintained and documented truck. Sounds like it has some upgrades too(lockers, etc). 70K miles is just getting started on these trucks.

onslow · 04-01-2007, 11:05 AM

Quite true i Have a 256,000 mile disco and its the best one ive ever owned

TerryS · 04-01-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hamiam

timing belt.

Obviously I would take the later D90 to the dealer for a thorough check unless someone has a suggestion in SW Connecticut. Thanks for the input

Timing belt? Is it a 200 or 300 Tdi diesel? Stock NAS trucks had V8s and timing chains.

Kevin Murphy lives in Ridgefield, and is service manager at the LR dealer in Larchmont. He's pretty knowledgeable.

I live in NW CT, and though I've never had a 90, have had a 110 for many years. There pretty similar in systems and faults.

Copley is pretty well known for high prices, but he does go for the low milage trucks. I personally don't put a whole lot of emphasis on milage.

hamiam · 04-01-2007, 04:07 PM

Timing chain, sorry. Its the standard gas powered V8 engine. Ill call Kevin Murphy and have him check this D90 out for me. Thanks for your help.

CliftonRover · 04-17-2007, 01:45 PM

go for the one with 70K, those options and the apparent care the vehicle has had make it a better choice.

03-31-2007, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
hamiam Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 14 Gallery: 0	Which would you choose Considering two extremes for my D90 purchase; a lower mileage (35k-60k) 1995 from Copley or a 1994 Soft-top with 70k miles from a private seller who is a Ranger Rover fanatic (has owned 5; has a D90 and a 110 awaiting resortating now) that has had EXTENSIVE mechanical restoration. He had receipts for ~$25k from the 4X4 Center in VT for items such as: new water pump, timing belt, new headers, stainless steel exhaust system, a new RXXX (i forget) transmission, new transfer case, arb air lockers and new axles, new radiator, etc. I looked hard and was unable to find any rust on this vehicle. So, the question is am I better off with a lower mileage Copley car or this vehicle. I realize there are other choices but this is just to keep it simple. We will probably drive this vehicle 6 months a year and put, maybe 6k miles/yr as it will be on the road and on the beach at a summer house. Obviously I would take the later D90 to the dealer for a thorough check unless someone has a suggestion in SW Connecticut. Thanks for the input

04-01-2007, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
walter4x4 Defender Archaeologist Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 15 Gallery: 0	I've heard too many good things about Copley to tell you to go with the latter D90. Play it safe; go with the lower-mile rig from the certified dealer. __________________ Such is life: sometimes, you are the bug; other times, the windshield.

04-01-2007, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trigger Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 82 Gallery: 0	Less miles does not necessarily mean better. Personally, I'd go for the well maintained and documented truck. Sounds like it has some upgrades too(lockers, etc). 70K miles is just getting started on these trucks. __________________ Trigger Vice President Texas Rovers - Austin Chapter SCARR 09 (South Central Area Rover Rally)- Date: TBA

04-01-2007, 11:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
onslow Series Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Lake district,UK Posts: 532 Gallery: 0	Quite true i Have a 256,000 mile disco and its the best one ive ever owned __________________ Current fleet 86 90 V8 in bits 86 RR classic Under repair 94 Disco TDI 3dr ex-police 256k and still going 80" coil sprung V8 auto Trialer in progress 71 2a Trialer V8 auto,parabolics,6" shackles,power steering awesome machine Stuff I have had at one time or another 76 S3 LWB 65 2a ex mil swb 71 2a swb safari 67 2a 1 tonne TACR 57 S1 V8 SWB 81 S3 SWB diesel 82 s3 SWB diesel 82 RR 2 dr perkins diesel 83 RR 4dr V8 84 RR 4dr V8 LPG 83 RR 4dr V8 LPG "in vogue" 88 RR gm 6.2 V8 Diesel 89 RR 3.5 mazda TDi 75 S3 LWB stationwagon 75 S3 2.6 LWB 86 110 2.5D 91 disco V8 91 disco TDi 89 disco V8 81 RR isuzu 2.8 TD

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04-01-2007, 04:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
hamiam Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 14 Gallery: 0	Timing chain, sorry. Its the standard gas powered V8 engine. Ill call Kevin Murphy and have him check this D90 out for me. Thanks for your help.

04-17-2007, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
CliftonRover Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 118 Gallery: 0	go for the one with 70K, those options and the apparent care the vehicle has had make it a better choice.

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