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I have also bought my first Range Rover. A 1994 Classic 3.9 Vogue SE The Car has been ‘Cosseted’ by the two previous owners, and everything works, except the Central Locking Mechanism; however, I suspect that there is a bad earth connection somewhere! A Gynaecologist friend is coming over at the weekend to try and find the Central Locking Controller in the Steering Column! It has 192,000 Kms (120,000 Miles), but still drives like a dream! — Both On-Road, and Off-Road! The engine is very smooth and quiet, despite the mileage, and the same applies to the Automatic Gearbox (No ‘Clunks or Whining!’) This is a testimony to the maxim of ‘Change the Oil Regularly! — Especially in Hot Climates such as Dubai!’
Back in 1986 in the UK I had the unfortunate experience of driving one for a couple of weeks; while a colleague was on leave. Apart from the ‘Unquenchable Thirst For Petrol,’ The car ‘Wallowed’ like a 2CV, and had an annoying ‘Whine’ from the Transfer Box. Selecting ‘Low Ratio’ produced sounds from a Stockhausen Opera! — I found the whole experience tiring; even on the shortest of journeys.
Previously, I have owned two Jeep Wranglers, and a Cherokee Classic, so have an experience of Four Wheel Drives, and Off-Road Driving, especially here in the Middle East! — And you do not much more basic than a Jeep Wrangler!
Whilst the 1994 Range Rover ‘Fits the Bill,’ it is a testimony to its British Leyland Heritage! Essentials include the Steering Wheel from a Leyland Sherpa Van (I think); Indicator Stalks from an Austin Maestro/Montego; Panel Switches from a Mini Metro; Door Handles from a 1972 Morris Marina; and Air Vents from an SD1 Rover! — The List Continues! Even reading the Workshop Manual, I find that earlier models have a Carburettor System from a 1974 Austin 2200 (Another Prized Possession of mine during Student Days!) The Dashboard is an ‘Ergonomic Mess!’ But at least it has a little more character than a Toyota Corolla Hire Car!
I hope that DXB 45358 Will be around for a long time to come!
I have also bought my first Range Rover. A 1994 Classic 3.9 Vogue SE The Car has been ‘Cosseted’ by the two previous owners, and everything works, except the Central Locking Mechanism; however, I suspect that there is a bad earth connection somewhere! A Gynaecologist friend is coming over at the weekend to try and find the Central Locking Controller in the Steering Column! It has 192,000 Kms (120,000 Miles), but still drives like a dream! — Both On-Road, and Off-Road! The engine is very smooth and quiet, despite the mileage, and the same applies to the Automatic Gearbox (No ‘Clunks or Whining!’) This is a testimony to the maxim of ‘Change the Oil Regularly! — Especially in Hot Climates such as Dubai!’
Back in 1986 in the UK I had the unfortunate experience of driving one for a couple of weeks; while a colleague was on leave. Apart from the ‘Unquenchable Thirst For Petrol,’ The car ‘Wallowed’ like a 2CV, and had an annoying ‘Whine’ from the Transfer Box. Selecting ‘Low Ratio’ produced sounds from a Stockhausen Opera! — I found the whole experience tiring; even on the shortest of journeys.
Previously, I have owned two Jeep Wranglers, and a Cherokee Classic, so have an experience of Four Wheel Drives, and Off-Road Driving, especially here in the Middle East! — And you do not much more basic than a Jeep Wrangler!
Whilst the 1994 Range Rover ‘Fits the Bill,’ it is a testimony to its British Leyland Heritage! Essentials include the Steering Wheel from a Leyland Sherpa Van (I think); Indicator Stalks from an Austin Maestro/Montego; Panel Switches from a Mini Metro; Door Handles from a 1972 Morris Marina; and Air Vents from an SD1 Rover! — The List Continues! Even reading the Workshop Manual, I find that earlier models have a Carburettor System from a 1974 Austin 2200 (Another Prized Possession of mine during Student Days!) The Dashboard is an ‘Ergonomic Mess!’ But at least it has a little more character than a Toyota Corolla Hire Car!
I hope that DXB 45358 Will be around for a long time to come!
