OK, I have traded the Stagea in for something else to use as my main vehicle. This is what has replaced it, what do you think? : -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Range Rover Vogue, 2002 plate as you can see. It's the 4.6 litre V8 beasty, and drives beautiful. Pictures taken today on a visit to KJZ32 Keith. Cheers for the day Keith, really enjoyed it.

02 plate, cool...

 

I bet that is terrible on the old juice, 12mpg?

 

Thay are cool tho. Did you get what you wanted for the old car?

02 plate, cool...

 

I bet that is terrible on the old juice, 12mpg?

 

Thay are cool tho. Did you get what you wanted for the old car?

 

Yeah, got my money back on it bud. It's one of the Range Rovers that were built when under the ownership of BMW, the mpg was increased significantly on them, time will tell......lol.

 

One of the very last P38's.

Glad you got sorted mate and you will be sitting high in that beast:thumbup:

love them easy to work on done loads on mine ! everthing is so easy to fix

Ooh! Very flash :biggrin:

Nice replacement mate!

love them easy to work on done loads on mine ! everthing is so easy to fix

 

Have you? I may be in touch if I need to know anything....:wink:

Glad you got sorted mate and you will be sitting high in that beast:thumbup:

 

Cheers Gary. I must admit I do like a high driving position, was so used to it with the ambo's....lol

 

love them easy to work on done loads on mine ! everthing is so easy to fix

 

Cheers bud, might have a word sometime....lol

 

Ooh! Very flash :biggrin:

 

Thanks Mandy, it is really nice, even the bloody headrests are electric.....lmao.

 

Nice replacement mate!

 

Cheers bud, I am well impressed up to now.

Awesome I really fancy one of those! Looks a great example. However if it's a BMW built car it will have the 4.4 v8 from the 7 and 5 series so 286bhp instead of 225 from the 4.6 rover v8.

Nice car Ian mate, gonna be king of the road in that mate! (and skint!!) lol

Looks nice that Ian :yes:

 

far too posh to off road though... lol

OK, I have traded the Stagea in for something else to use as my main vehicle. This is what has replaced it, what do you think? : -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Range Rover Vogue, 2002 plate as you can see. It's the 4.6 litre V8 beasty, and drives beautiful. Pictures taken today on a visit to KJZ32 Keith. Cheers for the day Keith, really enjoyed it.

 

Are you in the AA or RAC ?? Lol

Nice car Ian, this one should definitely be big enough for you

Good choice Ian!! I love the Old School Rangies - especially a V8 - as they're both classy and class-less (and by that I mean country estate or council estate; it matters not; just like a VW Golf or Volvo XC90) at the same time.....

 

Best of luck with your new toy matey - and if it is the BMW engine then ignore the reliability issues as it will be just fine!!

 

Richard:thumbup1:

Awesome I really fancy one of those! Looks a great example. However if it's a BMW built car it will have the 4.4 v8 from the 7 and 5 series so 286bhp instead of 225 from the 4.6 rover v8.

 

Ah right, mine is the 4.6, however with BMW owning Rover at the time they made a lot of changes to all engines, for example they changed the antiquated Lucas fuel injetion system and replaced it with the far superior Bosch system on all Range Rovers. I have managed 21 to the gallon from when I picked it up from Ainsdale/Southport with a run to Corwen to visit KJZ32, I thought that was quite good myself for such a size of car.

 

i too have worked on many many of these. one of the easiest cars to remove the engine or the heads as they do blow for the fun of it. most common cause to watch for is leaky heater matrix pipes. you will see water in drivers footwell so keep eyes open. good motors though:)

 

They do seem quite easy to work on, I just wish I could see over the bonnet from my wheelchair.....lmao.

 

Nice car Ian mate, gonna be king of the road in that mate! (and skint!!) lol

 

lol, cheers Rich, was already skint though....

 

Looks nice that Ian :yes:

 

far too posh to off road though... lol

Cheers Baz, it looks as good as the photo's, it has been well cared for. Defo too posh for off roading.....lol, although to get to Keith's is down a farm track.

 

 

Are you in the AA or RAC ?? Lol

 

Yep, RAC

 

Nice car Ian, this one should definitely be big enough for you

 

Hope so bud....lol

 

 

Good choice Ian!! I love the Old School Rangies - especially a V8 - as they're both classy and class-less (and by that I mean country estate or council estate; it matters not; just like a VW Golf or Volvo XC90) at the same time.....

 

Best of luck with your new toy matey - and if it is the BMW engine then ignore the reliability issues as it will be just fine!!

 

Cheers Richard, and I have to say, it was Jr. who talked me into one, I have always liked them, but was a little afraid of the fuel consumption issue on older models, my neighbour had an early model, and it was terrible. Jr. researched them for me, and put over a very good argument for getting one, nothng to do with the fact that he has wanted one since he was knee high to a grasshopper....lol. I am glad he did talk me into it now though, it is such a beautiful vehicle to drive. I know what you mean with it being at home just about anywhere these days, and you get a lot of car for your buck.

 

Richard:thumbup1:

 

its not the bmw engine if its 4.6. 4.4 was the bmw one like stated before. just look after it and im sure all will be fine

 

Yeah it's the 4.6 bud, but like I say BMW did a lot of alterations to all Range Rover engines. I am going to really look after it, it should last a very long time if treated well. As I am in the dog house with the Mrs, it will have to stay a long time.....lmao.

I thought you were taking the lawn mower instead, come on, a deals a deal:lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

 

 

Btw Your washing up next time

I thought you were taking the lawn mower instead, come on, a deals a deal:lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

 

 

Btw Your washing up next time

 

lol, you liked it that much?

 

No problem with the washing up bud....lmao. Did you get an early night? Must say I liked Kev's SL500.

Hmm after some routing about, doesnt look like you could get a P38a with the BMW V8, I was sure I had seen some at the change over! Obviously loosing it.

 

So very interesting then you managed 21mpg out of it on a run thats better than i thought! Hmm suddenly looking even more appealing, dam you! :D

I'm going to have to pinch it off him while he's away, blew the Passat up today:crying:

I'm going to have to pinch it off him while he's away, blew the Passat up today:crying:

 

You didn't did you? Must have been Shells and Ian Jr's fault bud, they were last to drive in it....lol.

You didn't did you? Must have been Shells and Ian Jr's fault bud, they were last to drive in it....lol.

 

 

Now you mention it, so they did, thats my excuse for when the missus gets back next week and finds out she's got a golf instead of a passat

I want one of these....well jel

I want one of these....well jel

 

lol, it is a nice vehicle bud, smoothest car I have had, and I have had V12 Jag, BM's, allsorts. If I get down your way bud I will pop and see you with it, see what you think of the drive.

Hmm after some routing about, doesnt look like you could get a P38a with the BMW V8, I was sure I had seen some at the change over! Obviously loosing it.

 

So very interesting then you managed 21mpg out of it on a run thats better than i thought! Hmm suddenly looking even more appealing, dam you! :D

 

Yeah mate, I was well chuffed with it. lol, nowt to do with me if you buy one, but first impressions of mine, I would fully recommend one.