Quote:
Originally Posted by jyl
Examples of vehicles that might fall in the category - old Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Toyota Landcruiser, first gen Range Rover and Discovery, I’m sure I am overlooking many others and that’s one reason for this query.
Ideas? I come at this from a position of ignorance, having owned a Series Land Rover and a gen 1 Range Rover but otherwise with no experience in SUV-land.
|
I currently own 2 Disco II, a P38 Range Rover, and a Disco 4 (LR4 in USA). Have owned two other Disco II and a Disco 3 (LR3).
Loved them all. The Disco 2 has this crazy issue with ABS/Traction Control triggered by the ABS wheel sensor. Three lights will go on dash, known as the Three Amigos (ABS/TC/Hill Descent Control). Doesn't really affect anything but the lights are a nuisance.
Not sure what your price point/range is but the early RR models are going for high dollars these days as are the Series models. What could have been 10k or less a few years ago is now 30k or more. The P38 isn't far behind. Same for Disco 1 and 2. I recently saw a Disco 2 for sale that had some off road stuff on it for over $30k. Guy had to lower price but still it wasn't cheap. The common belief is the Disco 1 is the next up and coming thing on that market. I picked up my P38 three years ago for under $3,500 in very good condition. The market on those is now about quadruple what I paid.
Better act quickly. Another option is an imported Defender but those are getting pricey too.
Don't you just hate it when you like a marque and the prices are reasonable then everyone else catches on and prices get stupid?
Edit: I used to think the original Grand Wagoneer was cool until I saw it on Wheeler Dealers a few years ago. The interior was a velour disaster.