[jyl]

I love old LRs. Had a 61 109 SII. Was my only transport in LA for years. Did all my own work on it. Electrics were fairly reliable, mostly because it had almost none. Comforts were non-existent. Got a tad hot in the summer - just a big beige box sitting in the 100F LA sun . . .

Now we have a 1995 Range Rover. It is the least reliable vehicle I have ever owned, with a 1986 Ford taking second place. I do like it a lot - when I'm not writing $2,000 checks to the mechanic - and it is the best snow vehicle I've ever owned. But it is an expensive indulgence and our next vehicle won't be another new-ish LR.

Anyway, if you are going to DIY then I think a D90 would be fine. There are a lot of Internet/mailorder parts places (like Pelican) and lots of Internet DIY forums to help you. Great community. If you are going to pay someone to maintain it, then hope you have some disposable income. Is it worth it just for that Daktari "look"?