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BlazinBWF
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Hi all this I am new to the forum and looking for a little advice.
I am looking to buy a 1999 P38 (<--I think thats right) Range Rover 4.6HSE with 52k miles. I have had a Defender 90 and my father has had a few Range Rovers (his '96 caught fire). I currently drive a 1979 Porsche 911SC...I love it but I am moving to California and I need something that will be more comfortable to drive in traffic and something with A/C. This body style Range Rover has been my dream car for a good while now...I have such fond memories of riding in them. I have come close to buying them in the past but I have always chickened out near the last minute. My mechanic has told me in the past that if I were to buy one it needs to be inspected very regularly and he said that I should reserve around $2500 a year for repairs, which I really cannot afford...however a fairly comprehensive warranty can be had for around $2500 3 years 30k miles. I have had experience buying warranties and I know this is a good one. The Range Rover is just about the only car I can afford and justify trading my Porsche in for. I just do not know if it is worth it. My business relies on my car and I need transportation every week day. I will be driving a short distance every week day (less than 5 miles) and no more 100 miles on the weekends. Is it worth it? I do not want something that will be in the shop all the time. Are some just bad ones? I know the first few years were worse than the others but I have not heard great things about any of the years.
I would really like to know what you guys think.
Thanks for your time
I am looking to buy a 1999 P38 (<--I think thats right) Range Rover 4.6HSE with 52k miles. I have had a Defender 90 and my father has had a few Range Rovers (his '96 caught fire). I currently drive a 1979 Porsche 911SC...I love it but I am moving to California and I need something that will be more comfortable to drive in traffic and something with A/C. This body style Range Rover has been my dream car for a good while now...I have such fond memories of riding in them. I have come close to buying them in the past but I have always chickened out near the last minute. My mechanic has told me in the past that if I were to buy one it needs to be inspected very regularly and he said that I should reserve around $2500 a year for repairs, which I really cannot afford...however a fairly comprehensive warranty can be had for around $2500 3 years 30k miles. I have had experience buying warranties and I know this is a good one. The Range Rover is just about the only car I can afford and justify trading my Porsche in for. I just do not know if it is worth it. My business relies on my car and I need transportation every week day. I will be driving a short distance every week day (less than 5 miles) and no more 100 miles on the weekends. Is it worth it? I do not want something that will be in the shop all the time. Are some just bad ones? I know the first few years were worse than the others but I have not heard great things about any of the years.
I would really like to know what you guys think.
Thanks for your time