I have a '95 RR LWB and love it, but be prepared to pay for fuel costs if
you drive it very much. I average about 10 mpg.
Carl Kinkade, MCRP
ESRI Authorized Instructor
Kinkade GIS
Using GIS for Public Health and Community Analysis
Lincoln, NE 68502
work (402) 420-6882
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From: owner-lro@Works.Team.Net [mailto:owner-lro@Works.Team.Net]On Behalf Of
Mark Pilkington
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 9:58 AM
To: lro@Works.Team.Net
Subject: Re: LRO: Pros and Cons: 1994 County SWB
Look on ebay for a hatch, there was one on there last week for $300 or so.
The main problem I see is that if the hatch has rusted, there will be other
rust. Do you realise that Range Rovers are aluminum? The body can still
look great. Look under the rear lower tailgate hinge area for rust and of
course along the chassis/Frame as well.. It might be cheap for a reason.
You should be paying about $11,000 for it or there abouts. Less tha this is
cheap, but I am in California where they do not rust and prices are higher.
Good luck with it, I have a 90 RR and love it.
Kind regards,
Mark Pilkington
EightxTen@aol.com wrote:
First of all, I plead ignorance - 3 weeks ago, I didn't even know what a
Land
Rover was. Ok, ok - have your laugh but please read on! I have an
opportunity to purchase a 1994 County SWB from an aquaintance. It is in
need
of repair/replacement of the rear hatch (handle area rusted and the handle
fell off) and this was estimated to be a $1,000 replacement at the
dealership. I haven't actually looked at the hatch, so I can't comment
further on the specific problem, except that it will not latch and is
currently held closed with bungee cords. Other than that, it is in decent
shape and I can get it for a very reasonable price. I have read some of the
debate over the LWB model, and at least one person mentioned that the SWB
models might not have as much trouble with the engine and suspension. I am
interested to hear some opinions on this model - both on its own merits and
compared to any other models. Also, I am wondering if anyone has had this
same problem with the hatch, and whether a replacement can be found and
replaced with significant savings compared to the dealer estimate. If this
isn't a suitable subject for the list, I apologize and off-list replies are
welcome. Thanks. - Gary
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