I wonder, what could it be?

Landrover, Range Rover, Jeep or whatever - off-road or not, this is the one.

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I wonder, what could it be?

Post by CHR15E » Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:03 pm

I decided the other week after playing in the Jeep when me and Joe went out that if I was going to do it properly I would need to get another. :roll:

So here it is. :lol:

It's a 99 T plate, it's done a few miles at 172K but aside odd little marks from use it's in pretty good nick. Though that's not really important for what I have in mind for it. :lol:

You won't be able to miss the snorkel on it. Plus it's had a 2" lift to the suspension as well as oversize tyres.

So should make it ideal for off roading all being well. Only negative so far is a sticking brake by the feel of it.

Here's a few pics, along with a comparison to the black one.

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Post by Richard C » Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:12 pm

That looks a bargain, and looks in good nick bodywise
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Post by Richard Moss » Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:31 pm

I was watching at that one on ebay out of interest to see what prices they're fetching - you got a bargain. What are you going to do with the "old" one?
CHR15E wrote:Only negative so far is a sticking brake by the feel of it.
The seller said in his listing that he'd fixed that! :)
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Post by SJG » Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:32 pm

Looks good Chris, are you selling the other one now?
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Post by CHR15E » Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:43 pm

Richard Moss wrote:I was watching at that one on ebay out of interest to see what prices they're fetching - you got a bargain. What are you going to do with the "old" one?
CHR15E wrote:Only negative so far is a sticking brake by the feel of it.
The seller said in his listing that he'd fixed that! :)
Me and the previous thought so. :lol: He paid about £950 for it and was expecting it to make a similar amount.
Simon Hubbard wrote:Looks good Chris, are you selling the other one now?
Undecided is the report on that. :roll:

Just been discussing with Rich C on where to drawer the line car wise? :lol:
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Post by Alex SBY » Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:10 pm

That looks pretty darn good. Well done!

I've got to say that all you with your 4x4s/Jeeps are making me think of one...
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Post by MG Mal » Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:16 pm

I've got to say that all you with your 4x4s/Jeeps are making me think of one...
Got to admit Alex,


I could just see you cruising around in a mint Range Rover Classic.

Would have to be a V8 on LPG though, the TDI's just don't sound right.

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Post by Richard Moss » Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:40 pm

It's interesting to see the snorkel on your new one, Chris - the local Jeep specialist here reckons that they can add up to 5bhp to the power output on the 4L engine by providing a ram air effect and cooler air. Obviously there's a drag penalty at higher speeds but at 30mph going up a dune the drag isn't an issue.
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Post by CHR15E » Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:42 pm

Alex SBY wrote:That looks pretty darn good. Well done!

I've got to say that all you with your 4x4s/Jeeps are making me think of one...
Do it, can always sell it later if it's not you.
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Post by Alex SBY » Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:52 pm

For Winter 2012/13 I think I'll definitely take the 4x4 plunge.

Mal - I'd love a Rangie classic. Though you've also got a rather nice Landy that I've often thought about... :D
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Post by MG Mal » Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:15 pm

Well, the next time you pop up.............



Make sure you have time to take it for a spin down the garden :twisted:

Although I believe mine was a tad more expensive than Chris' Jeep.

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Post by Alex SBY » Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:31 pm

I look forward to that Mal! :D
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Post by CHR15E » Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:56 pm

Richard Moss wrote:It's interesting to see the snorkel on your new one, Chris - the local Jeep specialist here reckons that they can add up to 5bhp to the power output on the 4L engine by providing a ram air effect and cooler air. Obviously there's a drag penalty at higher speeds but at 30mph going up a dune the drag isn't an issue.
Drag on one of these? Can it get worse? :lol:

Hadn't heard that though. To be fair it's an ugly thing which I'm not sure I would actually have bought myself looking at it in the flesh.

Possibly with the colour difference.
MG Mal wrote:Well, the next time you pop up.............
Although I believe mine was a tad more expensive than Chris' Jeep.
Not many things cheaper than this these days.

£640 I paid for it. :lol: Mostly down to the economy I think.
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Post by Alex SBY » Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:17 pm

Or lack of it... ;)
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Post by CHR15E » Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:25 pm

Definitely a lack of. :lol:

Though this one is similar to the black one so seems they're all the same. :lol:
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