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Car Forum / UK Car Forums / 4x4 Cars (UK group) / August 2008range rover classic: fuel economy compared to other 4x4
Hi I know one shouldn't worry about this sort of thing, but I have a friend who seems to waver his interest in a range rover and a land crusier. I've got the feeling that both are near as damit the same (assuming both are petrol engines no diesels). Any thoughts on the sort of fuel consumption he can get out of a rangie (are carbie model better??) used on the highway "gently". Clearly none of this makes sence off road :-) Thanks See Ya (when bandwidth gets better ;-) Chris Eastwood Photographer, Programmer Motorcyclist and dingbat blog: http://cjeastwd.blogspot.com/ please remove undies for reply > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Thanks I've had around 10 Range Rover Classics, all EFi jobs. Least economical is the turbocharged one I've got now, that averages around 10-12 mpg in town, anything up to 22 on a run. Most economical was a manual 3.5 that would do 18 mpg in town and up to 28 mpg on a run. Thing is, anything in between is "normal".  SignaturePete M - OMF#9 BMW 325i SE Touring Range Rover V8 Turbo "Wait! We can't stop here, this is Bat Country" >> Hi >> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Thing is, anything in between is "normal". Hmm that's tempting :-) What would I expect to pay for a 3.5 manual with MOT these days PeteM? Don't care if it's LPG'd or not.. Mike P >>> Hi >>> [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Hmm that's tempting :-) What would I expect to pay for a 3.5 manual with > MOT these days PeteM? Don't care if it's LPG'd or not.. Tidy ones start at around £1000 - you'll see plenty around for less, but trust me, they'll be dogs. I went to buy a '90 Classic 3.9 a few weeks ago, drove beautifully, looked really tidy, seller was asking £700 for it. Got it on the ramp in the workshop and discovered just how much work it really needed. Offered them £400, but in the end I didn't even want to give that for it. Be very careful when you buy one and you'll enjoy it, can be expensive if you get it wrong. SignaturePete M - OMF#9 BMW 325i SE Touring Range Rover V8 Turbo "Wait! We can't stop here, this is Bat Country" >>>> Hi >>>> [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Tidy ones start at around £1000 - you'll see plenty around for less, > but trust me, they'll be dogs. I do, that's why I asked you ;-) > I went to buy a '90 Classic 3.9 a few weeks ago, drove beautifully, > looked really tidy, seller was asking £700 for it. Got it on the ramp > in the workshop and discovered just how much work it really needed. > Offered them £400, but in the end I didn't even want to give that for > it. I can look underneath easy enough. What should I look out for? Is it just a case of rot, rot and more rot, or are there more serious things? > Be very careful when you buy one and you'll enjoy it, can be expensive > if you get it wrong. I liked the Cherokee a lot, the Rangie I went in yesterday was so much more comfier and the ride was way better. Fuel costs don't bother me as it won't be used every day. I want it primarily as a tow car.. Mike P >>>>> Hi >>>>> [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > I can look underneath easy enough. What should I look out for? Is it just a > case of rot, rot and more rot, or are there more serious things? Oil leaks are normal, watch out for rot along the rear crossmember, inner wings, rear inner wheel arches, sills, floor etc, etc. Mechanically they're remarkably simple, make sure the big shiny swivel things on the front axle are still shiny and lubed up, listen for rattles and hope for the best - alternatively, give me £2k and have the turbo one :-D >> Be very careful when you buy one and you'll enjoy it, can be expensive >> if you get it wrong. > > I liked the Cherokee a lot, the Rangie I went in yesterday was so much more > comfier and the ride was way better. Fuel costs don't bother me as it won't > be used every day. I want it primarily as a tow car.. Do it, man. SignaturePete M - OMF#9 BMW 325i SE Touring Range Rover V8 Turbo "Wait! We can't stop here, this is Bat Country" >>>>>> Hi >>>>>> [quoted text clipped - 53 lines] > > Do it, man. Thanks for all the info Pete. I'd be tempted by the Turbo one, but I *know* it'd need a new gearbox, I'd not be able to resist all that power and torque! :-) Mike P > I liked the Cherokee a lot, the Rangie I went in yesterday was so much more > comfier and the ride was way better. Fuel costs don't bother me as it won't > be used every day. I want it primarily as a tow car.. I have a 3.5 EFi auto with all the toys, inc air con and a 2" lift that I will be selling soon if you are interested. SignatureCheers, Geoff. www.anoraks.uk.net >> I liked the Cherokee a lot, the Rangie I went in yesterday was so >> much more comfier and the ride was way better. Fuel costs don't [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I have a 3.5 EFi auto with all the toys, inc air con and a 2" lift > that I will be selling soon if you are interested. I may well be interested Geoff. mikepearson8 at yahoo dot co dot uk all the ebst Mike > I know one shouldn't worry about this sort of thing, but I have a friend who > seems to waver his interest in a range rover and a land crusier. I've > got the feeling that both are near as damit the same (assuming both are petrol > engines no diesels). Both are approximately the same as far as fuel economy goes, although the Land Cruiser has the option of a 4.2 Turbo Diesel which has lots of grunt and better mpg than petrol Rangies. The Range Rover is much more luxurious, and IMO a lot more fragile. Just avoid the "Colorado" Land Cruisers which are more like the old 4-runner than the Amazon VX. |
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