wanted 1993 range rover classic.

[DaveB]

What is it that is attracting you to a 1993? The 1988 Range Rover is my favourite as it has a similar look and feel to the ones from the 90s but is one of the last years before the computer took over everything. I'm told you're a lot more likely to make it home with a 1988, so just wondered if there is some features of the 1993 that were "must have"?

Dave

[ANDYD]

Personaly, I prefer the 1990 - 1992 Range Rovers, they have a few added important improvements that the earlier RR's didn't have, yet they aren't too fancy like the later ones that have proved a little unreliable when the going got tough (like the early Electronic Air Suspension).
I would say if you want to use it regulary off road then stay pre-1993, if you only aim to rumble down the occasional gravel track then any year will do the job. (and do it in style & comfort)!
Just my 10cents...

Cheers,
Andy

For your interest....
"1993 was an important year in Range Rover production, seeing the introduction of radical changes. The revolutionary new Electronic Air Suspension (EAS) concept was introduced, as was Electronic Traction Control and a longer wheelbase model with a larger 4.2 litre version of the Rover V8. These innovations raised the bar considerably for other 4WD vehicle manufacturers, just when they were finally starting to catch up with the Range Rover's earlier suspension design introduced in 1970."

[Greg S]

:D There is a 1993 County at "Duncan Car mart". Asking price $7995. Looks okay, a few stone marks (or shopping cart marks) along the side. Brown leather shows wear but I didn't notice any tears. Outside colour is dark green, almost brown. :D It is a LWB and I noted that isn't your first pick.

Duncan Car Mart (250) 748-2277
Doug Belton is the owner.

[nakedbarra]

You seem to be looking for a needle in a hay stack
The short 1993 also came out in a very small number with air suspension and it seems that not to many more came out with springs but if you find a rare air one you could do the spring conversion.
Andrew

[Colin]

I like the 1992
Sunroof, 3.9L engine

What i don't like is the transfer case and ABS brakes. Not to mention the lack of cloth seats

My 87 is getting up there and am contemplating a move up. I do like the next generation (P38), but am worried about repair costs.

The 87 is very simple but elegant and the early transfer case rocks! Now I just need Maxi drive drop axles and lockers with a TDI 300 for power. :D :D

[Bill E.]

Hi Chris, one thing to consider about the early eighties RR's is that they were the last of the bolt together trucks, this may make for a few more rattles but makes working on the truck a lot easier when removing body panels. I agree with Colin that the transfer case on the earlier trucks is also better because you are not stuck with the viscous coupling that has been known to give trouble by failing during normal driving, seizing up, then causing driveline windup that often results in front diff failure. Big cash to repair which has partly contriubuted to the bargain prices on late model Range Rovers. As far as driving with finesse goes that is great but I am told that driving with center diffs unlocked off road places undue stress on the transfer guts and should be avoided. Mid run RR's have essentially the same running gear as series one Discovery's making them fairly robust and limiting troublsome electronics to ABS systems and engine management.
Bill

[ANDYD]

Well, with only 10 votes being cast so far, it looks like 1988 is the clear favorite. Does this mean we have 246 "dont-knows"?.... :lol: