Living with a Range Rover Classic
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2021
- Living with a Ramge Rover Classic has been a great experience so far! This restored one appeared at the right place and the right time and it has far exceeded my expectations.
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@@thedownshiftchannel you really deserve a lot more the videos are awesome bro
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I've just got a 1990 3.9, and it just seems a relaxed drive which seems to suit the car, it just feels that it takes you away from the stresses of modern driving
Absolutely! That’s what I’m enjoying most about it I think
Listening the V8 is better than any Radio !- the heat that comes up through the Transmission Tunnel on earlier Carpeted and Vinyl 2 Doors gave an unbelievably soothing environment and a sense of Everything is OK
How fabulous 🤩. Not many cars of the same age could slot so easily into this decade and be a great daily drive as you have described . Proves how well the build was and still is ✅👍
Absolutely I think it way decades ahead of it time when originally released
Absolutely love this car!
Thankyou I’m really enjoying it so far
Great video, thanks for doing the video and sharing...good to hear a real owners view who has a real love for the RRC.
Thanks for watching and leaving the feedback
Great honest update. Had a 2 door TDI conversion long before LR even offered turbo diesels. This was a Peugeot 2.3 TDI engine if I remember correctly. Left lots of space in the engine bay to spanner when needed! Did OK up to 60mph but literally did run out of steam. Flat out was 70mph at which time our ears were bleeding. But would tow at 60mph all day which was the max tow speed back in the day - though not on any uphill of course. Ironically mine did have aircon as standard from new. It was an in-vogue limited edition model. But given the pathetic bhp engine output never seriously used it. Getting nostalgic watching your content. Can't wait for more of the same👍
Thanks for sharing your story! It’s nice to bring back some good memories of old cars I’d love to keep everything but the time space and money is always a factor!
Great honest review
Thanks that’s all I ever try to do. I know it’s not the way to grab a huge audience on CZcams but that’s just me
I like the front fog light position! Very cool
Thanks I decided to keep them after being back and forth on the idea
Tow bar,Trailer,2002 perfect combo
That’s part of my thinking if I get a light enough trailer I won’t need to do test
@@thedownshiftchannel Think theyve abolished trailer test
@@user-es6jt6eb7t they have now. This will fingers crossed be a future setup
Love it! Good luck with it. Just beautiful!
Thanks it’s been a hell of a journey with ups and downs so far
Nice one Adam.
Thanks mate
Ey up Ad, I saw you in this tank at the tesco garage the other night its even more attractive in person, especially sandwiched between modern day offerings. Love it
Thanks mate I’m well happy with it overall like it’s great and just stands out from the sea of modern ones like you say
Got a 200tdi classic myself, love it to bit! The fourby bits make all the difference 👍
Excellent that is good to hear I’m hoping to fit the parts in the next week or two!
@@thedownshiftchannel look forward to the vid and your opinions 👍 they also do a twin inlet that's supposed to be very good and really smooth out the engine, I haven't purchased that yet though
Thanks il look into that too!
Love this vid btw... great take on the RRC
Thankyou! More to come soon
Great update, we've got pretty much the same setup, though my 200TDI came from a later Range Rover. I've done the same belts, and the upper tailgate gas struts so far.
Compared to stuff like Clio 182s and Focus STs, they're such a pleasure to work on. No skinned knuckles trying to get to stupidly placed components!
I totally agree about the totally different type of enjoyment you get from driving it compared to sporty cars. The ultimate compliment for a car to me is "I could make a profit selling it, but I don't want to".
I nearly bought a green one, I'm very glad I ended up with a Trocadero Red one, but the white is stunning. It's probably the colour I like most on them.
I absolutely agree about the Rostyle wheels, I'm hoping to pick a set up for mine (currently running 3 spokes) so I can run a set of quieter summer road tyres and a set of chunkier AT tyres.
Glad to hear your having the same experience as me that’s great! I did wonder if it was just me who came from driving faster cars but got so much enjoyment from a step back into something mechanical and basic to get a very different level of enjoyment
@@thedownshiftchannel it's a weird thing, you'd think going from 0-60 in 5ish seconds to 15ish would be a massive disappointment, but particularly on long drives it's just such a joy to drive. I drove the width of England and back last weekend and aside from being a bit hot it was a really nice drive!
I found it to be so relaxing and enjoyable and got out of it feeling fresh after 350 miles which is something no car has every offered me in the past! What do you think the the spots on mine I’m thinking of removing them.
I just saw a picture of a Trocadero red one with rostyles on and it looks great in the sun!
@@thedownshiftchannel the spots are a massive improvement compared to the embedded ones you get in the lower air dam as stock. I don't know about you, but I think they look a lot better without the massive bit of plastic under the bumper.
I haven't got any spots on mine, and I love the look without them. I might regret that when it's foggy though!
I reckon you've got a good balance of utility and aesthetic. The white covers definitely help with the looks.
@@thedownshiftchannel On the radio head unit, if you're thinking of updating things a bit, this thread might be of interest: www.rangerovers.net/threads/alpine-screen-head-unit-question-anyone-done-it.347971/#post-2340743
I went to buy this when it was up for sale a couple of years ago, by the time I had convinced the Mrs it had been sold. It has the matt black bonnet and spotlights at the time. Absolutely love it, great buy 👍🏼
Thanks. I thought it was a great buy as the work done was good and it was really just finishing touches to make it a very nice car
@@thedownshiftchannel You've really improved it, looks great. Great to see you using it as a daily driver too.
@@grantmckendry3323 thanks I’m going to do an update and some more videos soon
@@thedownshiftchannel any updated on the RRC and how you've found living with it after a year?
@@grantmckendry3323 I was planning to make a video fairly soon on that exact subject
Thanks for the update. Shows how special something is when you don’t want to sell it for profit
Absolutely! I think profit often comes before enjoyment for a lot of people and it’s a real shame
@@thedownshiftchannel amen to that
I'm restoring a 1988 Vogue SE 3.5, so I'm very interested in your experience, and you explain it very well. I watch it just as much for your (to me, strange) accent. It's weird to me- I'm from Manila- but I can understand you perfectly. Thank you for not being Australian.
By the way, I'm keeping the V8. I like the VM, the 200, and 300 TDi, but mine came with the V8, and it's superb British engineering on an American base.
Hi thanks for checking in! I would also run the V8 if it wasn’t for fuel costs in the U.K. and having other cars. Good luck with your restoration
I still have 2 in my collection 1 two door two owners me being the second on a J plate 1971 me thinks and a 4 door with the best engine
ever in my humble opinion well for the R/Rover brand "classic" that is VM TURBO GREAT POWER GREAT SPEED BETTER THAN ANY
TDI !!! Only down side a bit revy so if under 2K revs would not pull a wheelbarow but over the 2K look out I pulled an Ifor Williams
trailer which came in at rough gues 1.ton with a 5 ton tractor and I can honestly say it went as if nothing was there Well not true
but it would have exceeded the motorway speed limit if I had wished to do so Never ever will I have a bad word said against both
the car and the V.M. engine The 4 door still used as we speak never ever let me down and at around the 30/35 M.P.G. what more
could anyone want ?? These cars even today are a great buy and very very capable if you want to tow or work the thing but to cap it
all they might even make you a few bob if you look after them ??
The two door is a very cool car I would’ve liked to get one but the 4 door is very useable and practical and I can’t believe how great it has been using it every day for over a year now
@@thedownshiftchannel 100% agree
I've recently dived into the world of Cars and shit and like all the cars i've liked are cool but god damn the Classic Range Rover just looks so damn fire. Istg ama buy a Classic Range rover cuz it looks so simple and its so easy to drive around. Finna work my ass off to buy that car. Wish me luck!!
Good luck and when the day comes enjoy it! You got this
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Great video! You mentioned you used carbon collective for cleaning up the black plastic - can I ask which exactly and how you did it? Does it require removing parts? Did you need a professional to do it? I need to do the same to mine, looks great. Many thanks and keep it up!
Thanks. It’s very easy to do you can do it yourself and don’t need to remove the parts it’s just a case of cleaning them properly then adding a few drops onto the applicator and spreading it evenly. It lasts very well compared to anything else I’ve used. It’s called Platinum trim
@@thedownshiftchannel brilliant, thanks, that’s very helpful and I think it will make a big improvement to the look of the car.
Turn the boost up!
It’s coming!
good car
Thankyou!
Possible to share a link to the “fourby” parts you mentioned?
fourby.co.uk/epages/950004277.mobile/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950004277/Products/TUNING&ClassicView=1
Love the Classic, I think they look better in Bahama Gold
I agree but they are pretty rare and hard to find a nice one
Don't know if your willing to say but how much did you buy it for? Looking at one now and trying to get a ball park figure.
I got a really good deal but I’d expect to pay somewhere between 10-15 for a similar nice car others are available for less but usually need a lot of work. Others are far more
I would love to know it's fuel consumption. Seems like a comfortable ride
Aroun 30mpg average and towards 40 on a run
The internet wants a S55 powered Rangie.
It has to be done
Hahaha there is an S50 powered discovery already that is pretty cool
@@thedownshiftchannel oh then you need to go five more
@@chrisg4rr377 fair point
@@thedownshiftchannel I've glad we've agreed on a new project. Everybody who's successful in life has atleast 5 projects on the go at once
@@chrisg4rr377 hahaha all I need it a million people to give me a pound and il do it
What’s the consumption on one of these?
Fuel? I’m averaging around 30mpg and 35 on a long run
@@thedownshiftchannel I want a blue one like the Essex boys drove and were shot in.
@@Makerveli very iconic car people always mention that when they see it
Might as well Run a Owd fergy tractor with the Turbo D !!!!!!!!!!- Sounds like a Dustbin Wagon !!!!!!!!!.
V8 Gives it Panache and Sheer Class
Yeah the V8 is okay but still makes no power, leaks a lot and is awful on fuel. I drive my car every day so the diesel made far more sense
Interesting video……but alas you got the wrong mota!!!! The Range Rover was designed to have a V8 engine…. And that’s the only engine you should have in a Range Rover!!! I’ve got three range rovers 1972 suffix A 3.5 V8… 1990 vogue 3.9 litre V8…and a P38A with a 5.0 litre V8!!!! The V8 is the only engine a Range Rover needs!!! Regards Ian 👨🎤🇳🇿🏉🥩
I would have got a v8 if it wasn’t for the fact I’m using it as an everyday car and cover a fair amount of miles in it. It’s supposed to be my cheap to run sensible car out of my selection
That is truly impressive, how many miles per year do you run it nowadays?
Not a range Rover without a V8
It had a V8. Personally I wouldn’t want to daily drive a V8 because the running costs don’t warrant as I do a lot of miles. The diesel doesn’t sound great but the torque is in the right place and it’s turned up to make similar power to the V8
yeah,, Classics are getting hoarded by wealthy Europeans/investors/breakers/ blokes breaking them for invaluable interiors/drivelines/glass.ect... try to find a rotted/untitled/non running beater.... they want $4000! and it is rotten, busted, and roached out.... Aspen folks, offroaders..... cats out of the bag on these.... every rich guy wants one like a new Rolex
It seems that way. I’ve daily driven mine for years now and it’s had its ups and downs and I certainly see the appeal but as with anything things can become over valued with hype
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