Yes Lee, I know what you mean. Having been used to a Ninety or Series vehicle since I was 21 I find it very hard to compensate for the fact that the vechicle is wider, longer AND closer to the ground when off-roading, and in general use. In fact the only redeeming feature of the Rangies size is that it fits in the multi-storey car park whenever I need to go into town to go to the motor factors to replace the lastest part that has broken / fallen off/ ceased to be. I still haven't used to the range rover at all. It doesn't make me as frustrated as the 90 but then I don't get the huge amounts of fun out of it that I used to have fomr the 90 either. Good job i've just bought another!
~Same on mine before I sorted it all.. check the wheel arches and Sills, they ~will be next unless well treated.
The only rust I can see is in the boot floor. I think the previous owner used to have heavy engine components in the back that rubbed all the paint off and allowed it all to rust. There is a tiny patch on the chassis that needs attending to but it is tiny. I'm pretty sure that the sills are ok, I had a good old poke around before I bought it although I do wonder now if the side steps might cover that up??? what do u think?
Other than that I treat it as a thinking mans 110. It's the first 4 seater car I've ever owned. We had an emergency last month and had to take a spin up to Bristol. 80mph all the way there, 75mph all the way back and 35 to the gallon. Can't fault it.
You've got me worried about the state of the wheelarches now. I must go and investigate before the white wine takes effect.
Happy new year all.