I have a horrible feeling that my RRC 200Tdi is approaching the end of its life. I should have followed advice from some members of the group (of course you know best!) but instead I've spent a lot of money to get to this stage (transfer box, propshaft, brakes, etc. etc. and replacement engine two years back). Anyway, despite big spending I still have drive-train vibration which, it seems, can only be identified and cured by replacing one expensive component after another, which seems to be a mug's game.
Looking on Ebay, *apparently* sound Classics are becoming thin on the ground, and I'd assume that they will all end up with the same problems as mine in the long run. I don't need seven seats and I like Range Rovers so I'm not that keen on moving in the Discovery direction This leads me to the question: is there such a thing as a reliable, long-term P38? As my only car and daily driver, it would have to be a diesel.
I know that the standard response is "no", but I'd welcome any comments based on personal experience rather than hearsay. I would have a modest budget so would be looking at the lower end of the DSE market, and I don't suppose that will help in terms of reliability :- ( I'm also keen to understand whether the P38 problems are to do with irritations like the toys not working, or show-stoppers like ABS, air suspension, etc.
All views welcome, but again I'd be really interested in direct personal experience. Thanks very much.