Owning a Land Rover, whether new or used, has often been compared to being a status symbol. Models such as the Range Rover Sport give an indication that the person has arrived. Only a number of celebrities and rich personalities have this kind of vehicle. Purchasing and maintaining a vehicle of this make requires a lot of investment. For the Sport model, it is something you purchase when a person has a high paying job, inherited a large sum of money or won the lottery. Models such as the Discovery and Freelander are slightly more affordable. However, because of the unstable gas prices, a significant amount of finances is still required. To lessen the costs, purchasing a pre- owned Land Rover is a better alternative. It saves consumers a significant amount of money when purchasing the vehicle.
The Land Rover Range Rover is one of the Tata Motor’s first offers for the private consumer. When the company was still owned by the British company Rover, the vehicles resembled more of military jeeps. Seats were made from vinyl with plastic dashboards, making it easier for military personnel or other people using the vehicle to clean the inside. This can be done as simply as hosing the interiors down.
The first known SUVs produced under the Tata Motor management are known as the first generation Range Rover. It is also commonly referred to as the Classic to distinguish the model from succeeding vehicles produced. Initially released in 1970, options for the body style included the 3-door and 5-door with 8 options for the engine. Engine options range from 2.4 liters to 3.5 liters, 111 hp to 134 hp, a Carburettor, VM, 200TDI or 300 TDI Turbodiesel. The first generation model also served as the inspiration for utility vehicles used in some work fields such as the fire department as well as airfield machinery.
Owning a pre-owned Land Rover Range Rover can be tricky. The first generation models have been around since the 1970s with production ending in 1996. This means that depending on the year the pre owned Land Rover was initially bought, its original age can range from between more than a decade to almost four decades. For better peace of mind, consider pre owned Land Rovers that are from the second or third generation. Again, depending on the age and condition, the prices of the pre-owned Range Rover can also change drastically. For a cheaper alternative to the Range Rover Series, there is the pre-owned Freelander or even a pre-owned LR3 or Discovery Series 3.
Comparing the prices of the various vehicles under the Land Rover name, the Defender is the cheapest, costing around £22,480 – £28,495. Next is the Freelander. For the Freelander Series 2 or LR2, this can cost from £25,935 – £33,990.The Discovery Series 4 costs around £28,915 – £48,720 while the Range Rover can reach around £58,695 – £84,900.
When searching for a Range Rover or Discovery, whether brand new or pre-owned, there are other alternative sources besides going to the local dealership. Going to the local car dealer does provide the consumer a greater level of convenience by providing a greater number of choices with just going to just one dealership. However, in exchange for this convenience, dealers often have high markups to compensate for the cost in advertising, commissions for sales and so on. For consumers who have the time, one money-saving tip is by checking the local ads. There are various reasons why people would sell their vehicles such as moving to another region. Another alternative is by going to one of the local public car auctions being held in the area. These may take more time and effort on the part of the buyer but will ensure the person that they are getting a pre-owned Rover at a better at a significantly better price.