New to LRs, need advice on potential purchase (2000 RRC)
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You should have the truck checked by a reputable LR shop (franchised or independent). Lots of electrical gremlin potentials, but if well maintained, ... less problems.
The air suspension can be an issue.
Low miles Check
4.6 Check
Nice interior Check.
Looks like a nice truck.
And just for a little rover trivia: This model referred to as the P38 model. RRC stands for Range Rover Classic which ended in 1995.
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The air suspension can be an issue.
Low miles Check
4.6 Check
Nice interior Check.
Looks like a nice truck.
And just for a little rover trivia: This model referred to as the P38 model. RRC stands for Range Rover Classic which ended in 1995.
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Also, check to see when last major service was done, as the 80K (I think is next) is about $1200-$1500 to have done.
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Wander
Expedition Leader
+1 what Dendy said. That model isn't the most popular of the Range Rovers so the prices are often very good. If well maintained it can be a good buy. If the air suspension is worn it can be repaired or even replaced with a coil spring set up that isn't too expensive and will fix the problem for good.
Snagger
Explorer
The air suspension is the main issue with the P38, but also watch out for porous blocks on the 4.6l (the 4.2 is less prone to the problem). Also be warned of the problems caused by faulty BECMs (body electrical control modules, which operate all the lights, doors, windows and wipers, amongst other things - the switches don't directly control anything but run through this ECU). New BECMs are not available and rebuilt ones are relatively expensive. the problems are normally dry joints, so you may be able to get a faulty unit repaired, but a spare might be advisable while you can find one. The air suspension parts are very expensive and any leaks tend to wear the compressor out quickly. Many people convert to more reliable coil springs with kits such as Atlantic British, but you then lose the increased ground clearance off road and the lowered entry and motorway cruising heights. It all depends on how much you want to spend and how reliable you need the vehicle to be, such as for overlanding.
Nice P38 you're looking into.
Mentioned new to LRs. Have you looked into 2004 DIIs?
Has the reliable LT230 and can drive-out in 2WD should you break either one of the axles (vs Viscous Coupling Unit found on P38s you can't).
And once you get passed and solve the ABS Three Amigos issues (DIY and save money), pretty reliable. Look for one w/o the air suspension, one less thing to worry about!
And has similar 4.6L V8 engine on P38 and the 04 DII; not bad IMO (improvement over prev 4.0L); just eat head gaskets (smile) for breaksfast, but if you DIY, save you $$$$.
Also reasonable priced expedition type roof racks out there from companies like BajaRack and aftermarket off-road armors e.g diff guards, front bumper w/winch....
P38 are nice but also consider a 2004 DII.
Mentioned new to LRs. Have you looked into 2004 DIIs?
Has the reliable LT230 and can drive-out in 2WD should you break either one of the axles (vs Viscous Coupling Unit found on P38s you can't).
And once you get passed and solve the ABS Three Amigos issues (DIY and save money), pretty reliable. Look for one w/o the air suspension, one less thing to worry about!
And has similar 4.6L V8 engine on P38 and the 04 DII; not bad IMO (improvement over prev 4.0L); just eat head gaskets (smile) for breaksfast, but if you DIY, save you $$$$.
Also reasonable priced expedition type roof racks out there from companies like BajaRack and aftermarket off-road armors e.g diff guards, front bumper w/winch....
P38 are nice but also consider a 2004 DII.
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cosmic88
Observationalist
*** edit*** well I suppose I should have read Nashville Rovers post first huh. ? 
just a quick note and I'm not being picky, just helping you be accurate with your terms and such.
RRC - Range Rover Classic was a term used for Range Rovers produced prior to the P38 in '96 . For NAS (North American Spec.) vehicles that would be RR's of model year '95 back.
'95 was last year of RRC with classic body style but upgraded interior... dash being much like '95 Disco. '94 was the last year of the RRC's with Classic body and interior.
The P38 RR is an ok rig for around town and some trails but not ideal for expo type hardship. I know some will disagree or even be offended (for no reason at all...) but the P38 was designed with less off road intention.
just a quick note and I'm not being picky, just helping you be accurate with your terms and such.
RRC - Range Rover Classic was a term used for Range Rovers produced prior to the P38 in '96 . For NAS (North American Spec.) vehicles that would be RR's of model year '95 back.
'95 was last year of RRC with classic body style but upgraded interior... dash being much like '95 Disco. '94 was the last year of the RRC's with Classic body and interior.
The P38 RR is an ok rig for around town and some trails but not ideal for expo type hardship. I know some will disagree or even be offended (for no reason at all...) but the P38 was designed with less off road intention.