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discowoman:
OK so all being well the Espace is being bogged off in exchange for a 200Tdi Disco, now only ever owning V8's or 300 Tdi's, what differences should I expect - I know it Hasnt got anti roll bars (neither had my V8) and the Interior is slightly different  - but apart from that whats the differences?
also are there any problem areas specific to the 200 (5 door)  i should look for (boot floor -sills - inner wings - leaky sunroofs I know about)
Thanks

Range Rover Blues:
Not owning one the main things I'm aware of

200s have a reputation for being the best engine LR made, if not the quietest
the headlights are shocking
the dashboard peels and the steering wheels look tired after a while
the axles are only 10 spline, but I think very strong
the insruments aren't as good and the spedo is mechanical, so it can be tampered with ;)
you'll get less toys.

python:
hi, i have a 200 tdi on a 93 k plate, dash is'nt peeling, mine has big milage and so far dont know of any problems with mine, touch wood.  :grin: but look at the inner wings, especially where the airbox goes through the inner wing, also sills boot floor rear arches and rear xmember. just make sure all the windows work, rear ones mostly.

chris9119:
I have a 200tdi, 1993.

It has 24-spline diffs/half shafts.
Head lights are ok...., have wired them through relays
Gear & transfer box need to be checked...., urbanised hi/low - diff lock
Timing belt needs to be checked...., if you ain't got no history, change it now.
If its been used of road, check boot floor, and rad/intercooler for being "rusty"
Electrics are usually ok, except for the cables within the engine bay (off side, wrapped in a gauze), these corrode
Props need checking, along with wheel bearings, brake disks/pads

Other than that, its ok.

discowoman:
Cool, so reading those last few posts it seems to be Better in some areas -and worse in other (lights) .. hmm looks like i may be looking on Ebay for some 300 lights and indicators  (unless theres something else I can fit)
Also will the 300 rear bumper fit? (paranoid about rear end shunts)
Also is it true that Rover 100/metro stalks fit (indicators and wipers?) as i have heard problems can occur with them?
May also be looking for a Range Rover seat set - like my comfort!! lol
1 last thing for now, has anyone ever coloured the dash and door cards on a 200 as i am not a fan of all that Blue  :oops: and would like to do them either Grey or Black (depending on what Interior I can fit later on.

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