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I am searching for a LHD 109 Station Wagon to use as a daily driver. I grew up driving an older truck (a blazer) with significant rust and maintenance. I have read many many posts on multiple forums about people who bought their rover for a several thousand $$ and spent the next ? years tweaking it to make it how they wanted it. I did not, however, see any posts about buying a rover already finished. At my current stage of life (new job, kids, etc) I do not have the time to build my own 109. I am not in the market for a rover finished to try and be a BMW or some other fancy car, but I want something that would drive well, be dependable with basic maintenance (oil + filter changes, brake + tire inspections, etc), wouldn't have me getting to work soaking wet or smelling like i took an oil bath, and be a good daily driver. Questions:
- Who refinishes and sells rovers? I have seen several sellers online but I haven't read much about who is recommended by you all. I am located in Wisconsin but would ship / travel to get the right rover.
- What should I look for in a finished rover like this? I expect to get a rover with a galvanized frame, new LHD bulkhead / firewall, OME shocks/springs, OME steering stabilizer...
- What would a rover like this cost? I know you get what you pay for, and I want something nice that my wife wouldn't mind driving too. Remember, I don't want a BMW, I don't need a DVD player, and I'm not buying from East Coast Rovers...
- What engine / trans would you put in? I am not a diesel mechanic. I have looked at petrol vs. a 300tdi...
- Am I being too wishful looking for a car like this or wanting to use it as a daily driver? I consider myself handy and mechanical, I have done basic maintenance on my vehicles in the past, but I would not (currently) feel comfortable rebuilding a transmission or welding the frame... I won't have a long commute (~15 mins each way, easy suburb driving) and would have a back up car if needed...
Any and all comments are appreciated. I have thick skin but be nice if you think I'm crazy. Thanks!
-Mark
I am searching for a LHD 109 Station Wagon to use as a daily driver. I grew up driving an older truck (a blazer) with significant rust and maintenance. I have read many many posts on multiple forums about people who bought their rover for a several thousand $$ and spent the next ? years tweaking it to make it how they wanted it. I did not, however, see any posts about buying a rover already finished. At my current stage of life (new job, kids, etc) I do not have the time to build my own 109. I am not in the market for a rover finished to try and be a BMW or some other fancy car, but I want something that would drive well, be dependable with basic maintenance (oil + filter changes, brake + tire inspections, etc), wouldn't have me getting to work soaking wet or smelling like i took an oil bath, and be a good daily driver. Questions:
- Who refinishes and sells rovers? I have seen several sellers online but I haven't read much about who is recommended by you all. I am located in Wisconsin but would ship / travel to get the right rover.
- What should I look for in a finished rover like this? I expect to get a rover with a galvanized frame, new LHD bulkhead / firewall, OME shocks/springs, OME steering stabilizer...
- What would a rover like this cost? I know you get what you pay for, and I want something nice that my wife wouldn't mind driving too. Remember, I don't want a BMW, I don't need a DVD player, and I'm not buying from East Coast Rovers...
- What engine / trans would you put in? I am not a diesel mechanic. I have looked at petrol vs. a 300tdi...
- Am I being too wishful looking for a car like this or wanting to use it as a daily driver? I consider myself handy and mechanical, I have done basic maintenance on my vehicles in the past, but I would not (currently) feel comfortable rebuilding a transmission or welding the frame... I won't have a long commute (~15 mins each way, easy suburb driving) and would have a back up car if needed...
Any and all comments are appreciated. I have thick skin but be nice if you think I'm crazy. Thanks!
-Mark
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