When I was a kid my Dad had a E registered 3.5 Classic which he then traded in and bought a L registered 3.9 Soft Dash Classic.

For years I've messed around with P38's as they don't tend to rot but the lure of a Classic is getting stronger. I nearly bought one a few years back but a quick change in circumstances stopped me, I'm now looking at them again.

I know where there's a 1994 Soft Dash LSE but it does need welding on the wheel arches and the rear floors.

I've been told that they're awful to drive but I'm not convinced that'll bother me as it's not being bought as a race car. I've had P38's and L322's and still have them, adding a Classic to the line up seems like a bit of fun.

What's everyone elses thoughts? Got a feeling I'll be perfecting my welding rather then just mechanical skills with one of these though.

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

Learn to weld.

Do it David... The Softy LSE is SOOOOO different to drive over the early models, a much more modern feel due to the EAS and anti roll bars

Heres my old girl

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Do it, you know it makes sense, I have had 6/8 of these over the years and I wouldn't be without one

Go for it. If I could find one I'd buy one!!! __
2018 L405 3.0 TDV6 Vogue SE Fuji White
2000 4.6 V8 HSE Oxford Blue
1994 3.9 V8 Vogue Ardennes Green - resto project

Land Rover History:
2010 3.6 TDV8 Autobiography Stornoway Grey
2001 Discovery 2 TD5 GS
1999 Discovery 2 V8i XS
1994 Discovery 300Tdi
1993 Discovery 200Tdi
1989 Range Rover Vogue SE 3.5EFi
1976 Series 3 2.25
1977 Range Rover 2 door 3.5 Carb

Thanks guys

Craig, yours looks stunning! There's no way I could justify the outlay on one that'll look half as good as that I don't think!

There's plenty around but most of them will be rusty so I'm pondering the idea of buying one that's advertised as needing some work rather then paying over the odds and finding it needs work when I get it home and on the ramp.

A Soft Dash whether it be an LSE or not is certainly the preferred option at the moment.

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

My last one was a soft dash and definitely drove better than the earlier ones, horses for courses and all that

There is one thing I'm half thinking about... a trip to somewhere that they drive on the right and that they don't use salt. Australia or Japan for a 2 week holiday and Range Rover shopping trip.

Just a thought, probably not a very sensible one right enough though.

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

The Japanese import ones are all over the web David... Think you might have missed that particular boat I'm afraid sir...

Thanks Craig, i did wonder if there are still any over there.

RPI have started a branch in Japan and are offering to source cars for customers. Some of the things I’ve read online would put me off them though. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

My dream RRC is a CSK. Bish.

2005 110 TD5 CSW
2011 TDV8 Vogue SE (gone)

Theres nothing to think about - go for it. They are wonderful vehicles (if not a little challenging at times) but well worth it.
Personally I think the soft dash lost some soul but as said - horses for courses.

Thanks for the thoughts gents.

I'll keep looking and see what comes up.

Best get some mig wire ordered I suppose... I'm probably gonna need a ton of it!

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

I bought my soft dash as a Japanese import. From Specialist Cars in Yorkshire. It's a great thing. No rot and, as long as you waxoyl it as soon as it comes in, it should stay that way.

They really look after their cars over there and there's a strict test called the shaken which means they have to be safe too. I've had mine for over two years and only had to replace the steering box and rear shock bushes. Done some very minor cosmetic work too but has been v cheap to run (other than fuel, clearly).

Any news on purchase yet David?