RE: Range Rover TDV8 (L322) | PH Heroes
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sinbaddio said:
In 2016 on a Layer Cake whim, I bought a 1998 P38 4.6 V8.
I loved that car, so much so I bought a 2006 L322 4.4 V8.
The front suspension airbags had to be done on the P38, never spent a penny aside from general maintenance on either otherwise. They both went in 2020 as part of a general reduction in cars owned:
Did you get a ticket? I loved that car, so much so I bought a 2006 L322 4.4 V8.
The front suspension airbags had to be done on the P38, never spent a penny aside from general maintenance on either otherwise. They both went in 2020 as part of a general reduction in cars owned:
9 months ago I had a “moment” and bought a well maintened 303,000km 2007 3.6 TDV8 - Green with beige interior
14,500km later it is returning regular tanks at 28mpg, has towed hard for 1,500km. Wafts along effortlessly and proven to be a big hit with the kids.
Stuff has gone wrong - but nothing mechanical and nothing I haven’t been able to fix. (Apart from needing a new battery)
In 1,500km it will tick over to 200,000 miles and will need a service.
It is a magnificent beast - timeless elegance and packed full of creature comforts.
I’d never recommend anyone to buy one though!!
14,500km later it is returning regular tanks at 28mpg, has towed hard for 1,500km. Wafts along effortlessly and proven to be a big hit with the kids.
Stuff has gone wrong - but nothing mechanical and nothing I haven’t been able to fix. (Apart from needing a new battery)
In 1,500km it will tick over to 200,000 miles and will need a service.
It is a magnificent beast - timeless elegance and packed full of creature comforts.
I’d never recommend anyone to buy one though!!
After years of wanting one, I took a punt on one as a dog/tip/kid wagon. I have had it for coming up to a year, 3.6tdv8 2008 vogue, black/black inside with no tints.
I’ve come to the conclusion that nothing comes remotely close to the way an L322 moves along a road. I’d only swap it for another one, probably a similar age 4.4 (jag) petrol vogue, or a very late 4.4tdV8. Wonderful cars. A near perfect design, the photo next to the MKV version shows just that.
For those with the iwants, there is a cracking early l322 overfinch in bespoke green with velour upholstery and sensible wheels for sale over on the fullfatrr forums. Basically free at £10k. Someone buy it!
I’ve come to the conclusion that nothing comes remotely close to the way an L322 moves along a road. I’d only swap it for another one, probably a similar age 4.4 (jag) petrol vogue, or a very late 4.4tdV8. Wonderful cars. A near perfect design, the photo next to the MKV version shows just that.
For those with the iwants, there is a cracking early l322 overfinch in bespoke green with velour upholstery and sensible wheels for sale over on the fullfatrr forums. Basically free at £10k. Someone buy it!
I’m on my second 322, first one was a 2012 AB diesel, my first diesel and I didn’t like it.
Now I have a 2010 5.0 SC with every option and low miles of 65k - everything works and I’m going to get it as near perfect as possible and keep it that way.
Love it and the petrol is far nicer than the diesel
Now I have a 2010 5.0 SC with every option and low miles of 65k - everything works and I’m going to get it as near perfect as possible and keep it that way.
Love it and the petrol is far nicer than the diesel
Must admit I really like these and the mix of comfort, practicality and towing ability would suit me quite nicely.
But the reliability (and potential for big bills) gives me the fear, I’m the sort of person that gets the lemon if there’s one available!
My father in laws experience with two discovery 4s hasn’t really helped, again a great mix of abilities but a bit of a ticking wallet bomb.
But the reliability (and potential for big bills) gives me the fear, I’m the sort of person that gets the lemon if there’s one available!
My father in laws experience with two discovery 4s hasn’t really helped, again a great mix of abilities but a bit of a ticking wallet bomb.
Edited by Speed addicted on Thursday 23 February 21:26
GreatScott2016 said:
sinbaddio said:
In 2016 on a Layer Cake whim, I bought a 1998 P38 4.6 V8.
I loved that car, so much so I bought a 2006 L322 4.4 V8.
The front suspension airbags had to be done on the P38, never spent a penny aside from general maintenance on either otherwise. They both went in 2020 as part of a general reduction in cars owned:
Did you get a ticket? I loved that car, so much so I bought a 2006 L322 4.4 V8.
The front suspension airbags had to be done on the P38, never spent a penny aside from general maintenance on either otherwise. They both went in 2020 as part of a general reduction in cars owned:
These are just as susceptible to tasteless mods as a RRS. Unpopular opinion but a RRS L320 is more like a RR Classic than a L322 anyways, the size is more comparable as is the interior layout.
Such a shame so many black on black L322s littered with chrome tat can be found in urban areas sat on their bump stops due to questionable owners who are unable to maintain them properly.
On the other hand a decent colour in standard condition without tints is a lovely thing. If I resided in the sticks I’d be sorely tempted by a well looked after example.
Such a shame so many black on black L322s littered with chrome tat can be found in urban areas sat on their bump stops due to questionable owners who are unable to maintain them properly.
On the other hand a decent colour in standard condition without tints is a lovely thing. If I resided in the sticks I’d be sorely tempted by a well looked after example.
Cold said:
sunnyb13 said:
When the turbos do inevitably go, it’s a body off jobby at almost £6k
Good luck with that. What exactly are you going to remove the body from? One of my favourite cars when it was going though - just brilliant for crossing the continent with the family. Still miss it today.
sinbaddio said:
In 2016 on a Layer Cake whim, I bought a 1998 P38 4.6 V8.
I loved that car, so much so I bought a 2006 L322 4.4 V8.
The front suspension airbags had to be done on the P38, never spent a penny aside from general maintenance on either otherwise. They both went in 2020 as part of a general reduction in cars owned:
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I owned a P38 4.6 HSE too back in 1998, great car, I’m in the « Never had any problems with my Range Rover group »! I loved that car, so much so I bought a 2006 L322 4.4 V8.
The front suspension airbags had to be done on the P38, never spent a penny aside from general maintenance on either otherwise. They both went in 2020 as part of a general reduction in cars owned:
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I'm on my second L322, a 2010 5.0 S/C Autobiography with 125k miles on the clock now. Previously I had a 2006 3.6 TDV8, and before that a 2001 P38 4.6 Vouge.
I've had the 5.0 for about 7 years now, and always used a local specialist to service and repair it and tend to fix things myself if I possibly can. In 7 years I've done the water pump, a/c air condensor and the one big job was a replacement front diff and gearbox rebuild which came in at just shy of £4k. Other than that just the usual servicing, brakes and a few suspension bushes which you should expect on a car this old and heavy with these miles on it.
I've barely used the car for the last 3 years since covid as I've switched to WFH, it can go months without being started which seems to have taken it's toll on the brakes or suspension bushes for some reason, maybe surface corrosion has fecked the discs, but it starts and runs perfectly when I do occasionally take it on a run, just something not right if I hit the brakes a bit hard. Some one has already mentioned the corriosn issues and you do need to keep an eye on those rear wheel arches and bootlid.
The TDV8 before this one had similar higher mileage and the main bills I recall on that were the EGR valves and turbos which needed sorting at something like 110k miles and the usual suspension bits and bushes.
Would I have another? Yes, what else is there? . But it will be an L405 once a decent 4.4 SDV8 comes down to £20k or thereabouts.
I've had the 5.0 for about 7 years now, and always used a local specialist to service and repair it and tend to fix things myself if I possibly can. In 7 years I've done the water pump, a/c air condensor and the one big job was a replacement front diff and gearbox rebuild which came in at just shy of £4k. Other than that just the usual servicing, brakes and a few suspension bushes which you should expect on a car this old and heavy with these miles on it.
I've barely used the car for the last 3 years since covid as I've switched to WFH, it can go months without being started which seems to have taken it's toll on the brakes or suspension bushes for some reason, maybe surface corrosion has fecked the discs, but it starts and runs perfectly when I do occasionally take it on a run, just something not right if I hit the brakes a bit hard. Some one has already mentioned the corriosn issues and you do need to keep an eye on those rear wheel arches and bootlid.
The TDV8 before this one had similar higher mileage and the main bills I recall on that were the EGR valves and turbos which needed sorting at something like 110k miles and the usual suspension bits and bushes.
Would I have another? Yes, what else is there? . But it will be an L405 once a decent 4.4 SDV8 comes down to £20k or thereabouts.
Robertb said:
mersontheperson said:
robertdon777 said:
Looks better from the rear than the new one, which is almost apologetic in its design, trying to hide its size when it should be making a Big statement. The new one has virtually no road presence, the old one had loads.
The all black one 2 meters from my bumper in the outside lane with his right indicator on, while I was on the M4 yesterday morning had plenty of presence! I couldn’t wait for a gap to pull over
Driving six feet off the back of another vehicle at 70mph is unacceptable, full stop. Ditherers are annoying, but there's no excuse for dangerous driving.
Love these and always keep an eye out for a bargain. Enjoyed reading this PH Heroes.
Personally, I like the earlier 2002 to 2004 with the BMW M62 4.4 V8. In Java black with Tan Hide, and the basic 18" twin blade alloys.
They look just right and have a bit of elegance about them. Too many have been badgered with silly chrome bits and 20"+ alloy wheels which does the car no favours. So a clean and untouched example is always pleasant to these eyes.
Would love a last of the line 5.0 V8 supercharged model, in the same colour combo as the one in the article.
Personally, I like the earlier 2002 to 2004 with the BMW M62 4.4 V8. In Java black with Tan Hide, and the basic 18" twin blade alloys.
They look just right and have a bit of elegance about them. Too many have been badgered with silly chrome bits and 20"+ alloy wheels which does the car no favours. So a clean and untouched example is always pleasant to these eyes.
Would love a last of the line 5.0 V8 supercharged model, in the same colour combo as the one in the article.
My 2007 tdv8 has 168,000 miles on it and runs well. No blown turbos. It costs me £1200 a year for fixing and servicing stuff on an average, Which seems fair.
Rust on the rear arches is showing badly but I don't care and it will be years before it's an MOT issue. a slightly rusty Rangerover is a sign of old money that I quite like. I'm getting older and I e got a lot of money so...
Rust on the rear arches is showing badly but I don't care and it will be years before it's an MOT issue. a slightly rusty Rangerover is a sign of old money that I quite like. I'm getting older and I e got a lot of money so...
I've had four V8 petrol Range rovers over the last 30 Years, first a Classic, which was great, then a P38, which wasn't. I bought a new L322 Petrol 4.4 BMW V8 in 2003 to celebrate a significant birthday, which I loved and owned for 4 years and almost 100,000m. The only thing that went wrong was the alternator.
When I took it into the indy I used to replace the alternator they had a six month old 4.2 Supercharged sitting in their showroom. I still own my 2007 SC today, now with 179,000m on it, including approximately 30,000m towing race cars on trailers around the UK & Europe, multiple skiing & other family holidays to France, Switzerland & Italy.
I have a full service every year, had the gearbox flushed and the plugs changed at 110,000m. It's only let me down once, when I ran out of petrol, which destroyed the cats. The deployable steps started playing up, so I took them off. One front airbag split and I've just replaced the rear camera as the last cold snap blacked mine out.
I use my SC, but keep on top of maintenance as much as I can and don't think I've done badly. I don't like the drive or the look of later Range rovers, so will keep mine and drive it into the ground, as it's worthless now - peak Range Rover indeed!
When I took it into the indy I used to replace the alternator they had a six month old 4.2 Supercharged sitting in their showroom. I still own my 2007 SC today, now with 179,000m on it, including approximately 30,000m towing race cars on trailers around the UK & Europe, multiple skiing & other family holidays to France, Switzerland & Italy.
I have a full service every year, had the gearbox flushed and the plugs changed at 110,000m. It's only let me down once, when I ran out of petrol, which destroyed the cats. The deployable steps started playing up, so I took them off. One front airbag split and I've just replaced the rear camera as the last cold snap blacked mine out.
I use my SC, but keep on top of maintenance as much as I can and don't think I've done badly. I don't like the drive or the look of later Range rovers, so will keep mine and drive it into the ground, as it's worthless now - peak Range Rover indeed!
MattV12V said:
Cold said:
sunnyb13 said:
When the turbos do inevitably go, it’s a body off jobby at almost £6k
Good luck with that. What exactly are you going to remove the body from? One of my favourite cars when it was going though - just brilliant for crossing the continent with the family. Still miss it today.
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