Range Rover L322's
Discussion
Just been looking through the classifieds and they really look good, just wanted to get opinions on people who own/have owned them in the past
My budget would be around 8-13k
Are they money pits? Apart from the air suspension that are fairly common to need attention what are they like with regular looking after? Are the 4.4 petrol units stronger than the TD6's or vice versa?
Are LPG'd ones worth considering? 90L tanks are common I think, what range do they give and what would a full LPG tank cost?
What do they handle like with 30inch rims? just kidding lol
Any help will be appreciated!
My budget would be around 8-13k
Are they money pits? Apart from the air suspension that are fairly common to need attention what are they like with regular looking after? Are the 4.4 petrol units stronger than the TD6's or vice versa?
Are LPG'd ones worth considering? 90L tanks are common I think, what range do they give and what would a full LPG tank cost?
What do they handle like with 30inch rims? just kidding lol
Any help will be appreciated!
Nearly bought one when I bought my Cooper S.
The impressions I got were to steer clear of anything LPG converted. These cars are incredibly complicated electronically, and with some now nudging ten years old with some aftermarket LPG kit fitted, it's going to make matters worse.
However, the TD6 can suffer from weak gearboxes, which aren't cheap to replace, even a re-conditioned one. Other than that, they are not massively expensive to run, but don't expect a decent service with new tyres, pads, discs etc. to come to less than about £1250. It depends what you are after I suppose. I steered clear because I wanted something luxurious that I could take off road, but I thought they were a little too nice to squeeze down a tight greenlane. One day!
The impressions I got were to steer clear of anything LPG converted. These cars are incredibly complicated electronically, and with some now nudging ten years old with some aftermarket LPG kit fitted, it's going to make matters worse.
However, the TD6 can suffer from weak gearboxes, which aren't cheap to replace, even a re-conditioned one. Other than that, they are not massively expensive to run, but don't expect a decent service with new tyres, pads, discs etc. to come to less than about £1250. It depends what you are after I suppose. I steered clear because I wanted something luxurious that I could take off road, but I thought they were a little too nice to squeeze down a tight greenlane. One day!
Avoid the TD6 as the engine is not powerful enough for the size of the L322.
4.4V8 straight from a BMW (as is most of the car) so servicing can be done at many BMW indys.
If they go wrong you will be faced with big bills. If they go very wrong that bill could be 4 to 5 figures. However when they work, they are amazing.
4.4V8 straight from a BMW (as is most of the car) so servicing can be done at many BMW indys.
If they go wrong you will be faced with big bills. If they go very wrong that bill could be 4 to 5 figures. However when they work, they are amazing.
I have a 4.4 Vogue with the later Jag engine, and although I did have some electronic gremlins (which were resolved quite easily once someone actually diagnosed them correctly) it's an amazing vehicle and as of today, I can't see me replacing it with anything other than another one. Clearly the haters will be along shortly to tell us how their "friend" lost his job, his house and his wife due to the problems he had after buying a 3-month old TDV8 for 50p, but if you like them, go and try one. However, as above, don't make the TD6 diesel the first one you drive - I did that and it nearly put me off; noisy, slow, and doesn't suit the quality of the rest of the car IMO.
Kam B said:
deltashad said:
Sorry for not being hip but what is 'custard test'?
No idea - also need my age and if i can afford it or not 
I had a 4.4V8 and loved it - I'd still have it if it wasn't for the thirst 
It was an excellent family car, a nice steer and a lovely thing to own.
Unfortunately, in the short time I had mine it needed a new water radiator, the software for the Suspension compressor updating and resetting after it overheated and the Xenon headlights went on the fritz defaulting to the highest setting all the time which was rather a problem. 17-18MPG average from what I recall but the V8 sounded fabulous.
Keep in mind that the older ones are coming up to 10 years old now and I don't think any of the 'decent' third party warranty companies will take a vehicle over 10 years of age.
My local LR specialist advised against LPG for the BMW 4.4 V8 as he didn't think it was good candidate and it takes a looong time to get your money back.
Cheers,
Phil
It was an excellent family car, a nice steer and a lovely thing to own.
Unfortunately, in the short time I had mine it needed a new water radiator, the software for the Suspension compressor updating and resetting after it overheated and the Xenon headlights went on the fritz defaulting to the highest setting all the time which was rather a problem. 17-18MPG average from what I recall but the V8 sounded fabulous.
Keep in mind that the older ones are coming up to 10 years old now and I don't think any of the 'decent' third party warranty companies will take a vehicle over 10 years of age.
My local LR specialist advised against LPG for the BMW 4.4 V8 as he didn't think it was good candidate and it takes a looong time to get your money back.
Cheers,
Phil
Peter Griffin said:
Avoid the TD6 as the engine is not powerful enough for the size of the L322.
4.4V8 straight from a BMW (as is most of the car) so servicing can be done at many BMW indys.
If they go wrong you will be faced with big bills. If they go very wrong that bill could be 4 to 5 figures. However when they work, they are amazing.
5 figures?!!4.4V8 straight from a BMW (as is most of the car) so servicing can be done at many BMW indys.
If they go wrong you will be faced with big bills. If they go very wrong that bill could be 4 to 5 figures. However when they work, they are amazing.
Seriously?!!
I know the gearboxes can be a problem as well as niggly electrical bits, but aren't the engines pretty strong?
Shaw Tarse said:
Kam B said:
deltashad said:
Sorry for not being hip but what is 'custard test'?
No idea - also need my age and if i can afford it or not http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...
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