My brief car history, and my Range Rover 4.6
Discussion
Bit of a quick update to this, I've heard back from Land Rover magazine and the car is going to be featured 
I'm made up tbh, I've never had a car featured in a magazine, so it'll be nice to see it. Although I've sold the car, the guy who bought it from me is more than happy to have it featured, and lives locally, so that's worked out nicely.
I'm made up tbh, I've never had a car featured in a magazine, so it'll be nice to see it. Although I've sold the car, the guy who bought it from me is more than happy to have it featured, and lives locally, so that's worked out nicely.
Brilliant, purchased a P38 4.6 Vogue about 6 months ago and loved driving it when ever possable. Only problem I have had with it is closing the bonnwet properley, the drivers side latch doesn't seam to want to close properley but can't complain! Still think it's a nice vehicle for the weekend!
Bit of an update here, I realised I never posted after the shoot. It turned into a 5 page feature which was cool, and since the magazine was out well over a year ago now, I guess I can post these:
I've got a bit of a Defender itch these days which may need scratched, especially after seeing the ones Twisted are turning out.
I've got a bit of a Defender itch these days which may need scratched, especially after seeing the ones Twisted are turning out.
jones325i said:
I've just read this whole thread from the start - a great read. You seem extremely capable!
What did you buy instead of the P38?
That's very kind of you to say, perhaps a glutton for punishment is more appropriate What did you buy instead of the P38?
I've had a few since actually, I could probably do with updating. Christmas was spent with an engine out again in bits lol.
After the Range Rover I bought a mk1 MX5, however it was probably the worst possible car choice for an 80 mile a day motorway commute, I sold it quickly, and bought the nearest cheapest barge around, which turned out to be a manual E39 520i. That was a total suprise, I'm not really a BMW fan, but it was very well built, ate the miles, was very comfortable and I had north of 40mpg on the motorway when really pushing the economy, which is insane for a 6 pot petrol.
After that I moved and didn't have the space or need for a cruiser, so I got a little Saxo VTS to chuck around B roads and the occasional track day, as I've helped my mate build one. It's proved to be cheap fun, but I've just literally SORN'd it, with a view to breaking it for parts.
I'm not sure what's next! Now I cycle to work, so I can sort of have anything really. I'm split between another Jag, a Defender or a Disco 2, another mk1 MX5 or possible a mk2, or an E39 540i.
You couldn't really get much more variation in a selection, so god knows what I'll end up with, probably a transit.
Interesting. I'm a BMW man myself, currently have an E60 550i (v8) - in dark blue with beige leather, dark wood and a manual 'box 
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I wish I had the space that you seem to have to store and tinker with cars.
I'd like to retrim my driver's seat one day - how did you go about finding the retrimming kit for your P38?
.I wish I had the space that you seem to have to store and tinker with cars.
I'd like to retrim my driver's seat one day - how did you go about finding the retrimming kit for your P38?
jones325i said:
Interesting. I'm a BMW man myself, currently have an E60 550i (v8) - in dark blue with beige leather, dark wood and a manual 'box .
I wish I had the space that you seem to have to store and tinker with cars.
I'd like to retrim my driver's seat one day - how did you go about finding the retrimming kit for your P38?
I think I could be a convert, I've got a massive hankering for an E39 M5, or one day an E60, lots of magical electrics these days though, I'm no good with such things!.I wish I had the space that you seem to have to store and tinker with cars.
I'd like to retrim my driver's seat one day - how did you go about finding the retrimming kit for your P38?
I was just having a nose at your garage, that's a rather nice machine, manual is rare in itself these days, never mind a 550i. How do you find it?
The retrimming kit I just stumbled across one day, a guy happened to have 2 complete sets left from a job lot he'd bought once over, he wanted one, and I bought the other, disgracefully cheaply really. On the flip side, it came with no instructions or fixing, literally just the covers.
I had a bit of a hunt about on the net and approached it with a "how hard can it possibly be" sort of attitude. Turns out it's not hard, just fiddly! You can buy the D rings to clip the wires you run through the backs of the seat covers to the seat frames themselves from decent material / upholsterers or through ebay and the likes. All in all it was quite enjoyable, and it looked absolutely sensational when it was done, took years off the car, even I am biased
D4MJT said:
I think I could be a convert, I've got a massive hankering for an E39 M5, or one day an E60, lots of magical electrics these days though, I'm no good with such things!
I was just having a nose at your garage, that's a rather nice machine, manual is rare in itself these days, never mind a 550i. How do you find it?
The retrimming kit I just stumbled across one day, a guy happened to have 2 complete sets left from a job lot he'd bought once over, he wanted one, and I bought the other, disgracefully cheaply really. On the flip side, it came with no instructions or fixing, literally just the covers.
I had a bit of a hunt about on the net and approached it with a "how hard can it possibly be" sort of attitude. Turns out it's not hard, just fiddly! You can buy the D rings to clip the wires you run through the backs of the seat covers to the seat frames themselves from decent material / upholsterers or through ebay and the likes. All in all it was quite enjoyable, and it looked absolutely sensational when it was done, took years off the car, even I am biased
Thanks for your comments - I was lucky to find the car and happened to be looking in the right place at the right time. I was looking at E39 M5s for a couple of months, then happened to spot the 550i on an eBay classifieds ad of all places, with next to bugger all information. It happened to be quite nearby, so I went and had a look. As I hoped, it was an older chap with no IT skills - the original owner. Decided I needed it, and that was that. Still love the E39s but fancied the modernity of the E60 after having been in an E36 325i for 10 years. Meanwhile there is another PHer who is trying to track down a manual one for himself and has all but given up (there are only about 18 in the UK). 545i and 540i could also be an option.I was just having a nose at your garage, that's a rather nice machine, manual is rare in itself these days, never mind a 550i. How do you find it?
The retrimming kit I just stumbled across one day, a guy happened to have 2 complete sets left from a job lot he'd bought once over, he wanted one, and I bought the other, disgracefully cheaply really. On the flip side, it came with no instructions or fixing, literally just the covers.
I had a bit of a hunt about on the net and approached it with a "how hard can it possibly be" sort of attitude. Turns out it's not hard, just fiddly! You can buy the D rings to clip the wires you run through the backs of the seat covers to the seat frames themselves from decent material / upholsterers or through ebay and the likes. All in all it was quite enjoyable, and it looked absolutely sensational when it was done, took years off the car, even I am biased
Regarding the retrim - it's probably massively overkill for me really. It's just a narrow horizontal line of wear on the seatback where the previous owner liked to have the lumbar support shoved right out. I've tried a dye cream but it didn't do very much.
Here's a couple of quick pics of the car:
The wheels shown above are the 18"ers I've recently put on. It did have some lovely looking 19s on but I didn't enjoy the ride and handling on those.
My brother has them now on his E61 touring, so at least I still get to see them!
I should get round to doing an Owner's Cars thread really.
That's a little bit special isn't it! Blue over cream is probably my favourite colour combination.
I much prefer the 18" Parallel's you've fitted to the 19's, they're probably one of my all time favourite wheel designs.
That's another one to add to the "must own" list. An E38 740i on 18" staggered M Parallels!
I much prefer the 18" Parallel's you've fitted to the 19's, they're probably one of my all time favourite wheel designs.
That's another one to add to the "must own" list. An E38 740i on 18" staggered M Parallels!
D4MJT said:
I much prefer the 18" Parallel's you've fitted to the 19's, they're probably one of my all time favourite wheel designs.
That's another one to add to the "must own" list. An E38 740i on 18" staggered M Parallels!
I'm with you there - I used to lust after a silver E38 Sport on M Paras!That's another one to add to the "must own" list. An E38 740i on 18" staggered M Parallels!
Wasn't sure if they'd work well on the E60 but took the plunge and am happy with the result. They are pretty timeless I think.
Cheers!
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