L322 V8 RR - Why shouldn't I?
Discussion
I was so tempted then watched this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
The Jaguar engine is considered the most reliable but a normally-aspirated V8 is a rarity, although one worth tracking down.
The Jaguar engine V8 didn't sell quite as well due to the new 3.6 TDV8 being introduced to replace the considerably poorer Td6 variant. The 4.2 Supercharged provided abundant petrol power, leaving the N/A V8 somewhat undersold.
The BMW V8 has its faults but these are well known and most should have been rectified by now, so buy on condition and history.
The excellent FFRR forum is the place to do your in-depth research.
The Jaguar engine V8 didn't sell quite as well due to the new 3.6 TDV8 being introduced to replace the considerably poorer Td6 variant. The 4.2 Supercharged provided abundant petrol power, leaving the N/A V8 somewhat undersold.
The BMW V8 has its faults but these are well known and most should have been rectified by now, so buy on condition and history.
The excellent FFRR forum is the place to do your in-depth research.
I believe the Jaguar engines are best to go for, in terms of reliability. From 2005 I think, when they also launched the Supercharged. I just got back into a 4.2 S/C myself. Wish I never sold my old one.
Have a watch of this video too... and also search FFRR forum (as mentioned above)
Harry's Garage - Range Rover real-world review and buyer's guide L322 TDV8
Have a watch of this video too... and also search FFRR forum (as mentioned above)
Harry's Garage - Range Rover real-world review and buyer's guide L322 TDV8
largespiced said:
I was so tempted then watched this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
I watched that video too. He is monumentally smug and massively impressed with himself isn't he? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
The car is probably breaking down on purpose.
TD
TorqueDirty said:
largespiced said:
I was so tempted then watched this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
I watched that video too. He is monumentally smug and massively impressed with himself isn't he? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
The car is probably breaking down on purpose.
TD
If you're any good with spanners there's one going here.
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largespiced said:
I was so tempted then watched this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
Is he Kermit the frog? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
OP, it’s an expensive, old, heavy car so it will cost money as they eat suspension parts and wear out. Keep a slush fund and enjoy it.
Moycie said:
I believe the Jaguar engines are best to go for, in terms of reliability. From 2005 I think, when they also launched the Supercharged. I just got back into a 4.2 S/C myself. Wish I never sold my old one.
Have a watch of this video too... and also search FFRR forum (as mentioned above)
Harry's Garage - Range Rover real-world review and buyer's guide L322 TDV8
That was a fab video - thanks. I'll be watching more of his stuffHave a watch of this video too... and also search FFRR forum (as mentioned above)
Harry's Garage - Range Rover real-world review and buyer's guide L322 TDV8
Although it was about a TDV8 (I'm looking at petrol) it was really informative and has helped a lot - thanks
Although I think my budget my be going up - I'd better not tell the missus
Back in 2008, I had an 2004 V8 L322.
It was sublime in every way.
It had a 100 litre petrol tank, so it was really easy to work out how much a fill up would cost. It spent a lot of time at the petrol station. A lot of time.
I eventually swapped it for a Merc CLK500 as I needed something more economical.
It was sublime in every way.
It had a 100 litre petrol tank, so it was really easy to work out how much a fill up would cost. It spent a lot of time at the petrol station. A lot of time.
I eventually swapped it for a Merc CLK500 as I needed something more economical.
LivingTheDream said:
Moycie said:
I believe the Jaguar engines are best to go for, in terms of reliability. From 2005 I think, when they also launched the Supercharged. I just got back into a 4.2 S/C myself. Wish I never sold my old one.
Have a watch of this video too... and also search FFRR forum (as mentioned above)
Harry's Garage - Range Rover real-world review and buyer's guide L322 TDV8
That was a fab video - thanks. I'll be watching more of his stuffHave a watch of this video too... and also search FFRR forum (as mentioned above)
Harry's Garage - Range Rover real-world review and buyer's guide L322 TDV8
Although it was about a TDV8 (I'm looking at petrol) it was really informative and has helped a lot - thanks
Although I think my budget my be going up - I'd better not tell the missus
Good luck in your search!
wormus said:
largespiced said:
I was so tempted then watched this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
Is he Kermit the frog? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
OP, it’s an expensive, old, heavy car so it will cost money as they eat suspension parts and wear out. Keep a slush fund and enjoy it.
Mine cost me no more to run than a "normal" car
I had a TD6 purchased with 18,000, sold at 145,000.
It was driven hard with and was chipped.
I cannot remember a suspension part needing replacing, other than a front airbag.
Drop links were replaced as needed
It did however get through 4 gearboxes, well actually 5 but one only lasted 2 miles as the dealer forgot to put any oil into it.
I would buy another without hesitation,
Jag V8, I have a 4.4 BMW V8 in another car, leaks like a proper Land rover engine. It does go well though, in a lighter car.
hashtag said:
have you ever owned a L322?
Mine cost me no more to run than a "normal" car
I had a TD6 purchased with 18,000, sold at 145,000.
It was driven hard with and was chipped.
I cannot remember a suspension part needing replacing, other than a front airbag.
Drop links were replaced as needed
It did however get through 4 gearboxes, well actually 5 but one only lasted 2 miles as the dealer forgot to put any oil into it.
I would buy another without hesitation,
Jag V8, I have a 4.4 BMW V8 in another car, leaks like a proper Land rover engine. It does go well though, in a lighter car.
No but I’ve had 2 Discos and in my experience, they are heavy cars so heavy on tyres and brakes. Also, the disco needs lower suspension arms at 100k which isn’t expensive but the whole bill with a cam belt made me feel ill. My point is, it won’t be cheap. Mine cost me no more to run than a "normal" car
I had a TD6 purchased with 18,000, sold at 145,000.
It was driven hard with and was chipped.
I cannot remember a suspension part needing replacing, other than a front airbag.
Drop links were replaced as needed
It did however get through 4 gearboxes, well actually 5 but one only lasted 2 miles as the dealer forgot to put any oil into it.
I would buy another without hesitation,
Jag V8, I have a 4.4 BMW V8 in another car, leaks like a proper Land rover engine. It does go well though, in a lighter car.
wormus said:
hashtag said:
have you ever owned a L322?
Mine cost me no more to run than a "normal" car
I had a TD6 purchased with 18,000, sold at 145,000.
It was driven hard with and was chipped.
I cannot remember a suspension part needing replacing, other than a front airbag.
Drop links were replaced as needed
It did however get through 4 gearboxes, well actually 5 but one only lasted 2 miles as the dealer forgot to put any oil into it.
I would buy another without hesitation,
Jag V8, I have a 4.4 BMW V8 in another car, leaks like a proper Land rover engine. It does go well though, in a lighter car.
No but I’ve had 2 Discos and in my experience, they are heavy so are heavy on tyres and brakes. Also, the disco needs lower suspension arms at 100k which isn’t expensive but the whole bill with a cam belt made me feel ill.Mine cost me no more to run than a "normal" car
I had a TD6 purchased with 18,000, sold at 145,000.
It was driven hard with and was chipped.
I cannot remember a suspension part needing replacing, other than a front airbag.
Drop links were replaced as needed
It did however get through 4 gearboxes, well actually 5 but one only lasted 2 miles as the dealer forgot to put any oil into it.
I would buy another without hesitation,
Jag V8, I have a 4.4 BMW V8 in another car, leaks like a proper Land rover engine. It does go well though, in a lighter car.
Tyres, generally you get what you pay for, buy a proper quality, Michelin, for example any you get long life. Go cheap and buy twice.
Both disco’s I had for 120,000 +
Running an older Land Rover does need a good independent specialist to make the bitlls less painful.
I did find the L322 probably the better in all ways, including running costs
All 4x4’s of this size are heavy so will wear things quicker than a Ford Ka
tvrtuscans said:
Go do it. I have a Full Fat Supercharged ‘10 MY. It’s epic. 
You are correct... so much car for the money... it only has 34k on the clock and it’s mint.
I'm in the same position as the OP and considering one of these.You are correct... so much car for the money... it only has 34k on the clock and it’s mint.
Yours looks great! Have you got any pics of the interior?
Thanks folks - I’m pretty decided on getting an SC now having looked at all the reviews etc. I mean, why not if I’m getting a big V8
I was thinking about MY 05 to avoid the high road tax but if a later one comes up at a good price the £200 a year difference in tax probably doesn’t matter (it’s just a psychological thing I guess)
Finances suggest June is the likely time which at least should make viewing and inspecting a bit more pleasurable.
I’ve made a 2 page list of the things I need to check for so I’m pretty ready - there’s a couple of crackers up for sale now though which is a bit irritating!!
I was thinking about MY 05 to avoid the high road tax but if a later one comes up at a good price the £200 a year difference in tax probably doesn’t matter (it’s just a psychological thing I guess)
Finances suggest June is the likely time which at least should make viewing and inspecting a bit more pleasurable.
I’ve made a 2 page list of the things I need to check for so I’m pretty ready - there’s a couple of crackers up for sale now though which is a bit irritating!!
Edited by LivingTheDream on Sunday 18th March 21:38
largespiced said:
I was so tempted then watched this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
My god that bloke is annoying!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJCCoLoKRA
Decided against it and went for a Discovery (might be just as bad, but seems friendlier for the home mechanic!)
LivingTheDream said:
Thanks folks - I’m pretty decided on getting an SC now having looked at all the reviews etc. I mean, why not if I’m getting a big V8
I was thinking about MY 05 to avoid the high road tax but if a later one comes up at a good price the £200 a year difference in tax probably doesn’t matter (it’s just a psychological thing I guess)
Finances suggest June is the likely time which at least should make viewing and inspecting a bit more pleasurable.
I’ve made a 2 page list of the things I need to check for so I’m pretty ready - there’s a couple of crackers up for sale now though which is a bit irritating!!
GO for it!I was thinking about MY 05 to avoid the high road tax but if a later one comes up at a good price the £200 a year difference in tax probably doesn’t matter (it’s just a psychological thing I guess)
Finances suggest June is the likely time which at least should make viewing and inspecting a bit more pleasurable.
I’ve made a 2 page list of the things I need to check for so I’m pretty ready - there’s a couple of crackers up for sale now though which is a bit irritating!!
Edited by LivingTheDream on Sunday 18th March 21:38
I have had my 2107 SC for about 3 1/2 years now.
96,000 when I got it and now on 127.000miles.
Mine has LPG, so has saved me a ton of cash!
However there have been a few things go wrong with it.
Alternator failed, car suddenly went loopy, reporting all sorts of faults, other than not charging!
Apparently there is a failure mode that does not light the RED Battery light!
There is a small coolant leak on the LPG pipework, that the service garage won't touch, because they are not LPG trained!
So beware that! If you have an LPG garage local, no problem!
One of my rear brake pipes corroded through, both side rear replace and the fronts need doing soon!
That LR fit brake pipes that can rot is feking disgusting!!
Both rear brake callipers have been replaced, through seizing, but only relatively cheap, I did one myself!
The low coolant switch has been on for ages, so need a new header tank I suspect!
Recently I think due to freezing, the drivers door linkage broke, so I can't open it.
It is a simple short cable and apparently prone to breaking!
So open gently!
I'll do that soon as it is warming up now!
in the last week the LPG has been causing a HIGH FUEL Pressure yellow light, so need to go see my LPG man soon!
Runs OK though!
But shows 4.5 kpa on LPG and 2.5 on petrol!
My front heated seat stopped working soon after I bought it, but to be honest, I can survive that!
Heated steering wheel though is just about the best accessory!
4 year old Granddaughter loves the car!
The SC comes with the TV & DVD and being so airy she never feels car sick!
At MOT/Service in January, they gave me a long list of things that need looking at.
Rear anti roll bar bushes and body bushes, those front brake pipes and some other bits.
So by no means perfect!!
However it is IMHO the best car on the road!
Performance is superb and on LPG economic enough for me to use it almost all the time!
In the snow on the Pirelli tyres it also handled the slippery conditions as expected!
and that is on tyres that really need replacing very soon!
Will be towing a double axel caravan on Friday, don't even know it's on the back to be honest!
I had a 1990 3.9 Classic from 2000 to 2005 and loved that, the L322 is so much better!
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