2010 Range Rover L322 TDV8 (again)
Discussion
Around 2 years ago, I took a gamble and took a 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 against my Mercedes CL with cash my way, it paid off and was one of my favorite cars to date!
I wanted to sell my leggy F10 520d and go back to a RR for the winter months. I'd just bought my first house in September, so thought it might come in useful for that too.
Over Christmas id set a goal of finding a decent L322 for my modest budget. I really wanted a 2010 facelift model with the led lights, digital dashboard, ect. I found this one to my suprise not too far away- 20 miles!
It is a Vogue SE which is really well equipt for the year, adaptive cruise, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, electric side steps, DAB, cornering lights and nifty split screen TV... The only thing that I wasnt a fan of was the colour combination, silver and black... I wanted black with ivory/black interior to match my Daimler Super Eight. I figured it was better to buy on condition and spec than colours.
Here she was, already on 164,000 miles
First job was headlight restoration and change the plate (though ES is the start of my surname).
I also changed the side vents for Autobiograhy silver ones
Why stick to roads when you have a Land Rover?
Did nearly 2000 miles over two weeks, one trip was to Edinburgh
First thing I didn't like was the brakes. The 2008 TDV8s had 4 pot Brembos which were fine, the 2010 models were twin piston floating calipers. Then went to 6 piston in 2011-2012. A change was needed, it turns out that 2019 RR Sport calipers fit without any changes on the front with 380mm discs.
Look nice and red! I decided to carry on the red theme, with a complete interior swap. I was very lucky to get everything out of a lowish mile 2012 Autobiography that was being broken up. The interior was Pimento/Jet with Ivory (leather) headliner, absolutely stunning in person. Took two trips to Pontefract to pick everything up.
The headliner came out first and had to drive it like this to fit new one in!
The dash looked scarier than it was
It all finally came together after 2 weekends work
Im very happy with the new look, it contrasts the silver paintwork perfectly imo.
Ditched the slightly naff aftermarket grille for Autobiography
I wanted to sell my leggy F10 520d and go back to a RR for the winter months. I'd just bought my first house in September, so thought it might come in useful for that too.
Over Christmas id set a goal of finding a decent L322 for my modest budget. I really wanted a 2010 facelift model with the led lights, digital dashboard, ect. I found this one to my suprise not too far away- 20 miles!
It is a Vogue SE which is really well equipt for the year, adaptive cruise, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, electric side steps, DAB, cornering lights and nifty split screen TV... The only thing that I wasnt a fan of was the colour combination, silver and black... I wanted black with ivory/black interior to match my Daimler Super Eight. I figured it was better to buy on condition and spec than colours.
Here she was, already on 164,000 miles
First job was headlight restoration and change the plate (though ES is the start of my surname).
I also changed the side vents for Autobiograhy silver ones
Why stick to roads when you have a Land Rover?
Did nearly 2000 miles over two weeks, one trip was to Edinburgh
First thing I didn't like was the brakes. The 2008 TDV8s had 4 pot Brembos which were fine, the 2010 models were twin piston floating calipers. Then went to 6 piston in 2011-2012. A change was needed, it turns out that 2019 RR Sport calipers fit without any changes on the front with 380mm discs.
Look nice and red! I decided to carry on the red theme, with a complete interior swap. I was very lucky to get everything out of a lowish mile 2012 Autobiography that was being broken up. The interior was Pimento/Jet with Ivory (leather) headliner, absolutely stunning in person. Took two trips to Pontefract to pick everything up.
The headliner came out first and had to drive it like this to fit new one in!
The dash looked scarier than it was
It all finally came together after 2 weekends work
Im very happy with the new look, it contrasts the silver paintwork perfectly imo.
Ditched the slightly naff aftermarket grille for Autobiography
Edited by alec.e on Sunday 26th February 21:59
What a transformation with the interior, good to see your natural instinct/touch for substantial improvement is still evident 
It's difficult to get away from the hackneyed 'they get under your skin, I need another one in my life' schtick that L322s attract but - like all stereotypes - there's truth in it.
Your old steer is still in safe hands and going well, by the way. We love it!
I was always a little wary/cynical about L322s but there really is nothing quite like one, IMVHO.
It's difficult to get away from the hackneyed 'they get under your skin, I need another one in my life' schtick that L322s attract but - like all stereotypes - there's truth in it.
Your old steer is still in safe hands and going well, by the way. We love it!
I was always a little wary/cynical about L322s but there really is nothing quite like one, IMVHO.
Thanks!
Yes they do get under your skin, though they can be testing to own, every day they do something to keep you on your toes. For example a headlight stopped working weeks ago, but been fine ever since....
My favourite way to eat up the miles, after driving and owning S class, CL, lots of Jag XJs, ect.
The interior swap was the improvement this car needed, and very pleased with it.
BM, the headliner is an afternoon job, the hardest part was removing the sunroof screws and many pillar trims!
I presume yours has sunroof. Mine was pretty much mint (no sagging), so if you need one give me a shout...
Yes they do get under your skin, though they can be testing to own, every day they do something to keep you on your toes. For example a headlight stopped working weeks ago, but been fine ever since....
My favourite way to eat up the miles, after driving and owning S class, CL, lots of Jag XJs, ect.
The interior swap was the improvement this car needed, and very pleased with it.
BM, the headliner is an afternoon job, the hardest part was removing the sunroof screws and many pillar trims!
I presume yours has sunroof. Mine was pretty much mint (no sagging), so if you need one give me a shout...
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