P38 Appreciation thread

[Purso]

It will be interesting to see how much interest this thread gets (probably nothing) I am looking at getting into one soon and I wondered what peoples current thoughts were.

I think they are starting to age quite nicely and seem to be quite the bargain, I have read that the electrics is a pain in the backside as is the suspension but there are also some people who seem to have them with few issuesl.

I like them and am going to have a go in one as I have now sold my classic and see how it goes. Anyway would love to hear any good news stories or pictures to make me feel a little better

Also there doesnt seem to be many places with much current info on them, few older threads but wondered if its just me who seems to think they seem to have a certain charm.

[Purso]

haha this is making me feel better about my decision

How long did you have yours for buddy? What model and mileage was it?

I have READ that the 2000 or 2001 models are slightly better due to bmw involvement and some bosch hardware?

[Purso]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-LAND-ROVER-RANGE-R...

Thought this looked nice also heard that the air suspension although a pain isnt that hard to fix?

[Purso]

Sounds like a sensible investment if you walk the plank on one of these

[Purso]

I have just sold my classic and this is what I am considering as its replacement. I wonder if due to the age of the p38s people dont view them as a classic like the "classic" as they are still too new and yet they are old enough to have classic car related bills and get a bad name. My classic probably cost me circa 2.5k a year maintenance wise and if the p38 was the same I would be in the same place which is ok with me. Hopefully I am not tempting fate with my post on costs

[Purso]

Thank you for some really useful pointers and comments on your experiences I have been asking the garage some very specific questions.

The one I’m looking I have arranged to be serviced at Land Rover and They have told the garage I am possibly purchasing it at it needs a new suspension compressor. Land Rover are obviously charging through the nose for this so garage has said they will source a reconditioned unit. I have said I want to do some research first as I haven’t bought the car yet. When I looked at it the car was sitting very high and at an angle at the front.

I have seen there are upgraded units available which are better than stock. Normally my route would be stock always but on a pump that is possibly stronger than the original I’m not sure.

Anyone had any experience of these and how long they last or should I stay stock?

Thanks guys.

[Purso]

After the garage got the suspension fixed replaced the headlining And got it serviced at my request and expense they said the car has gone wrong again and they wouldn’t sell me the car so refunded my depsit even though I said I would wait for it to be rectified or take it as it was. This from a so called family business.