L322...that bad?

probably been asked on here loads, but ive got the itch for a L322 RANGE ROVER,about a 02 to 05 plate td6...had loads of p38s, classic and 90/110s but never had a l322.....wont be a every day vehicle, just a sunday one really, so

ARE THEY REALLY THAT BAD??????...REALLY NEED TO SCRATCH THAT ITCH!!!!!

No

If they were so bad no one would have them, you see em everywhere.

anyone else got any views?

My neighbours has vanished again, he's driving round 4-up in his van (2 adults + 2 kids) but insists there's no problem. The fact that about half his drive is one huge oil slick says different. It's an early td6. They're fantastic cars apparently and you get so much for your money. The problem is the 'so much'. 'So much' to go wrong and 'so much' when the bill comes.

Sammyt said:

I've got one for sale.. Won't let me post it on here. Msg me if interested.
Thanks
Sam

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Spammer:multiply:

Sammyt said:

I've got one for sale.. Won't let me post it on here. Msg me if interested.
Thanks
Sam

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Bad form, Sam.

I like them

Avoid the 51-02 plates, ideally buy 03 onwards

You'll much much much prefer the 4.4, tbh the td6 is horrible in a Range Rover but it does the job admirably and they're still a lovely car

Definitely spend more to buy one in good cosmetic condition, otherwise you won't get the full range rover experience

The interior needs to be clean, not worn and not smelly, and you could be In a much newer car as far as you'll know

06 facelift models look newer but a nicely modified preface lift looks very good in its own right, I have only met one man however who in my opinion knows how to correctly modify an l322 to improve its appearance and believe me plenty have tried and failed

The v8 has a number of high running temperature related issues, all cooling system components will fail eventually due to extreme temperature, breather hoses too, alternators can go

Spend decent money having the autobox stripped and sorted out by a proper l322 enthusiast specialist as soon as you get the car or don't expect it will last forever

They often leak in the rear which buggers the sat nab drive but they can be replaced

All in all one of my all time favourite cars, v8 is THE Range Rover, td6 is trying very hard to pretend

Cheers

Sorry I wasn't aware I couldn't sell. Lesson learnt.

But to answer your question. Mines been perfect to me. I'd highly recommend getting one.

Mate of mine has had new rangies for about the last 15 yrs, normally buying a new one every 3 yrs or so.
The last one he had was a L322 and was nothing but aggro, and the sad thing is it was minor electrical gremlins that stopped the rangie from moving.
He got so fed up with it, he got rid and bought a new volvo XC90 which he still has and has been 100% reliable.
But he does say he still liked the rangie.

I really fancy one but the potential for extortionate repair bill should something go badly wrong scares me into keeping the trusty Td5 Disco.

I looked at two.

1) TD6 warned off due to chocolate gearboxes, also was justout of my price range
2) V8 complete and utter shed without the plate it was advertised with (my initials)

So I bought as late as possible TD5

A work colleague has just bought a 2006 for £6700, only 120K miles and a new autobox at 80K, nice looking car but ruined with 22" Khan alloys and chrome mirrors and vent surrounds - very "pimp my ride".

You'll wish you'd bought one of these:


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TD6 engine is good, interior trim poor, seats hard as a German park bench, loads of electrical problems, often due to water leaks. Parts are expensive.

just get 1 & enjoy,buy cheap pay twice imo oh it also keeps your bank manager happy as it is a costly beast & WILL go wrong regardless

I see of lot of L322 being driven about by 'untypical' landy/rangey owners now they've moved down the price range. I expect they'll be plenty of even cheaper ones for the enthusiasts soon when these ex-fiesta owners get their first problem

Datatek said:

TD6 engine is good, interior trim poor, seats hard as a German park bench, loads of electrical problems, often due to water leaks. Parts are expensive.

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About summs them up, and the water leaks are not just in the rear ( which are very difficult to fix ) we have changed a couple of light check modules recently, plus not long ago I had to fit a new body and engine loom in one for water damage, £4k for two looms and 40hrs labour.

wil2813 said:

just get 1 & enjoy,buy cheap pay twice imo oh it also keeps your bank manager happy as it is a costly beast & WILL go wrong regardless

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That would not fill me with a lot of confidence . Having said that I bought my Disco having done a lot of research and was pretty sure it would go wrong. It has at times, but its relatively simple to fix myself, I wouldn't say an L322 is so home mechanic friendly.
I wonder how the L405 will fare as it ages and gets to its 3rd or 4th owner looking to run a classy big beast on a budget?

L322 is still old enough to have an amount of simplicity

It's build on old BMW technology that is tried and tested

The L405 is a different beast, but as with all land rovers in the UK, knowledge and support is second to none