Looking at an L322

Since I bought the P38 in Dec (expecting it to go pop), we've pretty much forgotten about the poor old Audi and used the RR all the time. So, after spending most of last weekend in Thunderbird 2, I decided that I didn't want to go zooming around in an S4 any more, I just wanted the RR. But maybe something a little less regal in it's progress.

So, the replacement: not the brand new £75,000 thing I was 'forced' into at the dealership: it's an '04 (non-touch screen model) V8, already on LPG. Nice clean car, read Matts buyers guide (Before you purchase your l322 range rover) and it checked out. Drives perfectly, no obvious issues. Is there anything I should look for that's not in Matts guide?

Thanks for reading the ramblings!


(btw, the P38 clearly didn't go pop!).

JerryXt said:

Since I bought the P38 in Dec (expecting it to go pop), we've pretty much forgotten about the poor old Audi and used the RR all the time. So, after spending most of last weekend in Thunderbird 2, I decided that I didn't want to go zooming around in an S4 any more, I just wanted the RR. But maybe something a little less regal in it's progress.

So, the replacement: not the brand new £75,000 thing I was 'forced' into at the dealership: it's an '04 (non-touch screen model) V8, already on LPG. Nice clean car, read Matts buyers guide (Before you purchase your l322 range rover) and it checked out. Drives perfectly, no obvious issues. Is there anything I should look for that's not in Matts guide?

Thanks for reading the ramblings!


(btw, the P38 clearly didn't go pop!).

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LPG, system
This has to be serviced annually,
Buy a good diagnostic tool.( lots of the faults are sporadic and can be reset by yourself).
Good luck

Just read the 'Check List' - fairly comprehensive...

The EAS works in the same way as the P38 system - the only difference is that you can't manually select motorway height.

When you go to see it, depending on how long it has sat there you may need to run it for five minutes with a door open just to make sure there is air in the tank - just like a P38 if it has been sat for a week or more....

Using the dial switch on the centre dash, select Off Road - you'll get a bong (I think) and a message on the display telling you you are now in Off Road Mode and not to go above 30mph....

Go back to standard, then go to access and back to standard again....

You can press a button on the Drivers door switch panel to select access also - check this function works too....

The Drive of the L322 is far removed from the P38, so much smoother and more refined.

Yes they are complicated and just like the P38 - throw diva fits every now and then....so get a Diagnostic Device (I have the All Comms and it is very very good)....as the CHeck List says, most faults are spurious hiccups that just need resetting....

In my first 10 weeks of ownership I have replaced and ABS sensor, had a locking wheel nut removed, replaced all brake pads, recalibrated the ride height, removed and replaced a rear height sensor, replaced the thermostat.....

As the Check List mentions, mine does drink coolant at the rate of a about a litre a month, but I have traced this to a stone chip hole in the radiator that I will replace after my holiday in September as funds are squeezed currently....

I average 15mpg on gas and do a good mix of motorway and back roads driving on my journey to work - 90 litre tank (Max fill is 72.5 litres - 80% for safety) and I acheieve on average 235 miles from that....and costs £52 for a fill...

I like to compare using cost per mile - my DSE was returning 26p per mile, the L322 is returning at 22p per mile....

I took a plunge on a whim into the L322 ring - and I haven't regretted it, even the 410 mile journey to remove a locking wheel nut - now thats a long story (search for it on here if you want to read all about it!!)

Good Luck - and remember the two golden rules - Never buy a Range Rover with faults and always buy with your head and not your heart....

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated. The car is all good. No dramas, very pretty and drives very well. A few small scratches and just one key so I'll need to address that asap.

Service history includes a couple of services at my local dealer, so, like the P38, it's coming home again.

Mixed feelings about switching from T2: it will be nice being in a newer car again, but the old girl is like a classic - very relaxed with a real sense of character. Somewhat lacking in the L322.