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    Buying a 4.4TDV8 (Dealer/Private/Other)

    thanks, So out of the option of the 4 cars would you recommend the 4.4tdv8. I am trying to work our running costs of a 4.4tdv8 vs the 4.2s8/5.0sc
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    Buying a 4.4TDV8 (Dealer/Private/Other)

    My budget depends on if the car: ( am a little confused, keep changing my mind after reading different negative comments) options are a) 3.6 tdv8 b) 4.2sv8 c) 4.4tdv8 d) 5.0SC i would like something from 2008/9 onwards - i guess i am looking at between c20-34K I plan on keeping the car for...
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    Buying a 4.4TDV8 (Dealer/Private/Other)

    I am hopefully going to be selling my P38 to upgrade to a 4.4TDV8 within the next two months, i have a few questions: 1, is this a good time to buy to get a good deal or after the new year 2, would you recommend an approved dealer, private seller or any other motor trade selling one. 3, any...
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    P38 to 3.6TDV8/5.0SC?? Advice

    my Insurance broker, told me to steer clear of the 5.0SC for that very reason. the 3.0TDV6 does sound good, out of my budget right now. am trying to stretch to the 4.4TDV8 may need to sell a kidney.
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    How Bad Are P38's ?

    I have had my P38 for for 4 years, when i got her she needed some work. I am not the best of owners, have serviced her twice yet have always fixed what needs fixing. I have had to spend some money on repairs but then that is the case with most cars 14 years old. She drives like a dream, i go...
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    P38 to 3.6TDV8/5.0SC?? Advice

    thanks, very good information there, let me check my numbers.
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    P38 to 3.6TDV8/5.0SC?? Advice

    didn't consider that at all. I will have a look, although i think it may be out of my budget. Goes into the 30+ category..
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    P38 to 3.6TDV8/5.0SC?? Advice

    Need some advice and opinions please. I have been driving a 2.5DHSE P38 (2000/W) for about 4 years have recently been thinking about upgrading. I have narrowed down y preferences, both on ’10 either the 3.6TDV8 or the 5.0 Supercharged. I am a little concerned about fuel economy, although...
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    Check Engine0 Amber (Instrument Panel Display)

    Its a RR P38 2000 2.5 Diesel.
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    Check Engine0 Amber (Instrument Panel Display)

    This symbol pops up when i am driving, and i take my foot off the accelerator the engine then "cuts-out"/loses power momentarily and then regains power if i place my foot on the accelerator again. Can anyone tell me what this symbol means and if there is a fix... any help appreciated.
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    Where do you guys buy??

    In the west midlands you could try JL Services. Seem to be reasonable prices.
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    EAS osr lower

    Thanks guys, going to leave the car in the Wolverhampton and get a a few things done on it labour is practically half price compared to London, hopefully it is just the sensors. I did go through wammers guide, but am a little thick when it is comes to technical stuff but do try.
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    EAS osr lower

    All hi, Sorry if something similar has been posted, did do a search but couldn't find anything matching. Wednesday started the car and noticed that the drivers side didnt lift up and was lower at the rear corner. waited a while and thought a little drive wold do the trick, no- put in the eas...
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    hi there, I noticed that you have mentioned you know a good mechanic in the west mids area, i...

    hi there, I noticed that you have mentioned you know a good mechanic in the west mids area, i am currently in wolves till sunday, have a p38 with a few issues. eas, drivers side rear dropped over night, after a little gently rocking lifted up and drove ok.. but dropped again when engine is off...
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    Advice please or anyone in West London that can help?

    gfromleeeds, thanks, it would have been great. Evoeng. I havent taken it yet. TBH, they arent LR/RR specialists are they. Thats why i have been a little hesitant. if you have had done work there, do you recommend them. My car may be a little old a little tatty but i want to treat it well, lol
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    Advice please or anyone in West London that can help?

    thanks, taking the car into them on Monday.
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    Advice please or anyone in West London that can help?

    thanks, sawyers couldn't fit me in for a few weeks. Saw an advert on here today for JEM Land rover servicing will call them tomorrow.
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    Advice please or anyone in West London that can help?

    thanks guys for the feedback..will try and change the title. Am not sure if I am brave enough too take a drill to the door for the drivets, drills don't like me.