L322 Broke again... end of the road?

Hi all,

Just here for some advice on my l322. It's been driving terribly lately, really bumpy all the time, so I took it into the garage. They've taken a look and told me that I need new bushes at the back - on everything (which I can understand as it wasn't a good ride).

They've quoted me £1400 parts and labour or offered me £1000 to buy the car, suggesting that it isn't worth the investment.

The car is the 2004 TD6 face lift model, 170k on the clock but has been serviced every year since new. It's got all the added extras (TV, PS2, Rear TV's, Rear Heated seats etc.). Body work is in good condition as is the interior.

I just wondered:

a) Is this a reasonably price for the repair? I've been told they have to disconnected all the air suspension, get it reprogrammed etc. that's why it's so much

b) Is the £1000 a good price for the car as it is?

I love the car but it does less than 2k miles a year so need to make a decision on what to do.

Cheers
Chris

Take it to another garage (not a main dealer)..... one in Rotherham, or Chesterfield (ie not in Sheffield)

Thanks, that is from my local garage, not linked with Land Rover in any way! It's only a back street garage I use a lot so thought they'd be cheaper. Seems a bit too high to me though

Take it to an honest independent LR specialist.

I changed all the wishbones on my D3, which has a similar suspension system to the L322. There's no programming needed, as all you're doing is restoring it to a correct running condition. You will need 4 wheel alignment done once all bushes/wishbones are replaced, but that's all.
I'd always change the complete wishbones, rather than mess with pressing bushes on rusty wishbones, but I'd be surprised is the cost of the parts comes to half what you've been quoted, if you get them from a reputable supplier.

It's worth more than £1k too.

If it's not worth fixing, why are they offering to buy it off you??!

My thoughts exactly, he made the offer in the same sentance as telling me the cost to fix it. Think I'll try a few more places.

It's usually just the front suspension arms kit will cost you less than £100 and a bit of time with min tools required.

Here you go all for the front end
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183535099364

IMO they are trying to con you into selling it cheap.

Walshie1987 said:

My thoughts exactly, he made the offer in the same sentance as telling me the cost to fix it. Think I'll try a few more places.

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It is worth 3 times that atleast in parts, thats why they want it from you

As already said take it somewhere else..

you could try johnson cars in sheffield i personally use cavendish motors in chesterfield..they are ok..

Thanks for all the replies, yeah I'll definitely try some other places - including Johnson Cars and Cavendish motors. Don't want to let it go tbh so was hoping that I'd get these sorts of answers. Shame the garage I've been using and recommending for about 10 years decided they want to try it on

Walshie1987 said:

Thanks for all the replies, yeah I'll definitely try some other places - including Johnson Cars and Cavendish motors. Don't want to let it go tbh so was hoping that I'd get these sorts of answers. Shame the garage I've been using and recommending for about 10 years decided they want to try it on

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Very common with regulars to certain garages!

Walshie1987 said:

Thanks for all the replies, yeah I'll definitely try some other places - including Johnson Cars and Cavendish motors. Don't want to let it go tbh so was hoping that I'd get these sorts of answers. Shame the garage I've been using and recommending for about 10 years decided they want to try it on

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Easier to rip off a client who trusts you, than someone whose business you are still trying to win.

Not at my garage, I've just turned an l322 down. Even for parts as I don't want to be seen as taking advantage even though it's a real pepper pot car spilling rust when it moves.
Unfortunately, there are folk who will...

I'd get a second opinion, even if it costs near that and the suspension arms are renewed and your happy. You may not see the day they need doing again. As for reprogramming suspension... Pfff really!!

Walshie1987 said:

Shame the garage I've been using and recommending for about 10 years decided they want to try it on

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I know diddly-squat about your car but empathise with you regarding the garage. I too have trusted a local place for several years & would be gutted if I was ripped off like that.

Glad I went to another garage!! Went to a garage called Sheffield Prestige (LR specialists) and the new quote is £381 and will be done by Wednesday.

The new garage even commented on how good condition the car was in for the age.

Not impressed with my "usual" garage but very pleased that I dont have to sell! Thanks for the advice to look around, I may have been too trusting as I've used my garage for years

Cheers
Chris

Walshie1987 said:

Glad I went to another garage!! Went to a garage called Sheffield Prestige (LR specialists) and the new quote is £381 and will be done by Wednesday.

The new garage even commented on how good condition the car was in for the age.

Not impressed with my "usual" garage but very pleased that I dont have to sell! Thanks for the advice to look around, I may have been too trusting as I've used my garage for years

Cheers
Chris

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Glad It all came good in the end.
Sad but its a lesson learned.

Walshie1987 said:

Glad I went to another garage!! Went to a garage called Sheffield Prestige (LR specialists) and the new quote is £381 and will be done by Wednesday.

The new garage even commented on how good condition the car was in for the age.

Not impressed with my "usual" garage but very pleased that I dont have to sell! Thanks for the advice to look around, I may have been too trusting as I've used my garage for years

Cheers
Chris

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Thats terrible to have to think that of someone you thought you could trust.....
Glad your in better spirits and can carry on carrying errr... On ?

Even if you cannot or don't want to do the job yourself, it's always worthwhile reading what's involved. Then you know if the garage are being honest.

For example: https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/post140765.html