Thread: Thinking about an L322....

Originally Posted by mickboot

I have done what you propose to do and parked the D2 in the back yard and got a 2002 L322 v8.
the rangie does not feel like a 4x4 like the disco, and the guy I got it from said he's never seen a warning light come up, well 4 weeks of ownership and I have had air suspension inactive and trans overheating warnings come up, (I think the radiator needs a good flush). I hope you dont need a towing kit with electric brakes Like I do.$$$

I almost wish I brought a run out model HSE d2 with the twin sun roofs


out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Can you please elaborate on what you mean by the "towing kit" with electric brakes. Is there something special you need to get if you want to use electric brakes ?

The reason I ask is my sister has a late model Merc and has had all sorts of trouble getting the electric brake module to work properly. Having glanced over this post a few days ago, it made me wonder if some of these more hi-tec cars require additional stuff to get the electric brakes working properly ???

That and you are still think of an L322 aren't you adm333 ?!

Originally Posted by VladTepes

That and you are still think of an L322 aren't you adm333 ?!

I only have one thing to say to that .....

"A fool and his money are soon parted"

.... so yes, there is an evil little voice inside my head but I am trying to ignore it.

Originally Posted by mickboot

I have done what you propose to do and parked the D2 in the back yard and got a 2002 L322 v8.
the rangie does not feel like a 4x4 like the disco, and the guy I got it from said he's never seen a warning light come up, well 4 weeks of ownership and I have had air suspension inactive and trans overheating warnings come up, (I think the radiator needs a good flush). I hope you dont need a towing kit with electric brakes Like I do.$$$

I almost wish I brought a run out model HSE d2 with the twin sun roofs


out of the frying pan and into the fire.

So what your saying is you've never serviced the cooling system or had a tranny service done and now it's LR's fault that your vehicle is playing up?. Pat

I've read a lot of comments from people who have gone from a Discovery 2 or the likes, up to an L322.

Most of these comments talk about how far superior the L322 is for long distance driving and comfort etc etc.

I would like to hear from anyone who has gone from a P38 Range Rover to an L322. I have driven a D2 and I would say exactly the same thing about the gap up to a P38.

The P38 Range Rover in full flight is also a magnificent long distance touring vehicle and extremely luxurious.

Having a fairly intimate knowledge of everything on my P38 and being fairly confident with its "quirks" I am struggling to justify how an extra $30K will give me an extra 30K worth of luxury and comfort, and not just a whole new roller coaster ride.

So, if you have upgraded from a nice P38 to an (even nicer) L322, let me know what you think.

Cheers
Dave

I went from a D1 to L322 so can't help you,I have driven my L322 across Oz and will again in July and doing it with three fuel stops makes it worth it. Pat

Originally Posted by adm333

I've read a lot of comments from people who have gone from a Discovery 2 or the likes, up to an L322.

Most of these comments talk about how far superior the L322 is for long distance driving and comfort etc etc.

I would like to hear from anyone who has gone from a P38 Range Rover to an L322. I have driven a D2 and I would say exactly the same thing about the gap up to a P38.

The P38 Range Rover in full flight is also a magnificent long distance touring vehicle and extremely luxurious.

Having a fairly intimate knowledge of everything on my P38 and being fairly confident with its "quirks" I am struggling to justify how an extra $30K will give me an extra 30K worth of luxury and comfort, and not just a whole new roller coaster ride.

So, if you have upgraded from a nice P38 to an (even nicer) L322, let me know what you think.

Cheers
Dave

$30K (and the forgone interest thereon) buys a heck of a lot of parts/maintenance/fuel etc for an existing serviceable vehicle...providing it suits your needs
plus you are signing up for accelerated depreciation... ...which is one of the reasons I have decided to hang on to my current P38...and I can now probably fix all but "catastrophic" failure

(though I have been mightily tempted by a TD6 )

Its and interesting comment about the D2 v P38A - I have driven both and my brother in law owned aP38A - I have owned a D2 V8 Manual since new in 02 and a D1 - 95 - since 2001. Personally I love the ride on the coiler D2 - in fact more so than the (well maintained....(read constantly replacing the bits)) P38A, but I guess its preference. I have recently stuck in firestones into the coils on mine for towing very heavy loads but with 10pounds in found them to enhance on road handling. As for long distances I like the D2 seats and driving position and there isnt much between it and the P38A. The front end is the same pretty much.

Just my take.

Cheers

PS. I have only been in the rangie for relatively short (45 mins etc) trips so the air suspension and seating on long distance trips might then come into its own, I cannot say.