Thread: Thinking about an L322....

My advice is to stay right away.












Oh, make sure you PM me the contact details of the seller though .

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.

Fantastic vehicle, but you'd want deep pockets if anything goes south Just a new info display LCD screen unit is over 2.5K

Trans issues with Td6 are common if hi km, towing or city driving, they are (up until recently) not normally serviced at all.

Engine is fantastic, driven hard they aren't a very quiet powerplant, but you're using less than half of the V8's fuel doing it

Brakes etc are easy to replace, not all that costly to buy either, easy to service, and really are a classic shape in my book.

Go for it, but keep in mind the pitfalls can be deep ones, with bamboo spikes at the bottom

JC

Originally Posted by justinc

Trans issues with Td6 are common if hi km, towing or city driving, they are (up until recently) not normally serviced at all.

With the Td6?
The V8 auto is the one I've seen die often .

My son has had one (2006 RRSport Supercharged V8) for over a year now. Its a beautiful vehicle to look at and drive. Goes like a dog shot in the arse. However he has had a few issues with it from about 70k onwards.
1.....Front diff seal (Apparently common issue)
2.....Front lower control arm bushes. (they replaced the whole arms-say its cheaper than just replacing the bushes)
3.....Fuel tank sender units
4.....Starter motor issue - starter running on when motor starts
Luckily its a lease vehicle and he didn't have the pay the exhorbitant prices for rectifying these faults. Oh, I forgot the sunroof leaks too - they have had one go at fixing this but it still leaks a little. I told him when he was looking at it that sunroofs are as handy as an ashtray on a motorbike. Especially up here in Qld.......Brian

Originally Posted by Scouse

With the Td6?
The V8 auto is the one I've seen die often .

Yes, your right Scott, I have done that before Its the ZF box in the V8 that has more problems than the GM box in the Td6, although there is a possibility of more coming to light as the vehicles get older due to the 'filled for life' nature of these gearbags. I'm servicing one soon at 160K because it has never been touched, I would be interested to see what the filter etc looks like...so far it is still changing and behaving OK though.

JC

Hi akelly, the first version of the L322 is in my opinion a better vehicle than the later model, depending on how you want to use it.

The front diff problem is now permanently fixed ( i had 2 go ) and if you do the transmission then your up for about $7k+ for and exchange ( did 1 and that needed replacing by the time I traded up ).

But the cab is the roomiest of all the LR vehicles, the new RR actually has far less room, go figure.

If you want to go off road, they are fantastic and again better that the later version, mainly because you can fit far better tires.

If you are still looking at different vehicles, the D4 is in my opinion far better value for money that a new RR and something to consider if your looking at an early model L322

Originally Posted by Bearman

(2006 RRSport Supercharged V8)

Bearman,
Different kettle of fish.
The L322 is the Bigger brother to the Sport. Sport & D3/4 share Chassis.

Adam,
I too went through his debate when i sold my D2 & ended up with a D4, not that the cost of parts or service was the issue. Mainly my wife didnt like the "Space" or the feel when driving, found the D4 a better or more comfortable vehicle to drive in her opinion.

I would of loved the L322, But very very happy with the D4..things to check-check fluid in G/box, if very dark get it replaced imediately. Has previous owner done a lot of towing? Give it a good "energetic" drive make sure the fuel pump is keeping up its pace as we have seen a few fail pumps. Not cheap, but then again not hard to replace. Coolant bottle, make sure no white powdery substance/stain has coated the engine bay, this is normally a sign of a coolant leak for some reason.

Check all electronics, SatNav?, TV?,etc as these modules can be expensive.

Obviously trims can be changed if need be, but again on the expensive side.
Engine & gearbox are near bulletproof & driven with respect will provide good economy too for such a large vehicle.
The vehicle itself is excellent, but its just as with any vehicle, in time things degrade & may stop working. Whether it be poor servicing or just a plain failure no one will ever know.

Good luck