Pre Owned L322 3.0 Diesel

titehead · 8th July 2009, 12:25 PM

Hi All

I contemplating buying a 2003/2005 L322 3.0l TD. Are there any known glitches that this model had that anyone had or knows about? Was there an "update" at any stage after they came out? Also am interested to know if a third row of seating was released or an aftermarket solution exists.

Thanks.

**Scouse** · 8th July 2009, 12:45 PM

Mechanically, they're very good. Check the auto oil though as they are a 'sealed for life' unit. A good operator would have changed the oil though. If it's black, steer clear.

There's a recall for the front diff so that should have been done by now.

You'll probably find a lot of the interior plastic trim is losing it's colour in spots (window switch panels usually) but that's a wear & tear thing.

**ariddell** · 8th July 2009, 01:06 PM

I think 05/06 was an update year where they switched over to the newer style satnav etc inside along with switching to Jaguar as opposed to BMW engines in the petrol models...

Not sure what else would have changed on the diesel though.

**spudboy** · 8th July 2009, 06:15 PM

Have a read of this: Mk III Range Rover L322

I've got one. Love it. Engine superb. Excellent MPG. The perfect vehicle if you have to go to the opera or you have to go to the outback. Does everything well!!

Make sure diff recall has been done on earlier models (no charge - should have already been done to all vehicles under warranty). Check that air suspension goes up and down smartly, as new compressor will make your wallet cry.

**PAT303** · 9th July 2009, 11:16 AM

I have a 03 3.0Td and love it.Heaps of room,very comfy and goes very well,cruise control is a must on the open road,it's very easy to do 130-140 without knowing it.The best engine-drivetrain in any vehicle I have ever driven by a mile,and cheaper running costs than a bomberdoor. Pat

**antvc** · 21st July 2009, 07:14 PM

any idea what the fuel economy is for the 3.0Td also the petrol v8?
Thanks
Anthony

**spudboy** · 21st July 2009, 08:22 PM

Around town: 11L/100
Open road cruising: 9.5L/100

Very economical engine for the weight it has to lug around. Very nippy too, in a regal kind of way

Oh - I forgot to say in the initial post, these figures are for my Diesel (should be obvious, just thought I'd clarify)

**antvc** · 21st July 2009, 08:48 PM

That is very good for a big car.
What is the opinion of the people here of the petrol model?
I have been looking at the used cars and they are very well priced for the older 2002/3 models

**antvc** · 2nd September 2009, 07:04 PM

I have been looking at some L322"s on cars guide and their seems to be a change around late 2003 early 2004 models in the centre dash area.
The later models have a small screen and the first models that the first models don't have. i assume the engine is the same and the interior is the only thing that was changed.
Is the screen for the sat/nav system?
and if so, what was in the first cars in the dash?
anthony

**ariddell** · 3rd September 2009, 02:59 PM

Depends on the spec level if they have the screen in the dash or not rather than being an age thing. The update didn't come till the 06 model year i think so all 03/04/05 cars will be the same dash etc aside from the spec level differences of equipment and petrol or diesel engine.

In the petrol models HSE is the lower spec that comes with a standard radio in the dash, fewer speakers, different seats, smaller wheels.

The Vogue is the higher spec one with the TV/Satnav in the dash, electric everything, 12-way adjustable seats, heated steering wheel, more speakers/subwoofer, etc etc.

With the diesels it looks like they were all HSEs but just with different options added to them to bring them up to Vogue equivilent level i think.

We are currently hitting about 18.5l/100km in our V8, mostly city use.

As has been mentioned make sure the diff recall has been done, check the transission - if it whines at all or if you notice a slight shudder continually when the lockdown should be kicking in when cruising along then walk away - it's a very good sign that the gearbox is on its way out. If you go for a Vogue then the electric steering wheel adjustment motors are prone to failure which aint cheap to fix.

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