Thread: P38--L322 moving over

Yep the 38 is on the market.
I have only put it on AULRO so far.

Hi,

The P38 community will miss you, but the L322 community will love you

Glad to hear you are happy with your new chariot

Regards
Steve

Nice one. The only other thing that differs from the P38 to L322 and I think I've mentioned this before is on L322 the V8 ( being BMW and all) is apparently a non-serviceable engine. In other words getting parts for them can be an issue as in German engine recycling is a big thing over there. Also the 95 octane is the minimum fuel requirement over the 91 on the P38 low compression motors.

These things shouldn't be an issue providing the car has been regularly serviced, but just things to note on.

I'm still tossing up wether to go the L322 or a Disco 3 due to more off-road accessories being available for the disco.

Coming up to 1000km travelled now.
Fuel consumption since I started is at 18.9L per hundred thats with about 200km of short highway work. This is just barely better than the P38 if at all.
But by christ this sucker can move when you want it too
I havnt been too spirited in the corners yet but it definitely sits flat on the corners, Im really missing my manual control and lock out on the EAS that I have on the P38.
The L322 doesnt drop too a highway mode until 100km/hr this is RUBBISH.
The seats in the P38 are better in their lateral support, I do like having lumbar adjustability for both your bum and back though....in the L322.
The interior...shall we call them "coatings" on the various panels and bits and pieces are just plain rubbish compared to the P38, if you look at things carefully you will see bubbles and damage, that is very easily created, you can even scratch it off quiet easily.
The L322 feels much larger than the P38, but maintains the excellent driving position and view.
I find the disconnect with the road through the steering numbs the driving experience a little. The P38 really communicates back to you what the wheels are doing compared to the L322. Having said that the L322 does everything quietly and confidently, I guess its just a natural evolution and in the attempt to make the ultimate "luxury" off roader everything has got to be muffled and softened.
One thing that does take a lot of getting used to is the inverted fly by wire accelerator, where the P38 needs a considerable amount of pedal travel to get things happening the L322 takes just mm`s, it might be interesting on a bumpy low speed track.
Over all its a mighty impressive rig.
If this sounds bad its not meant too, but its a ladies car.
P38`s are for blokes.

The Mrs is mighty impressed that she has her own AC and fan control in the back.
If I can get the sodding AM radio to work so that I can listen to Radio National I will be a content convert

Originally Posted by RR P38

The L322 doesnt drop too a highway mode until 100km/hr this is RUBBISH.

I think TDV8s like mine don't drop until 100 MPH .

hmmm for a RR driver I'd have thought ABC Classic FM would be more appropriate, however, if you really do need your RN fix, it is transmitted in various places on the FM band. It's not consistent but the ABC Radio website has a list of where/what frequencies etc
The fuel consumption is interesting. I'd have thought it to be more frugal. Regular runs over 25-30km in free flowing highway traffic ought bring it down to around 14s I'd have thought. Then again, the BMW engine is no doubt a temptation!
will look forward to regular reports.

Congrats on the new car. I have been very tempted recently but have not found the right one to pull the trigger. Not to much choice here in Perth, but have got so far as having 2 low offers excepted only for me to back out after a full inspection. Like you the Stereo I find lacking however I would send the amp off to the UK for an upgrade with Aux in added which supposedly improves the sound considerably. I was not exactly blown away with the difference in comfort compared to my p38 but the engines in the V8`s are a nice step up. I would only consider a Vogue with lowish K`s so think I will be in the P38a for a while longer

Originally Posted by wayneg

Congrats on the new car. I have been very tempted recently but have not found the right one to pull the trigger. Not to much choice here in Perth, but have got so far as having 2 low offers excepted only for me to back out after a full inspection. Like you the Stereo I find lacking however I would send the amp off to the UK for an upgrade with Aux in added which supposedly improves the sound considerably. I was not exactly blown away with the difference in comfort compared to my p38 but the engines in the V8`s are a nice step up. I would only consider a Vogue with lowish K`s so think I will be in the P38a for a while longer

As you point out the stereo is rubbish in the L322, If I could have my P38 one in the L322 I would be much happier.
There was no way I was going to go for the HSE when a Vogue can be bought for much the same money.
I looked at and drove probably 8 vehicles in V8 guise and 4 in TD6, one thing they all had in common was a poor service state, log books are B%^& S%&T as far as I am concerned, without itemised records realistically you have no idea what has and hasnt been carried out on a vehicle. Low Kms is a must.
The P38 is a really good vehicle, its better as a daily city driver and car park prowler, the L322 is a bit bigger, not much, but its noticible.
Its a good upgrade for sure, do you want to take it off road and beat it up?