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  1. 4th July 2014, 05:40 PM #1
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    P38 to L322...

    I had been toying for some time about shifting from the P38 to a L322. I say "shift" rather than "upgrade" because in all such decisions there are lots of things to consider. In my experience not everything which is "new" is necessarily an "upgrade"...

    Greg Milner's experience reported in the L322 section under "Murphy's Law" detailing his adventure in his TDV8 L322 with a busted shock absorber in an out of the way place got me thinking about cost of parts etc. He reported that the LR quoted price for the replacement was A$800 ...each
    I perused the parts prices from the usual outlets in the UK. Said shock absorbers are anywhere between GBP 320-370 each (excluding VAT).

    Given the current exchange rate, that's about A$700, plus freight...so the LR price seems reasonable ...well reasonable relative to other factors. Local prices seem to reflect this as well...

    I was contemplating something around the 5-7 yr mark ...petrol or diesel. After much thought, the reality of increased costs, plus the added degree of complexity have me shaking my head, rather than "nodding" approval...

    I shall speak nicely to my P38 tomorrow and begin to address the list of niggling matters requiring attention ...
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    I have been down the same route last year, did extensive research, scoured the market, drove a few but was never blown away. I even negotiated a couple of great deals but I could not justify the price against my then P38. Now a year on I have a newer P38 and have spent $1500 on parts bring her back to A1 condition. I have no regrets however I can still see myself taking the plunge when they become a bargain like the P38
    I have $10k spare waiting for a dark blue Vogue l322 if someone reading this wants to sell, oh and it must have cream leather and wood dash.
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    A mate of mine just bought the exact vehicle you described Wayne. $20,000.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Keithy P38 View Post
    A mate of mine just bought the exact vehicle you described Wayne. $20,000.
    Lets hope its got low k`s, a new water pump, Rad, Alternator, full set of airsprings, crank case vent thing or bills will come quick. If the steering column is stuffed a re-mortgage will help. At least its a V8, the diesels have terminal gearbox issues.
    Tell him to ship it over when he`s sick of it.
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    It's had a fair bit of work done. Has 140,000km on the clock! Just amazing to look at.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Keithy P38 View Post
    It's had a fair bit of work done. Has 140,000km on the clock! Just amazing to look at.
    That's what concerns me; only 140,000 km and its had to have a bit of work done
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    Sydney vehicle, so not sure what city life is like on vehicles, but yeah!

    I've gotta say, one thing concerns me with it. It doesn't fire up straight away! It cranks for 5 seconds before she bursts to life. Sounds just like my 4.6 when it's running though ;-)
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    I've been dipping into the LG322 forum to get an idea as to what is involved when owning one of these fabulous looking cars.

    What concerns me most is that they (and I fact most of today's cars) are virtually incapable of being fixed In the bush due to their reliance on specialist componentry.

    Even the P38 totters on the edge: no suspension due to a broken 10c thermal switch!

    When my 88 Classic finally broke down, the first question the recovery man asked on the phone was "how many.miles on the clock", "120" I replied. "Fuel pump" he says and it was. Got to be something said for keeping it simple
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    Some meccano sets were designed with a lot more diddly electronics than others!

    Can't bounce the newer ones around like the old ones, but they'll still get you home with a bit of wire and duct tape!
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    Quote Originally Posted by poleonpom View Post
    I've been dipping into the LG322 forum to get an idea as to what is involved when owning one of these fabulous looking cars.

    What concerns me most is that they (and I fact most of today's cars) are virtually incapable of being fixed In the bush due to their reliance on specialist componentry.

    Even the P38 totters on the edge: no suspension due to a broken 10c thermal switch!

    When my 88 Classic finally broke down, the first question the recovery man asked on the phone was "how many.miles on the clock", "120" I replied. "Fuel pump" he says and it was. Got to be something said for keeping it simple
    Orange wire to earth will get past your thermal switch. But yes I hear where you are coming from.

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