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Today after weeks of looking at all kinds of stuff. I decided I couldn't decide/afford any of the stuff I really wanted.
Having sold my daily about 2 months ago and getting tired of driving the summer car in this crap weather I spotted a nice 2011 l322 4.4tdv8 at what looked like cheap money. The next thing you know I'm off on a 300 mile round trip and it on my drive.
Now I'm normally a sorts/ super saloon type. But a few years ago I had a p38 4.6 for a few months and despite it being a nail and slow and leaking more fluids than you could put in, there was something about it.
So the l322. It's some car like a LOT of car it feels huge.
But with that 4.4tdv8 and 8 speed box it's a peach.
I didn't hang about on the way home but still returned an impressive 30.2mpg and for the best part of 3 tons it shifts along ok.
I have to say so far I'm very impressed. Pics tomorrow when it's not dark if anyone is interested.
Having sold my daily about 2 months ago and getting tired of driving the summer car in this crap weather I spotted a nice 2011 l322 4.4tdv8 at what looked like cheap money. The next thing you know I'm off on a 300 mile round trip and it on my drive.
Now I'm normally a sorts/ super saloon type. But a few years ago I had a p38 4.6 for a few months and despite it being a nail and slow and leaking more fluids than you could put in, there was something about it.
So the l322. It's some car like a LOT of car it feels huge.
But with that 4.4tdv8 and 8 speed box it's a peach.
I didn't hang about on the way home but still returned an impressive 30.2mpg and for the best part of 3 tons it shifts along ok.
I have to say so far I'm very impressed. Pics tomorrow when it's not dark if anyone is interested.
Well done. Sounds like you have made the right decision !
Owned my L322 (2002 TD6) for 8 years and have to say it's been my best car ever, brilliant workhorse. Previous that the 322 I also owned a 1989 Classic then a succession of P38's.
I've been looking into a late 4.4 TDV8 L322 as an eventual replacement and also considering an early L405. There is just something about the design, package and dimensions of the L322 which wins over though.
Good luck with yours and looking forward to photos / updates.
Owned my L322 (2002 TD6) for 8 years and have to say it's been my best car ever, brilliant workhorse. Previous that the 322 I also owned a 1989 Classic then a succession of P38's.
I've been looking into a late 4.4 TDV8 L322 as an eventual replacement and also considering an early L405. There is just something about the design, package and dimensions of the L322 which wins over though.
Good luck with yours and looking forward to photos / updates.
So no time for cleaning today. So hear is a pic of it filthy.
A few bits I've ok picked up on in the past two days.
There is a pronounced wheel wobble is around 75 which disappears but can be felt through the car up to higher speeds.
Could be balance or bent wheel. It has 20" rims but the looks a bit small. Or just a bit of a dull design.
The rubber seals around rear tail gate glass are bubbeling and look a bit crap.
The spare wheel appears to be missing
The A and D pillars are body colour I've only seen one other like it. Was it factory? I kind of think black is better.
Oh and the rear wiper is crap
A few bits I've ok picked up on in the past two days.
There is a pronounced wheel wobble is around 75 which disappears but can be felt through the car up to higher speeds.
Could be balance or bent wheel. It has 20" rims but the looks a bit small. Or just a bit of a dull design.
The rubber seals around rear tail gate glass are bubbeling and look a bit crap.
The spare wheel appears to be missing
The A and D pillars are body colour I've only seen one other like it. Was it factory? I kind of think black is better.
Oh and the rear wiper is crap
Looks good!
The rear wiper issues are common - as the washer fluid effectively runs through the centre of the motor, the leftovers dribble onto the wiper arm and spring, eventually siezing it. When this happens, the wiper doesn’t sit on the screen properly. I had to free mine up at least three times during my 2.5 years of L322 ownership!
The rear wiper issues are common - as the washer fluid effectively runs through the centre of the motor, the leftovers dribble onto the wiper arm and spring, eventually siezing it. When this happens, the wiper doesn’t sit on the screen properly. I had to free mine up at least three times during my 2.5 years of L322 ownership!
hoppo4.2 said:
Also is there way to make the automatically drop to access level when parked?
There's a button on top of the drivers door, below the four window buttons, that you can press up to 30 seconds before you stop and it will go to access height. As for completely auto on stop I would doubt it. The car would be up and down like a tarts knickers, in traffic.
hoppo4.2 said:
Perfect thanks. I'm surprised you can't have it so that when you select park it lowers but no big deal just easier for the Mrs
I would be wary of putting it up and down all the time, mine seems temperamental at the best of time. I get 'suspension lowered for safety' message every now and again for what appears to be no reason. Gassing Station | Land Rover | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff