Cheap L322 - (How) bad an idea?
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Evening,
Early diesel L322 FFRR are now amazingly cheap - at least to buy.
As someone who isn't afraid of wielding spanners, is this still complete madness? I am thinking of them as something to bash around our terrible Devon pot-holes - enjoy them while you still can.....
The consensus seems to be that they are lovely when they work, and assuming you can afford the fuel. But they will generally speaking be broken down.
However, getting a list of what is most likely to go wrong is proving remarkably difficult. Lots of horror stories of fairly odd things. But i am not clear about whether most things are annoyances, or actual disasters - pixels or propshafts?!
Indeed, in terms of electrical issues, i am struggling to understand whether these relate to things like failing seat heating elements, or much more serious things?!
Here's hoping ideas come flooding in.....thanks if they do.
Thought it better to ask here than in one of the FF LR forums.....
Early diesel L322 FFRR are now amazingly cheap - at least to buy.
As someone who isn't afraid of wielding spanners, is this still complete madness? I am thinking of them as something to bash around our terrible Devon pot-holes - enjoy them while you still can.....
The consensus seems to be that they are lovely when they work, and assuming you can afford the fuel. But they will generally speaking be broken down.
However, getting a list of what is most likely to go wrong is proving remarkably difficult. Lots of horror stories of fairly odd things. But i am not clear about whether most things are annoyances, or actual disasters - pixels or propshafts?!
Indeed, in terms of electrical issues, i am struggling to understand whether these relate to things like failing seat heating elements, or much more serious things?!
Here's hoping ideas come flooding in.....thanks if they do.
Thought it better to ask here than in one of the FF LR forums.....
I don't know what you really asking here.
Do you want a score out of 100 for how bad an idea it?? The FB groups have questions like this on practically an hourly basis.
Gearboxes. Known to be common failure point. Budget £1500 to replace
Compressors. Known to fail. Easier to replace as they are in the spare wheel well. Think they are about £400
Air shocks. Early cars are getting on a bit now, so budget £300 a corner.
Electrics. Its a Land Rover. Its going to break. In fact expect to to faulty when you first inspect it. why do you think people get shot of Land Rovers!
Rear Wiper Mech. Plastic wheel in the gearbox goes smooth. Cheap to rebuild, but an MOT failure
Leaks. Its a Land Rover. They leak in the rear 3/4 which leaks onto the audio amp.
heated seats fail. That would be a deal breaker for me.
Stereo system is quite limited in what you can do with it. Earlier ones are better I think as you can bypass the Amp and fit a double din unit.
Do you want a score out of 100 for how bad an idea it?? The FB groups have questions like this on practically an hourly basis.
Gearboxes. Known to be common failure point. Budget £1500 to replace
Compressors. Known to fail. Easier to replace as they are in the spare wheel well. Think they are about £400
Air shocks. Early cars are getting on a bit now, so budget £300 a corner.
Electrics. Its a Land Rover. Its going to break. In fact expect to to faulty when you first inspect it. why do you think people get shot of Land Rovers!
Rear Wiper Mech. Plastic wheel in the gearbox goes smooth. Cheap to rebuild, but an MOT failure
Leaks. Its a Land Rover. They leak in the rear 3/4 which leaks onto the audio amp.
heated seats fail. That would be a deal breaker for me.
Stereo system is quite limited in what you can do with it. Earlier ones are better I think as you can bypass the Amp and fit a double din unit.
Deranged Rover said:
All wise words although to be fair, you don't really need to do much to the stereo - it's very good as it is.
Until you want to connect to your smart phone using something that isn't an aux cable. Its the connectivity thats the main problem. Edited by Deranged Rover on Thursday 7th January 22:40
I always wanted a Range Rover and have been fortunate to driven quite a few.
I’ve know this 2003 3.0 TD6 one since it was new and I was 13 years old. I used to see it driving round locally to me and always said that’s the one I want to own as I like the Epsom Green and cream interior.
I bought it for the experience to work on and the price it was up for was ideal.
I have every receipt,MOT certificate and knowledge that all the big jobs like new gearbox, air suspension etc has been done by the previous owner BUT it is still a money pit and the running cost and parts I’m having to replace is quite possibly nearing the price I paid for it
I love the car and it makes you feel great when you drive it but the bills can be huge!
I’ve know this 2003 3.0 TD6 one since it was new and I was 13 years old. I used to see it driving round locally to me and always said that’s the one I want to own as I like the Epsom Green and cream interior.
I bought it for the experience to work on and the price it was up for was ideal.
I have every receipt,MOT certificate and knowledge that all the big jobs like new gearbox, air suspension etc has been done by the previous owner BUT it is still a money pit and the running cost and parts I’m having to replace is quite possibly nearing the price I paid for it
I love the car and it makes you feel great when you drive it but the bills can be huge!
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