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Kris

Member Since: 19 Aug 2019
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 23

Returning to the fold - 5.0 S/C L322

Hi guys,

I'm new so thought I'd post to try and gather as much advice as I can on a potential new purchase.

I'm after an L322 5.0 - I did consider the 4.4 TDV8 but with the move towards ULEZ charging, plus the fact I want something for 5 years or so, I've decided the 5.0 is the way forward.

From reading here, it seems the big thing to watch for is whether the timing chain and guides have been done. Would you say this is essential? Has anyone here had it done? What's the cost roughly st a specialist - presumably north of £2k?

My other car is a 911 and I've had a P38 4.6 in the past so not afraid of running costs, just keen to avoid the obvious bear traps!

The only one I've managed to find so far with the timing chain done is for sale at Century Automotive but it seems to be up at really strong money, even though it looks a really good example.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...obcid=soc3

To be honest, I'd far rather buy privately than via a dealer - I've always had far better experiences that way.

12th Nov 2019 1:43pm

MPx

Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: South Somerset
Posts: 584

2017 Range Rover SVAutobiography 5.0 SC V8 Waitomo Grey

I'm with you on preferring to buy privately.

Having said that I don't see £22k as particularly steep for one of these with under 60k on it. If selling I'd be surprised to have to let it go for less than £20k even privately. Mine is in a different part of the market - just passing through 100k and will be with me for another couple of years - but I would be asking about £18 if selling on here now. If the car checks out, the dealer seems OK to deal with and the colour and spec suits you then I'm not sure that you'll find much better. But of course they do come along all the time so its not a once in a lifetime chance! Mike - MPx

2017 5.0 V8 Supercharged SVAutobigraphy Dynamic SVO Palette Grey (2021-...)
2012 5.0 V8 Supercharged Autoboigraphy Orkney Grey (2017-2021)
2007 4.2 V8 Supercharged Vogue SE Tonga Green (2012-2017)
2002 4.4 V8 Vogue Bonnatti Grey (2008-2012)

12th Nov 2019 6:11pm

Kris

Member Since: 19 Aug 2019
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 23

True, it's probably not too far off the mark, if it had been Grey I'd have probably bought it already.

I messed about too long selling my car so missed the chance of a forum members car on here this week.

Fingers crossed there'll be another on the market sooner or later

12th Nov 2019 6:16pm

Navydoc

Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: Perth
Posts: 79

2015 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Loire Blue

You have pm

12th Nov 2019 7:37pm

Kris

Member Since: 19 Aug 2019
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 23

12th Nov 2019 7:47pm

Gsxr1250dave

Member Since: 20 Oct 2018
Location: London
Posts: 890

Nice choice of motor to be returning to the fold in

12th Nov 2019 9:24pm

Kris

Member Since: 19 Aug 2019
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 23

I've fancied one for years. The P38 is the only car I've ever had that I've really regretted selling so looking forward to it.

Still not sure if I should consider the TDV8 as they're a fair chunk cheaper too

12th Nov 2019 9:30pm

Gsxr1250dave

Member Since: 20 Oct 2018
Location: London
Posts: 890

Iv still got my p38 a 2000 plate 4.6

12th Nov 2019 9:40pm

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