Interesting debate over tea and coffee today in the office:

On a budget what is the best value FFRR?

This led to a real split:

1) Those who said Classic because of the rise in value as they become more collectible, the detractors that rust repair costs would be prohibitive on a budget. But declared it more reliable as it’s more simplistic

2) P38 as the lowest cost FFRR you can buy, detractor’s that fuel and reliability would be unworkable

3) L322 as the best mix of running costs and relative reliability on a budget, detractors that reliability is no better than p38 at a higher entry cost with depreciation still happening

Would be really intrigued by your thoughts on this!

L322 definitely
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Iv got a p38 and an L322 both v8 lol

In the current market it’s more a case of being lucky and ready to strike opposed to a set answer.

To me the 5.0SC posed the best value, a very high level of standard specification and an amazing engine and suspension setup makes it very easy to live with on a day to day basis. Many people being scared of bills, fuel, and timing chain guides means the cost is very low for what you can get. And on top of it, it’s ULEZ compliant so keeps Greta happy as well. To me it’s still the best value FFRR.

Gsxr1250dave wrote:

Iv got a p38 and an L322 both v8 lol

Me too and a classic with a v8

P38's are not unreliable. 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE - 'Black Betty'
2000 4.0 P38 HSE - 'Green Goblin' - Gone.
Audi..Mini..BMW..

Interestingly none of mine were unreliable when I used them as a daily vehicle but the reliability tailed off once they were left and only used every now and then - I ran each one for a good no of years and did about 20 to 30k a year all good

Yup cars like to be driven and used.

Why is the L322 so cheap at the moment? I’m looking as you all know and Disco 3s with higher miles are more expensive!?!

I know they are not a bad vehicle but like for like it makes no sense to me

I couldn't help thinking that the answer to;

Slow progress wrote:

What is the cheapest entry and ownership into FFRR life

might be;

[Long term], not the cheapest [short term] option  2010 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black
2010 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Zermatt Silver [Gone]
2003 Range Rover HSE Oslo Blue [Gone]
1985 Camel Trophy 90 (Netherlands Team Vehicle) [Gone]
1990 Camel Trophy 127 (Workshop Vehicle) [Gone]
1989 Camel Trophy 110 (Workshop Vehicle) [Gone]
1998 Camel Trophy Freelander (South African Team Vehicle)
1995 Camel Trophy Discovery 300Tdi (Raft Unit) [Gone]

Very true but as a package which will bankrupt you first 😂

IMHO the cheapest one has a greater potential to do so. 2010 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black
2010 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Zermatt Silver [Gone]
2003 Range Rover HSE Oslo Blue [Gone]
1985 Camel Trophy 90 (Netherlands Team Vehicle) [Gone]
1990 Camel Trophy 127 (Workshop Vehicle) [Gone]
1989 Camel Trophy 110 (Workshop Vehicle) [Gone]
1998 Camel Trophy Freelander (South African Team Vehicle)
1995 Camel Trophy Discovery 300Tdi (Raft Unit) [Gone]