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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4295 |
The L405 is a nice car. The L322 is a better Range Rover. Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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24th Apr 2024 1:47pm |
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alanm_3 Member Since: 19 Feb 2011 Location: my House, unless I’m not at home, in which case I’m somewhere else. Posts: 6714 |
That's an often used cliche and has some merit, however you need to decide what your priorities are in terms of what you plan to use the car for.
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24th Apr 2024 2:53pm |
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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1461 |
I upgraded in January from a late L322 (2011) 4.4 TDV8 to an L405 SDV8.
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24th Apr 2024 4:13pm |
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Rex the RR Member Since: 15 Nov 2019 Location: Perthshire Posts: 40 |
I also upgraded from a 2011 tdv8, my first and only ever diesel to an L405 in January. I had that L322 for 10 years but I'm now retired and do a lot less miles so now have a 5.0 and what a machine! It handles so much better and l don't have any issue with the seats. It's a 71 plate p525 AB and had most of what l was looking for with the exception of the executive rear seats, you can keep them!
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24th Apr 2024 4:56pm |
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3162 |
Make sure you can get insurance for an L405 or at least insurance that you are prepared to pay for. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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24th Apr 2024 5:02pm |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7772 |
Yeah, £355 for my L322 against about £1300 for an L405 for me. Had mine nearly 9 years. Aluminium body would be a big pull for me, but still never been in an L405…. Not by choice, just not been near one. Was nearly tempted with the one Cam Tech Craig listed, as it’s a wonderful colour, but I’d miss ivory leather.
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24th Apr 2024 5:37pm |
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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1461 |
...whereas there was only £100 per year difference to insure my L405 vs L322. So yes, definitely worth getting some quotes to factor into any decision/budget. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 |
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24th Apr 2024 5:38pm |
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TDV8_Tommy Member Since: 20 Feb 2019 Location: Pinoso, Valencia Posts: 395 |
I had this quandary earlier in the year.
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24th Apr 2024 5:58pm |
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AndyRoo Member Since: 06 Dec 2023 Location: Gloucester Posts: 532 |
Depends on why you are considering it. If you want a Range Rover because you want a Range Rover then it has to be the L322 no question.
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24th Apr 2024 6:31pm |
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Richie N Member Since: 29 Dec 2023 Location: Kent Posts: 328 |
I was in the same boat, and looked for a Westminster for some time. My wife never liked the boxy l322. And one day walking home from the pub she saw an l405 and said that’s a much nicer shape.
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24th Apr 2024 8:14pm |
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D3Jon Member Since: 15 Aug 2020 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 418 |
The L322 is an amazing car, without any doubt. But to my eyes, it's looking just a little dated now against the L405. Given the choice, I'd personally go for the newer shape.
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25th Apr 2024 9:59am |
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3162 |
I think the L405 looks dated now and the L322 looks distinguished and timeless.
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25th Apr 2024 10:13am |
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alanm_3 Member Since: 19 Feb 2011 Location: my House, unless I’m not at home, in which case I’m somewhere else. Posts: 6714 |
I would respectfully disagree that the 405 is looking dated now but each to their own Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
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25th Apr 2024 10:54am |
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Vogue Member Since: 31 Jan 2008 Location: on the hill Posts: 3728 |
I’ve had several of both - the L405 is far better, handling is on a different level particularly the V8’s the boot is deeper but the 322 roof has more height in the boot - that’s the only negative comment I have 2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17 |
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25th Apr 2024 11:05am |
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