Hi, currently have a new Defender but thinking of also running a L322 as a a fun hack. I've always liked them and fancy a V8, petrol or diesel.

Am I mad? I've owned D3 and D4s since 2005 so I know how fickle LRs are.

If not what should I go for and what to look out for? Current Car: L663 Defender known as Noddy.

Do it! I had a 4.4 tdv8 for 6 years and now in a new 90 D350. Same nice torque curve  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Moo wrote:

Hi, currently have a new Defender but thinking of also running a L322 as a a fun hack. I've always liked them and fancy a V8, petrol or diesel.

Am I mad? I've owned D3 and D4s since 2005 so I know how fickle LRs are.

If not what should I go for and what to look out for?

You’ve already bought a Land Rover so I’d say not completely mad . My wife’s got a new Defender hard top mainly for the horses and dogs, the only problem I can see is that you’ll enjoy driving the V8 a little more than the Defender but a nice choice to have 2021 SVautobiography Dynamic Black ( Black wheels need to go )
1997 C140 Mercedes Benz CL500

Moo,

Check your forum messages

Hiya. Do it!

We bought an M62 L322 as a hack and it's been a delight. Free from issues, absolutely not, but a joy to be in and the fixes have been so rewarding.

I'd get another in a heartbeat, albeit maybe a later one.