I’ve been a member on here for approx 12 months and currently running round in a RRS 3.6 TDV8.

The L322 itch needs to be scratched and the above has come up for sale. Not sure on the history yet, but if any kind souls have had it in the past and can enlighten me as to any major history (turbos, egr valves etc) that would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Jonny

Don’t know the car

But would comment the 4.4 FF doesn’t have the same turbo / EGR issues of the 3.6 RRS
There is a wiki buyers guide for the 4.4TDV8 where you can see what the major / common issues are

I have had a MY11 4.4TDV8 from new
No turbo / EGR issues

Stay on top of the maintenance, and the 4.4TDV8s are a reliable drive - IMHO

Cheers - I can feel myself being slowly dragged into Fatty ownership. My hands are clutching at remnants of reasons not to do it, but I think it’s futile.

I shall report back in due course.

Is there more hiding under the sill cover on these or are they not too bad ?

Looks a bit dodgy for a 12 plate. Does it look like it has different paint as if it's been tinkered with before in that area?
I'd want to have the cill covers off for a proper look I'm afraid!

Also, MOT 2017 shows 112000, MOT 2024 shows 13500 miles. Looks like the speedo has been changed. It has no MOT now.
Think I'd steer clear mate.

Thanks all - investigating all areas of concern and asked for pics with the sill covers off. I’m quite a distance from it, so can’t just pop round.

Ideally looking for an 11/12 plate 4.4 SE if anyone knows of a nice one. Not too fussed on miles if the service history is good. Forum members who post their experiences of their car are always welcome !

Those covers are just plastic

I would inspect under the sills and wheel arch covers….

MOT history would need explaining …gap between 2017 and 2019 when it looks like mileage has gone back to zero from 120,000
I would be surprised if there is so much rust on a 12 plate that it is not treatable

There are plenty of good cars around - personally I wouldn’t waste your time on the car with questions on its history and mileage.

Not worth it, assuming you are expected to pay “proper” money for it.

Jon

Thanks Jon - what’s sensible money for a good car, private seller with no rust/sills sorted

The most recent MoT on 31/1/24 for that RR shows 2 advisories

Rear sub frame mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on both sides

OSF track rod end ball joint has slight play

I think that's a vehicle to avoid.

JonnyCJ wrote:

Thanks Jon - what’s sensible money for a good car, private seller with no rust/sills sorted

Very useful thanks. At £5-£5.5k possibly worth a punt then ? I know a good paint man who’s been doing the sills and arches on these for 15 yrs or so and have an excellent indy who’s very close. I do like a bit of spannering, so oil cooler seals etc don’t phase me.

Will see what the new MoT chucks up.

Also got another to see more local with really good s/h and no rust, but not quite my spec. so potentially a compromise to be made.

Yes at that price you have some head room for “sorting it” but just bear in mind everything is quite pricey to fix in these, struts on a 4.4 are significantly more than say a 3.6 and so on.

If you can get your hands dirty and know people in the trade etc it’s potentially worth going for a cheaper vehicle that’s clearly going to need work - just make sure it’s had regular servicing as the engines don’t appreciate a lack of love.

Good luck, don’t be afraid to seek advice here.

J

Thanks Scouse - although my indy says the 3.6 tdv8 is the best engine JLR ever made and the 4.4s are much harder to work on, the last iteration of the L322 is the one that’s tugging at my shirt tails.

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