Hello all!, getting rid of my company car next year and looking at buying a l322 Range Rover preferably a vogue undecided on engine size yet. Budget is about 6-8k and leave 2-3k set aside for repairs.
I've read up on all the wiki and just have a few questions if any of you can help.
1, If the gearbox hasn't been replaced and it's at about 100,000 miles will it just be a matter of time?
2,Car will mainly be used for short journeys 2-3 times a week, will a trickle charger avoid the electrical issues this may cause?
3, Is there any garages you could recommend for work in my area?
4, Is there a difference in reliability between the 3.0 and the 4.4?

Hope this is the right place to post and thanks in advance

Welcome along!
Your engine choice options are a bit confusing. The 3.0 is diesel and the 4.4 is petrol in the older cars, so are you unsure of which way to go fuel wise?
Or do you mean 3.6 and 4.4 diesels in the newer cars models? Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Hi thanks for the reply, no I'm aware one is diesel and one is petrol, I'm just unsure Of what to go for really I think it will depend on what has the lower mileage or better service history. Fuel consumption isn't really an issue as I won't be doing many miles.

You should really drive one of each as they are very different.

I found the TD6 to be truly gutless & awful - but many have been very happy with it. It also seems to have a weak gearbox - but not all have issues, there doesn't really seem to be a predictable pattern.

If you're not doing too many miles, then I think the 4.4 petrol is a better car - but just my opinion.

Either way, I'd change all the fluids as soon as you buy it

As per Alistair, drive both, different vehicles IMHO. I have had TD6 and TDV8 and prefer the TD6, horses for courses as they say. If I was in your position I would buy the best petrol you can find

I'm amazed that you found the TD6 better than the TDV8

What makes you say that? Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

4.4 thunbs up from me.

Gearbox - just get the fluid changed completely and the filter - I think many of the Chelsea Tractors that are only looked at twice a year with sealed for life gearbox, sold on and the box dies at 100K. Scared by the cost of a box from LR, price up a reconditioned one including fitting.

Find a nice one, get an AA warranty any problems and you are covered.

Oh and I have had 7 months of short daily work runs with a few long distance towing weekends. Did an engine oil change last week the golden oil was starting to go brown after 6 months and well within the 10K recommendation, perhaps early oil changes may be the way forward also?

What sort of price are you talking from land rover for a box as there's a stratstone not far from me?

Can't remember for sure I think it was several 1000s from LR and around a 1000 from an auto box place (Gloucester Road Gearboxes Bristol), probably a bit more for VAT

alanm_3 wrote:

I'm amazed that you found the TD6 better than the TDV8

What makes you say that?

Alan, its personal thing I also live in a 200 year old farm house and wouldnt swap it for an all singing dancing new one, yes it needs constant care and money but I love it and it works for me, I do have sensible cars as well

Rosco, I also live in a 200 year old farm house and love my TD6.  John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

Fair play boys, I prefer the effortless torgue of the TDV8 without the tractor soundtrack but each to their own and all that  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Alan, mine is a cracker had it 10 years and has cost me a fortune, now what doesnt work.Air condtioning - dont need it, park sensors - I can see, radio details - who cares, wing mirrors dont fold - WTF , doesnt engae gear till warm - start her up earler, do I love her - YES. had a TDV8 and sold it after 6 months as scared the pants off me from a mechanical perspective. As an aside and ruining my argument, mine is used soley for towing and not as an everyday car

Go for the 4'4 petrol if you are not doing many miles,get someone who knows to look at one with you .After purchase get some diagnostics on it to see any potential problems.Check dates for radiator,gearbox cooler and wether transmission oil has been changed as a matter of urgency.Enjoy your drive !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Range...Sw3YNXYXi4 Must be just around the corner !