What a fascinating interesting and informative thread.

I wanted one for years and finally found a 2014 1 owner 13k FFAB L405. Whilst I couldn’t be happier with my vehicle there is something very appealing about the Westie. 718 GT4
FFRR AB
BMW R1250RT
Honda ST 1100

Sold
Freelander 2
Porsche C4S Cab
D4
BMW 520 M Sport Touring
BMW R1200RT
BMW R1150RT
MX5 2lt Roadster

Back home on the farm for a few days over Christmas - let’s just say the lanes and tracks are a bit muddy at this time of year

Roads not any cleaner - plus it was pressed into farm duty on Christmas Eve as the other one was out doing present runs!

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Windscreen replaced yesterday (27th Dec) and went for an MOT this morning but unfortunately failed on 4 front suspension bushes. Being done next week and will retest before the MOT expires - annoying but not the end of the world. Just means first London trip of the new year will be in the AB LE. Current Fleet:-
2018 Discovery 5 3.0 HSE
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrack
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8
1993 Defender 90 200TDI Pickup

Gone - not forgotten
2016 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
2012 L322 4.4 Westminster
2004 L322 4.4 V8 Autobiography LE
2000 P38 RR 4.0 HSE (ex Clarkson test car)

The Westie turned 100k on Good Friday on its run home from London. Apart from needing new tyres and a service shortly its still great. The windscreen fitted at New Year is being replaced under warranty this week - the heated screen was leaving a large line down the centre and I only just realised the rain sensor wasn't working - a quick investigation shows a large air bubble in front of the sensor.

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What a read, thanks Nick enjoyed it!

So in July 2019 the Westminster had a service - new brake pads and discs all round (Brembo discs were on offer at ECP) and EDC Yellow Pads. Also coolant, brake fluid, oil changed, and filters done too. Clean bill of health at 104,500 miles.

But now I find myself looking at L405's and in particular the 4.4 Vogue SE. Its a lot more money, but they have plummeted in price recently and I've found a couple of 65 plates on dealer forecourts at a very attractive price. Although the side effect is the Westminster has significantly depreciated as well in 18 months so just need to do some man maths on the cost to change.

I am deliberately not test driving any 405's yet though....... (especially as just added another diesel to the fleet - a Claas tractor! ) Current Fleet:-
2018 Discovery 5 3.0 HSE
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrack
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8
1993 Defender 90 200TDI Pickup

Gone - not forgotten
2016 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
2012 L322 4.4 Westminster
2004 L322 4.4 V8 Autobiography LE
2000 P38 RR 4.0 HSE (ex Clarkson test car)

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a while back i thought what you are thinking and did the deed...happy chappy am i... ... - .- -.




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I know Stan, I know I will too. Ultimately it’s the cost to change and I just need to be happy with the deal. To be fair I’ve seen the car I want but dealer given ball park figure over phone for mine but I think I will advertise it here being one of the very last 322’s and well looked after, specced and maintained. Watch this space Current Fleet:-
2018 Discovery 5 3.0 HSE
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrack
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8
1993 Defender 90 200TDI Pickup

Gone - not forgotten
2016 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
2012 L322 4.4 Westminster
2004 L322 4.4 V8 Autobiography LE
2000 P38 RR 4.0 HSE (ex Clarkson test car)

So, did the deed today. The Westie is up for sale, see the For Sale section.

But here is a sneak preview of my new one.....

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very nice Nick  ... - .- -.




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Nick just keep the 2012 and make it an even three?
Then you have a back up back up

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

Its really tempting! Current Fleet:-
2018 Discovery 5 3.0 HSE
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrack
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8
1993 Defender 90 200TDI Pickup

Gone - not forgotten
2016 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
2012 L322 4.4 Westminster
2004 L322 4.4 V8 Autobiography LE
2000 P38 RR 4.0 HSE (ex Clarkson test car)

Thats a cracking looking car you wont be disappointed, i would keep the Westie too

So the deed is done - nipped up to Worcestershire last night and picked up the new one this morning and drove back to London.

Here it is in its fine Corris Grey ness

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