OK, I knew what I was doing, 6 months ago, buying a 10 years old RR L322 2012 vogue with 160000km.
here is the list of my experiences so far :

- had to change the 4 tires that weren't the right size (255 55 20 in lieu of 255 50 20) --> 1000€ (1/2 taken by seller)
- oil leak on the oil filter - classic burnt gasket --> 1500€ (1300 taken by car warranty)
- last a week ago, 2 pneumatic shocks (the car was tipping to the left on its rear wheels) and a failing EGR that filled my DPF up the snuff, going full red alert on the dashboard and in limp mode, that will need replacement (EGR) and regenerating (PDF), that last episode will cost me a mere 5000€ (1500max taken by the car warranty)

a grand total of 7500€ of which i will have paid 4200€

SO my question is:
1- WHAT IS NEXT ?
2- WILL I have a reliable car now ?

I still love the car though (I heard someone say it's a disease ?)

----> see last post pointing to DrRob list of what to expect

Cheers "it needs some intelligence to undestand you may not have enough"

Last edited by ergobyte on 25th Jun 2022 12:07pm. Edited 1 time in total

Reliable..... Hmmm, let me think for a minute......  Pete
I now have permission from the boss to use Y.O.L.O. Enjoy life
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

 2005 FFRR SC Java Black with Overfinch Exhaust (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue (ZA/Zimbabwe)
1995 D1 300 Tdi (Zimbabwe)

It can be seen as being a bit fun though... these are all textbook L322 failures.
I'm a fatalist !
once I've replaced all the breaking parts I'll have a new car, no ?  "it needs some intelligence to undestand you may not have enough"

have your oil cooler checked.

that oil cooler with the textbook leaking gasket I've had already, so I'm good...I think  "it needs some intelligence to undestand you may not have enough"

Turbos next then....  Pete
I now have permission from the boss to use Y.O.L.O. Enjoy life
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

Then brake pipes, airbags, suspension bushes, battery, alternator, starter.... I can go on for ages.....  Pete
I now have permission from the boss to use Y.O.L.O. Enjoy life
__________________________________________________
2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

Interested to know what the symptoms of the 'failing egr' is please.

Ergobyte, ignore Haylands, I think he's trying to give you a nervous breakdown IF....you have not had one already
Buying a fatty means it goes with the territory

Thanks Merchy,

I kind of did this post on purpose...
I don't blame anyone, I knew what I was doing but I wonder if everyone does?
It could be useful to have a recap of sort, something upfront on the forum...:

"You who intend to buy a fullfat with 100000Miles, here is what to expect and follow up close [here list with wiki pointers], If you're a full blown mechanic, you'll find everything here to help you DIY., If you're not, still a load of excellent recommendations by devotees that like you love their FF, yet sometimes cry at night."


and yes I will keep you posted on that happened (I asked the mechanic to keep the failing parts so I can make some pictures

Cheers

Sylvain "it needs some intelligence to undestand you may not have enough"

kevinp wrote:

Interested to know what the symptoms of the 'failing egr' is please.

that's the thing...the only warning I had was a direct full red "DPF full, go to dealer" warning and a car in limp mode. I never had a DPF yellow warning.

Went to the dealer and that's what. Couldn't do any regen in limp mode (I checked on the wiki) so basically I was

The head mechanic told me that a failing EGR like mine will never recover and its "warning" is impossible to erase. "it needs some intelligence to undestand you may not have enough"

ergobyte wrote:

Thanks Merchy,

I kind of did this post on purpose...
I don't blame anyone, I knew what I was doing but I wonder if everyone does?
It could be useful to have a recap of sort, something upfront on the forum...:

"You who intend to buy a fullfat with 100000Miles, here is what to expect and follow up close [here list with wiki pointers], If you're a full blown mechanic, you'll find everything here to help you DIY., If you're not, still a load of excellent recommendations by devotees that like you love their FF, yet sometimes cry at night."