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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4278 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stick with the devil you know. You’ll end up paying for stuff on the L405 as well as the purchase so you’ll be way deep |
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douglasgdmw Member Since: 21 Jun 2023 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 28 ![]() ![]() |
Factor in the depreciation of the L405 and suspect the L322 will cheaper over the course of ownernship.
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AndyRoo Member Since: 06 Dec 2023 Location: Gloucester Posts: 512 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I'd say invest in the L322. Your list isn't that long and pretty much the same for every L322 and none of it appears terminal, you've just got to get on top of it and stay on top of it or it'll just get worse and you've already got the timing chains issue out of the way.
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3028 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As cost is obviously not an issue given your budget for an L405 then just choose the car you like best. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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CS Member Since: 14 Apr 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1364 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My 2012 WM had misting on the rear shocks and related advisories for several years and it didn't seem to do any harm. If keeping the car get the bushes done. The corrosion would worry me more, can you get trusted advice on prospects for repair/reducing recurrence? Corrosion was what drove me to replace my WM, I just got exasperated with it.
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Rex the RR Member Since: 15 Nov 2019 Location: Perthshire Posts: 38 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I went through the very same conundrum about 6 months ago. Had a 2011 4.4 tdv8 for 10 years and couldn't face the battle with rust, salt on Scottish roads doesn't help. Bought a 2 year old p525 and really like it with the exception of executive seats, you will not get 2 sets of clubs and 2 trolleys in there without putting the seats down. Not a problem for me but just pointing it out. |
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chrisnj Member Since: 21 Aug 2017 Location: Surrey / North Somerset / Florida Posts: 57 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks guys for sharing thoughts all useful stuff. Well noted CS on the insurance for the L405. I've seen some horror stories on quotes people have had. I did some exploratory quotes with the meerkats and for the L405's I might be looking at it looks to be £400-£500 at the moment more that I paid last year on the L322. I can live with that and can probably get it a bit better with shopping around.
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Dolphinboy Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 3113 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
@chrisnj
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3028 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Also make yourself fully aware of the 3.0 V6 crank issues. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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chrisnj Member Since: 21 Aug 2017 Location: Surrey / North Somerset / Florida Posts: 57 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
On the test drive I did yesterday the 3.0L seemed to handle corners pretty well and as well as my L322 5.0L S/C seems to. In fact I drove it back to back with the P400e PHEV and it was noticeably more agile than than model. I'm guessing the extra weight from the batteries and their location has an effect here. Looking forward to trying a 4.4 V8 soon so I can compare that. ----------- Current Garage -------------------- 2011 Range Rover L322 5.0 S/C Autobiography 2015 MINI JCW Hatch 2006 BMW 650i V8 Conv 1997 Range Rover P38 4.6 V8 HSE 2014 Harley Davidson Fat Bob ----------------------------------------- |
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chrisnj Member Since: 21 Aug 2017 Location: Surrey / North Somerset / Florida Posts: 57 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for pointing that out but is that something you really have to worry about though? From reading threads on here I get the impression its one of those internet things that seems to have blown up out of all proportion. IMHO no car is without its faults and some things just seem to get more traction online. From all I've read on this subject I don't think its something that would stop me getting a 3.0L V6. I've yet to drive the 4.4 V8 so will have to see what that is like but I liked the V6 so that would be on my possible list if one came up with the right spec and price for me. Unlike the P400e PHEV that one is not for me. ![]() 2011 Range Rover L322 5.0 S/C Autobiography 2015 MINI JCW Hatch 2006 BMW 650i V8 Conv 1997 Range Rover P38 4.6 V8 HSE 2014 Harley Davidson Fat Bob ----------------------------------------- |
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Richie N Member Since: 29 Dec 2023 Location: Kent Posts: 312 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The 4.4 SDV8 has its issues too. With your budget I would try a 4.4 L405 and go from there. You will get a great deal on one now. I’ve had mine 4-5 months and probably lost £3k already.
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chrisnj Member Since: 21 Aug 2017 Location: Surrey / North Somerset / Florida Posts: 57 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Even nicer problem is going to have a look at a 5.0L SV tomorrow. Didn't think my budget would stretch to a V8 petrol but seems there are possibilities |
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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1445 ![]() ![]() |
I've got a 4.4 SDV8 and it handles just fine - certainly compared to an L322! I can carry a good 20mph more round a bend/roundabout than I could in my 2011 L322 (which could carry 7mph more than the pre 2009 L322s), so I think anyone moving from an L322 would find the handling fantastic regardless of engine. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 |
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