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vogue16



Member Since: 29 May 2015
Location: Angouleme
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France 
Nearly new owner L322 4.4 jaguar AJ8

Hi guys
member of this forum since a while, i'm at least about to buy a L322 4.4 petrol.
It is one of the latest version, registered in nov 2005, with the jaguar engine.
Full history, land rover serviced, and only 113 000km..!
So if there is other owners of this version, have you any advice, tips or anything useful to know about it ( diff vs bmw version)
many thanks in advance for your replies.
cheers

Post #454854 21st Oct 2017 7:47pm
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SKOT



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England 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Bonatti Grey

Quite rare in the UK, most customers wanting a V8 Petrol went for the SC.
Lacks a bit of torque and doesn’t cope with LPG as well as the BMW lump but quite the unsung hero. You hear of very few issues with them.
Good engine. Good gearbox. You’ve made a good choice. Enjoy. Thumbs Up 2006 4.2 SC
2019 Renault Zoe Dynamique Nav

Post #454855 21st Oct 2017 7:58pm
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vogue16



Member Since: 29 May 2015
Location: Angouleme
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thanks skot
i must admit i searched quite a long time for getting one
if they are rare in uk imagine here in France..!
i won't go for LPG as it is not my main car, i've got a diesel company car very convenient for day drive.
So i'll let the range like that and enjoy the v8!
i'll just put 4 duratrac on it, for going a little bit off road.
cheers Current: L322 TDV8 4.4

Post #454859 21st Oct 2017 8:05pm
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rar110



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Australia 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Atacama Sand

From what I’ve read, many regard the jag 4.2SC and the jag 4.4 as the most reliable trouble free motors fitted to the L322. ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

Post #454868 21st Oct 2017 8:59pm
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aja500



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United Kingdom 2019 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Aruba

What you have there is a very rare car indeed - Likewise I have one too!

Mine is a December 2006 car (2007MY). I'm not sure if yours is very slightly earlier. Mine has the later suspension set-up, split twin glove box, no cup holders in passenger side dash and electronic handbrake - I absolutely love this car.

I've continued to look regularly on Autotrader for another low mileage one to put into storage but I haven't found a single one same spec as mine and I've been looking for more than 2 years! (would love to hear from anyone else who has one).

As I think someone else has already mentioned, most people moved on to the 4.2 Supercharged around this time. Alternatively, they went for the the improved fuel economy offered by the TDV8. I've been told that most of the Jaguar 4.4 V8 Petrol's produced, actually went to the USA, with very few staying in the UK / Europe.

I paid £12,750 for mine 3 years ago with 52k miles on the clock, one owner from new and a full main dealer service history (absolute bargain!). it's now covered 81k miles, it's given me very few problems over the years and I still absolutely love it.

Mine I believe is Buckingham Blue, Magnolia and Dark Walnut - I've attached a photo below. What colour combo did you get?

Congratulations, you've done really well to find one of these - These cars are supremely smooth and quiet. They are easy to drive and get under your skin but in a good way..... To give you some idea, in many respects, I prefer it to my other car shown in the 2nd photo below.

Never under estimate a classic Range Rover - You can get very attached!





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Post #454912 22nd Oct 2017 11:25am
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rar110



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Australia 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Atacama Sand

Wow, for me that would be a tough choice. ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

Post #454913 22nd Oct 2017 11:29am
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Gyre8



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England 2006 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Tonga Green

Me too!


Post #454920 22nd Oct 2017 12:50pm
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vogue16



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Unnecessary quote removed

Hi
mine will be at home next saturday
it is a light grey one,grey interior, i let you know more details, photos when i'll have it parked in front of the house.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
i'll update when i get the FF.
cheers Current: L322 TDV8 4.4

Post #454921 22nd Oct 2017 12:57pm
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aja500



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United Kingdom 2019 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Aruba

So they're is more out there Gyre8!

I know what you mean rar110 - but if you want the equivalent to your favourite comfy pair of shoes, you take the FFRR

Vogue16 - Sounds like a nice combo, look forward to the update and some photos

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Highroller



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Java Black

Me too & took a while to find one. Now had it for two years & still loving it. I think mine must have been one of the first as registered in May 2005, Java black with all the goodies.
Enjoy.

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NobbyC



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Buckingham Blue

Thumbs Up I've one too; a 2006 Buckingham Blue with parchment and dark walnut interior. You'll not regret it - super smooth engine and gearbox. Servicing is key with these beasts. I don't always trust service histories so when I bought mine I forked out on the extra expense for peace of mind and had a full service including having the diffs flushed and refilled along with the gearbox and filter. Good job too as despite the previous owner having paid for new brakes and disks and a receipt for said work being done 6 weeks previous to the sale they were actually on their last legs. Since then I've never looked back and to date the car has been 100% reliable with only a duff heated steering wheel (something I can do without anyway). So enjoy your fatty and don't forget to check if it's had the free brake hose recall done Wink

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Paul1234002



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England 2006 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Barolo Black

Where do you find out about the brake hose recall???

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NobbyC



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Buckingham Blue

Details in the Wiki also on https://www.gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-been-recalled

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Paul1234002



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England 2006 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Barolo Black

Thank you for the info.

Post #455074 23rd Oct 2017 7:06pm
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vogue16



Member Since: 29 May 2015
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thanks guys for your replies
i'll for the hose nrake recall, but i'm quite confident with the service history, the service book is 100% land rover, same dealer.
Recently all the fluids were changed, including gear box, transfers, and diffs.
i'm quite impatient i must admit...
cheers Current: L322 TDV8 4.4

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