Realised I've been a lurker on here since I bought my first L322 last January.... it's a 2010MY 5.0 S/C Autobiography in Santorini Black...

Which specialist are you using ? 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Bicester Land Rover / Mark Smith & Co.

The guys there are super helpful and friendly... and they've dealt with everything the car has thrown their way so far and have never turned me away!

Looks like you’ve been to Stowe. I used to use Mark Smith years ago when he was still based on the farm for my classic RR’s. Always gave good service and were very helpful. 2011 TDV8 Vogue SE

Good to know  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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So last week, I visited Jim4244 and collected the wheels he had for sale....

They got fitted the following day and the Style 14 wheels that graced my car have gone to TRS in Milton Keynes to have a couple of small flat spots removed, and a cosmetic freshen up.... they must have had a refurb at some point previously as the diamond cut sections of the wheels had already been painted...

I'm not a particular fan of diamond cut wheels, so have opted to retain the silver painted finish, especially as, in the case of these wheels, there is little need for the diamond cut finish as this is usually to provide a contrast to darker paint.

The temporary wheels do look really good on the car I have to say....

I much prefer the temporary wheels, personally.  L405 P400e Autobiography (MY2020)... Silicon Silver / Espresso

That’s the style of wheels I put on my 2011 4.4. I think they look great. A lot easier to keep clean then the originals.

Another vote for the temporary wheels.

Your originals were one of my favourite L322 wheels - but those L405 ones do seem well suited to the L322 - I don't actually like them on the L405 but do on the L322. Depends on whether you're a purist or not.....

Great looking car. The style 14 wheels in your first picture are spot on - my number 1 choice for a l322 if I could find any. In the process of getting style 17s on mine

What’s your been in for? Engine or suspension etc? Always tempted by a 5.0 in place of my 4.4tdv8 1995 4.6 v8, green/tan (long gone)
2005 4.8iS X5, blue/black
2011 4.4 tdv8, black/black (gone)
2003 3.0d X5, Oxford green/black/manual
2021 p575 SVR, BR green/vintage tan

+1 for the stock autobio SC wheels - they give it a touch af sportiness.
Not found of these L405 20's on either the 405 or the 322 - I got rid of them on my 405! l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa

Previous:
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - RANGE ROVER 3.6L TDV8 x3 - RANGE ROVER Td6 x1 - RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1

The newer wheels do definitely suit the 322 it's fair to say.... but I still do prefer the Style 14's - not a purist as such (we also own a quite rare VW Splitscreen Bus that's been lowered, caged, sits on Compomotive MO 5 Spokes and has a 2366cc motor) but I do like to try and keep things 'period' correct on my other vehicles.

The car was in the garage because the fuel pump timing chain slipped which caused a misfire and 'reduced performance' and whilst diagnosing/fixing that issue, it became apparent that although the engine timing chains had been replaced as per the service record... it's fair to say they had not been done well along with a catalogue of other horrors under the bonnet....

It was a painful bill it's fair to say, but it could have been a lot worse... and we came into Range Rover ownership with open eyes and an expectation of running costs... and so far, we're not much over our 'budget' for fixing the niggles, and now we have peace of mind that the chains have been done by someone we trust.

It's fair to say I've not driven an L322 with any other engine, but I genuinely LOVE the 5.0. So effortless... and rapid too... we average 22mpg too which is better than our old VW T5 Caravelle that had the 3.2 V6 Petrol motor...

Blimey... I bought bits for my 2-door classic from Mark Smith... it was an ex-Police armed response vehicle and had more holes in the trim than a Swiss cheese! Mark walked me around his stock of broken bits and we picked out all the elements that he thought I would need...

Memories!

If he can’t help with any ongoing servicing etc, or you need an alternative, I would wholeheartedly recommend Loughran’s Of Towcester (on the Old Tiffield Road, opposite Tesco) - I’ve used them for (ahem...) nearly 30 years and cannot fault their service.

Hope this helps...

Another very helpful Indie I would recommend is Woburn 4x4

Don't think Mark is involved these days, Martin took over a few years ago when Mark retired....

they used to look after my old 200TDi Disco nigh on 20 years ago now... so was always going to take the Range Rover there once we bought one.

Thanks for the heads up about Loughran's and Woburn 4x4 - I'm familiar with the names... I'll be certain to check them out if for any reason the guys in Bicester are unable to help out