^^^^^this yes! I want another one but fear it's like an ex you get back with and quickly realise why you walked the first time!

Definitely owned at the wrong time with a new born but will always be a memory driving her from hospital in a Range Rover.

I don't know who I'm kidding. I'll be getting another!

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The heart wants what the heart wants. Just learn how and what to feed it to keep it health.

Well I previously had 3 of the cars and each was relatively trouble free apart from the usual stuff brakes and oil ... do I miss it ...

No ... it's a bit of metal with 4 wheels .... been quite happy with the cars I had and got in between selling the FF ...

But each to their own is what I say .... nice cars tho 👍 ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

If your missing the bills i can send you some of mine if you like 😁 Full fat 4.2 Sc
Full fat vogue 4.4 petrol
Jaguar XJR super charged
Porsche cayenne
Tvr tuscan mk1
Bmw mini cooper

Hee hee and with that reality sets in and I think wtf am I thinking!

Had mine off Craig two years ago nearly and apart from a cracked plastic temp housing which is a biggish job not had a thing other than pads and tyres, it was on 112k when i had it now on 137k and still quiet and sweet as a nut cant-believe some think there noisy as you cant hardly hear a thing and picks up at 60 like a shot and pulls all way to double that and more get a belter to start with and that does help and after seeing some tails on here i couldn't have brought a better one so if Craig ever sells his later one snap it up  _____________________________________________________
Zambezi silver Vogue Se unique

Bought my first MY2010 3.6 VSE in Apr-16 with one previous owner, full LR history used only for commutes from Oxford to the City by a JP Morgan Bank Director so no expense spared on maintenance and no towing. Researched long and hard for which this site was invaluable and despite the scary stories had to fulfill the dream of owning one ever since I first set eyes on the L322

The wait was worth it and can honestly say its the best vehicle I ever had the pleasure to own. Yes they are expensive to run and repair but nothing feels the same as the throne like driving position of a FFRR

Not to say I didn't squint when i got the 900 pound bill for an alternator, but the trick is to budget for it. A 2K annual fund is set aside for the unexpected, if something needs doing it gets done. If it doesn't then I will have saved the 1200 pounds a year warranty direct quoted! But it has been so far so great and only the alternator which which can be expected at 79K miles.

Just had a service 1 inspection at the local Indy and no issues to report apart from recommendation for new rear disks when changing the pads, also due in another 2K miles.

And with snow being on the forecast and already coming down in the Nortb, you can't be in a better 4x4

It's great to read a dream to own one story remains a dream!

I've started looking for a 4.4 2011 now but will probably change my mind tomorrow

There's certainly a lot of car for your money i've seen some at 23k with just under 80k miles. I'd love to stretch to an autobiography black edition for 7k more but right now that would be madness given my personal circumstances.

Keep us posted with your ownership as people tend to tell more horror stories than stories that work out.

Dear fellow madmen,

This great thread will probably show up in psychology classes .... It will we part of the courses in Cognitive dissonance ....

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The Greek letter 'psi', a symbol for psychology

In psychology, cognitive dissonance is the mental stress or discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time; performs an action that is contradictory to their beliefs, ideas, or values; or is confronted by new information that conflicts with existing beliefs, ideas or values.


YES, its is the best car on earth

NO, its is not cheap.

YES, you only live once

NO, that does not mean you should be reasonable !! Mark Offringa
Utrecht Netherlands


2007 L322 / 3.6 TDV8 / Vogue / Java black
2002 Mini Cooper / 1.6 116 hp / Red + white roof / the magic back-up

Gone:
2002 L322 / 4.4 V8 / Vogue/ Adriatic blue
2000 Audi A6 / V8 4.2 / Brilliantschwarz
2003 L322 / TD6 HSE / Adriatic blue

Soo.... Did you buy another? 😂

I just took the 3.6 TDV8 to its grave.

A repair bill of possibly 4k fot high pressure fuel pump and injectors, and something similar for the ignition / central lock / immobiliser package was too much for me.

trying to survive with a 2 litre Ford S max now... wish me luck...

Small facts - 4 Bilstein shock absorbers on a Ford cost less than a single FFRR Delphi airbag .... Mark Offringa
Utrecht Netherlands


2007 L322 / 3.6 TDV8 / Vogue / Java black
2002 Mini Cooper / 1.6 116 hp / Red + white roof / the magic back-up

Gone:
2002 L322 / 4.4 V8 / Vogue/ Adriatic blue
2000 Audi A6 / V8 4.2 / Brilliantschwarz
2003 L322 / TD6 HSE / Adriatic blue

Ooof, yep it's hard to argue the economics based on part prices like that!

I'm now in the same position as the OP, bought my first L322 a couple of years ago - sold it for a variety of reasons including a fairly hefty suspension bill..... And have missed it on and off ever since!

Been in a 2019 X3 since, and it's been a great road car (although still needed a starter motor, headlight switch and the sunroof seals sorting inside a year!). But costs a relative fortune on finance, isn't great off road, and I wince every time the dog/kids/tip rubbish/chainsaw goes in the back of it - all things the old RR took in it's slightly scruffy stride!

Whoever said they get under your skin was right. Been looking at the LC100 too but they are so expensive, anything south of £15k seems to be largely rust and heading towards 30 years old!

Let's organise an AA meeting somewhere soon...


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Hi, I am (fill in name) and I am a Range-o-holic. Mark Offringa
Utrecht Netherlands


2007 L322 / 3.6 TDV8 / Vogue / Java black
2002 Mini Cooper / 1.6 116 hp / Red + white roof / the magic back-up

Gone:
2002 L322 / 4.4 V8 / Vogue/ Adriatic blue
2000 Audi A6 / V8 4.2 / Brilliantschwarz
2003 L322 / TD6 HSE / Adriatic blue

Think it'd have a pretty good turnout! 😄

Whilst they do have daunting costs if you go main dealer for parts and servicing, the bonus is that there are so many of them around and in breakers that used working parts are incredibly cheap on the whole. The mechanics of them are also well documented with lots of video guides on most fixes.

The main problem with all cars is if maintenance is lacking or deferred too long issues can quite quickly snowball into a major costly headache.

I was worried when I got my 2004 Td6 but after a year I relaxed and did lots of work on her myself, then was happy to upgrade to a 2011 TDV8. Tom

Current Drive
2011 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography - Santorini Black - Ivory Leather

Previous Drives
2004 Model Vogue Td6 (Touchscreen) - Java Black - Parchment Leather
1994 RR Classic 3.9 V8 Soft dash - Niagara Grey - Grey Leather
1972 Series III SWB Safari - Green (Hand Painted) - Black Plastic