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 Cheap 2012 5.0 supercharged |
Fox889
 23rd Apr 2025 8:33am
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 11 · Views: 1105 · Subject: Cheap 2012 5.0 supercharged |
| At their peak ‘carswithnoreserve’ we’re all bought from BCA auctions, even the majority of their sales photos were in the actual auction centre. Nothing wrong with buying from an auction (my L32 ... |
| [Wanted] Locking Wheel Nuts |
Fox889
16th Feb 2025 9:17am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 5 · Views: 460 · Subject: [Wanted] Locking Wheel Nuts |
| Sorry to gang up on you but as others have said, get shot of ‘em. First thing I did on mine & again, when was the last time you heard of someone’s wheels going missing. 🤔 |
| Should I purchase such a 4.4TDV8? |
Fox889
11th Feb 2025 1:12pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 1362 · Subject: Should I purchase such a 4.4TDV8? |
| Mileage is just a number……simple as that. 180k miles is high but not high enough to put me off. These girls rev so low & therefore don’t get stressed. History…..history…..history as long ... |
| Should I purchase such a 4.4TDV8? |
Fox889
11th Feb 2025 9:36am
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 1362 · Subject: Should I purchase such a 4.4TDV8? |
If the price is right & you can see evidence that’s she’s been looked after…..why not.
These old girls, properly looked after, will do double that mileage. Heaps of invoices is what you nee ... |
| 3.6 Vs 4.4 L322 |
Fox889
14th Jan 2025 2:05pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 28 · Views: 2338 · Subject: 3.6 Vs 4.4 L322 |
That would leave £2000 for repairs and then I would put away £100 a month for maintenance
Sounds like a plan to me!👍 |
| 3.6 Vs 4.4 L322 |
Fox889
14th Jan 2025 1:52pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 28 · Views: 2338 · Subject: 3.6 Vs 4.4 L322 |
| Very true! The first year with mine I thought ye gods what have I done…..then after she was how I wanted her, it’s been pretty plain sailing so far, regular quality maintenance & they’ll do ... |
| 3.6 Vs 4.4 L322 |
Fox889
14th Jan 2025 1:14pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 28 · Views: 2338 · Subject: 3.6 Vs 4.4 L322 |
Ok, then how about £5k for a petrol version which will get you a very well sorted BMW 4.4 or a 4.2 SC with money left in the Kitty for any issues?
£10k should get you a 4.4tdv8 probably around 120k ... |
| 3.6 Vs 4.4 L322 |
Fox889
14th Jan 2025 9:40am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 28 · Views: 2338 · Subject: 3.6 Vs 4.4 L322 |
I love questions like this….it gets the brain engaged😁
Is there a budget involved?
Does it have to be diesel?
Reason I ask is, I have one of the last L322’s 4.4tdv8 & absolutely love it ... |
| YouTube |
Fox889
10th Jan 2025 9:28am
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Forum: Photos, Videos & Media · Replies: 5 · Views: 785 · Subject: YouTube |
| If anyone is a YouTube watcher, there’s a nice young gentleman called “It’s Joel” a motoring writer I believe, who has just purchased an ‘02 Vogue 4.4 petrol recently. He had an ‘03 4.4 &a ... |
| TDV8 Not starting and brake pedal will not depress. |
Fox889
23rd Dec 2024 9:16am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 17 · Views: 1621 · Subject: TDV8 Not starting and brake pedal will not depress. |
If you’re going in via the tow socket, make sure you get the right pin connector, 7 or 13.
You asked about C-tek, make sure it’s man enough for these large batteries, from memory a 5.0 or higher ... |
| Towing socket charger adapter - Any Experience ? |
Fox889
13th Dec 2024 9:25am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 38 · Views: 14240 · Subject: Towing socket charger adapter - Any Experience ? |
This probably sounds stupid but what does the other end plug into? The mains?
Most people goo for a C-Tek 5.0 charger then into the mains. You’ll need a hefty charger because of the battery size. ... |
| Advice needed - 2008 3.6 TDV8 |
Fox889
13th Dec 2024 9:21am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 9 · Views: 814 · Subject: Advice needed - 2008 3.6 TDV8 |
| Use the sale of goods act…..not fit for purpose etc etc. I think you can legitimately return the car within 30 days. In my eyes, you’ll never be satisfied with what you’ve got, get a refund then ... |
| Air con service |
Fox889
9th Dec 2024 10:09am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 515 · Subject: Air con service |
| My 4.4 tdv8 was ‘lacking’ in the a/c earlier this year, I thought it should be cooler than it was, took it to an a/c expert & yep, he said the same thing “have your a/c serviced/checked ever ... |
| FBH not working, advice welcomed! |
Fox889
2nd Dec 2024 9:01am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 5 · Views: 695 · Subject: FBH not working, advice welcomed! |
| I know one of the criteria to work is 1/4 tank of fuel minimum also outside temperature has to be below +5 (guessing now) might help you? |
| V-Power Diesel |
Fox889
23rd Nov 2024 9:32am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 17 · Views: 1863 · Subject: V-Power Diesel |
| I know this will open a can of worms, but I use Archoil in my Alfa diesel, has decent reviews. |
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