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Rosco



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Facelift or tastefully ruggedise

My L322 is showing its age, its a 2004 which I have had for 8 years doing towing and general horse stuff e.g. stuffing bales of hay in the back, as such its a bit scuffed round the edges, also sat in the yard for 18 months with an immobiliser issue as I was working abroad at the time and we had another one to take over. Anyway, dont want to sell it as its worth more to me and I want to give it a new lease of life. SO, do I facelift it which I estimate will cost c. £5000 or tastefully ruggedise it like my defender, I cant find much info on the wonder web about parts etc. Would be happy to spend that amount to continue enjoying it, I am not bothered about resale value as it is here to stay. any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks Thumbs Up

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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover SE Td6 Zermatt Silver

Well if it helps this is what it may look like in "2012" guise:




Or in full off roader guise:

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mjdronfield



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

I vote for the 2nd option......... Beef it up.......

Thumbs Up 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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Rosco



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Baltic Blue

Gaz, ya Censored , I like both of them, currently manmathing ruggedising current one and buying a facelift one, is a long shot though Thumbs Up

Post #271277 16th Jul 2014 7:05pm
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andy180



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United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

Facelift Thumbs Up Now: BMW 640d M Sport, Alpine White
Gone: Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue, Zambezi Silver, Charcoal Oxford Leather
Also: Mk1 Audi TT 1.8T Quattro, Brilliant Black
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mzplcg



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United Kingdom 2014 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Corris Grey

Ooooh, I'm loving the wheels on the rugged one. Damn shame they don't fit over 5.0 S/C brakes.

Oh, ruggedise. Thumbs Up

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JackRegan



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United Kingdom 2016 Range Rover Autobiography TDV6 Waitomo Grey

Why don't you do a little of both.

Update grill, side vents, handles etc to give it a lift, then change wheels/tyres for ruggidness 2016MY TDV6 Autobiography
2011MY 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography Black - Gone
2005 TD6 Vogue - Gone

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mjdronfield



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

A facelift changes how it looks, beefing it up a bit changes what it can do.

Whistle 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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verydisco



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United Kingdom 2002 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Tangiers Orange

Tough call, as I am a fan of both suggestions AND we all know of a site sponsor that could help you with either direction...

It all really depends on what you will do and if you plan of getting another one any time soon (i.e. a facelifted one) - I mean what is wrong with owning 2 L322 Whistle

Anyway, ...















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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

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KurtVerbose



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Switzerland 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Neither, save your money for keeping a great looking car running! Thumbs Up

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Rosco



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@verydisco, that is where I am going with this I think, the current one has served me well and in reality not worth much due to its condition etc. So beef it up (no rush) and buy another one., I have been looking for a couple of months since I sold my RRS and can't find anything else, bit sad but life is too short ! Matbe could ManMath an SC Bow down

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Rosco



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Kurt. that would be OK but it is long in the tooth now and I need?? something else, we have a number of other cars but the FF is all I want to drive. Yes I could lavish money on it and may well end up that way but would love to have a 'tough' looking one and another business one if that makes sense Thumbs Up

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mjdronfield



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Sounds like you have your answer.

You could have your own rugged variant where Land Rover missed, like a Tomb Raider L322 or your own take on a G4.

Thumbs Up 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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ebajema



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New Zealand 2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Galway Green

Sounds like you already know what you want to do, keep this and "beef it up" and get a TDV8 or 5.0 SC as a daily driver. And of course it has to be a 5.0 SC the pinnacle of L322 IMHO. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!

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verydisco



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United Kingdom 2002 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Tangiers Orange

Problem solved !

Keep in touch if you wish info about the gear LR fitted on my G4 L322 (pics, references etc) or get in touch with Craig as he may have access to most of the parts wyou'll need too. 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

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