What a hypocrite I hear you all shout and I totally agree, I hate dirty diesels and try to avoid them... BUT....

Apparently I can't live without cooled seats and laser cruise so had to buy another L322 as just about anything else is just not big enough for my 6ft5 frame to fold itself into....

I'd never driven a diesel but on hearing you lot banging on about how good they are I thought I better try one...

Found a place that had several to look at but they were all black and I didn't really want a black one, still it was a chance to look at a few and have a test drive...

Turned up to find they had just had this 2011 come in, it's a nice colour combo (IMHO) and is very well specced, Vogue SE with deployable steps, vision assist pack with blindspot, high beam assist, surround cameras etc RSE, locking rear diff. detachable tow bar,

Drives nice, very tidy paintwork, interior is excellent, matching Pirellis...

Did a deal on the price and taken as is...

Things that need attention....

Noise from front idler pully
Bouncy rear shocks

Has been valeted but needs a good detailing...

Welcome back to the fold, Pete!

Baltic Blue is a stunning colour, especially in the sun when you see all that metallic pearl come to life

Wishing you many happy miles in your new steed. I hope she behaves for you.

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

Looks great and a brilliant spec. For a diesel, the 4.4 TDV8 is a superb engine.

What made you sell the 5.0 though?! 2005 E60 M5
2006 L322 4.2 SC
2020 Tesla Model S Long Range
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2004 L322 4.4 Vogue, 2019 NP300 Navara, 2016 NP300 Navara, 2002 L322 4.4 HSE, 2006 (MY07) L322 S/C ,2001 330Ci Sport Track Car, 2005 650i Coupe, 2001 P38 Vogue, 2003 530i Sport Touring, 1999 P38 4.6 HSE, 2002 E39 M5, 1995 300zx TT Slicktop, 1997 M3 Evo, 1992 300zx TT Targa, 1998 323i Coupe

That looks very nice mate, and looks like wheels already been refurbed as I think they are a bit darker. Quite like them

The old diesel has more torque than the SC.

Got plenty of options there then.

You should have a separate fob for the FBH, with a massive range. When it’s warm weather it will just vent, ie blow the hot air inside out. When it’s a colder temp, it comes on itself to help warm the engine up. Being able to manually set it with the fob and dash screen menu are secondary uses really. Think I put a full manual for it in the Wiki.

You will soon get it fettled how you like it.

 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

Thanks guys

David, yes it is a lovely colour...
Quavey, it's a long story, nothing to do with the Range Rover though...
Mark, wheels are OK but not mint, they will need some attention soonish... they do look nice in the gunmetal though... yes, it does pull well.... I'm off to read the WIKI.... Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

Very nice motor.
FBH - did you get the remote fob with it? Useful in winter to pre-warm from the house  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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Nice one - any L322 is a good choice Lovely colour too, don't see many like that. Gavin

2005 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 Supercharged V8
1998 Defender 50th Anniversary - GB168 - preparing for sale

Follow my 4.2 Supercharged antics -
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic63354.html
https://www.instagram.com/l322_supercharged/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ChHNSdscnJarKjBLd_IAg

Very nice, and welcome to the “blue” club., very rare with privacy glass, I still haven’t seen one.
Is it Baltic or Buckingham ?
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

Rob, yes, two keys and a FBH fob but needs a new battery...

Superspoons, how very true...

Mike.... Here is the holy grail then, it is defo Baltic Blue as read from the strut top, and it is factory ugly kid glass....  Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

Cheers Pete, less fuel stops needed now if you still plan visiting the Arctic circle .
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

Lol... it is still on the list... much longer fuel stops as the device that stops you putting petrol in has been triggered and the tool is nowhere to be found...!! Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

You are welcome to use mine if you fancy a quick coast to coast test run.
Mike G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

Sun has just been out here and this colour really comes alive...

Click image to enlarge

I wish you had kept your previous gun metal grey calipers., otherwise beautiful.
Mike G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

Mike, that yellow will fade to gunmetal grey as soon as I have time to do them....  Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-