I bought my 2012 L322 in September last year. One owner from new (my MD’s) and it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. Plenty of trips across country and through the Lakes and I couldn’t imagine enjoying driving anything as much as a daily. They’re a fantastic drive and the L322 was the last true Range Rover imo. Everything after is just aimed at the ultra luxury market! Also, the reason the buttons/dials are so big, is because it was designed to be used with gloves on.. Now that’s design for practicality.
This is the most compact and honest review - I’ve watched a lot of reviews and it’s all drone shots and fancy words. This was what I was looking for 👏🏻
Great video. I know exactly what you mean, I've owned my 2012 4.4TDV8 Westminster for 3 months now, and I really get it now. So glad I didn't go with similar from all the manufacturers you mentioned. It's cost me a bit already with an Andriod/Carplay update, and bits of paintwork to get it up to scratch etc , but I love it. I agree, the suspension is sublime on these things too.
Fantastic car!, you mention bad depreciation, i think the l322 have gone as low as they will now, theres a few top examples on trader for 25-30k, seems green ones go for more, great vid👍
Thanks for the video. Just started my 4th year of ownership in my 2012 AB 4.4 TDV8. Regularly use for long trips across UK and Europe. Loads of preventative maintenance to keep in good order. 2nd turbo always gets a work out once warmed up. Just fitted a set of General Grabber AT3 tyres. These cars don't make financial sense, they are expensive, but knew that when I bought it. It's a great vehicle, fun to drive and wouldn't be without it! Look forward to the next video!
Hi, great videos, I am on the cusp of purchasing an L322, I keep putting it off thinking it is financial suicide, but as you say if you go into it with your eyes wide open you then know what to possibly expect. Like you I am looking for something that has been looked after and has good history. Thanks for some good info 👍
Agree with everything you have said, the ‘feeling’ etc is priceless. In the words of Matt from HP Autos ‘you either get it or you don’t’….and I do! Mine is a modest 2005 TD6 with 216k currently on the clock and is used daily. If I want speed I just put it in sport and watch it go from 0-60 in 6mins! It does everything I need, serviced regularly (gearbox annually) and when it breaks I just get it fixed. Looking forward to your‘journey’
Had mine 11 months now. 2011 Tdv8. Agree with everything you say. Other than servicing I have spent £1000 on tyres (only because they were old - 3x 2014 and 1x2011, must have been the original spare). £450 on a starter motor, £550 to replace a failed ABS sensor. They are heavy as you say, you really have to change your driving style as regards braking I have found. Do I regret it? Not one bit.
The nearest replacement for this vehicle would be LR4 Discovery HSE Luxury 2014-2016 model, that’s the nearest to it in driving dynamics and just shy of a similar spec! 🚗🤓🇬🇧🏴
![THIS is why EGR is so bad for your Range Rover. [4.4 TDV8 Belt Squeal, Inlet Cleaning & Service]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/S-SWu5i4adk/mqdefault.jpg)
Recently bought one. The leather from the seats makes a kind of rubbing squeaky noise which is annoying 🤔
Loved my l322 but old cars now moved onto a l405 worlds apart
I bought my 2012 L322 in September last year. One owner from new (my MD’s) and it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. Plenty of trips across country and through the Lakes and I couldn’t imagine enjoying driving anything as much as a daily. They’re a fantastic drive and the L322 was the last true Range Rover imo. Everything after is just aimed at the ultra luxury market!
Also, the reason the buttons/dials are so big, is because it was designed to be used with gloves on.. Now that’s design for practicality.
Ran one for 6 years. Best car ever. Regularly push it over 2500rpm in order to keep the secondary turbo happy 😊
This is the most compact and honest review - I’ve watched a lot of reviews and it’s all drone shots and fancy words. This was what I was looking for 👏🏻
Thanks 🙏 It’s comments like these that incentivise me to spend my own time making these videos. V much appreciated 👍🏻
spent lots of nights sitting in one of these with diagnostic plugged in,,lovely place to sit.
Great video. I know exactly what you mean, I've owned my 2012 4.4TDV8 Westminster for 3 months now, and I really get it now. So glad I didn't go with similar from all the manufacturers you mentioned. It's cost me a bit already with an Andriod/Carplay update, and bits of paintwork to get it up to scratch etc , but I love it. I agree, the suspension is sublime on these things too.
A couple of really interesting review videos - thanks for sharing. Really starting to want an L322 to sit alongside my Discovery 2.
Another real life enjoyable video - well done and £9k well spent and experienced ( it’s more than £££ )
Fantastic car!, you mention bad depreciation, i think the l322 have gone as low as they will now, theres a few top examples on trader for 25-30k, seems green ones go for more, great vid👍
65 pound a month on road tax, that’s cheap, in Ireland it’s 2400 euro a year to tax.
That’s a ridiculous amount of money!
On my second L322 brilliant but you have to keep on top of maintenance both had well over 100k few oil leaks to be fixed but all in all fabulous
Thanks for the video. Just started my 4th year of ownership in my 2012 AB 4.4 TDV8. Regularly use for long trips across UK and Europe. Loads of preventative maintenance to keep in good order. 2nd turbo always gets a work out once warmed up. Just fitted a set of General Grabber AT3 tyres. These cars don't make financial sense, they are expensive, but knew that when I bought it. It's a great vehicle, fun to drive and wouldn't be without it! Look forward to the next video!
I want one a newer one so not got the nasty road tax but the insurance costs are crazy
Hi, great videos, I am on the cusp of purchasing an L322, I keep putting it off thinking it is financial suicide, but as you say if you go into it with your eyes wide open you then know what to possibly expect. Like you I am looking for something that has been looked after and has good history. Thanks for some good info 👍
Did you say not in Sport mode ? Didn’t know it had that 🤷🏼♂️
@@jspope2008 D and S for Drive and Sport
Agree with everything you have said, the ‘feeling’ etc is priceless. In the words of Matt from HP Autos ‘you either get it or you don’t’….and I do! Mine is a modest 2005 TD6 with 216k currently on the clock and is used daily. If I want speed I just put it in sport and watch it go from 0-60 in 6mins! It does everything I need, serviced regularly (gearbox annually) and when it breaks I just get it fixed. Looking forward to your‘journey’
Great car..if you’ve got plenty of disposable income
Had mine 11 months now. 2011 Tdv8. Agree with everything you say. Other than servicing I have spent £1000 on tyres (only because they were old - 3x 2014 and 1x2011, must have been the original spare). £450 on a starter motor, £550 to replace a failed ABS sensor.
They are heavy as you say, you really have to change your driving style as regards braking I have found.
Do I regret it? Not one bit.
Get rid of the dangly thing off your mirror very off putting 😕
@@thecolliman7674 if that’s the only thing wrong with my video I’ll take that! 😂
what you pay for one is just a deposit,,the bills will soon appear without fail. its a great way of getting excess money used up.
lovely place to sit and wait for the recovery truck,
The nearest replacement for this vehicle would be LR4 Discovery HSE Luxury 2014-2016 model, that’s the nearest to it in driving dynamics and just shy of a similar spec! 🚗🤓🇬🇧🏴