Is the Range Rover L322 The Best Car Ever Made?
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- In this video, we explore whether the Range Rover L322 is the best car ever made. Join us as we discuss the features and performance of this iconic vehicle! Should you buy one, are they reliable and what do they cost to run
In this video, we delve into the question: Is the Range Rover L322 the best car ever made? Known for its luxurious features and impressive off-road capabilities, the Range Rover L322 has garnered a loyal following among enthusiasts and critics alike. We explore its reliability, comparing it to other models like the Range Rover Sport and the Land Rover LR3, to determine if it truly stands out in the crowded SUV market.
Join us as we take the L322 off-road, showcasing its prowess in various terrains, and hear insights from car experts, including notable figures like Jeremy Clarkson and Harry from Harry's Garage. We'll also touch on the Range Rover classic and the evolution of the Land Rover lineup, including the L405 and the P38.
Whether you're a seasoned Land Rover fan or just curious about the L322, this comprehensive review will provide you with all the information you need to decide if this vehicle deserves the title of the best car ever made. Watch to find out if the Range Rover L322 can live up to the hype!
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I have bought my 2007 L322 3.6 in january 2024 and it just gives me chills everytime i drive it.
I just subscribed, nice video❤️❤️ from italy
Great purchase. Glad you're enjoying. Lots more Range Rover content coming! Thanks for watching!
“It’s Joel” drove from North London to Scotland and back on a full tank of fuel in a TDV8. Worth a watch a couple years ago
Yes I've watched that Joel has a great channel.
I've got a 2011 Autobiography, 1 previous owner. 100k mileage when I bought it 5 years ago for £18k Now on 137k everything still works, no expensive bills, love it!
I think the unreliable reputation is unfounded. No worse than any other car. Pleased to hear you’re still enjoying your. Thanks for watching!
I'm on 188k miles 2011 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography love them do everything you ever need, +38 summer, -24 winter, snow, flooded areas, off road etc, I can put a 3 meter length in it, sit 5 people comfortably in it and a dog and the interior still looks new. Look after them maintenance wise and regular oil changes and they will look after you.
And yes adaptive cruise control isn't great, good on motorway long journeys but very hard on braking when someone pulls in front.
Sounds like you have a great Rangy still going strong!
I have a 2002 L322 V8 and I am never done repairing it but for some reason I still love it and it’s the best caravan towing car I’ve ever had.
That's an early L322. Is it a V8 petrol?
I have a 2010 L322
Yes it costs me a fortune to maintain and keep running it but love it
I think as long as you do annual servicing and any repairs as required they serve you well. I hope you keep yours going. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment too!
You are a humble man to not cut out the tailgate fail
I thought it was funny. Everyone says how unreliable they are! Thanks for watching.
Disco 3 owner here. Only 5 speed and the 2.7l but can't believe my dumb luck on how good these things are. Happy for the uneducated masses to keep bitching about them to keep em cheap lest i want another one 😊
I owned a Disco 3 for 3 years. It was great until the timing chain snapped. At just over 60k miles. Thanks for watching. Keep driving Land Rovers!
We have just bought a ‘09 v8 diesel with 84k mile. So far we love it. So what it is 25mpg and 700+ road tax. It’s feels great to drive. Yes people don’t let me out as much as when we had the CRV and boy racers like to tailgate us.
Have a gearbox service booked with a local specialist near Edinburgh.
Only problem so far is often go to get the keys only to find wife’s car in drive and RR missing!
😂 That's a good sign. It means you can buy another!! 😉
The original 2 door Range Rover is now highly sought after and at the time they managed to combine superb comparative performance with relative simplicity. So although thirsty they were durable and comfortable. But depreciation on everything since has just increased as complexity and unreliability increased. I would not buy one. And today it's now very difficult to consider any new vehicle. They are all increasingly terrible.
Thanks for watching Hugh, and commenting. Much appreciated
Seen a 2-door LHD for €3000 in Girona;
no rust (it lives in Spain),
top notch bodywork.
Only prob is that it is a 2.4 VM diesel
(I've already blown one of them up in Belgium on way back from ski trip to Austria,
long long time ago).
But I'm definitely tempted to give the VM engine another crack
- t'will only be my Sunday car after all.
And yes dear readers, I bought the 2-door with the VM engine
- wish me luck 😂😂.
No, The Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon is THE greatest car ever made. I know a farm contractor in Ireland who bought one new in 2003, the 4.2L diesel and he's still using it and it's got nearly 700,000 miles on it and he can't replace it. He pulls combine headers around with it and has pulled tractors from field's in it.
Yes I get that. That's a car I want to own. Might be coming to the channel if it goes well. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Love the L322, done 150k miles in my Autobiography, over 100k with me. It's a keeper. Just look after them.
Impressive. When it’s going strong why would you change?!
Thank you algorithm for sending this channel my way. A throughly enjoyable watch. I hit the subscribe button
Wow thanks that's a really kind message.very much appreciated. I'll be working hard on more content for next week. Thanks again. Chris
I can tell you that my experience with a 58 plate 3.6 TDV8 has put me off for life which was such a shame because it was my dream motor at the time around ten years ago , instead of listing what went wrong it’s easier to quote everything went wrong…both turbos , handbrake , suspension etc etc.
Oh thats a real shame. I has a Discovery that did that to me. Took a few years to come back. Sometimes I think you just get the Friday afternoon car! That's why I went for the 4.4 V8 Deisel as I was worried about the 3.6. Thanks for watching, much appreciated!
Well Chris, here i am sitting in the bath drinking crappy lager in Brisbane (yes thats Australia the land of the over priced poorly equipped Toyota LC lovers) watching your vid deciding which Land/Range Rover i should buy as my forever Sunday driver. Yes I know it will keep me out of the pub constantly fixing it but thats always the price of owning what you want rather than what is boring or part of the norm. There is a reason you still see these vehicles dropping oil, flashing warning lights and wondering if you will ever get the chance to put fuel in it again.
Happy Days mate and you've started a great channel. Subbed and slowing sedating while bathing myself beautiful.
@@kadiocalc thanks for the comment and the sub! The answer is YES buy the L322. I’ve had 3 defenders and will never go back. Maybe I’m getting old, but comfort for this price point is priceless! I’ll be live at 4pm BST. Which I think will be 1am for you. Maybe have another beer or 2! Thanks for watching, much appreciated!!
When you get the lower tailgate open pop some WD40 into the latches at the sides. They get quite sticky over time from dirt and whatnot. The mechanism is well designed and actually pops out the tailgate out as well as unlocking when well lubricated. Love my 4.4 TDV8, fourth Rangie including a Vogue 50 (no.36), by far the best ..
@@PeterKnotts Thanks for the advice Peter. I’ll do that in the morning. Is the Vogue 50 a P38? Thanks for the comment, I hope you’ll subscribe for more RR content.
@@ChrisEdworthy yup, celebrating 50 years of Land Rover they made 50 special editions, No.1 gifted to HRH Duke of Edinburgh. They were quite special, but being the P38 4.6 V8 did 10mpg in town and had a loyalty card for breakdowns
WD only eases. Doesn’t oil
@@douglasboswell5737 I wondered if long term it would need grease of some sort, maybe cleaning out also.
Great video 👌 I've only had my 2012 L322 4.4tdv8 Westminster for 4 months, and love it already. Just subscribed for more juicy Rangey content 😎
Thanks for the Sub! You’ll be keeping a good while I’m sure. Hope you enjoy it!
I would go for a Disco 4 over this RR for the extra space and seats.
I would and actually I’d like on one the channel to out next to my RR I think thats a really good question. Engine wise I’d have the 4.4 every time, but space… maybe a Disco 4! I did own a Disco 3 for 3 years when it was new.
great video I'm caught in between the latest L322 and the L405 both 4.4 diesels lots of people say the L322 is a better range the elephant in the room is the crazy tax bracket of £700 + the later Euro 6 L405 is nearly £300 less to tax ????
Thanks for commenting. I think the tax and insurance together will be more on the L405. Would be interesting to check. Both are great cars. I love the look of the L405 but there's something just a bit more functional about the L322 that means I prefer it!
2 weeks ago I purchased a 2010 Autobiograohy Black with 153k… lovely spec with the Adaptive cruise which worked perfectly on the 4hr drive down south
HD audio is amazing too!
Love it.
Sounds great. I do love an autobiography.
L322 (with BMW M57 engine) owner here.
GF tried to torch it
(not intentionally)*
but resisted her best efforts
and runs like a dream
- I love it,
and she begrudgingly accepts it's some car for one car.
* or so she says
- but do I believe her ...
tough one, tbh.
Thanks for watching. What year is your L322? That's the 3ltr diesel engine isn't it? Glad you're enjoying it. They are hard to get rid of once you have one.
Really enjoyed your warts & all honest & genuine assessment of the L322.
Yep, the M57 is a straight-six 3.0L inline diesel,
manufactured by Steyr
(famous for 4×4 engineering
- the transmission for the Panda 4×4 was designed & built by them)
in Austria for BMW.
..
More info on the M57 engine:
The M57 won the 2.5-3.0 Liter category of the International Engine of the Year competition for 1999 through 2002, and again in 2009. Known for its robustness and impressive performance, the BMW M57 engine has garnered a dedicated following among enthusiasts and owners.
I got adaptive cruise on my 2010 Autobiography, works great still.
That’s good to know. I just wasn’t sure how good it would be. Thanks for the comment!
I can confirm the adaptive cruise control is totally c**p. It renders the cruise control completely useless most of the time, unless you find a really quiet bit of road.
The rest of the car spot on 👍
Thanks for the advice. I thought adaptive cruise would be a bit rubbish, so I wasn’t worried about it. I just wanted a mechanical sound car! That’s half the battle!
I had adaptive cruise control on my last car (VW Passat), it functioned perfectly well but had one bottom twitching foible. If i was chugging down the road with it set on cruise control and an insect, leaf etc crossed the path of the adaptive radar beam, the car slammed on the emergency brakes thinking the vehicle was inches from sudden impact. Though it didnt happen often, it did happen from time to time. Because of that potential underpants soiling event happening, I stopped using it.
😂 made for an entertaining drive I'm sure!
I change the oil every 5k, it’s not expensive and avoids unnecessary wear.
@@brianellis1257 Good bit of advice! Thanks for watching I hope you subscribe!
I haven't seen this video yet but I think it will be fantastic. 5 Stars.
Thanks, that’s much appreciated.
Great video! Make more of LR mate!
I will be. Thanks for watching!
P.S. I would take the first one back any day, although the fact a good one is worth a new one these days might be something to do with it, as it certainly hasn't got the toys of the new one.
I have 2016 l405 now as my daily, just over 100k miles now and no real problems that aren't usual wear and tear and I always address and check everything, as I' quite handy being able to do most things myself. Worse thing was a leak on windscreen caused my amp to fault and that how I discovered it. I stripped out the passenger side myself and fortunately dried out my amp and connectors and got away with not needing a new one. Got a new windscreen under insurance as it was chipped unrepairable Chinese shite anyway, insisting on OEM and fitted by autoglass. Guess the first owner, as its a one owner car got the windscreen done, who knows where and they sold him a cheapo one or he didnlt insist, as Autoglass said it was a terrible fitment and no surprise it was leaking.
Anyone complaining about issues with a Range Rover after100k miles, where they don't get it inspected, check full LR approved service history or specialist (who are actually better if renowned and been around a while) and address any issues as they happen or get non approved garages to fanny about with their cars, is having a fricken laugh, as is doing that with any car.
How does a video of the l332 exist without highpeakautos commenting?
😂 I’m clearly not that privileged! Thanks for watching!
Chris as I am into cars ,new accounts and UA-cam I have decided to become your 42nd subscriber .Let's go on the journey together .
Wow thanks that's amazing. That's for the sub! Very much appreciated. Looking forward to sharing the journey with you! 👍
Westminster best spec . Great video .
Spend £10 k purchasing one, then another £10 in preventive maintenance🤣
😂 All part of the fun! Congrats on getting one though!
@@ChrisEdworthy absolutely, couldn’t agree more 😎😎👍
I had the tailgate problem and I can’t remember the fix , let me know please.
It sorted itself out. Although I have greased the lach as it was moving too well. All good now. Thanks for watching until the end...much appreciated!
Hi, nice video thanks for sharing. Glad you are enjoying it. Im Into 4th year of L322 ownership. 2012 AB with 124k. Has depreciated alot in that time and too far in with preventative maintenance to get rid of it. Oil cooler looks like its weeping so next on the list. Always an enjoyable relaxing journey, just done 800mile round trip to the Lakes with no issues. 2nd turbo always gets a work out. Running GG AT3 tyres, no noise difference to the Scorpians they replaced. Not our daily driver, we have 2017 Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI for that, which actually has better rear legroom and bigger boot than the L322 and avgs 54mpg! Being 6ft 4 and putting the seat back in the L322 doesn't leave much room for the kids, but we still enjoy it for the long trips with great visibility and comfort. Let us know the fix for the tailgate! Cheers
Thanks for the comment. Funny you should say about a Skoda Superb. I had one for about 18 months. A lot of car and space for the money. However I’m please to hear the L322 is sticking around!
@@ChrisEdworthy Ha, yes great cars, had the Superb from new, 92k now. total contrast to the L322 in running and maintenance costs!! Both great machines in their own right. Superb even has umbrellas in the doors!
There are two release levers on he lower tailgate(one either side) just under the rubber seal by the catches, no need to take the panel off
@@user-uy1xt4uv2q Thanks for watching until the end. Great advice. Typical RR it’s working again without me touching it!
Id go for a lexus rx of that era for that money
safer financial choice in my opinion
Bulletproof too. I’m not sure it would have the same effect on the soul!! Thanks for watching!
@@ChrisEdworthy oh yeah , they can be boring but always consistent .
Adaptive cruise isn't needed until you have one that has it. Shame the bluetooth does play music.
2012 4.4 tdv8 on 125k now.
Oil changes every 8k miles yes please.
I use a Bluetooth dongle into the iPod connector. Works a great calls and music all Bluetooth! Have a look at this link, I'm not an affiliate, its just what I bought! www.amazon.co.uk/Airdual-Interface-Adaptor-Connector-Including/dp/B07RMHVJ6P/ref=asc_df_B07RMHVJ6P/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4793606091717007158&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006871&hvtargid=pla-2281435179018&psc=1&mcid=f21012e7ca6d35ec8a20636f9461189e&hvocijid=4793606091717007158-B07RMHVJ6P-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1
Be nice if u can get insurance,even if u can,Tesco will at £2600another company quoted £2500 that's for a 2013 model crazy
2013? Is that an L405? My policy for my Range Rover and Rolls is much less than that!
a little bit of inward pressure will solve the mildly embarrassing tail gate opening demo, some practice required.
Thanks for the tip. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching until the end too!!
I have just returned to southern spain in my 4.2 sc for the 5th time from bordon hants to here 2.5 tanks of pet.
That’s not too bad. A comfortable ride too!
Obviously there was a crossing from Portsmouth to Caen but with cruise control no pun intended I averaged 24/25mph
BTW you can turn off keyless entry in all Range/Land Rovers
Thats handy to know for a lot of people. Thanks!
Ive got the same model and on a 62 reg. Theyre great. You mention a lot of town driving. Do you get Dpf warnings?
Thanks for watching! No, I’m not affected by the DPF as I also do a lot of 50-70mph roads too. So it gets a daily run.
I'm in East Sussex. We should arrange an L322 Meet with as many of us as possible. Not sure how many from your channel would be up for it
No doubt they are brilliant cars, but I suspect you would have a different opinion if every time you got in it there was an engine management light on showing a fault of one sort or another. This is one reason they are cheap, they are the most unreliable car on the road and this is a great shame as it is lovely to drive, some of the faults (air suspension) have been consistent since the very first models.. if only they would put more effort into solving this sort of recurring fault it would make all the difference.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I've had a Discovery 3 that the timing chain went after 3 years. But other than that all my Land Rovers have been reliable. I do a fair amount of miles too. They have general wear and tear. But I service on time and change worn parts as needed. If you do that, I found them to be great. But you're right, a Land Cruiser would potentially be more reliable. But some how, Land Rover products affects your soul... a Toyota just doesn't!
Great video and a true Rangey failure. 😂😂
Turn off camera, shut top lid, leave camera off, re-open both boot lids with ease!
Pretty much, that's what happened! 😂 the next day it was fine.
I prefer the dial to a `stick` you're not forever resting your hand on it unnecessarily.
That's true, and there's armrests so no need for that
What about the l320? Is it as good as
L320 is the same generation but the Range Rover Sport. I think at this period in time, it as based on the same platform as the Discovery rather than a Range Rover. So it has the Discovery engines too.
I have an aging L320 diesel 3.6 V8, 57 plate with 135K miles and a L405 66 plate. I use the L405 for business but still love the L320, better seat position and lovely chunky switches, none of the fancy touch screen stuff for heating etc. Totally recomended ..
Yes mine appears to be
Same as mine then!! Thanks for watching!
Upgrade your mic when you can
Already done! I hope it's better in my next video release later this week. Thanks for watching and the feedback!
They can be moneypits. You need a big wallet for keeping these things moving.
Thanks for the comment, fortunately mine has been good so far.
my 1 ear enjoyed the video
Thanks for watching, much appreciated.
They were nice but look very dated now compared with the super cool L405
For me, that's the appeal. L405 onwards are more luxury and less functional.
Ulez and insurance costs stops me buying one
Could you go for a petrol version? Would that comply with ulez?
Yes, we have an Autobiography 4.4 petrol which is ULEZ compliant unlike our TD6.
No... i just don't understand the British 'Fascination' with JLR.
It's not just in Britain! It's all over. JLR following in the State is huge.
One day you might, if not hardees.
@kadiocalc they will have to improve their 'Build quality' ( they are ok for the 1st 4/5 years, then bits start falling off) ,and the security is a joke. It's not just the cars. The attitude of the drivers 🙄, " I'm in a Range Rover, move out of my way" 🤷♂️🤦♂️.
Driving position ..
Prefer my l405 different animal altogether l322 old knackers now
@@gerryr1893 I do like the L405. Nothing against it. I just think the L405 was the turning point more toward luxury and less function. I like the L322 as it’s the last hurrah to old school motoring before we headed for luxury and screens.
Officially the most unreliable motor vehicle in the world bar none (Jeep is a close run second)
But I still love them!! Thanks for watching Phil!
@@ChrisEdworthy I’m like that with 911s 🏎️
I've owned probably 20 off these best one ever mate is 06 jag 4.4 rest are shit tbh
@@wayneoriordan6749 Was that the petrol V8?
That's good as I've just picked up an 06 jag 4.4V8 vogue se 😊
@@MrSharpe95 I hope you enjoy it. Did you pay a lot for it?
@@ChrisEdworthy it was £3995 119 thousand miles good service history
Needs a couple of little bits
Air con not cold
Front light lenses going milky but offer than that I'm happy 😊
@@MrSharpe95 Wow that’s pretty cheap. A lot of car for the money. Keep me posted with how it goes.
No. It's not.
What do you think is?
No it’s nowhere near it. Dacia levels of quality control these things were piles of shite from day 1
If you don't like my Range Rover, what about my Rolls? ua-cam.com/video/ZQsYUvQjboM/v-deo.html
@@ChrisEdworthy 🤣🤣🤣I’ll be honest pal Range Rovers are brilliant to drive when everything works. But that very rarely happens and it’s such a shame. You’d be happier in a Land Cruiser Amazon. You must hate yourself owning a Range Rover and a Rolls. Serious wallet surgery needed on both those cars. Old Bentleys are in that hat too. I’ve driven a 1995 Continental S 1 of 37 cars made. Very cool but I saw the bill needed to put it right and it was more than the deposit for most houses 🤣🤣🤣
Worst most unreliable car I,ve ever had , not a patch on a Land Cruiser, I hate them with a passion
😂 I do love a Land Cruiser, I’ve always wanted the 4.5l V8.
"Best car ever made" ? You must be having having a laugh!
😂 what do you think it is then?
Eh no, the L405 is I've had them all and multiple versions of each since the classic shape but I do like the L322 in terms of value for money if you buy a 100k plus one that has been looked after you shouldn't lose too much and if your keeping it then if you get 5 years out of it, you are righting it off in value terms anyway, unless it is a mint rare edition. The TD6 version of L322 I had was underpowered. The 3.6TDV8 was ok but I had to chip it. 4.4TDV8 is the best of them. I had the supercharged as well but quickly got fed up with that and didn't see that point of eating fuel in a car that wasn't that fast, albeit smoother than the diesel. The SC wasn't fast or handled well certainly compared to other cars I had at the time. Anything half fast like a Golf GTi chipped could whip it, so don't really see the point of big SUVs souped up like that and people are off their nut paying mad money for a Lambo Urus for example , which is basically my old RS6 in Lambo drag but slower! Anyway it's not what the RR's are for, its about the toys and comfort and sheer comfy driving experience v me going around in one of my modified cars, I've had many form 911 Turbo S's to GTR's to RS to M to AMG to Fezza...I was that petrol head. They however are all about the occasion, the sound, the handling and speed experience and not something you drive daily, albeit you could but wouldn't do your back or fillings much good. I used a few of mine on track days etc but not the Fezza's they were too valuable to be tracking any longer :-)
Two completely different perspectives but people that buy SVR's trying to get that form them and these body kits like Urban and Overfinch I used to do are all just a total waste of money and a con on an already massively depreciating car if you buy it new like I stupidly did a few of them. I wouldn't bother my a5rse. Autobiography model at least 4 years old and looked after FSH, one or few owners with all the toys is all you ever need!
I suppose these days it makes sense to go for the P4??e models as even more power than SDV8, less polluting, less tax and better MPG by far. So I am considering 2018 model onwards one of them if I change to get the 2018 upgrades but would need to drive it for a few days to see if I'd like the little 2l ingenium matched with batteries that are only plug in charge. MHEV diesel/petrol version may be best option?
Great insight thanks for sharing. I think we agree the 4.4 V8 Diesel is the best engine in either the L322 or L405. Thanks for watching
Agree with you I have a 2019 l405 different league to the l322