P38 as a weekend toy

MackP38 · Feb 10, 2019

oakey said:
WElcome and I reckon the D2 is more likely to rust. Having had a few Land Rovers, the D2 was the worst for rust.
P38 is very nice and the most important bit of kit you need is a nanocom (other thingies are available) to fix the electronic gizmos.
I would suggest a V8 or a V8

Brilliant haha thanks!

Henry_b · Feb 10, 2019

MackP38 said:
That’s interesting, a disco is a viable option for me as well.

NO.

Disco is a great car, but a Range Rover is well, A Range Rover!!

MackP38 · Feb 10, 2019

Henry_b said:
NO.

Disco is a great car, but a Range Rover is well, A Range Rover!!

I have to agree with you, nothing will beat it. And once you’ve driven one, you’ll never get anything less than it! My Grandfather has a new RR Sport, he looked at changing but simply couldn’t find an equal to it.

Henry_b · Feb 10, 2019

A late model 4.6 has all the appurtenances depending on spec, the Early ones are also very nice but can be spartan compared to their latter compatriots .

Above is a well spec'd Vogue Interior.

Below is a Early HSE.
Big difference.

Henry_b · Feb 10, 2019

MackP38 said:
I have to agree with you, nothing will beat it. And once you’ve driven one, you’ll never get anything less than it! My Grandfather has a new RR Sport, he looked at changing but simply couldn’t find an equal to it.

They're addictive. the P38.

Lovely cars..

Buy one and look after it

Henry_b · Feb 10, 2019

This is a good buy.

The P38 bible

Details all the little details of the 38a

MackP38 · Feb 10, 2019

Henry_b said:
A late model 4.6 has all the appurtenances depending on spec, the Early ones are also very nice but can be spartan compared to their latter compatriots .

Above is a well spec'd Vogue Interior.

Below is a Early HSE.
Big difference.

I have my eye on a 2001 4.6 HSE, good spec and decent condition, leather seats are a must in my opinion.

Henry_b · Feb 10, 2019

MackP38 said:
I have my eye on a 2001 4.6 HSE, good spec and decent condition, leather seats are a must in my opinion.

Leather is all you can get!!

Early on you could have velour

Oxford leather is a nice rare option to get.

The seats have no piping and are the most comfy seats you'll ever sit in!

gold rover · Feb 10, 2019

MackP38 said:
I have to agree with you, nothing will beat it. And once you’ve driven one, you’ll never get anything less than it! My Grandfather has a new RR Sport, he looked at changing but simply couldn’t find an equal to it.

Oh dear. No equal but several superior.

oakey · Feb 10, 2019

gold rover said:
Oh dear. No equal but several superior.

Nah none of the others are Range Rovers
Loads of wannabes tho

gold rover · Feb 10, 2019

oakey said:
Nah none of the others are Range Rovers
Loads of wannabes tho

So you're saying a RRS is better than a Classic, P38, L322, L405, because none of those are Range Rovers?

Addit: Only one not a Range Rover is the RRS, it's a D3 in disguise

MackP38 · Feb 10, 2019

gold rover said:
So you're saying a RRS is better than a Classic, P38, L322, L405, because none of those are Range Rovers?

Addit: Only one not a Range Rover is the RRS, it's a D3 in disguise

Ah I had meant no equal to a Range Rover in general, as in compared to a BMW X5, merc ml etc. Once you’ve had a Range Rover you can’t go back

gold rover · Feb 10, 2019

MackP38 said:
Ah I had meant no equal to a Range Rover in general, as in compared to a BMW X5, merc ml etc. Once you’ve had a Range Rover you can’t go back

I agree to a point but the RRS is really a D3 and the other thing(ejoke), that's been around , for a while, wearing a Range Rover badge, is no such thing. As for the Velar it has yet to show it's colours. Although, I did notice the other day how small it is. So may be joining the ranks of "wears the badge but is just an estate car"

Henry_b · Feb 10, 2019

The
Classic
P38
L322
L405
Are in my opinion the Real Range Rovers.

The growths that seem to spawn off of the badge aren't worth their weight in **** IMO
1 Evoque
2 Velar

oakey · Feb 10, 2019

I would say the P38 is the best RR with the classic a close second

Henry_b · Feb 10, 2019

oakey said:
I would say the P38 is the best RR with the classic a close second

I'd be inclined to agree, however if a classic owner reads this, all hell will break loose!

gold rover · Feb 10, 2019

oakey said:
I would say the P38 is the best RR with the classic a close second

Up there you said RRS was the best

oakey · Feb 10, 2019

I did?

gold rover · Feb 10, 2019

MackP38 said:
I have to agree with you, nothing will beat it. And once you’ve driven one, you’ll never get anything less than it! My Grandfather has a new RR Sport, he looked at changing but simply couldn’t find an equal to it.

gold rover said:
Oh dear. No equal but several superior.

oakey said:
Nah none of the others are Range Rovers
Loads of wannabes tho

Yep, you did

emcm0034 · Feb 11, 2019

If you buy a p38 you will be addicted you will love it you will hate it and love it again then find yourself looking for reason to use it more than you first think. I have owned 3 p38's all v8's. Still have my 3rd with no intentions of selling and that's including having just bought a l322. As been said the Range Rovers are hard to beat when comes to it I have tried and always came back flaws in all.

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