When I was younger I used to cope ok with the "foibles and fark ups" of these desirable lux cars that came cheap because they were past it, I had lots of enthusiasm and energy but little time then, but nowdays with plenty of time and a severe deficiency in the other two, I'd rather not dally with any of these "glories of the past".
He has been around this site long enough before he bought the l322 and had plenty of opportunity to read about the downside, as well as the up. He even started a thread to ask about what to expect. He also bought from one of the most honest sellers anyone is likely to meet. So if his eyes weren't wide open, as to cost of running v cost of upkeep, it was he who chose to keep them closed.I also have to say the main part of the OP's "anguish and pain" has been caused by his choosing to ignore fault codes and a massive engine warning. The other outlays he has had were nothing more than any owner of any vehicle would have(tyres, service, brakes), with the exception of the gearbox/TC , which is nothing more than any owner of an L332 of a certain age has.
They can lead us all , through the joys of the L405 and beyond
Possibly but for the cost of 8 or 9months lease @ £1500pm an older L322 , even with gearbox issues, could be bought and brought up to really nice condition. Then it would be yours and only thing left would be normal upkeep (tyres, fuel, tax ,etc) and the odd little hiccup to keep you on your toes. You know we all love them for those odd little hiccups
The guy is just letting of steam on the forum about his range rover, nothing wrong with that. Sounding off is legit on here especially with the later RRs. We have all been there.He has been around this site long enough before he bought the l322 and had plenty of opportunity to read about the downside, as well as the up. He even started a thread to ask about what to expect. He also bought from one of the most honest sellers anyone is likely to meet. So if his eyes weren't wide open, as to cost of running v cost of upkeep, it was he who chose to keep them closed.I also have to say the main part of the OP's "anguish and pain" has been caused by his choosing to ignore fault codes and a massive engine warning. The other outlays he has had were nothing more than any owner of any vehicle would have(tyres, service, brakes), with the exception of the gearbox/TC , which is nothing more than any owner of an L332 of a certain age has.
As for a lot of car for little money, my signature says it all.
The fact, you chose to pick out the drama queen label , rather than faint hearted, speaks for itself. Perhaps you took a look at all his posts, his dummy has been thrown so often it should be on elastic by now.
Just in case you're wondering, I bought mine before they became as 'cheap' as they are now and I made sure I knew what I was buying into. I never at any point expected her to be cheap to run, which is the mistake many 'bitterly disappointed' owners are now making. I have also hit points where the pits of despair were above me. My own threads and posts on others will attest to but again I didn't make a drama out of a crisis. I soldiered on, at points thinking of trading her but just plodding on through and eventually getting there, with the invaluable help and humour of those on this site. More importantly, if faults showed up, I dealt with them, I didn't just clear the codes/messages and ignore them, then have a hissy fit when the veh stopped working.
So whilst you may choose to sympathise with the OP, as is your right, I will retain my opinion, as is my right.
+1 Despite the huge amount of time,effort & substantial amounts of cash we can all put into these things they can still fail in a big way & lead to huge frustration. Been there, done that......
The mechanic was looking at it today, I'll get a report and detailed quote sometime tomorrow.
I'll find out when I get the mechanics report from the insurance company tomorrow.
Well the insurance company were useless, they decided to arrange a hire car for me in Lyon, despite me telling them I was in Normandy. Apparently I confirmed twice I was 650km further south than I actually am...How was your holiday? Hope it all went well after the RR episode.. hope you got back home ok!
If I get a wSrning light, engine management light, it's taken to the garage within a day or two. I don't ignore them. There is one fault code I do always ignore and that's because of the LPG system. Every rover I've owned has the same fault code on LPG. Everything else gets fixed.He has been around this site long enough before he bought the l322 and had plenty of opportunity to read about the downside, as well as the up. He even started a thread to ask about what to expect. He also bought from one of the most honest sellers anyone is likely to meet. So if his eyes weren't wide open, as to cost of running v cost of upkeep, it was he who chose to keep them closed.I also have to say the main part of the OP's "anguish and pain" has been caused by his choosing to ignore fault codes and a massive engine warning. The other outlays he has had were nothing more than any owner of any vehicle would have(tyres, service, brakes), with the exception of the gearbox/TC , which is nothing more than any owner of an L332 of a certain age has.
As for a lot of car for little money, my signature says it all.
The fact, you chose to pick out the drama queen label , rather than faint hearted, speaks for itself. Perhaps you took a look at all his posts, his dummy has been thrown so often it should be on elastic by now.
Just in case you're wondering, I bought mine before they became as 'cheap' as they are now and I made sure I knew what I was buying into. I never at any point expected her to be cheap to run, which is the mistake many 'bitterly disappointed' owners are now making. I have also hit points where the pits of despair were above me. My own threads and posts on others will attest to but again I didn't make a drama out of a crisis. I soldiered on, at points thinking of trading her but just plodding on through and eventually getting there, with the invaluable help and humour of those on this site. More importantly, if faults showed up, I dealt with them, I didn't just clear the codes/messages and ignore them, then have a hissy fit when the veh stopped working.
So whilst you may choose to sympathise with the OP, as is your right, I will retain my opinion, as is my right.
If I get a wSrning light, engine management light, it's taken to the garage within a day or two. I don't ignore them. There is one fault code I do always ignore and that's because of the LPG system. Every rover I've owned has the same fault code on LPG. Everything else gets fixed.He has been around this site long enough before he bought the l322 and had plenty of opportunity to read about the downside, as well as the up. He even started a thread to ask about what to expect. He also bought from one of the most honest sellers anyone is likely to meet. So if his eyes weren't wide open, as to cost of running v cost of upkeep, it was he who chose to keep them closed.I also have to say the main part of the OP's "anguish and pain" has been caused by his choosing to ignore fault codes and a massive engine warning. The other outlays he has had were nothing more than any owner of any vehicle would have(tyres, service, brakes), with the exception of the gearbox/TC , which is nothing more than any owner of an L332 of a certain age has.
As for a lot of car for little money, my signature says it all.
The fact, you chose to pick out the drama queen label , rather than faint hearted, speaks for itself. Perhaps you took a look at all his posts, his dummy has been thrown so often it should be on elastic by now.
Just in case you're wondering, I bought mine before they became as 'cheap' as they are now and I made sure I knew what I was buying into. I never at any point expected her to be cheap to run, which is the mistake many 'bitterly disappointed' owners are now making. I have also hit points where the pits of despair were above me. My own threads and posts on others will attest to but again I didn't make a drama out of a crisis. I soldiered on, at points thinking of trading her but just plodding on through and eventually getting there, with the invaluable help and humour of those on this site. More importantly, if faults showed up, I dealt with them, I didn't just clear the codes/messages and ignore them, then have a hissy fit when the veh stopped working.
So whilst you may choose to sympathise with the OP, as is your right, I will retain my opinion, as is my right.
Not any good when the dream becomes a nightmare, after reading your earlier posts I had no problem ascertaining that you had gone about the preparations of your RR in a thorough and serious manner in order to get a vehicle that could be relied on. Unfortunately it has let you down when it really counted, (holidays), but if you stick with it it may just come through for you, persistence may just pay, I hope you get to "drive the dream".
Thank you, I appreciate that
plus 1.
Just out of interest, who was your insurance with? (so others can avoid them!)
