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WBRR

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Just wanted to say high. I'm just looking to buy my first P38A (guess if you've got the bug you have to pop your cherry sometime)

I don't want or need one as a daily driver, but i am looking for a bit of fun and of course a project on occasion.

I've got a reasonable budget but I am looking at 2000 plates at latest (on the basis of dodging the higher road tax)

I've had a good read of the forum over the last week or so which means right now i've got none of those annoying newbie questions like;
what mpg will i get and
should i get LPG or devil juice?
etc
I'm certain i will have questions at some point and right now i'm focused on finding the right P38 for me as the cash is burning a hole in my pocket! :5bdriving::5bdriving::5bdriving::car::car::car:
 
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Diesel will return 23-26 mpg on average...between 16-22 in town and 22-29 on a long run...more reliable than the V8's and have a strange accelerator pedal response which makes them 'seem' quite slow but are quite spritley when poked.

V8's will return 12-18mpg on petrol and prob average 15-16 on LPG.....less reliable then the Diesel, although the later models are a tad better than the earlier V8's.

People say a V8 on LPG is a recipe for issues...but my 3.9 on gas was great and my current L322 on gas is so far awesome....

the P38 is a good vehicle to DIY maintain if you are handy with spanners....stick around on here and ask questions....never buy a Range Rover with your heart, and never buy one with faults unless you fully understand the costs and frustration involved in fixing it!
 
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:welcome2: Look long and hard then get a diesel if you have any sense at all. ;);)
 
wammers said:
:welcome2: Look long and hard then get a diesel if you have any sense at all. ;);)
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LOL, I'm leaning towards LPG if i'm honest. Don't plan on doing mega miles in it, ive got a car for that but i do want to enjoy it.

I may still go for a straight V8 yet, not driven a 2.5 but i do have concerns about the power so i should drive one.
 
If you want to avoid the inevitable Rover V8 problems, look for an Overfinch P38. Look identical on the outside, but comes with a much more robust Chevy V8 (LS1 I believe).

You'll need to budget a bit higher obviously, but better than the silly RV8. If that is out of your price range, get the derv.
 
WBRR said:
LOL, I'm leaning towards LPG if i'm honest. Don't plan on doing mega miles in it, ive got a car for that but i do want to enjoy it.

I may still go for a straight V8 yet, not driven a 2.5 but i do have concerns about the power so i should drive one.
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The Diesels are fine power wise - just have a strange pedal response, but my DSE did go very well when prodded hard enough....
 
As above try to get a post 1999 you won't have any key problems like the early ones ;)

Make sure its a diesel !!!!
 
I was in the same position as you and looked for a P38 as a Sunday hobby car. If I had to rely on it and use it as an only car, etc then I'd go down the diesel route. However, I driven a couple of diesels and the P38 just isn't the same without that V8 rumble :)
 
Same here, i love my V8 but if i were looking at a daily commuter i'd compromise fun for reliability & go for the diesel.
 
stjohnsmythe said:
I was in the same position as you and looked for a P38 as a Sunday hobby car. If I had to rely on it and use it as an only car, etc then I'd go down the diesel route. However, I driven a couple of diesels and the P38 just isn't the same without that V8 rumble :)
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martynv8 said:
Same here, i love my V8 but if i were looking at a daily commuter i'd compromise fun for reliability & go for the diesel.
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When the Girlfriend agreed I could have another P38 and give up my Company car...the only stipulation was it had to be a Diesel....

When I found my L322 and its on Gas.....it works out to be running a few pence per mile cheaper than the Diesel P38...

P38 returned 25-26p per mile and the L322 on LPG returns 21-22p per mile....

I couldn't justify another V8 on Petty.....not as a daily driver:eek:
 
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