Mongo · Aug 10, 2017

Hello...

I'm interested in buying a new to me Range Rover Vogue... Maybe about the 5 grand mark.

Ideally cream leather but with TV screens in the headrests.

What should I avoid and why? As in, 4.6 is a 4.0 bored out so it's likely to suffer with issues due to thin block walls etc.

There's a lot of 4.4 motors on eBay... what's the lowdown with those engines? are diesels any good etc.

martynv8 · Aug 10, 2017

The P38 4.0 / 4.6 both have the same issues regarding liners. The 4.6 just has a longer stroke, same bore, same engine block. Not that many with TV screens but can be found.
The 4.4 will be the later L322. 5k will get you a tired early model. I'd avoid the diesel L322's unless you like changing gearboxes.
I'd have to ask what the true budget is. 5k for purchase or total funds. In most cases you'l need at least another 1k for first year maintenance...if your lucky.

Mongo · Aug 10, 2017

Something like this maybe

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282576462169

Mongo · Aug 10, 2017

alternatively... what's the deal with the range rover sport cars?

gold rover · Aug 10, 2017

Range Rover sports cars? You mean something like this? http://thecar4u.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/land-rover-has-plan-to-build-sports-car.html

Or this?
https://www.bing.com/images/search?...84860907&selectedindex=5&mode=overlay&first=1
They might be out of the 5k price range though

Especially if that includes your £1-2k contingency fund.

ukadamwest · Aug 10, 2017

a facelift kit ???

that makes it an underpigeon

biketeacherdave · Aug 10, 2017

I'm thinking this guy has no idea what he actually wants or what a rr is.......

gold rover · Aug 10, 2017

biketeacherdave said:
I'm thinking this guy has no idea what he actually wants or what a rr is.......

That's the odd thing, he has apparently owned a Range Rover before, if his posts are to be believed. Maybe he was drunk or on a wind up?

tomcat59alan · Aug 11, 2017

Mongo said:
alternatively... what's the deal with the range rover sport cars?

You can get one for feck all delivered.

Mongo · Aug 11, 2017

ok....

I want another range rover...
Don't want a P38... they're good but too old now.
I'm looking for an l322 or a range rover sport.

around 5k price mark, so 2004 / 2005.

is that clearer?

Mongo · Aug 11, 2017

gold rover said:
Range Rover sports cars? You mean something like this? http://thecar4u.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/land-rover-has-plan-to-build-sports-car.html

Or this?
https://www.bing.com/images/search?...84860907&selectedindex=5&mode=overlay&first=1
They might be out of the 5k price range though Especially if that includes your £1-2k contingency fund.

no... nothing like either of those and nor do I want or like an evoque... just a box standard range rover... not p38. l322 or RR sport.

martynv8 · Aug 11, 2017

Mongo said:
ok....

I want another range rover...
Don't want a P38... they're good but too old now.
I'm looking for an l322 or a range rover sport.

around 5k price mark, so 2004 / 2005.

is that clearer?

Ok but your initial post was confusing as you covered options for P38 & L322.
I think your really going to struggle getting a Sport for 5k. I would opt for an earlier L322 V8 on that budget but hope you have plenty of cash in reserve.
PS, have you had a RR before?

tomcat59alan · Aug 11, 2017

Mongo said:
Something like this maybe

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282576462169

Does your mate own this car? Are you trying to get him free advertising?

myfirstl322 · Aug 11, 2017

Much better to have used the search button here first, all the things to look out for are here in the archives.
Nobody with any sanity is going to compile a list for every Tom, Dick or Harry who posts up a couple of sentences.
No offence intended, good luck on your quest.

Ps. If you can find a similar thread in the search function, by all means add a post on that so any further legitimate queries you have can be answered.

gold rover · Aug 11, 2017

ukadamwest said:
a facelift kit ???

that makes it an underpigeon

Haven't heard of the underpigeon marque for ages. Didn't they go bust, due to decrease in insanity levels amongst potential makers.

Mongo · Aug 23, 2017

martynv8 said:
Ok but your initial post was confusing as you covered options for P38 & L322.
I think your really going to struggle getting a Sport for 5k. I would opt for an earlier L322 V8 on that budget but hope you have plenty of cash in reserve.
PS, have you had a RR before?

yes... had a p38 diesel

Grrrrrr · Aug 23, 2017

gold rover said:
Haven't heard of the underpigeon marque for ages. Didn't they go bust, due to decrease in insanity levels amongst potential makers.

Oh, there're plenty out there still.

Mongo · Aug 24, 2017

ok.....

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253058147664

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263161499010

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172830242092

well... there's 3 range rover sport vehicles at around the 5k price range, so it turns out that you CAN buy a range rover sport for that kind of money... this week you can buy 3 of them for THAT kind of money.

Having sorted that issue, is there anybody on this site who actually knows anything about range rovers who can give me some practical advice on pitfalls of buying a used rr or is this forum full of armchair critics that are the 4 wheel drive equivalent of the p5 forum?

sorry... did I say that out loud?

ukadamwest · Aug 24, 2017

no. were all just armchair critics that tell people to 'put it back on air'

martynv8 · Aug 24, 2017

Mongo said:
ok.....

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253058147664

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263161499010

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172830242092

well... there's 3 range rover sport vehicles at around the 5k price range, so it turns out that you CAN buy a range rover sport for that kind of money... this week you can buy 3 of them for THAT kind of money.

Having sorted that issue, is there anybody on this site who actually knows anything about range rovers who can give me some practical advice on pitfalls of buying a used rr or is this forum full of armchair critics that are the 4 wheel drive equivalent of the p5 forum?

sorry... did I say that out loud?

....oh dear...

1st - is not a Range Rover Sport
2nd - Accident damaged
3rd - is at 18 bids & 5.6k on auction with 4 days to go

Talking of armchairs.....i miss my P38

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