lenb

Active Member

• Jul 26, 2016

• #1

Ok! .... So I can't make up my mind:
My P38 is a 2000 DHSE with 145,000 miles and I've owned it for around 6 years. EAS is good with replaced suspension bags, new EAS pump, new in tank fuel pump, and running well - it does struggle to tow my big tin tent but then of course it is a diesel.
My L322 is a 2004 4.4 V8 with 140,000 miles and I've owned this for nearly 2 years. New front air suspension bags and struts, new fuel pump, battery drain finally sorted!,

Both have their downsides, but both have their upsides - arghhhh! I just can't decide. Helpfully advice appreciated but I'm sure there will be some sarcasm

 

martynv8

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2016

• #2

Keep them both!

 

lenb

Active Member

• Jul 26, 2016

• #3

martynv8 said:

Keep them both!

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That's what I keep saying to STMBO - but it doesn't go down very well

 

Saint.V8

Dyed-in-the-wool 100% RR Junkie

Full Member

• Jul 26, 2016

• #4

I've always said....I wouldn't swap my L322 for a P38.....but I'd have both at the same time (and have had at one point) hence I voted to keep both

 

wil2813

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2016

• #5

just sold my 51 vogue ,great but sadly imo doesnt come close to my 322 vogue ive had for nearly 6 years & still enjoy every single time i drive it.

 

Littelwill

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2016

• #6

Unfortunately they are totally different machines... The p38 has the true Landrover hit it with a hammer and you'll fix it (most of the time) but not the power and speed that the 4.4 L322 has. Also the P38 is older. Personally I'd consider getting rid of the L322 the P38 will become a classic eventually

 

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tomcat59alan

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2016

• #7

Why is the 38 down on power? Mine (diesel manual) pulls my 1800 kg tin tent + all the bits without a problem

 

wil2813

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• Jul 26, 2016

• #8

Littelwill said:

the P38 will become a classic eventually

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i live for today not tomorrow not interested in future classics been there done that, had a sierra cosworth all day today bit of fun but old hat imo alright in its day but things move on like the 700bhp nissan gtr i was in last week mind bending

 

wil2813

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• Jul 26, 2016

• #9

tomcat59alan said:

Why is the 38 down on power? Mine (diesel manual) pulls my 1800 kg tin tent + all the bits without a problem

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hi al hows it hanging

 

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tomcat59alan

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• Jul 26, 2016

• #10

wil2813 said:

hi al hows it hanging

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Not bad Wil, Been under a Disco the last couple of days with my MIG set bringing it back to life.Nearly finished ONE side. Day off tomorrow to do the garden and regain my sanity. You found the motor you were after yet?

 

wil2813

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2016

• #11

not really sold the 51 vogue it was fun as it had working blues & twos with sirens aswell obviously disconnected them first

 

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tomcat59alan

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• Jul 26, 2016

• #12

wil2813 said:

not really sold the 51 vogue it was fun as it had working blues & twos with sirens aswell obviously disconnected them first

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Was that for when it broke down?

 

wil2813

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• Jul 26, 2016

• #13

tomcat59alan said:

Not bad Wil, Been under a Disco the last couple of days with my MIG set bringing it back to life.Nearly finished ONE side. Day off tomorrow to do the garden and regain my sanity. You found the motor you were after yet?

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got offered this today a 99 hse needs a alternator,back window & headlight for a whopping £270

 

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tomcat59alan

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• Jul 26, 2016

• #14

wil2813 said:

got offered this today a 99 hse needs a alternator,back window & headlight for a whopping £270

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seems cheap enough

 

wil2813

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2016

• #15

tomcat59alan said:

seems cheap enough

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i suppose so but it will clutter my yard & not got time to mess with scrappers,would fix up as engine was sorted 2 years ago starts/drives just got no spare time not enough hrs in a day m8

 

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tomcat59alan

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• Jul 26, 2016

• #16

wil2813 said:

i suppose so but it will clutter my yard & not got time to mess with scrappers,would fix up as engine was sorted 2 years ago starts/drives just got no spare time not enough hrs in a day m8

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I know, I've had the black one since before Christmas, just cannot find the time to finish it. Got to go now, the Enemy has just said she's fed up looking at the back of my laptop.

 

biketeacherdave

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2016

• #17

Keep them both iv been looking at 4.4 l322 just run out of driveway space my self

 

pwood999

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Full Member

• Jul 27, 2016

• #18

wil2813 said:

got offered this today a 99 hse needs a alternator,back window & headlight for a whopping £270

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Assuming it's "up norf", wish it was nearer to me. I got space on drive, although haven't finished autobiography rebuild yet !! but Mrs is in Ireland for two weeks so might have got away with it !! . . ..

 

Gmacz

Well-Known Member

• Jul 27, 2016

• #19

Sell them and get a decent classic.
P38 value should get you a full tank of diesel and a red 4x4 sticker for the classic.
100th post and full of useful information.

 

lenb

Active Member

• Jul 27, 2016

• #20

tomcat59alan said:

Why is the 38 down on power? Mine (diesel manual) pulls my 1800 kg tin tent + all the bits without a problem

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Maybe it's just that it's an auto and therefore an anthill will slow it down big time with weight on the back. Solo it's fine, hence the dilemma I'm having!!