Range Rover L322 TD6 Buyers Guide

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  • @Bensgarage
    @Bensgarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Going over what to look for when buying a used Range Rover L322 TD6. I love mine it really is a great car.

    • @thecolliman7674
      @thecolliman7674 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben me again Do you know where the fuse is for the steering wheel adjustment is? I have no sound that the motors are working one comment on forum said they are fused to the front seats but both seats work .
      The sun roof tool is missing also either the owner or garage have nab the head phones and DVD remote and they sell
      them on eBay . Now watching your video on your 2010 RR .

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thecolliman7674 check this out, fuse number 20 apparently.

    • @thecolliman7674
      @thecolliman7674 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bensgarage OK Thanks will do fuse behind glove box me thinks regards Allan

    • @thecolliman7674
      @thecolliman7674 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bensgarage checked fuse 20 glove box this is for heated steering wheel which is OK, there is a fuse 20 for drivers seat which is OK .
      If there isn't another fuse 20 looking at maybe relay problem but I'd unlucky if 2 went together the thing I'm lead to believe there's a ECU on the steering column which controls the motors .

  • @CraigMarshall_HDvideo4K
    @CraigMarshall_HDvideo4K ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought one of these new in 2003 so I became the first commercial 4WD tour operator with an L322 in Australia. Many Brits travelled with me to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and more throughout the decade. Stunning vehicle and I've owned several L322s since. Like all Land Rovers, regular maintenance is essential so be wary if you are the fourth owner! IMO, the L322 series offer the best overall road/off-road performance of any RR to date. There is also a clever trick to the air suspension only available on the first gen. (BMW) models and not mentioned in the owner's manual: once lowered to highway cruising speed, the EAS can be permanently locked in that position for improved corner handling and roll resistance at any speed around town. A simple push of the button returns the EAS to automatic mode.

  • @justinneill5003
    @justinneill5003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have the same model, the 2002 L322 (TD6). Even same colour. Ironically mine was first registered in France before being exported toLatvia which is where I own and keep it. My fuel consumption is just as you said; on an 1800km trip through Austria, Germany, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia I(a trip I make twice a year) also get an average of 30mpg. I also have to echo your words about the auto gearbox, since mine packed up at 240,000 km (it was replaced with a reconditioned unit which has been fine for 50,000km since.) Ditto the rear wheel arch corrosion (now sorted.) On the subject of corrosion, as I drive a lot on roads which have been heavily salted during winter,I have had the car treated with the full Krown anti-rust treatment, which is redone every couple of years. It works a treat, it has neutralised any existing rust and put a stop to any further corrosion. I bought mine without service history and with 240k km on the clock so not surprisingly I've replaced a lot of parts that were on borrowed time when I bought it: the gearbox being the main item, but also the two fromt air suspension struts with air bags, the turbo, handbrake assembly, fuel pump, wiper motor, a brake pipe, and ABS modulator. As I only do about 4000 careful miles per year, the non-routine maintenance seems to have tailed off to a reasonable level now.I like this car, maybe given the choice I'd have gone for the 3.6 or 4.2 but for my purposes, cruising within the speed limit and negotiating snowy alpine roads (this car is unstoppable with proper winter tyres!) it is more than capable. My advice is to set aside spare funds for any impending maintenance issues by squeezing down the purchase price, which shouldn't be difficult with the older models. Verdict: great car, I love it! But I'd say that about any RR.I started out with one of the original 2-door classics, wish I'd kept it... they're worth a lot now.

  • @grandadsfishingboat7455
    @grandadsfishingboat7455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant presentation thankyou so much …I,m teetering on the brink of a td6 at 64yrs of age.. My brother has been in the eviable position of driving new ones since the early nineties and has had a new one every 4 yrs . I,m the poor relation but must have at least one while I,m still able .

  • @davidriley8590
    @davidriley8590 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Range rover dealer lent me a new Range rover while mine went in for a check-up and I did not like it there was not enough headroom in the back for my Rottweiler I was glad to get my TD6 back with the 3-litre BMW engine very reliable.

  • @louisjames1062
    @louisjames1062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Reference your memory seats, you can have a different set up per key, so your wife’s key would unlock it and adjust it to her stored setting and your key to your settings.

  • @simpsonservices6463
    @simpsonservices6463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video, very informative

  • @paulmuldoon8758
    @paulmuldoon8758 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mines not working ben driving perfectly then just cut out no warning dead turning over not starting your the man 👨 Paul from Scotland

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never good when that happens, have you plugged a diagnostics in.

  • @ianpowell152
    @ianpowell152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good review. I’m being persuaded by the better half to get a 4x4 as I live in the countryside that’s prone to either flooding or deep snow. And I did love my old TDi 300 discovery I had years ago.

  • @torehelmersson1989
    @torehelmersson1989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video... all you say is very true! Watch the air suspension and gearbox oil changes, but other than that, it's all good!

  • @BreakdownAutomotive
    @BreakdownAutomotive 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a great video! The L322 is by far the best Range Rover out there. I would love to get my hands on an early generation model.

    • @HouseTunes
      @HouseTunes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No you wouldn’t, it’s not worth the headache especially with the 2002-2005 omes😂

    • @alexcornofficial
      @alexcornofficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      House Tunes whats wrong with them?

    • @Cupat1
      @Cupat1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexcornofficial Cadbury's auto box, not enough power compared to the tdv6 that's for starters.

  • @gwilko6452
    @gwilko6452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am hoping to buy one tomorrow. Looking forward to this review 😀

  • @tonyholyoak
    @tonyholyoak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

  • @jameshymerstherapy4112
    @jameshymerstherapy4112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a great video. I’m going to look at one tomorrow

  • @garysnack9253
    @garysnack9253 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx for this review I enjoyed 😉watching

  • @maddoxtom
    @maddoxtom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review, thanks 😊

  • @thecolliman7674
    @thecolliman7674 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good advice about chipping and gearbox this year 2020 Had my gearbox serviced by gearbox specialist and he had a customers cars gearbox rebuild cost £3000. Seen so many RR black smoking guess bad chipping these are not old cars.

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes for some reason quite a few people think black smoke means more power. To me it says unburnt fuel and costing more to run than it should. Ours kicks out a bit of smoke when you give it some, but no more than any diesel. We normally drive it fairly sedate so I think it’s clearing the soot out of the exhaust. And it soon clears.

    • @cooksey187
      @cooksey187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have more than likely gutted the dpf or cats, even more power with them removed but will puff out black smoke, so if you ever see a bmw, audi or vw puff out black smoke on take off they've taken either the dpf filter, cats or both out.

  • @bensgaming9067
    @bensgaming9067 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing review love these beasts

  • @jamesmacdonald3090
    @jamesmacdonald3090 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After owning three door, classic and P38 I am taking the plunge on an L322 4.4 with lpg as the TD6 seems to be considered under powered, I will be towing 2 tonne boat. I have seen a few TD6 on fleebay with hot start issues? Would suggest taking engine cover off to look for injector issues, black death! Check for emissions issues... blanked egr etc.. MOT fail these days. Check if car is a smoker... turbo... rings.. injector issues.. usual modern diesel stuff! The moans about the cost of Rangie ownership seems to come from buyers who rush to the Stealers... Rangies are great if you can turn a spanner... well documented fixes for most things and cheap parts are only offset by the higher fuel costs but I have never run one as main car and they are cheap to buy. As I have always said "if you can find a 4x4 which can take four armed men and dogs across a ploughed field, collect the In-laws from the Station and crack 0-60 in 9 secs at 50mpg, I will have one!" Until then its got to be a Range Rover and to hell with the fuel costs!

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said!

    • @jamesmacdonald3090
      @jamesmacdonald3090 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have worked my way through most 4x4s on offer... ML, Shogun, Trooper, Jeep, Disco, Explorer and just keep coming back to Range Rovers. My Wife loves them but I wouldn't stick her in a RR as a daily driver or even send her off on a long trip, unless I am on board with my tools. Happily sent her off today for a 300 mile round trip in the X-trail.. only words of advice "don't crash it, its for sale" to pay for my L322, no logic to RR ownership! She will have to use her own car when the Rangie arrives, can't be doing with "why does this work?"

    • @Fosgen
      @Fosgen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No MOT tester cares if you got EGR or not. I ran it straight piped for many years and nobody cares, pass no fails every single time. No CATs, and it is way below maximum level of particulates in exhaust. Just take care of engine. Filters, oil, quality high cetane fuel. Thats all it take. Thats what most of people do not care about.

    • @Kassiusday
      @Kassiusday 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought one 4.4 Lpg 2003 from an engineer who used to repair it and maintain it / has loads of miles and drives perfect !!!!!! I bought on top of it a supercharge 2007 since I need a non lpg second card ! Seems the 4,4 more nervous and responsive at lower speeds whereas the supercharger seems very easy on higher speed but will see as just got it since 3 days ...

    • @jamesmacdonald3090
      @jamesmacdonald3090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kassiusday A year on and I still love my L322, don't think I will part with it! Had an itch for another P38, picked up an easy project 2.5 DHSE at Christmas.... dare I admit to it.... picked up Freelander last week for shits and giggles! It was the price of a good night out.... 2004 td4, 10 months MOT, fLLsh, 107k and HSE with leather and toys... £209! Only issues are side window, new motor supplied and sunroof... which I may or may not fix?

  • @hedydd2
    @hedydd2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tuning boxes don't have much effect on this vehicle. Its just too heavy for the power even with slightly more power. Yes, I could get 30mpg at best on mine and 26 to 27 was average, which I thought was good at the time too. However I've run the latest Volvo XC90 over the last couple of years and it is roomier, has nearer 250hp and 500Nm torque and goes like shit off a shovel, plus it averages 38mpg and gets a best of 42mpg, just to put things in perspective.
    You can change from low range to high [but not from high to low] on the move by the way. Flick the transmission to neutral and select high, then as soon as it changes, re-engage D. You can't do that with pickups which also mostly have electric range changes.
    Front differentials were a weak point on this age of car. Should have been sorted by now. These are hellish noisy if you try and push on, plus the tyre noise gets really bad as they wear down.

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huw Williams thanks for your comment, some good pointers there. However I think I must have Range Rover in the blood as I just love them, but yes they are a bit like marmite You either love them or hate them.

  • @Kassiusday
    @Kassiusday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did you film from a drone ? ( Sky perspective eagle viewb) Was fantastic footage !!

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aerial footage would have been with the drone yes. Mavi air, great bit of kit.

    • @Kassiusday
      @Kassiusday 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bensgarage owww be able to provide that kind of quality is amazing did subscribe straight away !! I have a 4.4 BMW , L322 HSE LPG .. 2003 // fantastic car ! Well maintained by the previous owner an engineer , the car has superb power l renew oil and filter every 3000/4000 miles // bought another L322 supercharge 2007 / since 3 days // looks like the Jaguar engine is more smooth quieter and gets his own versatility & power at higher speed than the BMW 4.4 this one seems more nervous at lower speed ... ( is it possible ? ) I appreciate your advices .. one of the best video about L322 RR !! Thank you !! Cheers 🥂 !

  • @shane80002007
    @shane80002007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for review

  • @GeoZeppelin1979
    @GeoZeppelin1979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the ones with the BMW engine parts ARE NOT EXPENSIVE its a myth it WAS expensive when it first came out though

  • @john-fv1vf
    @john-fv1vf ปีที่แล้ว

    Pirrelli Scorpion Verde all weather offroad fit the 20inch

  • @kevinblaylock9883
    @kevinblaylock9883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gearbox issues on the td6 are simply down to owners failing to change the transmission oil and filter.
    Sealed for life is total rubbish, any oil needs to be changed. Service the gearbox and you won't have a problem.

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the sealed for life thing gets misunderstood. Land Rover say it's sealed for life, for the duration of the warranty. Yes, if it's got oil in, it will need changing at some point. I serviced mine, oil and new filter. It is quite common for the torque converter to start failing, which puts metal filings into the oil, which then causes gearbox problems. That's what happened to mine anyway.

    • @kevinblaylock9883
      @kevinblaylock9883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bensgarage Really depends on the service history before your ownership. I've had my td6 for five years, however payed reasonable money for one that had the gearbox serviced before I owned it. The chap had cherished the car for the 6 years and serviced it regularly. Difficult to find cars and owners like these . My car was fitted with a Blue Spark turning box and throttle response unit and EGR delete by the previous owner, who pulled a boat during his ownership. It drives fantastic ,very responsive and pulls very well in all gears.

    • @kristoffersmith8289
      @kristoffersmith8289 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sealed for life... just dies earlier

  • @amateurtorque6709
    @amateurtorque6709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there, I really enjoyed your video, I am putting together an off road compilation of the L322, and wondered if you would like to be included?

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that would be good.

    • @amateurtorque6709
      @amateurtorque6709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bensgarage Thanks Ben, I will give you credit for the source clip and send you a link.

    • @amateurtorque6709
      @amateurtorque6709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bensgarage Hi there, the L322 offroad compilation video is now uploaded, hope you enjoy it:
      th-cam.com/video/VXGQ-2hvkYM/w-d-xo.html

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice.

  • @horacem6507
    @horacem6507 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The engine have 390 Nm and the gearbox is rated at 340Nm maximum.

  • @notmanynamesleft
    @notmanynamesleft 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    BMW could have easily sold these with 200+bhp but they pumped them all out with 170 which isn’t a lot for a big vehicle, I don’t understand why they didn’t make the gearbox stronger. The bmw 3.0 diesels of the same age could run 300hp through the boxes with no issues.

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      notmanynamesleft a bit of extra power would be nice at times. Not going to mess with it though as I don’t want to be changing gearboxes etc.

    • @bmwman1981
      @bmwman1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They didn’t as it would of been direct competition to the x5 which was a poor 4x4 compared to the range rover

    • @kichaa13
      @kichaa13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the gearbox is not weak, the torque converter wears out and destroys the box. On the petrol ones the box starts vibrating when the TC is worn but the diesels don't so you can't tell when they're dead.

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kichaa13 I'm just finding out now that my torque converter is likely on the way out.

    • @BS-my6qx
      @BS-my6qx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The GM gearbox in the older 184 horsepower 3.0 diesel e38, e39 and e46 also dies early. The later 192 horsepower engines had a different (much better)ZF gearbox.

  • @stephenadams9767
    @stephenadams9767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    mines been remapped just drive it sensible touch wood its been ok

  • @jjdynomight1196
    @jjdynomight1196 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i do like range rovers. I am curious to know if i spotted wipers on the headlights? I know older Volvos and older saabs had them. If so could you demonstrate how to turn them on and the wipers themselves working.

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it certainly does have headlight wipers, and they work! They work automatically, when you have your headlights on and use the wash(wiper) function the headlight wiper works every third time you wash your windscreen. I'll try to capture it on video at some point.

    • @jjdynomight1196
      @jjdynomight1196 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben Elliott ah so that is how they work. The headlamps must be on. lol When car shopping, i test drove a 2005 volvo wagon cross country. The car was equipped with headlamp wipers. I nor the salesman could not activate the headlamp wipers.

  • @bh635
    @bh635 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The gearbox in these Range Rovers are probably the worst ever made I'm currently converting my TD6 into a manual gearbox, its already had 2 replacement gearboxes fitted. This time I'm going manual.

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting! What gearbox are you going to put in?

    • @bmwman1981
      @bmwman1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why not convert to a newer auto box and not a manual

    • @bh635
      @bh635 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anticocalari8245 x5 has to be a 4x4 gearbox e38/9 wont work

    • @bh635
      @bh635 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anticocalari8245 fitted and driving its quite a detailed conversion i will be producing details plans that will be available to purchase in the near future.

    • @bh635
      @bh635 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bensgarage bmw x5

  • @xelepetitfute
    @xelepetitfute 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ben, how did you get a right hand wheel vehicle with french plates number?

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      xelepetitfute I imported it into France using the ANTS website. Uk range rovers are a lot cheaper than French, so for me it was worthwhile.

    • @gordonswinebar2256
      @gordonswinebar2256 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bensgarage THANKS FOR YOURE QUICK ANSWER , IAM MYSELF FRENCH DUDE AND THINK T DO THE SAME

    • @xelepetitfute
      @xelepetitfute 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben Elliott do you have any links, tried to google ants nothing comes up

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      First off buy a Range Rover from the UK, It will be easier if it has an MOT that is less than six months old. If not you can just get a new CT when you get it to France. For this though you will need a CoC from Landrover, it cost me 100GBP for that in May this year. Then you will need a Quitas Fiscal from your local tax office to declare any unpaid VAT, I had the invoice and no VAT to pay, so that was free. Then you go to ants.gouv.fr/ and go through sending them the information they ask for and I had my Carte Gris within two weeks.

    • @xelepetitfute
      @xelepetitfute 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben Elliott really appreciate youre precious infos, which part of france are u based?

  • @lightsurfer5721
    @lightsurfer5721 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It all common sense!

  • @hallga2
    @hallga2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sealed for life? What's the life of a non maintained LR gearbox!

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      100k if your lucky. I have 132k on mine and it’s playing up. Don’t know what LR were thinking when they said sealed for life. GM say the box needs servicing and it is fairly easy to do.

    • @CraigMarshall_HDvideo4K
      @CraigMarshall_HDvideo4K ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bensgarage mine was overheating (ZF 5 speed) and locking in 5th due to incorrect oil and too much oil in the box! A complete flush (15L) with the correct ZF oil and the ZF box remained perfect for years after. TD6 GM Turbo 400 would be much the same.

  • @brushrescue1701
    @brushrescue1701 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These things have weak gearboxes so disappointing

    • @Bensgarage
      @Bensgarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes they have, well the GM one anyway. The later ZF boxes are a bit stronger.

  • @lightsurfer5721
    @lightsurfer5721 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This turdmobile can be fix! Easy take the turd 💩power train that it comes with destroy it and put on a Toyota power train and differential . Replace the trashi suspension with coilovers and you will have a proper reliable vehicle.

  • @lightsurfer5721
    @lightsurfer5721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🗑 garbage with wheels

    • @gerryr1893
      @gerryr1893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Light Surfer keep driving your Nissan micra

    • @louisjames1062
      @louisjames1062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vauxhall mocka twat I’d say

  • @CybreSmee
    @CybreSmee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These cars a shocking. They might look nice, but it will never make it to 100k without spending serious money on major mechanical repairs. Pretty typical brit shitbox.