This is one of those videos that earns you subscribers for life. Fantastic editing, fantastic story telling and a journey I don’t think many people will forget. Hope you’re doing well, Joel my friend. Keep up the great work!!
@@loojishtc9899 yea it really puts you think what may be behind the scenes. I like that you point this out, I sometimes wonder if people just don’t realise the effort being put in to videos. Like they mindlessly watch it. But you do not. I wonder what you would think of my projects
I'm a truck driver and often find myself on the road between 3.30am and 6am and in the summer on a nice day there is nothing quite like it...it's spiritual and most peopke miss it.
I regularly do 700 mile trips (once or twice a month). My trick is also to hook up behind artic lorries being very careful not to be a pest to other HGV drivers. When the weather is between 10-20DegC, I get a touch over 70mpg in my 2013 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel.
I do a lot of DIY and I am always kicking myself for forgetting to take "before" and "during" photos of my projects - I just get too carried away. I am absolutely blown away with your discipline and dedication to this video - even though you're exhausted you're still moving cameras round, remembering to try and light the shots as best as possible, giving us a commentary. Fair play to you, Sir!
I'm an Englishman who has been driving Land Rovers products for over twenty years and can honestly say there is no place more comfortable to be.... ....whilst waiting for a tow truck!
Amazing result for the 3.6. The secret is to keep the speed down as the L322 shape is not very aerodynamic. As soon as you start nudging 70 it really drops off fast and if you can keep it 60-65 they will reward you with this kind of distance. In almost any other car going that speed feels like you are wasting time but in an L322 it’s time we’ll spent.
True also one thing people forget that Diesel cars can still continue to drive for an additional couple extra miles due to diesel engines burning the fuel and running on fumes unlike petrol engines that straight up run from the fuel itself not the fumes from the get go
you can also follow lorries about 20 feet away and get some slip stream to help the fact the range rover is a bit of a brick as far as wind resistance:-)
Anyone who drives that series Rover knows what fantastic vehicles they really are. Quiet. Comfortable. Rattle-free, Sumptuous interior. Wonderful engines. And for me, extremely reliable even with over 220K miles. Will never sell it.
I used to have a 3.6 one of these. A truly wonderful car. Money no object and only allowed one car for the rest of my life, it would be a Range Rover. It’s harmed by the fuel consumption and tax cost. Servicing doesn’t need to be too expensive if you can DIY the basics and have a good independent specialist. Generally the car did about 26mpg over the ten years with the car but I did an economy run a few times and got her to 40mpg. Tricks were as Joel suggested, minimal acceleration so the turbos don’t spool up, anticipation, observation and using manual gear mode so you can select a high gear ASAP and lock it in.
You've worked so hard on this and it really shows. The editing is fantastic and wow, what a challenge to undertake..! Well done honey, I'm so proud of you.
Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant!!!!! I was nibbling my finger nails with anxiety and emotions on your journey, I felt like I was along for the ride with you. I love how you have massively clawd back respect and triumph for the range rover l322. I wasn't sure if you'd of made it from England all the way upto here in Scotland we're I'm born an all the way back k down to your area again. I'll be honest what got me more was your reaction an emotions to our views of our back roads and countryside I forget how beautiful it actually is an how we take it for granted. Thanks for doing the video Joel really REALLY enjoyed this one
I can't read all the comments but I typed a throwaway comment that you have to do Scotland again after the L405 video then you've only gone and bloody done it! Top man Joel!
Well Joel that's put the doubters to bed, just as good as Mr Clarksons epic Audi adventure, I was on the edge of your seat willing you along. This was truly a wonderful blog..Thanks again for letting us share your fantastic journey. It would be great to see it compared with the latest range rover doing the same journey.
Truth be told, it was this very video which motivated me to buy this Range Rover. Having driven its competitors - namely the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 - I’ve come to the conclusion that it gives an unparalleled driving experience.
Well done, another great video. I remember your John O' Groats to Land'send Video , you stayed overnight in the Mill Hotel New Lanark and said you'd come back, it would have been nice to see you again. May be the next time you visit our beautiful country.
We have had a 2007 tdv8 for the past 65,000 miles , it’s pulled our diggers weekly. Towed artics stuck in the snow up steep hills . Taken us up and down the uk on business including Plymouth to Sheffield once a month for a year (On a single tank) it’s allowed us to work in rural locations with our fencing gear and trailer in tow and we donated it for use during covid to care in the community staff to use how ever they needed . I can honestly say that the l322 tdv8 is unbeatable! From trips to ikea to mud plugging it’s the only car that you can work to the bone and then take out to a posh restaurant for dinner 👌 hats off to you Joel excellent engaging content
Impressive for what it is I did a run up to Edinburgh from Yorkshire in mine it only used half a tank best I got was 48.7mpg mine is the 4.4 v8 8 speed box 2012 on a long journey there really are very comfortable cars to drive this is coming from a class 1 driver great video enjoyed watching it keep up the good work. 👍
Love the way you tell the story, very easy to watch, no strange ticks no politics no BS, just really enjoyable style, great production quality, new Subscriber
Great video and superb, flawless and natural presenting from someone of such a young age. I’ve literally never subscribed to anything on You Tube and this is the first channel for me. Keep em coming Joel. Literally better than Top Gear or The GT which for me are now all bout the presenters and the road tests are so false. Also watched one of your videos where you openly talk about depression. Well done to you for your honestly. Total respect. Keep up the good work
hi joel, I work on land rovers/range rovers daily, so maybe this is why you was in my recommended videos, I could waffle on for hours about the advantages and dis-advantages of the various models, And don't even mention the Ingenium engines..... anyway, point I'm trying to make is, indeed the L322 , is by far the best Range rover ever built. Other than the regular maintenance, the occasional suspension pump, and odd pair of turbos, the 3.6 engine is near enough bomb proof. Im in my 27th year as a vehicle tech, I currently rebuild at least 3 engines a month, but never had to do the 3.6. plenty of l405 3ltrs, 4.4ltrs, 2ltr ingeniums, odd belt fail, oil pump fails on the 2.7. and we currently have an SVR in with failed timing, and valve to piston damage on the flagship 5ltr. sorry for waffling, you've earned a new subscriber, keep up the good content.
On the fence over subscribing, and having watched a few of your video’s before, this one swung it. Well done. I particularly liked your reflection on how lucky we are to be free to do these things, without question or hindrance, and explore such a beautiful UK 🇬🇧 - at that point you had me 😂
Another great video. We missed you. Loved it. I do admit to having tears in my eyes and empathy for your emotion at being amongst our green and luscious land. We are very lucky to be free to do these sort of things.
Got 38.8 from a l322 4.4tdv8 and average over 30 in the last 5000 miles although on route to Glasgow broke down at Penrith ah the joys of owning a Range Rover
I moved to southwestern Scotland a couple of years ago now and adore it. There are some amazing roads, hiking and cycling here, and it's not overrun by tourists.
Really enjoyed this. Found your channel through your m240i videos but have since watched the TT series and now making my way down your older videos. Videos like this make me love cars all the more.
Thoroughly enjoyed that, classic Top Gear vibes! Shame you’re giving this away, I would love to see you run it all the way to empty and find out exactly how many miles you can get out of it, a trip to Monaco and back would figure that out
I agree with Dan this is why i first subscribed and came across your channel mate! luv it and well done! never would i have thought this was possible, can wait for the next one Joel.
Bloody brilliant. I do Horsham to Tain a few times a year in me T31 xtrail.that takes 12 hours leaving at 4am. I’ve been watching you and Sam with his old 4.4 he has been working on and I’m so wanting to get an L322 but the 4.4 Westminster. Trade the xtrail in!!
Brilliant Joel. I've just got a 2008 Vogue 3.6 with 96k on the clock. I did Basingstoke to Lanark and back few years ago, left at 5 am and got back at 11.30pm. This was driving a 3.5 petrol Shogun, I stopped for fuel 4 times as I was towing a 10 ft goods trailer. I must say I was frazzled at the end but the scenery was breathtaking in Galloway Forest Park.
Considering their reputation for reliability and durability it's a celebration anytime they complete a journey. Whether it is to the shops and back or across the country and back.
@@warrengeew The occasional reliable one is a unicorn and doesn't represent the ownership experiences of a overwhelming majority of owners. Owner's forums, reliability surveys, surveys of aftermarket warranty companies etc. all show them to be some of, if not the most, problematic vehicles on the road. Even in the UK they are #31 out of #31 marques surveyed in a recent survey. Their reputation was not earned by the company producing vehicles with stellar reliability and durability year after year.
@Hello Everyone Are you actually comparing their reliability/durability to something like a Lexus? Maintenance cannot overcome bad design. Almost ALL their competition are more reliable.
Fun video! Most cars still have 4-5 L in reserve when the fuel gauge and display are on zero, more so for diesels as an empty tank can be damaging. Designed so you should never run out of fuel! Same for the speedo which invariably reads too high.
I have a 2017 RRS with the 306PS Twin Turbo V6 3.0L diesel and I average 43-44MPG, if I `m careful and drive at 60mph on the motorway, I can get 49-50mpg, I have achieved 680 miles on 70 litres in the past. I have had it from new and now has 35k miles on the clock, it has only improved over time on consumption.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video... though the word video isn't quite right... it's a labour of love, a work of art. The filming, presenting, editing all top notch. Cheers Joel.
I have never filled more than 98 litres ever in my L322 . Its comforting to know you always have around 10 l when the chime goes off and it says you have 50km left .
Amazing video. I went from Yeovil to Lisbon in one tank and half with a 2005 Freelander .. it went perfectly but.....never NEVER exceed 65 mph. And you know!!! WHAT A LOVELY CAR . LOVE YOUR VIDEO
Absolutely love this channel. I just got back to Royal Wootton Bassett from Padstow/Cornwall in my Discovery 3 towing an army Sankey trailer (loaded with around 300kg) and averaged 31 mpg!. We came off M5 at Weston Super-mare and went across through Bath. I'm stoked at that :) I do love these FFRR's. I may just have to get one.
Hey Joel, I've been subscribed since 3k back when you use to do the Z4 videos. It's great seeing your success as it has been very much deserved. Can't wait to see the future challenges!
Great video Joel - you mentioned that the 4.4 TDV8 is even better, and it is. I do regular 620 mile round trips to Dundee and, with my 2012 TDV8 having 83000mls on the clock, I regularly get 40mpg. They definitely get better with age!
Really cool use of b roll to spice up footage of a motorway journey. I live in Carlisle but I’m from the midlands, so journey back and forth quite regularly. I’ve never properly looked at the topography but I am convinced I get better mileage going south (downhill) than I do north (uphill). It’s awesome to see content showing what sensible, real use driving can achieve. Great video, as always. Is it a humble brag to say I’ve been subscribed for a long while now? :)
Hi Joel, Just found your channel. I would like to complement you on your enthusiasm, professionalism and knowledge on the delivery of your perfectly spoken English on your reviews. other reviewers are just not able to deliver reviews with the use of the English language, as Brilliantly as you. Thank you for your understanding and perfect reviews.
I’ve had my 3.6 V8 for 4 months and had an intermittent suspension fault warning so far. Still love the Range Rover L322 for its imperious driving position and comfort and luxury.
I drive 1500 miles to Spain every year , I don’t hang about 80 mph in France and if I’m honest the same in Spain 🇪🇸, it takes 3.5 tanks for the journey . Mine is the L322 3.0 litre diesel 2002 bought from new , 220k miles all done by me in the 20 years of ownership . Best car in the world ❤️
Just been watching this , and was more than a little amazed at the quality of this blog , packed with information, and tips , well done sir , and Clarkson should be looking behind himself at the skill set of yourself and others
I do this challenge every time I go into work (I mostly work remotely but drive 2 hours in once a week) it's surprisingly relaxing I've found and I drive a ford fiesta so MPG can be averaging 80mpg on a good day. But I do sit behind lorries to minimise wind resistance which is probably a wee bit dangerous
All this drama going to Scotland and back in a modern car is bordering ridiculous. I’ve travelled from Essex to Inverness at least 100 times over many years in (at the time of journeys) , old Nissan Primera, Montego, Ford Granada Scorpio, Rover 75, Escort mk3 to name a few. All made it no problem. Only car I drove that was totally knackered when returned was a brand new hired Vauxhall Cavalier. It sounded like a bag of nails when back in sunny Essex.
Great video. I echo your sentiments about taking joy in the freedom of travel & never taking for granted the rich fruits of UK scenery. It dawned on me this morning myself while crawling along in heavy traffic around kings Lynn...
I regularly do 1200 km on trips out from Joburg onto open road in the country before hitting the reserve chime in my 3.6tdv8 , I once pushed 1278.4 before refeuling , these cars are economical once out of city limits and extremely comfortable , I did 1150 km in 11 hours , including lots of slow trucks and heavy acceleration at times , still at the 1200km mark consumption , I climbed out of this car feeling like I had been sitting on the couch for 3 hours !
I’m local to the area you visited and I noticed some b-roll footage of the Moffat road and even said out loud “that’s the Moffat road!”. As you leave Moffat heading north that view you see is called “The Devils Beef Tub” there is actually an old VW T4 transporter crashed at the bottom of it, the woman lived to tell the tale surprisingly. Nice to see that you visited The Great Polish Map of Scotland, about 5 mins from my house! Excellent video 😎
I had an 09 vouge. I took it to Spain from Stirling all the way to Alicante on the Costa Blanca , the drive was faultless the car was loaded to the brim for my move South, and I had zero problems (In the UK it is a thousand pounds a corner to fix air suspension in Spain 350 euros... ask me how I know) fantastic cars and the 3.6 is a better prospect than the 4.4 for reliability in my opinion
Hi M8. 2nd of June 2021, (my second day of ownership of my L322 3.6 TDV8 Vogue [lots factory fitted extras]) I drove Berwick upon Tweed to Liverpool Anfield and back in one day to attend a funeral. Obviously not the miles you have just done, BUT, I am closer to 70 years old than 60. At the end of the day, I could have had a cup of tea and set off to do it again. My hips legs and back, were better than when I set off. As for MPG. I now know how to set the screen to show me my live MPG and I can regularly get better than 36 MPG. Best car in the world, you betcha. Oh and 369 days without a mechanical fault.
I saw your video on your old Range Rover, my Range was the same as yours 4.4 V8 on an 05 plate. I drove 49.9to Marbella and back with no issues back 2008. I love your videos keep up the the good work. Get a Costco card a get derv there premium is £1.49 a litre 😉
1:31 I recently drove 630 from Strachy in Scotland to home - along the east side of the NC500 - it was hard but I did that in a Bongo - you will be fine ;)
Wow, that's some achievement Joel. I really enjoyed the video. I would never have believed that a Range Rover could achieve that fuel consumption. Thanks for the video, and pleased that it didn't let you down. well done.
Great video and well done. A word of warning regarding the "hands free" fueling technique. It's unsafe. The fuel filler is designed to be held onto throughout the fill so that the user is earthing the car so that static doesn't build up. Letting go and then making contact again can result in a static spark and explosion from the fuel vapour. Some countries have hands free fueling and explosions from static sparks do occur.
Joel I am very very impressed with what you achieved in that run to Scotland and back. I would love to have that sort of MPG in my 2006 4,2 supercharged even if it is on LPG 98% of the time! Lol I don't get much more than 12-14 MPG most of the time, but at least here in East London I only pay about 80.9 pence per litre of gas even if it does only give you about 95% of the petrol consumption . Well done! If I had not spent so much on my new car( I bought it last mid December) and have spent a good deal on it since in upgrades ( and being relayed back from Devon last week after the front o/s suspension air bag died) ouch that was painful!
Loved this video Joel. So well done. Loved that you left the emotional bit in. That's love for the country you live in. I wish you well for your future. Love from Australia.
I own a 2002 L322 (the 3 litre TD6 BMW engine,) ie probably among the first L322s to roll off the production line. It’s a LHD (I bought it in Latvia in 2011 with 240,000 km on the clock.) I use it when I’m abroad which includes a twice yearly trip of 1800km between Latvia & Austria (it lives in Austria over the winter… I’m a ski freak.) I bought it for 13,000 euros (around £10k at the time) and since then I’ve spent around the same again on it. That includes new gearbox, turbo, fuel pump, front air suspension both sides, brake discs all round, injector, handbrake assembly & wiper motor, plus some minor bodywork and a new valance for the base of the drivers seat. In all, not that bad (12 years’ enjoyment of a RR Vogue for a total outlay of around £20-£22k, half of it staggered over the 12 years.) Needless to say some of my longer journeys have been interrupted with mechanical issues (I had to be recovered to Latvia from Lithuania when the gearbox went, and in Poland to the nearest Land Rover garage when the injector went, with an unscheduled 2 nights in a local hotel!) But as a “holiday car” it only does a maximum of 5000 miles a year, so having rectified the faults that are most likely just a legacy from its previous life, it has been almost trouble free for the last couple of years. It gets annually serviced at the Land Rover dealership in Riga, and ha complete anti rust treatment by “KROWN” before each winter. The last time I made the 1800km trip Latvia-Austria was in Dec 22 and it sailed through with no issues… except a cracked windscreen which can happen to anyone, and which was replaced on arrival. Last time I measured it, I averaged about 29.5 mpg (using the old fashioned method of filling up on departure, & checking the mileage each time I topped up.) Nearly all motorway at a fairly constant 120 km/h (75mph.) I love this car, and the key is not to skimp on maintenance, including preventative measures.) I change to winter tyres every November and I’m currently running on Continental T850P (some scary moments on “All Season” tyres prompted me not to skimp on those either) and now I find it’s unstoppable in all conditions, even in the Alps! (PS: there’s a video clip of it on my channel, parked in Latvia, ready for the 3 day trip.)
Brilliant video Joel I don’t think anyone in the UK has recorded a video like this for a Range Rover. Better than taking the train to Scotland.. You have comfort of first class and driving in style.
This is one of those videos that earns you subscribers for life. Fantastic editing, fantastic story telling and a journey I don’t think many people will forget. Hope you’re doing well, Joel my friend. Keep up the great work!!
Thanks so much Dan!
Couldn’t have said it better ! Well done!
Fantastic comment !
The edit at 10:44 was sketchy as . . .
Motorway to backroad to Motorway!
Just saying . . .
Well done though. Great video.
@@loojishtc9899 yea it really puts you think what may be behind the scenes.
I like that you point this out, I sometimes wonder if people just don’t realise the effort being put in to videos.
Like they mindlessly watch it. But you do not.
I wonder what you would think of my projects
Well done! There was never a doubt in my mind 🤥 They’re the best cars in the world.
i like men
until they break haha
First owners use them, other owners are used by them😀
Celebrity endorsement!
Hi peak
A Kenyan subscriber. This video deserves as many likes as views.
I'm a truck driver and often find myself on the road between 3.30am and 6am and in the summer on a nice day there is nothing quite like it...it's spiritual and most peopke miss it.
Spiritual is the word. Almost feel like you’re close to god, whether you believe or not
I regularly do 700 mile trips (once or twice a month). My trick is also to hook up behind artic lorries being very careful not to be a pest to other HGV drivers. When the weather is between 10-20DegC, I get a touch over 70mpg in my 2013 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel.
I do a lot of DIY and I am always kicking myself for forgetting to take "before" and "during" photos of my projects - I just get too carried away. I am absolutely blown away with your discipline and dedication to this video - even though you're exhausted you're still moving cameras round, remembering to try and light the shots as best as possible, giving us a commentary. Fair play to you, Sir!
Thanks for watching
I'm going through a breakup right now and this is exactly what I needed. Thanks for all the amazing content, Joel
Thinking of you!
B you need to get her back dude, dont give up! She's worth it you know it! We thinking of you !!!
@@drankfrebin fuck her off and buy a Range Rover! Far cheaper in the long run! Lol
@@drankfrebin how you know it’s a him??
@@brianbickle7395 I'm a he
Great stuff Joel! Really professionally edited, not missing old Top Gear anymore now 🤗 More please!
621 miles is 1000 kilometres, with a 3 digit display that could be why the reading max'd out for your range - just a thought
yes, that makes sense
Watched this start to finish. Excellent content and great to see some mutual adoration for this beautiful old beast. Great vid Joel!!
I'm an Englishman who has been driving Land Rovers products for over twenty years and can honestly say there is no place more comfortable to be....
....whilst waiting for a tow truck!
Putting reliability and running cost aside, the driving experience of these cars is outstanding.
Amazing result for the 3.6. The secret is to keep the speed down as the L322 shape is not very aerodynamic. As soon as you start nudging 70 it really drops off fast and if you can keep it 60-65 they will reward you with this kind of distance. In almost any other car going that speed feels like you are wasting time but in an L322 it’s time we’ll spent.
True also one thing people forget that Diesel cars can still continue to drive for an additional couple extra miles due to diesel engines burning the fuel and running on fumes unlike petrol engines that straight up run from the fuel itself not the fumes from the get go
@@gamersquadlifestyle not very good for high pressure fuel pumps that can get damaged .
Both parts cost more than 2000£ ,you say if it's woth it.
you can also follow lorries about 20 feet away and get some slip stream to help the fact the range rover is a bit of a brick as far as wind resistance:-)
Try my old w210 E320 cdi, and achieve 53mpg on the same journey.
OTS THE tdv8 FORD..
Anyone who drives that series Rover knows what fantastic vehicles they really are. Quiet. Comfortable. Rattle-free, Sumptuous interior. Wonderful engines. And for me, extremely reliable even with over 220K miles. Will never sell it.
I used to have a 3.6 one of these. A truly wonderful car. Money no object and only allowed one car for the rest of my life, it would be a Range Rover. It’s harmed by the fuel consumption and tax cost. Servicing doesn’t need to be too expensive if you can DIY the basics and have a good independent specialist. Generally the car did about 26mpg over the ten years with the car but I did an economy run a few times and got her to 40mpg. Tricks were as Joel suggested, minimal acceleration so the turbos don’t spool up, anticipation, observation and using manual gear mode so you can select a high gear ASAP and lock it in.
Thanks
You've worked so hard on this and it really shows. The editing is fantastic and wow, what a challenge to undertake..! Well done honey, I'm so proud of you.
Yes of course you can. Start from Carlisle and you'll just about do it ..
Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant!!!!! I was nibbling my finger nails with anxiety and emotions on your journey, I felt like I was along for the ride with you. I love how you have massively clawd back respect and triumph for the range rover l322. I wasn't sure if you'd of made it from England all the way upto here in Scotland we're I'm born an all the way back k down to your area again. I'll be honest what got me more was your reaction an emotions to our views of our back roads and countryside I forget how beautiful it actually is an how we take it for granted. Thanks for doing the video Joel really REALLY enjoyed this one
I can't read all the comments but I typed a throwaway comment that you have to do Scotland again after the L405 video then you've only gone and bloody done it!
Top man Joel!
Well Joel that's put the doubters to bed, just as good as Mr Clarksons epic Audi adventure, I was on the edge of your seat willing you along. This was truly a wonderful blog..Thanks again for letting us share your fantastic journey.
It would be great to see it compared with the latest range rover doing the same journey.
Truth be told, it was this very video which motivated me to buy this Range Rover.
Having driven its competitors - namely the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 - I’ve come to the conclusion that it gives an unparalleled driving experience.
Well done, another great video. I remember your John O' Groats to Land'send Video , you stayed overnight in the Mill Hotel New Lanark and said you'd come back, it would have been nice to see you again. May be the next time you visit our beautiful country.
We have had a 2007 tdv8 for the past 65,000 miles , it’s pulled our diggers weekly. Towed artics stuck in the snow up steep hills . Taken us up and down the uk on business including Plymouth to Sheffield once a month for a year (On a single tank) it’s allowed us to work in rural locations with our fencing gear and trailer in tow and we donated it for use during covid to care in the community staff to use how ever they needed . I can honestly say that the l322 tdv8 is unbeatable! From trips to ikea to mud plugging it’s the only car that you can work to the bone and then take out to a posh restaurant for dinner 👌 hats off to you Joel excellent engaging content
The excitement i got when i saw the title of the video upload.
i love and enjoy these tests.
awesome video Joel.😊
Impressive for what it is I did a run up to Edinburgh from Yorkshire in mine it only used half a tank best I got was 48.7mpg mine is the 4.4 v8 8 speed box 2012 on a long journey there really are very comfortable cars to drive this is coming from a class 1 driver great video enjoyed watching it keep up the good work. 👍
Love the way you tell the story, very easy to watch, no strange ticks no politics no BS, just really enjoyable style, great production quality, new Subscriber
Videos have levelled up, good work Joel
My favoutite Range Rover, next to the Classic model! A work of art, sculptured, beautiful and magnificent in every way! Well done to both of you!
Great video and superb, flawless and natural presenting from someone of such a young age. I’ve literally never subscribed to anything on You Tube and this is the first channel for me. Keep em coming Joel. Literally better than Top Gear or The GT which for me are now all bout the presenters and the road tests are so false. Also watched one of your videos where you openly talk about depression. Well done to you for your honestly. Total respect. Keep up the good work
hi joel, I work on land rovers/range rovers daily, so maybe this is why you was in my recommended videos, I could waffle on for hours about the advantages and dis-advantages of the various models, And don't even mention the Ingenium engines.....
anyway, point I'm trying to make is, indeed the L322 , is by far the best Range rover ever built. Other than the regular maintenance, the occasional suspension pump, and odd pair of turbos, the 3.6 engine is near enough bomb proof.
Im in my 27th year as a vehicle tech, I currently rebuild at least 3 engines a month, but never had to do the 3.6. plenty of l405 3ltrs, 4.4ltrs, 2ltr ingeniums, odd belt fail, oil pump fails on the 2.7. and we currently have an SVR in with failed timing, and valve to piston damage on the flagship 5ltr. sorry for waffling, you've earned a new subscriber, keep up the good content.
On the fence over subscribing, and having watched a few of your video’s before, this one swung it. Well done.
I particularly liked your reflection on how lucky we are to be free to do these things, without question or hindrance, and explore such a beautiful UK 🇬🇧 - at that point you had me 😂
On the fence for a click , wow 🤣
My FAVOURITE part of this is all the Range Rover enthusiast TH-camrs roasting you. Ha! Great video dude.
Another great video. We missed you. Loved it. I do admit to having tears in my eyes and empathy for your emotion at being amongst our green and luscious land. We are very lucky to be free to do these sort of things.
Got 38.8 from a l322 4.4tdv8 and average over 30 in the last 5000 miles although on route to Glasgow broke down at Penrith ah the joys of owning a Range Rover
Extremely good result,even though not so good for big diesel v8 engine driving so slowly.
I moved to southwestern Scotland a couple of years ago now and adore it. There are some amazing roads, hiking and cycling here, and it's not overrun by tourists.
Really enjoyed this. Found your channel through your m240i videos but have since watched the TT series and now making my way down your older videos. Videos like this make me love cars all the more.
Thoroughly enjoyed that, classic Top Gear vibes! Shame you’re giving this away, I would love to see you run it all the way to empty and find out exactly how many miles you can get out of it, a trip to Monaco and back would figure that out
I agree with Dan this is why i first subscribed and came across your channel mate! luv it and well done! never would i have thought this was possible, can wait for the next one Joel.
What an incredible achievement Joel and a truly epic video. Been following you since the Z4 and this is certainly one of the best. Keep it up 👍
Bloody brilliant. I do Horsham to Tain a few times a year in me T31 xtrail.that takes 12 hours leaving at 4am. I’ve been watching you and Sam with his old 4.4 he has been working on and I’m so wanting to get an L322 but the 4.4 Westminster. Trade the xtrail in!!
Brilliant Joel. I've just got a 2008 Vogue 3.6 with 96k on the clock. I did Basingstoke to Lanark and back few years ago, left at 5 am and got back at 11.30pm. This was driving a 3.5 petrol Shogun, I stopped for fuel 4 times as I was towing a 10 ft goods trailer. I must say I was frazzled at the end but the scenery was breathtaking in Galloway Forest Park.
Considering their reputation for reliability and durability it's a celebration anytime they complete a journey. Whether it is to the shops and back or across the country and back.
In all honesty they're not that bad. The 2010+ 4.4 TDV8 rarely has an issue.
@@warrengeew The occasional reliable one is a unicorn and doesn't represent the ownership experiences of a overwhelming majority of owners.
Owner's forums, reliability surveys, surveys of aftermarket warranty companies etc. all show them to be some of, if not the most, problematic vehicles on the road.
Even in the UK they are #31 out of #31 marques surveyed in a recent survey.
Their reputation was not earned by the company producing vehicles with stellar reliability and durability year after year.
@Hello Everyone Are you actually comparing their reliability/durability to something like a Lexus?
Maintenance cannot overcome bad design.
Almost ALL their competition are more reliable.
Fun video! Most cars still have 4-5 L in reserve when the fuel gauge and display are on zero, more so for diesels as an empty tank can be damaging. Designed so you should never run out of fuel! Same for the speedo which invariably reads too high.
Been a while since I dropped by your channel. Great road trip, Well put together, great humanity in the mix too, don’t lose it.
Great watch mate. I love your passion and I felt like I was with you on the trip. Keep up with the travel videos. Take care 💪😘
Havent watched younsince you were cohost with sam on stg. Ive got to say after 5 mins younare a natural in front of the camera. So easy to listen to
Thanks!
I have a 2017 RRS with the 306PS Twin Turbo V6 3.0L diesel and I average 43-44MPG, if I `m careful and drive at 60mph on the motorway, I can get 49-50mpg, I have achieved 680 miles on 70 litres in the past. I have had it from new and now has 35k miles on the clock, it has only improved over time on consumption.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video... though the word video isn't quite right... it's a labour of love, a work of art. The filming, presenting, editing all top notch. Cheers Joel.
I have never filled more than 98 litres ever in my L322 . Its comforting to know you always have around 10 l when the chime goes off and it says you have 50km left .
Phenomenal job, Joel and awesome video. Reminds me of when Jeremy drove a Jaguar V8 diesel a long way trying to run out of fuel but it made it.
Amazing video. I went from Yeovil to Lisbon in one tank and half with a 2005 Freelander .. it went perfectly but.....never NEVER exceed 65 mph. And you know!!! WHAT A LOVELY CAR . LOVE YOUR VIDEO
Absolutely love this channel. I just got back to Royal Wootton Bassett from Padstow/Cornwall in my Discovery 3 towing an army Sankey trailer (loaded with around 300kg) and averaged 31 mpg!. We came off M5 at Weston Super-mare and went across through Bath. I'm stoked at that :) I do love these FFRR's. I may just have to get one.
Hey Joel, I've been subscribed since 3k back when you use to do the Z4 videos. It's great seeing your success as it has been very much deserved. Can't wait to see the future challenges!
Great video Joel - you mentioned that the 4.4 TDV8 is even better, and it is. I do regular 620 mile round trips to Dundee and, with my 2012 TDV8 having 83000mls on the clock, I regularly get 40mpg. They definitely get better with age!
I think it’s the ZF 8 that helps it a lot.
So an l405 being 400kg lighter and with a more modern ecu map should be able to do 45mpg ?
Smashed it Joel! Enjoyed this from start to finish.
Really cool use of b roll to spice up footage of a motorway journey. I live in Carlisle but I’m from the midlands, so journey back and forth quite regularly. I’ve never properly looked at the topography but I am convinced I get better mileage going south (downhill) than I do north (uphill). It’s awesome to see content showing what sensible, real use driving can achieve. Great video, as always. Is it a humble brag to say I’ve been subscribed for a long while now? :)
Hi Joel, Just found your channel. I would like to complement you on your enthusiasm, professionalism and knowledge on the delivery of your perfectly spoken English on your reviews.
other reviewers are just not able to deliver reviews with the use of the English language, as Brilliantly as you.
Thank you for your understanding and perfect reviews.
Appreciate the feedback, many thanks for watching sir.
I’ve had my 3.6 V8 for 4 months and had an intermittent suspension fault warning so far. Still love the Range Rover L322 for its imperious driving position and comfort and luxury.
Check your battery
Interesting thought
I drive 1500 miles to Spain every year , I don’t hang about 80 mph in France and if I’m honest the same in Spain 🇪🇸, it takes 3.5 tanks for the journey . Mine is the L322 3.0 litre diesel 2002 bought from new , 220k miles all done by me in the 20 years of ownership . Best car in the world ❤️
Just been watching this , and was more than a little amazed at the quality of this blog , packed with information, and tips , well done sir , and Clarkson should be looking behind himself at the skill set of yourself and others
It’s been said by a number of others in the comments but this video wouldn’t be out of place in any motoring show on the TV. Fantastic. 👍🏻
I do this challenge every time I go into work (I mostly work remotely but drive 2 hours in once a week) it's surprisingly relaxing I've found and I drive a ford fiesta so MPG can be averaging 80mpg on a good day.
But I do sit behind lorries to minimise wind resistance which is probably a wee bit dangerous
All this drama going to Scotland and back in a modern car is bordering ridiculous. I’ve travelled from Essex to Inverness at least 100 times over many years in (at the time of journeys) , old Nissan Primera, Montego, Ford Granada Scorpio, Rover 75, Escort mk3 to name a few. All made it no problem. Only car I drove that was totally knackered when returned was a brand new hired Vauxhall Cavalier. It sounded like a bag of nails when back in sunny Essex.
Well done when no other TH-camrs believed in you and laughed at you for doing it you still did it and it worked well
Great video.
I echo your sentiments about taking joy in the freedom of travel & never taking for granted the rich fruits of UK scenery.
It dawned on me this morning myself while crawling along in heavy traffic around kings Lynn...
16:00 in. Nothing but real talk! Well put Joel!
I regularly do 1200 km on trips out from Joburg onto open road in the country before hitting the reserve chime in my 3.6tdv8 , I once pushed 1278.4 before refeuling , these cars are economical once out of city limits and extremely comfortable , I did 1150 km in 11 hours , including lots of slow trucks and heavy acceleration at times , still at the 1200km mark consumption , I climbed out of this car feeling like I had been sitting on the couch for 3 hours !
Now do it in a 2.2 diesel merc, legend has it you gain money while driving them as they generate diesel
I’m local to the area you visited and I noticed some b-roll footage of the Moffat road and even said out loud “that’s the Moffat road!”. As you leave Moffat heading north that view you see is called “The Devils Beef Tub” there is actually an old VW T4 transporter crashed at the bottom of it, the woman lived to tell the tale surprisingly. Nice to see that you visited The Great Polish Map of Scotland, about 5 mins from my house! Excellent video 😎
L322 Iconic , is most beautiful car ever made . Real British beauty ! And thank you for your love to this cars . They are the best !!
Another really great video Joel! It's so well shot and edited, I'd say it's on par with your Audi Paris race and I really, really enjoyed that video.
I had an 09 vouge. I took it to Spain from Stirling all the way to Alicante on the Costa Blanca , the drive was faultless the car was loaded to the brim for my move South, and I had zero problems (In the UK it is a thousand pounds a corner to fix air suspension in Spain 350 euros... ask me how I know) fantastic cars and the 3.6 is a better prospect than the 4.4 for reliability in my opinion
Hi M8. 2nd of June 2021, (my second day of ownership of my L322 3.6 TDV8 Vogue [lots factory fitted extras]) I drove Berwick upon Tweed to Liverpool Anfield and back in one day to attend a funeral. Obviously not the miles you have just done, BUT, I am closer to 70 years old than 60. At the end of the day, I could have had a cup of tea and set off to do it again. My hips legs and back, were better than when I set off. As for MPG. I now know how to set the screen to show me my live MPG and I can regularly get better than 36 MPG. Best car in the world, you betcha. Oh and 369 days without a mechanical fault.
Oh and BTW. That hotel, Barony Castle. I've stayed there, Jezza would have loved it! LOL
I saw your video on your old Range Rover, my Range was the same as yours 4.4 V8 on an 05 plate. I drove 49.9to Marbella and back with no issues back 2008. I love your videos keep up the the good work. Get a Costco card a get derv there premium is £1.49 a litre 😉
5 mins in and already enjoying it, well done Joel
Loved this Joel. The whole thing flew by. Great content.
You guys, a specially English have an perfect taste in motoring video creating! High end product. Thank you!
1:31 I recently drove 630 from Strachy in Scotland to home - along the east side of the NC500 - it was hard but I did that in a Bongo - you will be fine ;)
Epic video ! Loved it ! Well done on the editing 👌
You have a lot of humility, which is so appealing.
Wow, that's some achievement Joel. I really enjoyed the video. I would never have believed that a Range Rover could achieve that fuel consumption. Thanks for the video, and pleased that it didn't let you down. well done.
Ave just bought a 3.6tdv8 sport as a second car to my f type and am absolutely loving it
Fantastic trip! Well done!
That was awesome man. Phenomenal content. Really well put together.
Nice one Joel!! Love your channel - hope you’re feeling better - I’ve also bought a couple of tickets - always wanted a LR322 - fingers crossed
Great video and well done. A word of warning regarding the "hands free" fueling technique. It's unsafe. The fuel filler is designed to be held onto throughout the fill so that the user is earthing the car so that static doesn't build up. Letting go and then making contact again can result in a static spark and explosion from the fuel vapour. Some countries have hands free fueling and explosions from static sparks do occur.
I tried it and the garage staff told me off because you’re supposed to be ‘in control of the pump at all times’ 😬 good idea though!
Probably safe enough with a diesel pump...
Joel I am very very impressed with what you achieved in that run to Scotland and back. I would love to have that sort of MPG in my 2006 4,2 supercharged even if it is on LPG 98% of the time! Lol I don't get much more than 12-14 MPG most of the time, but at least here in East London I only pay about 80.9 pence per litre of gas even if it does only give you about 95% of the petrol consumption . Well done! If I had not spent so much on my new car( I bought it last mid December) and have spent a good deal on it since in upgrades ( and being relayed back from Devon last week after the front o/s suspension air bag died) ouch that was painful!
hi Sam is lpg still 81 pence in east london
This car us getting so much appreciation now, the Interior is a major part in that.
Great video, really enjoyed when you did the long drive in the bmw. Nice one Joel.👍👌
You should check the tyre pressures before setting out. The wrong pressures can significantly wreck your consumption figures.
Loved this video Joel. So well done. Loved that you left the emotional bit in. That's love for the country you live in. I wish you well for your future. Love from Australia.
Really great - thoroughly enjoyed that Joel. As a Cumbrian I hope you enjoyed the M6 past Lancaster to Carlisle.
Fantastic video Joel and great to see a positive story for a great car that often receives negative comments, loved this!
l322 early generation mk1 etc going up up up and later models holding/rising - epic cars
Great content Joel. Old skool top gear vibe. Love it. What’s next? Ed
I did 800 miles on Thursday from Scotland to South Wales and back, I did fill up twice although I used less fuel in my CRV.
A minute in and I can’t wait. The production value is amazing
I own a 2002 L322 (the 3 litre TD6 BMW engine,) ie probably among the first L322s to roll off the production line. It’s a LHD (I bought it in Latvia in 2011 with 240,000 km on the clock.) I use it when I’m abroad which includes a twice yearly trip of 1800km between Latvia & Austria (it lives in Austria over the winter… I’m a ski freak.) I bought it for 13,000 euros (around £10k at the time) and since then I’ve spent around the same again on it. That includes new gearbox, turbo, fuel pump, front air suspension both sides, brake discs all round, injector, handbrake assembly & wiper motor, plus some minor bodywork and a new valance for the base of the drivers seat. In all, not that bad (12 years’ enjoyment of a RR Vogue for a total outlay of around £20-£22k, half of it staggered over the 12 years.) Needless to say some of my longer journeys have been interrupted with mechanical issues (I had to be recovered to Latvia from Lithuania when the gearbox went, and in Poland to the nearest Land Rover garage when the injector went, with an unscheduled 2 nights in a local hotel!) But as a “holiday car” it only does a maximum of 5000 miles a year, so having rectified the faults that are most likely just a legacy from its previous life, it has been almost trouble free for the last couple of years. It gets annually serviced at the Land Rover dealership in Riga, and ha complete anti rust treatment by “KROWN” before each winter. The last time I made the 1800km trip Latvia-Austria was in Dec 22 and it sailed through with no issues… except a cracked windscreen which can happen to anyone, and which was replaced on arrival. Last time I measured it, I averaged about 29.5 mpg (using the old fashioned method of filling up on departure, & checking the mileage each time I topped up.) Nearly all motorway at a fairly constant 120 km/h (75mph.) I love this car, and the key is not to skimp on maintenance, including preventative measures.) I change to winter tyres every November and I’m currently running on Continental T850P (some scary moments on “All Season” tyres prompted me not to skimp on those either) and now I find it’s unstoppable in all conditions, even in the Alps! (PS: there’s a video clip of it on my channel, parked in Latvia, ready for the 3 day trip.)
Which is your channel ? To watch your video ??
@@Kassiusday Hi, it’s: Justin Neill 5003 👍
Brilliant video Joel I don’t think anyone in the UK has recorded a video like this for a Range Rover. Better than taking the train to Scotland.. You have comfort of first class and driving in style.
Well done sir.Dedication to the cause indeed.