Nice video! I wish we had the 4.4 diesel with the 8speed in the North American market, all we got was the 5L and 5L supercharged petrol which are notorious for the timing chain failure. The best years for us are the 2006-2009 4.4L and 4.2L petrol V8s, 2008 and 2009 being the best option.
@EddieRicks-i8v2 күн бұрын
This car is really good I have owned it for 3 years now and not one problem.
@ErnestKhamilov2 күн бұрын
You can also blank it
@DjNikGnashers2 күн бұрын
It's not too fast for the road, but it's got too much power for it's chassis 🙂 Mine was with 455bhp/634nm, good fun but felt like it wanted to kill me every WOT.
@FastandFun2 күн бұрын
@@DjNikGnashers did you fit a LSD though? Definitely gives it more control under power/load.
@DjNikGnashers2 күн бұрын
@@FastandFun Nope I didn't matey, and it's something I should have done. The trouble was, I spent a lot on engine mods, brake upgrades, etc, I realised that no matter how much I spent it was never going to be an M car. I actually went a year backwards and got an OG M2.
@e.e93312 күн бұрын
Wish we had the 4.4 diesels here in Canada, I love my 5.0L SC but I drive 130km/day wouldve loved the economy, down-low torque and the ZF8
@UzMadBro2 күн бұрын
You can pick these up cheap these days. I call the "chavmobiles". Still prefer my Subaru Legacy Sti Estate, in white with its gold alloys. Way more classier than any BMW, is rare, is still worth £22,995 on a 07-plate, looks better, is more practical, has 4wd, goes like stink and gets positive comments about it, because there are only a handful of them around. To me, the BMW M140, although incredibly quick, is no good in snow, the wet, it has no 4wd system, etc. So it leaves me to suggest, a car that lacks classiness.
@pedclarkemobile3 күн бұрын
All that crud in a petrol engine?
@Benjamin-su6fc3 күн бұрын
Definitely not too fast for the road, all comes down to discipline with the throttle.
@FastandFun3 күн бұрын
@@Benjamin-su6fc a lot of discipline 😂
@Benjamin-su6fc2 күн бұрын
@FastandFun just don't press it to the floor and it will be fine, the average bike picks up faster.
@jonathanstreater4 күн бұрын
i dont think it's 4 wheel drive unless it actually says xdrive....?
@markwarne-d1y4 күн бұрын
fantastic looking car, looking to buy one after Xmas
@ondaride7774 күн бұрын
simply placing the EGR valve on solid plate to keep it always closed then if you need an inspection, remove the plate, inspect vehicle then put it back.
@andybrown73605 күн бұрын
I bought an L322 4.4 SE 2011 plate with 124k on the clock in January this year. Its been great. Its a lovely place to be in. Solid, luxurious, reasonably cheap to own compared to any new car on a pcp. I reckon I’ll keep it as long as it keeps going. I’m not interested in a new car. I’m 59 and this Will hopefully see me out.
@tobythetankpienmash81295 күн бұрын
For depreciation you brought the wrong one. You could have brought a clean 3.6 v8 same mileage for 4.5k now that you could have stuck another 60k miles on it over the next few years and probably still be worth 2.5k. Your 9k 2012 in a few years with 180k on the clock will be worth around 3.5k
@FastandFun5 күн бұрын
@@tobythetankpienmash8129 Depreciation is very subjective ….. I’m buying IMHO the best L322 (4.4 TDV8 and 8spd ZF) having lost c.90% of its value whilst still only being 12 years old. We’ll use it for years and years until it eventually can’t go any more. Will it depreciate more than if I’d have kept my old battered Shogun? Of course, but there’s always a trade-off between spec/year and limiting depreciation. There’s no right choice when it comes to depreciation, otherwise nobody would ever buy a new car! 🤷♂️
@tommillington2875 күн бұрын
Well , i have a 2.2i roadster 1902 june zed . I picked it up 15 months ago with 10.7 miles on the clock ( now at 14.8) . The car still has all the original kit including the tyres, this guy who ddid the reviw ( in his opinion) did not mention the seats are electrical adjustable fron to back and floor to ceali g , my seats are leather and no way do i fi d them slippy . The weight ratio is 50/50 so i find the handling absolutely reat , it just make me smile when i take it out , my wife adores the car , and people come up to me and say what a beautiful car . I had the car in for 4 days to have Gtechnic ceramic rerum coating on the body wheels and glass , so it looks in almost showroom condition . We have looked at the latest x4 ( 59k ) for the top speck , and it is fantastic, but we can buy a lot of sunny holidays with that money , so for now the z3 meets all our expectations.....
@zeno15sti335 күн бұрын
😅 not bad could have said what it was tuned/mapped on. And what turbo it's running. 800cc injectors seem a bit small for North America standards. Tires and sizes should have been first . Right after the walk around. .... Sitting on 245 45 17 falken azenies RT or fks😅 You didn't mention the oil cooler Brands matter in the Aftermarket, You're in typically not running OEM or generic stuff.
@brucenelson24086 күн бұрын
I have to agree with everything you say. last year I had an engine and gearbox remap done. An already great car just got so much better, even more torque and an increase in bhp now means that it will hold high gears even better with an increase in miles per gallon. I live in southern France where the roads are good and quiet, I an getting high 30s on local roads and mid 40s on autoroute journeys. A quick flip of the paddle and the car will shift into 8th gear and now hold that even at 1000 rpm going uphill. I frequently return to the UK and even after 5 hours continuous driving I get out fresh and rested. What a fabulous car.
@mmooossss6 күн бұрын
this is my dream car, hopefully can drive one 🙂
@richardwillson1016 күн бұрын
"All this carbon build up" - that's a pretty clean one 😂
@Johns_busy7 күн бұрын
I drive one of these, it's the best car I've ever had! It's only a tad less BHP than the C8 S6 and a similar 0-60. Highly recommend this weapon if you're lucky enough to find one Does make me laugh that on short journeys I can see 16mpg, but it can also do 45 mpg on a run
@astront9177 күн бұрын
Great video , Just about to change my transporter van for one of these, Wanted one for years . 👍👍
@shane26637 күн бұрын
Great vid I'll use this when I need to do my RS265
@ricardo1e938 күн бұрын
Jesus Christ why the toxicity.
@kyproset8 күн бұрын
A poor man's F-type.
@muindidennis92598 күн бұрын
I want to get a Skoda car.shoyld I go for 1.4 or 1.9 Petro or diesel ,please advice me
@FastandFun8 күн бұрын
@@muindidennis9259 1.9 PD130 is a cracking engine
@muindidennis92598 күн бұрын
Wow ! Should which should I go for Sir.
@muindidennis92598 күн бұрын
I am Kenyan.and the way you have explained about this model is just valuable.
@716tg39 күн бұрын
Please let me know why starting my car in storage is bad pls ? This is something I would normally do so im curious. Ty
@FastandFun9 күн бұрын
@@716tg3 most damage occurs in the first few minutes of any cold engine start whilst the fluids (oil) are getting to the correct op temp. So repeating this cycle an unnecessary amount of times increases the wear/risk. Once started, you need to get all the temps up to operating temperature which can only be done with driving the car and varying the revs in the engine. You also have to consider other factors too including getting the exhaust up to temp so as not to leave with any moisture inside. Once you’ve done that, it’s not simply about putting the car back into the garage as the whole process should then be repeated for putting the car off the road which can be a pain. Hence, if the car is only off the road for 4-5 months max, then you will have no problem following my steps in the video.
@716tg36 күн бұрын
@@FastandFun ty for the information. Appreciated.
@niwouackermann85179 күн бұрын
Also running Winmax on our Megane 3 RS's on track with stock discs and RBF700 fluid and the are brilliant. Can easily do a whole season of time attack racing on a set of pads. Also for road use when brake temps dont get high it will eat the disc, but when on higher track opertating temps not as much.
@rockinginafreeworld325610 күн бұрын
Toyota are the best for good reason.
@mariocesar193311 күн бұрын
What about changing the trunk struts instead of the whole car? 😂
@mikedavies252311 күн бұрын
Agree, overall yes is the answer, but you to have a specific mindset at a particular stage in life and be willing to spend when the need arises. I have had one for 7 years with 223k on the clock and used daily. Used in a rural setting daily and only gets washed by the rain. It is rugged and refined at the same time. As it ages/miles creep up be prepared for the irregular to happen eg bonnet catch/wire break, split turbo vacuum pipe, fuel tank sender unit et al. It’s all part of life’s reach tapestry of RR/LR ownership; you just need a stomach for it!
@oxnardmontalvo774911 күн бұрын
As a Mitsubishi enthusiast, I was looking for a replacement for my Galant Wagon, which rust took away from me. :,( . Checked all the Pajeros /Shouguns nutil one day I though, hey, how about some more luxury and startet digging into L322s. Now I'm hooked and can't wait to get one. The one and only thing I do not care about ist depreciation. When I buy a car, I buy it with an intent to have it forever. I would have never let my Galant go , unless the TÜV (i think MOT in England) and my trusted mechanic (who is a Mitsubishe race driver and die hard fan) told me to let go. Land Rover it is.
@FastandFun11 күн бұрын
@@oxnardmontalvo7749 you won’t be disappointed 👍🏻
@StreetDrivenDaily11 күн бұрын
I own one as well with almost 166k miles :)
@mauricedevitt255313 күн бұрын
I've got a 96 JDM Mitsubishi Challenger Sport 2.5 turbo.. same as yours but different headlights. Needs a little bit of work to get back on the road but I'm looking forward to it.
@dreamdrinks999913 күн бұрын
I owned a z3 and I am thinking of buying one again but I really share your conclusion. The difference gets even more important on long trips but the z3 looks so amazing. difficult choice. Great vid.
@brianhawkins-f8e13 күн бұрын
I really like the R8 but you should try the DB9 GT. Nearly a 100 BHP more and a DBS exhaust system. With the valves open you would change you mind and get fed up with the noise😊 . Fun to hear around town but long journeys I shut it off.
@FastandFun13 күн бұрын
@@brianhawkins-f8e I’d love to drive a DB9 GT, but they aren’t comparable cost wise to the R8 V8.
@mitchspruyt13 күн бұрын
Uk all day baby
@dhdove13 күн бұрын
I found you from your SL500 stuff (R231 SL500 owner) and have just watched all of your Scotland trip videos. Yes, you can do it in one day. We live just north of Bristol and have stayed in Plockton (near Kyle of Lochalsh) for a week several times in May/June, 550 miles. First time we overnighted in Carlisle. After that we left at 4.00am, (packed the car the night before) the sun is soon up, M5 is deserted, past Birmingham well before the breakfast rush hour, light traffic on that awful stretch from Brum to Lancaster, Carlisle about 9.00-ish for a fuel and food/coffee stop. Past Glasgow before lunchtime and you’re well into the highlands by the afternoon, Arrive Plockton about 4.00pm. Total stops 1.5 hrs, driving time 10.5 hours but very relaxing due to mainly deserted roads at the start. Same on the return but you do get into a lot of traffic by Birmingham around lunchtime. BUT you get the fabulous bonus of sunrise over the highlands (Glencoe if you’re lucky} to set you off on your way home. Best, TonyS
@FastandFun13 күн бұрын
@@dhdove I live in the Forest of Dean, so quite close and similar distance to yourself getting to the Highlands. Sounds like a plan and one that I’d probably do if/when I repeat this trip. Agreed that Birmingham to Manchester are always the bottle necks and if you can get by them you’re normally okay. Get to Preston and then the traffic normally quietens down.
@Leo_S9414 күн бұрын
I live in Australia and these are honestly quite hard to find, there just isn't many of them around. Interesting thing is they go for nearly the same as the L405 which indicates its strong appeal. Honestly it's one of the most beautiful cars I've laid my eyes on. They start in the 45k region here in Australia from what I've seen though 💀. Great video mate love it !!
@nattherat895 күн бұрын
They are near on impossible to find!! I've been looking everywhere so hard to find a good one.
@xolanimahlangu937414 күн бұрын
Then why do they say the engens brake or the preventative mantainance?
@FastandFun14 күн бұрын
@@xolanimahlangu9374 because ppl buy cheap, neglected ones, that haven’t been serviced and expect them to do 200k miles! Buy a well cared for, maintained one and these engines are as strong as any ICE. IMHO the 4.4 TDV8 is the pick of the range in terms of performance, economy and reliability.
@404040h14 күн бұрын
510 bhp? Not your car pal.
@FastandFun14 күн бұрын
@@404040h lol I know … school boy error! …. I meant 510 lbft of torque (700NM). Must have been wishful thinking 😂
@thecolliman767414 күн бұрын
Always puts a smile on my face absolutely love it
@picolrallyteam582114 күн бұрын
Sounds amazing is it true stroker kit have good low end torque but problem in top end
@FastandFun14 күн бұрын
I don’t know - this pulled like a train and was scary fast
@RMlux8814 күн бұрын
I love mine too! It's the best looking and I looove my black truck with Panda interior. Never have any issues with it
@stevoone34214 күн бұрын
Having owned l322 are great cars, currently got a l405 witch is just an update of the 405 in looks and tech. Personally i love them both. If you look after them they will look after you. Ive had my first issue witch is fixed was the oil cooler but that’s known sorted for many years bar bushes and usual ware and tear I’ve not had much issues off them.
@s73vey15 күн бұрын
Dude seems to have forgot about the £10k a year car tax 😮😂😂😂
@FastandFun15 күн бұрын
@@s73vey £10k pa? In the UK it’s c.£700. Not cheap but not 10g 😮😂
@s73vey15 күн бұрын
@FastandFun tongue in cheek 😏
@FastandFun15 күн бұрын
@@s73vey thought you were living in Singapore or something where tax is actually about that value! 😂
@tuningemporium15 күн бұрын
They’re such a versatile vehicle , such presence on road, L322 one of the best cars made. Great video 👍👍
@MilesV815 күн бұрын
I like this P38a. I’d spend a bit of money on it and keep it.
@brianellis125715 күн бұрын
I purchased a late 2012 L322 4.4 TDV8 2 years ago with 82k miles, a part by SH but unbelievably clean in every way. It’s the cheapest car I have owned for more than 20 years and is without a doubt my favorite. An Awsome car in every way.
@trimley15 күн бұрын
Needs a valet all over 😂
@FastandFun15 күн бұрын
@@trimley it’s used hard every day and I wanted viewers to see that it’s the work horse of the garage 👍🏻
@trimley15 күн бұрын
@ fair comment
@DavidSmith-ee6df14 күн бұрын
Yes. If it features quality materials, it’s going to scrub up nicely for that special event. We’ve even seen members of the royal family actually drive them from time to time!
@a.kraj138915 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video! Looking forward to the follow up video! Might pull the trigger next year, currently in a L320 2010 HSE. All the best from Sweden