1 MONTH with my Cheap RANGE ROVER, here's what I've spent so far...

In this slightly more boring video, I talk you through my first month of 'running costs' with my cheap L322 Range Rover. I will detail the costs I've encountered so far and then try to justify the insanity of the costs.
If this style of video isn't to your taste, don't fear, there will still be plenty of my usual content coming soon.
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[@DoctorJezz]

Hey - loving the updates. I'm the guy who bought the other RR in your first vid - picked her up a couple of weeks ago. There was some really heavy rain just after and I had a warning show up for water in the fuel - a common sensor thing I've read, but fortunately the dealer had just had the same thing on his own RR and had one on hand. He had his specialist put a new filter on mine while I waited this week under (1 month) warranty. Like you, I'm loving the RR experience and going out for unnecessary drives and putting the dogs in the back for walks further away than I might otherwise. The expensive diesel in the 4.4 V8 diesel (516 Lb/ft torque!) gave me 33 MPG this week on a run, but gives me around 28 otherwise. Fortunately nothing else to declare, but I shelled out a lot more than you from the dealer. I'm keen to hear about the leather conditioner - had actually looked up the same product myself. Will be following - all the best with this 👍

[@jerrygreene7139]

The good news is that things like tires and airbags are a cost that won’t happen every month. The bad news is that until you’ve gone through it to bring everything up to a proper level there will be other costs each month that might equal what you spent in April. Just space it all out as you can and you should be fine. I appreciate your attitude and approach to it all so far.

[@MrRcarney2010]

I think this cant be counted to be fair because every car needs tyres and springs air or not do the 4 bags you will get 100k ish of happy motoring my p38a was 20 years old done 40k a year and was amazing lump of metal

[@jacobwalton5112]

Thanks for the video. I'm thinking of buying an L322 as well and find it really insightful costs of ownership. Please keep up the videos. Would love to see your journey. Car looks fantastic!

[@Utopiatwentytwo]

Have to say I miss my L322! You have been very fortunate with costs, I had turbos go in the first month of ownership, after that was a dream!

[@BradysMotors]

People buy these cars without really understanding how much they will cost them, so get neglected and fail. I have had a few Range Rovers, and the v8 SC Petrols are always the one I would go back to, Sound incredible, pulls well, reliable (if taken care of). Good luck with it, subscribed

[@carsandcustard]

Agreed, and they are always the vocal ones! I’m pleased that you echo the brilliance of the V8 SC petrol’s. Thanks for the sub!

[@BradysMotors]

@@carsandcustard keeping the petrols alive and kicking! I have just got a 3.2 v6 Alfa Romeo GT, The Busso engine. Will be doing a similar series on that

[@jasonclarke7422]

Spend the money now while your young and you’ve got it. Life gets serious and boring very quickly when you get older. At least you will have some fond memories when you look back 👍

[@carsandcustard]

Thanks Jason, kind words, I appreciate it 👍

[@donnapierce8558]

Gutted you didn’t show us the list the authorised repair garage gave you. I had my car in for a recall and loved the video showing the issues that lay beneath… obvs I had the work done by my cheaper trusted garage!

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

You have taken car of the dig things. So I think you have done the best thing. 😊. Love the vid

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

Sorry what I meant to say was that you have taken care of the big things and then kind that you always need to do with a classic car to keep it tip top and I always think if a car give you that’s special feeling everytime you drive it and makes you feel special that it’s worth every penny and the peace of mind it gives you , you can’t put money on. Well done love the vids and you have done a great job on her as with all the other cars in the fleet ❤️

[@Spartansrule118]

i also want to see you attempt to service! it’s not insane that you spent that money so far. buying a brand new 4 wheel is 5-8x more expensive. might as well cruise in something nice.

[@wtonywood]

Good lad, hang in there. Best car in the world.

[@FanaticQuattro]

Very interesting, thank you!

[@ChrisIlett]

Unfortunately that's just what it costs to own such a great car. You've still got a bargain - you could buy one for 8 grand and still have to do the service, gearbox, probably suspension etc within the first year. It might have fewer external problems. At least this way you're doing the work before it's broken and creating your own, reliable version of the car history. Perhaps if you sell it in a year you'll get a lot of that money back anyway. Subscribed - love what you're doing!

[@carsandcustard]

My thoughts exactly. Thanks very much!

[@cez1869]

Was that tubes of Dr Trany I see for the gearbox? I would research on the RR torque converter 1st, my old Disco used to suffer with the well know gearbox “judder” when accelerating as the auto box changed gear, turns out that my gearbox needed a service & the torque converter needed sorting which is a little costly. I did find a chap that could recon them for a couple of grand I think that made them run like new after, so it can be done. If you use the tranny in the gearbox, it’s only a temp fix,

[@JohnHoganN8]

Thanks for the transparency, very useful indeed. Ha ha! 🤣 Penny over on the V-Power, itchy trigger finger. Don’t have to justify anything, do you! Too many owners trying to justify expenses.

[@carsandcustard]

Yes very irritating, I’ve tried to clean up my act, but keep getting a penny over lately. Agreed there, at the end of the day, it’s never going to be budget transport.

[@juancowell8648]

I laugh when people 😊 bet the petrol station owners love you". Fuel doesn't count. It's a 4.2L V8, with a supercharger on a car that weighs over 2 tonnes; fuel economy was not on my list of priorities when I bought my '09 Full Fat. And I agree 100% on the feeling it gives you. I've had it for 7 years and it still gives me a sense of occasion when I drive it. And the sound of that engine never ever gets boring when I turn the key or the roar of the engine mixed with the whine of the supercharger as I overtake. When you have the passion for your RR, you'll realise that cost doesn't matter. It reminds me of people who spend hours in their garages feeling with their old classic MGB of A40 or whatever; I used to think that the amount of time that they spend on it, they would be better off just buying a new car. But it's that passion that makes them carry on. My L322 is old and well used and although I should sensibly get rid of it, I don't know what I would buy to replace it. Great cars. And you are spot on about that 4.2 being the best choice in an RR.

[@nigelpickett2471]

The gearbox is supposed to be 'sealed for life' But can be done by a specialist, it's about £500 and can be done by a mobile specialist at home. Trying to get the satnav to work - just because - Tried an update disc no good, new gps antannae so I do actually get a gps signal now. Going to try the actual disc player next. Front brake pads on Thursday. I must be as mad as you!

[@carsandcustard]

I certainly don’t buy the ‘sealed for life’ thing! Seems like a pain with the sat nav. Mine doesn’t have the disc, so might try one and see what happens. We’re all as mad as each other!

[@bretthale9290]

Sealed life is bs,auto box should be serviced regularly, recently done 1 on a 120k mokka the oil was disgusting & gear changes were so much smoother & quicker

[@DaleSteel]

It's a ZF gearbox. Doesn't need a specialist to service them an idiot can service thr ZF auto box's. You can buy a kit for £70 including all the oil. They are sealed for the 'expected' life of duration of the warranty or upto 10 years. Doesn't literally mean life lol

[@penskib1975]

Lol, you've probably spent in one month what I have spent in 2 years of ownership of my Rav 4, including fuel. If you're next month's spend is the same,I could probably afford to have air bags on the Rav 😁

[@bigfilsing]

Love the vid. As im about to move back to UK and have a serious desire to buy an RR or an LR4 for example Im really interested in actual expenditure ( as apposed to projected). I do think , assuming this will be a rolling costing that including fuel isn't right as its such a relative expense. Likewise, phone accessories and mud flaps and the like arent really relevant as they are personal choices. Maybe its just me being a grump but Id rather see the spread sheet divided into necessities / tech needs / MOT requirements and "the rest" . Not that I'm not interested in stuff like getting good interior mats i just think "the big picture" would be better. Cheers .....Subscribbed

[@carsandcustard]

Some Constructive Criticism can’t go a miss! I’ll reformat the spreadsheet for the next ownership cost video. Thanks for the subscription 👍

[@bigfilsing]

@@carsandcustard Glad the comment was seen in the light it was intended.

[@the_gidfather]

Now I see why you wanted a replacement for this!

[@georgesemple8136]

i can hear the rear air bags going from here

[@DaleSteel]

Anti freeze is antifreeze all that colour stuff is nonsense. I think you did right thing getting all the work done. Probably go a year or two now with very little to do. Although you did get ripped off lol

[@nas3793]

If you have the cash to restore it mate by all means go for it. IMO the l322 RR are genuinely the best looking models however the running costs and maintenance costs are a bit top of the market as these cars had big price tags to start with. So it’s only natural that you would be spending silly amounts to keep it running. If you enjoy it go for it

[@carsandcustard]

Yeah the running costs are never going to be low, but the car still offers a solid chunk of luxury for very little money. I do enjoy it!

[@DaleSteel]

Those front air strutts are £170 and should only be 2 hour labour max? These specialists you want to avoidm those strutts are very easy to replace too. Yours been older doesnt have the more expensive VDS strutt does it?

[@stevenbennett3922]

Is there a Costco near you. Pay for the annual membership and save the cost in fuel as it is cheaper at Costco.

[@BH195829]

I put budget tires on my Range Rover and regretted it almost immediately…. Multiple blow outs, split tires, bulges, flat tires galore… went ack to Michelins - perfect. 🤔🔥🌏🙏

[@gingafuzz1]

Sorry, but you really ought to have sought a few quotes for the bodywork first. To get that work done properly you’re looking at more than a grand a side. You’ll almost certainly need the inner and outer rear sections of the sills and jacking points re-fabricated. Take a look beneath the plastic sill trims and see. It really is a big job I’m afraid.

[@richardparnell6551]

I have an L322 and £1000 bills are not that unusual. Why do I spend it? Because I have a luxury car that I love and it costs me about a third of what a new one would per month. I enjoy the car every time I drive it. I use independent specialists who may not be the cheapest but I have found them to be fair and careful in their work. It may be expensive to own, but it represents good value to me based on the pleasure it gives me.

[@carsandcustard]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@TicketyBoo.]

Not the same car I know but I bought a 2013 RRS HSE Black Edition with the SDV6 engine. Had it about 4 months now. Other than fuel I bought 4 wee bottles of water to keep in the fridge costing £1.20 and that's it. Used daily, £100 worth of diesel lasts about 5 weeks, returning 32-38 MPG. Have I just tempted fate?

[@carsandcustard]

That’s excellent, treat it right and I’m sure it’ll treat you right!

[@jamestroup]

I'm not sure you can add Petrol to your running costs, if not, why not add Insurance and Tax? I got the rubber mats for mine pretty quick too! I'd send that Lubeguard stuff back and buy some proper ZF Lifeguard 6 oil. I just made do with 6 bottles at £20 a pop and a new filter/sump. £170 all in so a fair saving if you're willing to have a go at it yourself? I did mine and and to reach proper oil level you need the engine running meaning your working next to a hot CAT. Looking forward to your progress. I've some body work, brakes and wheel refurb still to do on mine.

[@carsandcustard]

I think that insurance is more of a reflection of personal circumstance and choice than a reflection of the vehicle. Some might have an individual policy, some multi car, some trade and so on. Tax wasn’t taken until the next month, otherwise I would’ve included that! Might have a go myself, though I’ll research the job a little more. I’ve still to do those too. Can’t complain given the age of these L322’s though!

[@Spartansrule118]

nice video man! post an update video!

[@44yamx70]

Can we get an update on it

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

There is a chance these start to appreciate but who knows these days? I totally get the pleasure of ownership anc I think I'd have similar feelings but i cant afford the costs, being retired on a rubbish pension. I do run an old passat r36 though, which I love. Not the luxury and status of the RR but satisfying anyway.

[@carsandcustard]

I’d like an R36!

[@bretthale9290]

The reason you look at it as a £75000 is cos thats what it could end up being lol,in all fairness alot of what you spent is maintainance which every car needs,i totally agree with budget tyres your using it on road not track does make me laugh ppl spending a fortune to get half the mileage

[@carsandcustard]

Haha I hope not, but I can only cross my fingers. I’ve never understood people’s obsession with low mileage to be honest…

[@tuningemporium]

Dr tranny good stuff if TC is in good condition. Good quality oil and filter required though. It’s worth what you’ve spent in total. They get under your skin don’t they 😎

[@georgesemple8136]

you do know you will have a list every month till you have had enough and come to your senses

[@carsandcustard]

I don’t think there’s any sense to be had with a green oval product to be honest.

[@dee106ful]

Come on matey.....if you had one side done the garage would have known how bad the other side was.. If the other garage charged me 120+ quid more Id be wanting to know why. The only expense you needed to spend on was the suspension and weather strip.

[@carsandcustard]

I think running a Range Rover based solely on what it needs is a false economy. It refers back to the point that I mentioned in my previous video of people trying to run these on a shoe string budget. To reply to your first point, the difference in labour can be explained by the first garage being a family friend who kept the car for a while, working on it when he can, and therefore being generous with his hourly rate. The second, a Land Rover specialist turned the car around in a few hours as I needed it back, also commanded a higher hourly rate.

[@siriax1691]

How many loaves of garlic bread can you fit into the glovebox.

[@carsandcustard]

2 small baguettes?

[@lesleyfernandez636]

£2k in one month - it is on almost 174k in mileage - does it have a FSH? At that mileage, there is bound to be more financial pitfalls to come.

[@420somewhereG]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚘

[@rare6499]

Umbrella for keeping dry at the side of the road : £40 Packet of tissues to wipe away the tears when you get the bill : £2.50 Counselling sessions to keep you sane during RR ownership : £50 a week

[@carsandcustard]

All essential costs…

[@rare6499]

@@carsandcustard the feeling when it’s working perfectly for 5 minutes : priceless

[@tonyperry007]

additive aren't they :)

[@allanhughes7859]

YOU ARE INSANE REALLY OFF THE EDGE HERE !!!!! I bought an 04 about 6 years ago for 7K lot of money but full service and not a single fault !!! Everything went well untill last month when the drivers door cable broke so bought one off ebay fitted it but since then,, The drivers mirror does not work neither mirror will fold in near side just flaps interior light now not wroking and to cap it all the central locking also does not work All because I removed the door card to fix the cable !!! How much to fix Not a clue because I will not fix it Lock by key torch in winter for inside light agjust drivers mirror by hand Its just not worth spending on these cars you will never ever get your money back but still a great car to drive would I buy another never !!!! My wifes Honda crv paid 1200 4 years ago still going and cost nothing and everything still works EVERYTHING !!! you make your own mind up ??

[@andywalsh8761]

Would it make sense to squirrel away say £300 a month to take sting out any unexpected big bills?

[@carsandcustard]

Sensible for any Range Rover owner in my opinion.

[@MrRcarney2010]

i am trying to find reasons not to buy one tomorrow haha not helping tdv8 2009

[@carsandcustard]

Did you buy??

[@peterhindle1984]

Dont count fuel….