First Ever Drive in my New RANGE ROVER L322! I Should Not Have Bought This Blind...(4.4 TDV8)

Here we at the start of another beautiful L322 journey...I still cannot believe I bought this blind but it is one absolute gem! I can't wait to hear what you all think of the spec and help me decide what to do on it first.
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[@LucyOnCars]

Happy Sunday everyone! If you want some more updates on the RR and to see some of the other things I get up to, please follow my car Instagram account - @ lucyoncars 😃

[@willwonka1325]

Still looks way classier than most of the wannabe 4x4s out there today.

[@LucyOnCars]

I think so!

[@steveeverett8143]

I have worked for JLR for 17 years there not all bad just keep up with the dealer servicing and genuine parts and you will be fine. The car is most likely a January/February 2011 car registered on a 60 plate before the plate change in March.

[@lewis72]

I did 10 years at Whitely in two stints. Mostly working on the development of the petrol V8s and the later AJ200/20.

[@shanenewport3575]

They are an amazing machine …Last Saturday I became the owner of 2010 Autobiography Black in stunning Barolo black with the black and cream seats , absolutely adore it ! Fully specced up with HD audio - amazing! Was smiling for all 250 miles on the way down back south!

[@StudioMagnetique]

Bought my used L322 9 months ago after the infamous Clarkson / Harry 'Peak Range Rover' video. I spent right up the higher end of the used price list and bought a late car (latest in fact 12/12)... It has been flawless. Everything works and I love everything about it. I'd put it above the Bentley GT I was lucky enough to own a few years back for refinement. For practicality it's as close to the 2014 Defender I traded in for it. I think if you're looking to buy one for £3,000 or so, you should expect big issues. Fuel is no worse than the 2.2 Defender on a long run, and yes, Insurance is painful. It now needs a full service and brakes all round (disks and pads) and going OEM is going to be pricey. But I do love this thing. Such a beautiful drive. Near silent and looks classy as anything when kept standard. Not saying they don't brake down... The waiting room at Manchester JLR was always full of Range Rover owners screaming at the staff whenever I took my Defender in for a service. But I do feel the internet needs a few more positive comments for the L322 at least, so this is mine.

[@StudioMagnetique]

Oh.. and having the Apple Car Play system added brings the entertainment right up to date and is worth every penny.

[@ianmacdonald8260]

Welcome back. Garages: talk to Pete at charnocks in Littlehampton. What he doesn’t know about Land Rover isn’t worth knowing being a former Land Rover Master Tech. The 4.4 will hardly ever go over 1500rpm. You might even hear the second turbo spooling up and then spooling down as it’s not used you should probably also check if it’s had the oil drain done. You can lock the suspension in access mode. L405 wheels with the wrong sized tyres could be problematic for your insurance. If you’ve got the Bembo brake calipers on the front then there is only one style of 19 inch that will fit over them otherwise it’s 20s. Some of the later range Rover tinted windows were tinted at factory so may not be easy to de-tint them. Clear glass is better IMHO too. Guess you filmed this after the travellers had been moved on. Topix may tell you the model but any model could be spec’d to almost an autobiography level anyway. Would say vogue se given reclining seats but without the rear cooling. Light coloured seats look better but show dirt more than the black ones.

[@user-ve2of5ie2m]

Wow nice car Lucy! You can’t live without an L322 !! If you know you know !! Welcome back!!😊

[@LucyOnCars]

Sooo happy to be back 🥰

[@user-ve2of5ie2m]

@@LucyOnCars can’t wait for more L322 content!! 😊

[@robholland1937]

Fit General Grabber AT3 in 255 55 20. You won’t regret it. Perfect set up. Lots of us have fitted them.

[@josephgittos3787]

Great looking car inside and out , I personally prefer lighter interiors over just black interiors , Matt from high peek autos had a funky green colour with the same sort of ifunky green interior and loved it , so yes for me I am a fan of this one. I like silver wheels on these cars but at the same time dont find those on yours offensive

[@msheep66]

You have got a lot of car there for the money. Looking forward to seeing more videos on it. I particularly love the wheels.

[@danielheathcote5625]

So nice to see you back Lucy - was just wandering earlier this week what latest was on the purchase!

[@echobravo1105]

What are those like on snow? Any good??

[@shanewaterman4125]

Lucy - just rewatched the video: have a couple of observations about the tailgate. 1. The chrome strip: I've never seen that as a genuine LR optional extra for the years yours (and mine) were produced. I'd agree that it looks aftermarket... which makes me suspicious about a couple of other things... 2. The lack of any badging. I've only got the silvered 'tdv8' badge on mine, centred on the drivers side of the lower tailgate. You've got absolutely nothing! I know you can order cars 'debadged' from the factory, but put this together with... 3. No operational tailgate release... and.... 4. Just how smart the paintwork on the tailgate looks and I'm starting to suspect that has had ..... 'work' done on it.... shock-horror!!! Mine has 134k on it - think you said yours has 150/160k ish...??? Mine has rust bubbles on the bottom edge of the upper body line (where the RR letters sit.) That's absolutely normal and to be expected on one that's 13 years old - they all do it. But there's no sign of it on yours. So .... add all that up and I'll bet a whole 50p that your tailgate has been 'restored' and the lower release isn't working because it didn't go back together 100% as it should. Of course....I could be wrong..... it has been known.... 🙄

[@theprojectproject22]

I would keep the L405 wheels on the profile suits the L322 i have 55 profiles on my 20inch wheels. Don't go for the one's you have been offered they are not L322 wheels they are L320 sport supercharged stormer wheels, tyre ratio is alot lower profile. Love the colour good luck with this one

[@jamesshaw7171]

Car looks mint! I would definitely go for the stormer alloys that you put on screen! The reason why the Pirelli’s are quieter is because they have foam pads inside them to reduce noise, made a massive difference to my l322 and my mums l405. Also it seems like a vogue se judging by the cooled seats but it has the grey door handles like the vogue.

[@richardcarter1000]

Great car, welcome back to L322s! The £750 tax does sting a bit, but I wouldn't sell mine still after 150k miles. Those are the best tyres in my experience and nice new tight bushes do make the ride/handling much better

[@deaks25]

I think if you take out the window tint, definitely change the wheels. They work with the dark colour and tinted windows, although I personally don’t like dark wheels myself so I’d change them. I do like the jacket, looks like an old school motorcycle jacket 👍

[@LucyOnCars]

Yes true - it’s all or nothing I think to keep them matching each other.

[@keithswaddling2370]

To open the lower tailgate when the electric button isn't operating, just stick your fingers down each side by the rubber seal, and press the top of the catch, there is a release lever there. You need to do one side at a time, but it saves you having to climb over to get in.But if that is your thing that's fine. I love the car and the wheels are perfect in my opinion.

[@julianhawkins9423]

Jacket and new RR gets a thumbs up Lucy 👍

[@bentaylor9021]

Liking the smoked look on the outside. I’d leave the window tints, get those new wheels but get them painted gun metal colour. I’d also want to change the RR badges from chrome to gun metal too personally. I love these dark blue, light interior cars. Nightmare with kids though so good luck there 🤣

[@jambom33]

The boot trim can be had from PowerfulUK for not a lot and fitting is dead easy with patience. Leather cleaner = Carbon Collective Leather cleaner + a bristle brush, nothing else comes close. Sign up to Land Rover TOPIx and put your vin in it will tell you the spec/trim. Might want to blur your VIN out of the video!

[@paultaylor9652]

I'd keep the wheels and tint as they are Lucy, looks classic not pimped.

[@markwells5781]

I love the Range Rover. You are such a natural in front of the camera Lucy. I think your channel will explode at some point. Keep up the great content!

[@-DC-]

This isn't her only channel.

[@johnwheeler2040]

Love jacket nice colour

[@LucyOnCars]

Thank you :)

[@andrewmcalpine]

Great looking car Lucy and great to see a Range Rover is back! I have a 2007 L320 but would love an L322, I would definitely change the wheels to something standard for its age, a set of 20’ Stormer’s would look superb 👌

[@tracym610]

Looks nice and tidy. Totally keep the wheels and tints. Wheels don’t show the brake dust and tints are great to keep the sun off the kids and privacy 👍🏻

[@marksmith762]

Those privacy windows are fitted as standard. I would leave them as they are. I have a Freelander2 HSE that has them as well. It looks amazing

[@y2kazan868]

Congratulations again, Long live the L322 and especially the Ultimate Edition.

[@ianmontgomery3051]

To open the tailgate poke your fingers down the gap on both sides of the tailgate, push the flaps down and it will open . If you try one that is working and look down the gaps you will see that this is what the button does

[@kevinabalo]

Colour's nice, headlamps look good IE not faded, and the wheels suit it. I think it is a Vogue, but with SE options, the cooled seats for example. Nice car.

[@charliechetwood2358]

Keep the wheels and just paint them silver with silver centre caps. Definitely clear glass too. I would 100% have tyres with a higher profile than 50. 55 is good. I actually run 60 profile scorpions on my L322 and they look great and work well

[@stuartrhodes7352]

Youve got the vogue se, perforated heat/cooled seats, 2 knobs either side of the clock, the standard vogue will be blank,, great car👍👍

[@anonimushbosh]

Wow that seems crazy good value… not so crazy at all! fingers crossed that is… 🤞

[@LucyOnCars]

I think so…don’t want to jinx it though 😂

[@kmorton54]

Keep the tint. Will keep the interior cooler and reduce UV damage. Not sure that is a problem in the UK

[@DeeD898]

Love the car , wheels look cool and the privacy glass is awesome. Love that interior too

[@rooneyroo5338]

Love watching the updates... all I can say is fair play for paying the Government over 700 quid a year in tax...I would buy an L322 tomorrow if the tax was reasonable.... Such a big lump of a motor....enjoy..

[@simonjandrell5897]

a good design the Land Rover always impressive to look at.. reminds of the 90s Hooray Henry's or Yuppie types with their Picnics at the ready.. but i would imagine has the driving dynamics of a Tank

[@jasonjarvis3796]

I pay £750 a year road tax for my discovery…bloody extortion!

[@LucyOnCars]

Horrendous isn’t it

[@jasonjarvis3796]

Especially considering the state of the roads with potholes etc

[@noelcahill6707]

Haha come to ireland friend haha

[@Pedros2327]

Irish road tax is about 2k😅

[@noelcahill6707]

@@Pedros2327 u got it in 1 my friend hahaha

[@glennjones1554]

you can get all the trim bits from Powerfull uk

[@Sladey93]

It needs silver wheels, but other than that it is a lovely spec. A very good choice indeed Lucy! 😁

[@DarrenDennis-b3z]

Just found your channel and loved the first review of the Range Rover. Hopefully not too costly and look forward to more reviews.

[@tunnel7]

Change the wheels to silver black wheels spoil a good RR l322 thats a stunning one well done Lucy

[@frasermacleod7642]

Absolutely stunning RR Lucy, very nice indeed. Welcome to the 4.4 TDV8 club 👌🏻I absolutely love the colour combination, makes me jealous 😳Definitely need to change the wheels to silver and L322 spec but they are absolutely amazing. My Westminster is just under 160000 miles and is amazing, couldn’t be happier. Looking forward to seeing more 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻

[@LucyOnCars]

Brilliant! Yes totally love the colour combo, it’s what drew me to it.

[@stevenausten-davies141]

Such a ball of fun, passionate. Very watchable

[@jf8315]

Nice car Lucy . Yes the grill and side vent trim look correct, the chrome plinth at the back isn't .... probably aftermarket. The wheels are awful adios them asap they do not suit the L322 and even worse someone has painted them grey …. Go back to a period correct 20” rim in silver. Will make the car look fabulous.

[@LucyOnCars]

That’s my first thoughts too! How do you like the silver wheels I’ve been offered that I showed in this video?

[@jf8315]

They are nice 👍🏼 certainly better than the ones on it now. I’d say go for it , they will look much better and period correct, they are also late L322 model design too so will suit. Good luck with your new Rangie glad to have you back in the family ! Welcome home hahah

[@paulchilds8884]

nice to see your channel going from strength to strength

[@jasonlegge8051]

Great to have a Range Rover back on the channel👍 I like it and look forward to the regular content🙂 Also the Jacket gets a 👍 from me 🙂

[@jdubt8046]

I can't lie. I only watch your videos to look at you! Just gorgeous!

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

Weird

[@chrisr975]

Those wheels that someone is offering you are Range Rover Sport wheels. They do fit the L322 but if you want original 20” wheels for your model you should replace the L405 ones with Range Rover Style 11 alloys which, in my view, look better than the RRS ones.

[@toddb6576]

First time watcher. Excellent video and the jacket is cute on you

[@michaeldebrou7793]

You're mad as a box of frogs but great fun to listen to as a result! Love your passion and what a high spec car you've nabbed!!😁

[@jameswade4097]

How about. "It goes like a stabbed rat "- James May. Your legs go very well with the seats to Lucy😍. That is a lovely Range Rover, new ones are rubbish.

[@kevindiscombe1808]

You have got heated and cooled front seats plus adaptive cruise control which means it should be a vogue SE

[@davidfield3889]

Shame the UK is getting so expensive to run vehicles 2016 TDV6 RR Sport, fully comp insurance AUD$650 and (rego) tax AUD$840 126,000 km no real issues Nice colour Lucy

[@ajietresnoharry4737]

1000% better change the wheels to oem l322, smaller size w/ Pirelli Scorpion Zero all around, more cushy for sure, put back all the oem badge, delete the aftermarket chrome lid, delete tinted window. Classy / OEM look 👍

[@radionorthseagold]

Use a magic sponge on the seats they will remove the dirt very easy

[@bradtottman1425]

Hi as much as I detest dark wheels I think those wheels suit the vehicle…I would also leave the tint as is..Your spec Rangie is same year and model as mine ..but mine is white with black interior with wood trim..and I also have the rear reclining seats..very rare..I am in Perth Western Australia…and I just love my Rangie😁

[@LucyOnCars]

Yes I definitely usually dislike dark wheels too, but there is something about these ones that I’m tempted to leave them…Never been to Australia but it’s on the list!

[@gregconnor8777]

Best colour interior. Great video. I must admit hate the black wheels, really down grades it. Change them.

[@tomasfransson7408]

Lucky Lucy! Congrats to the new car.

[@truthdragon7719]

Wheels, tint & jacket all good 🙂

[@ianfranklin596]

G'day from Australia Lucy ...hey stay with the 405 wheels and tinted windows!!! Cheers, Ian

[@davidcooke6803]

Beautiful car, enjoy. Am new to your channel, it’s great, thank you.

[@baz4x4r]

Not sure you will be able to get rid of the privacy glass without changing the windows. I think they will be a dark tint on manufacture not a film added afterwards which could be removed. Nice car though. Brilliant.

[@SmellPotato-e3w]

L405 alloys open more tyre options. Can improve the ride even more. Yes, it IS possible 😂

[@paultumber1088]

Also have a look at powerfull uk they do the tailgate trim in various colours for £28

[@richardhunt1384]

Sam's Motor and Machine will be pleased Lucy!!! Follow 4.4 Td V8 owners!!! 😃😃👍👍

[@supercarscotsman4939]

Awww amazing lucy, im buzzing for you! I have the same colour combo but mine the the pre facelift model 3.6tdv8, i have a set of wheels for sale if your interested

[@leonwilliams3221]

I has a 58 l320 … was the most unreliable car I’ve had the pleasure of owning… I’m seriously considering getting another one just because of how I felt in the 3 months it worked haha.

[@wabbatech]

I like the dark rims, I have them on my 2016 RR sport, they hide break dust unlike the silver rims on my RR P38.

[@LucyOnCars]

True they are easier to keep “looking” clean!

[@Days1485]

Overfinch Elara 22” are stunning wheels for the L332

[@LucyOnCars]

Will check them out, thanks!

[@timstubbs6701]

Your car comes up a vogue tdv8. Someone either ticked options or aftermarket parts once bought. If you phone land rover uk, give them the plate and chassis no. They will email your options list and any service history they have on file. Note that only l405 onwards became uploaded to their database, so don't be disheartened if they don't have much service history. I have a fuji white tdv8 westminster. It's drug dealer spec, my spec which isn't classic. But it has that factory khan/overfinch look without losing It's heritage.

[@mattwates5970]

And Jag doctor near Dorking is a great garage for anything JLR

[@user-ve2of5ie2m]

I love your choice of words! It’s very Farmsy!! 😊

[@markjackson7638]

13:30 I have the same Baltic blue with all the front and side grills and handles the same as yours ❤

[@raymonde4272]

Congratulations on the new car Lucy and George. Change the wheels to the silver ones. Does the logbook have details on the spec and upgrades supplied from the factory.

[@shanewaterman4125]

💩 off a stick? Wait till you get it remapped!! I have a 4.4 tdv8 (same colour as yours - Baltic Blue) which i bought for about the same price back in January. Spent a few bob on it to get it where i want it, and about to do the rear dampers. They are what they are. And nothing comes close.... And your key has had the upgrade kit applied to it. About £18 from LR. Done both of mine. The side vent IS original btw. Not keen on the wheels. Mine has factory fitted 20" and ive put Scorpions on it. Big improvement to the drive.

[@LucyOnCars]

Good to know - thanks! What figures are you getting now hp and mpg wise?

[@shanewaterman4125]

@@LucyOnCars it's nudging 380bhp. Not sure about the Nm - probably added about 70nm. 0-60 is now "Oh my f***in Gawd!" rather than seconds 🤣 With the milage I would STRONGLY advise getting a megaflush done on the gearbox, transfer box and diffs even if the previous owner had it done. Made a big difference to mine. Most 4.4 tdv8 owners I've spoken to go with the 'cheap and often' rule with oil changes - triple X R oil and 6000 interval. Also, has yours had the dpf cancelled and/or removed? If it has, you can run it on 5w40 oil rather than 5w30 low SAPS. It basically becomes an Australian spec vehicle and they run on 5w40 from the factory. It'll thank you for it too at 150k+ miles. Mines on 134k. If there's a way I can send you a walk around video of mine, happy to.

[@shanewaterman4125]

@@LucyOnCars mpg is 38-40 on the motorway, cruise on at 70mph. Round town about 25-27 I'd guess. And ALWAYS use decent diesel in it - I use Esso Supreme and you can tell the difference

[@stevenbennett3922]

That shiny champagne colour on the XC90 is Pebble Grey. Well it is on mine.

[@LucyOnCars]

Beautiful!

[@larryboyd5882]

Made me smile that you chose to visit the towns most notorious and infamous " dogging site " lol

[@sccobyste]

Alloy bonnet hence the weight also go to powerful uk they sell everything land rover

[@mrd64]

I was hoping to see the Porsche. I just can't get excited by yet another Range Rover.

[@JohnBaxendale]

Vents and grille are the same colour as my 2011 TDV8, but my door handles are body colour (grey), I suspect someone has changed the handles.

[@richardhunt1384]

9:45 Could got through at 90, bags of headroom in Access Mode!! 😂😂😊

[@David-ub4rq]

I think those silver wheels you were offered would look loads better and period correct

[@stevenlutherrobertson5867]

Beautiful car!!!! keep the tint definitely!

[@kmorton54]

Lucy and Range Rover's go together like fish and chips or bangers and mash

[@Bluebottle_GB]

Send JLR an email with the VIN and they will send you the factory build sheet which will tell you what it was built with. I reckon it's a Westminster 2011 Model Year (looking at the seat leather/piping). Then looking at the options, which are a bit odd to be honest (reclining but not cooled rear seats?!), and the number plate, it may have been a manager's car or Land Rover corporate build - see if you can track any ownership from the online service portal. I'd bet it's Paragon Fleet Solutions first owner.

[@stevecapper9321]

yeah 4.4 litre hows that MPG going for you I got a Nissan Navara 2.3 litre twin Turbo 190 BHP and its a killer when it comes to it thrist for Diesel on a good run will manage to get about 35 MPG so I wouldnt like to think what your going to get and yes something else we have in common Insurance commercial had quotes from £2000 down to £800 Bloody crazy Thats why I am thinking of selling it.

[@lewispurser1]

I’d recommend the Gyeon leather cleaner or Koch Chemie Leather Star

[@2207lewis]

I think the car colour would suit Silver wheels, it would make a nice contrast and return it to its Country estate routes.

[@LucyOnCars]

Lovely!

[@kerrywillner5626]

Car is great .jacket is awesome.

[@jefflind6043]

Pull the rubber switch cover off of the tailgate switch to expose the actual tailgate switch

[@harrymassey7344]

Your as happy as a pig in the preferable do do , and be careful of those jungle crickets , they can be very dangerous ! 🤣🤣🤣 looking forward to your Land Rover journey 👍

[@kensnook2410]

Lucy keep the wheels, they look very classy

[@marksenior9220]

Leave everything except the wheels. Keep them but change to a brighter colour like silver ?

[@keithvers569]

Change the wheels to silver

[@nickegan3988]

Congratulations on the car! Range Rovers are sensitive to after-market messing, they look far better when they are left standard. So go back to OEM wheels and ditch the tasteless chrome and tints.

[@robertseaman2254]

Very lovely car only problem is the running cost also what about the high carbon count so not very green do you think about or does it not trouble you.whats your view about that.i do love land rover but that is a bit the down side.thanks Lucy best wishes

[@seanweirdbeard]

Ive god an Outback. Subaru do a great metallic fleck versch of Champagne colour. 2004 - 09

[@adrianrobertson1478]

Go, Lucy, Go!

[@keithmyerscough9900]

Porsche colour they call it crayon grey I believe 👍

[@wileyfilms]

love it, ditch there wheels. go with the 20inch stormer wheels