Why I LOVE the P38 Range Rover

[@samjordan100]

I've got a car fleet like an early 2000's rapper, and I need more than 33 subscribers to fuel the beasts. Hit subscribe now for better editing and further rash purchases!

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

😂😂😂😂

[@BonganiMagadu]

😂😅

[@tylerjesus6787]

I had a 2002 dark green p38 with dark green carpets and dark green threading on the seats. I miss Green Bean SO much and I'd do anything to drive it again. Such underrated but beautiful cars. Definitely in my top 3 and looking to buy another.

[@the1stime]

I recently bought that exact combination with a 4.6. In calling it the green machine. I’m tempted to put a putting green on the green carpet of the tailgate😂. I’m currently replacing brakes, pulleys, maf, trans flush/filter etc etc etc. Lots to update but I’m hoping to have years of enjoyment out of the old girl

[@BonganiMagadu]

Tyler so why did you sell it sir? I'm curious as I'm considering one

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

The P38 range rover is an absolutely amazing old tool. Not fast but that doesn't matter. Completely comfortable and fairly reliable. Great car

[@BonganiMagadu]

How is the diesel sir. Can I comfortably do say 140km/h How about around bends and curves at speed. It's just it looks high so I wonder as I have no experience with SUVs

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

@@BonganiMagadu yes definitely 👍

[@BonganiMagadu]

@@In_memory_of_Dad And fuel for motorway driving. What's your real life mpg Please next time do short video on interior comfort, gadgets etc Cheers

[@SimbaTheGreat]

They are becoming more and more rare but clean good examples are becoming very plentiful. Prices are still decent. I want one for nostalgia sake, but also they make a really good off road/overland vehicle. I’m looking to purchase one for cross country travel here in the states. This will be the vehicle I take on camping trips and to explore the country. I also have an early 90s accord coupe. I’m kinda building a dream garage of 90s yuppie vehicles. Wanting to also add an E36 convertible and Mercedes SL R129. I’d have my ideal 90s garage.

[@alfaromeoalfettarestoratio7817]

Took the plunge and bought a 2001 4.0 HSE on eBay sight unseen after watching this. Super comfortable for long journeys, easy to drive around town, carries heavy loads with ease, and is a fully functioning off-roader. Did a full service, changed out the rear discs and calipers and put a couple of thousand trouble free miles on touring around the UK. To do list when I purchased it included replacing a rear door handle, fixing the passenger door electric window, regassing the aircon, and fixing the headlining. All relatively easy fixes.

[@ibradeybunch]

Looking at buying one, has it been reliable during your ownership?

[@neiljohnson6051]

@@ibradeybunch Update to the above. We drove from Wiltshire to Tuscany via France and back via Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Belgium a couple of years ago. All went very smoothly. Aircon had never worked as far as we knew so it was pretty hot but manageable with the windows down. Got a few jobs to do - aircon obviously - headlining being the main one, HVAC indicator LCD panel needs replacing too. We then did Wilts to Edinburgh and back via London with no issues during mid-winter. Ours is 2001 so has the BMW Bosch Motronic EMS from the 7s series, which is apparently more reliable than the previous Lucas one. Would love to have it with me here in Singapore.... 😞 Fired up first time on a recent visit despite not having been touched for 18 months (battery disconnected). .

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

The classic Range Rover is still my favorite, specially the 4 door version, but the P38 is such an underrated little gem of a truck. The most overlooked RR !

[@socialghost4400]

Whatever you do, dont ever sell that car.....That thing is absolutely beautiful!

[@Will_006]

it's on ebay

[@joesumner6538]

I’ve just bought this exact car, picking it up this Saturday

[@Brycereigle2000]

Miss mine every day. I had one as a daily driver a few years back and sold it due to engine issues... got it with 91k miles 2000 4.6 hse it had a lot of dumb problems but never had a car that nice that could handle the way it did.... Original EAS worked like a DREAM... Dark green with black leather interior.

[@Thanos.m]

We've had a p38 4.6 for the past 15 years now at 175k miles lovely cars they are indeed special until they brake then you want to torch them but once fixed you fall in love with them again and rinse and repeat

[@lrcb40]

I have 3 P38's including a limited edition "Borrego" yellow one. I don't have a flat coat Retriever but would love to have one! Barney looks a handsome chap!

[@boulecoq1700]

I’ve got a 2000 diesel autobiography which has been chipped. And for a diesel it goes like the clappers. Love it to bits. Bullet proof. Twin stainless pipes sounds great.

[@bildillamagasin]

Very pretty P38! I must say that I like the color combination very much. I have bought a project P38, here in Norway. 96 model, 2.5 D manual transmission! And it has probably accumulated most of the flaws and shortcomings ... I think a previous owner has had more than enough of the air suspension ... Everything seems to have been torn out and thrown away! Now goes on normal springs!

[@oumaniac]

That paint is just beautiful!

[@samjordan100]

Thanks, yes she's incredibly straight and largely factory paint too!

[@freddieflanders]

I’ve got two Range Rover p38 one 4.0 and one 4.6 i definitely recommend taking out the centre box it makes them sound really really good

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

Congratulations. I intend to have one real soon myself.

[@picnicracingchannel1190]

A good honest non biased review. Good to see.

[@MrBeboopman]

I'm no.63... 😊 excellent review's. Hello from Tipperary Ireland.

[@briananthony4044]

Just saw Jeremy Clarkson's latest TV series on farming. Episode 3 on setting up his shop. We saw this model RR ploughing through deep mud on several occasions, each time successfully.

[@1chish]

And 3 years later I find I have totally by accident followed your example and about 2 weeks ago also bought a 2001 RR P38 Bordeaux Limited Edition. But the colour is 'Alveston Red' not 'Bordeaux red'. (excuse my OCD). But totally agree with everything you said about the car and what it represents. The interior on mine was like a builders shed ..... But its a 'Project'. he says ....

[@AcousticBeaver]

I just bought a 98 4.0 SE and absolutely love it. It's like a light blue, almost cyan colour with original bull bar. One owner from new also. However air suspension has been taken out and replaced with new coils and shock absorbers. Would have loved the novelty of the air suspension but I guess one less thing to break! Great video and even better car. Greetings from an irish man in Western Australia

[@Al-un2un]

Love this car! Always have. A real classic.

[@Manobamb]

Great feeling with good comment... You have a very nice configurated one... Enjoy it!

[@switch96551]

A tuned diesel is better than the 4.0 and is very reliable as long as long as you keep the cooling system in top condition. I personally run an all aluminium v8 rad on mine as the diesel rad is quite inefficient having both inlet and outlet at the top seperated by a small plastic fin to try and guide the coolant around the rad. The v8 rad has them on opposite corners. Simply plum the lower hose back to the top where it os on the diesel engine.

[@chrisgreenwood271]

P38 best looking Range Rover by far, I may be biased because I own one. Easy enough to fix the pixel issue on the HEVAC unit, I'm sure there will be tutorials on KZbin, zebra connector can be had from flea bay.

[@777jones]

If you didn't know, the headliner drops because of a water leak in rubber the sunroof surround. Put some sealant on the gap you may find there.

[@burtyw8815]

I've. Just replaced an air bag & compressor valve block on my friends P38 & it is an easy fix & only cost £120 using new & used part's. Plus the Range Rover is Favoured by the Royal Family & is very good at Wofting.

[@BonganiMagadu]

Where can I buy an airbag (apart from dealers) How easy is it to do

[@supernova1976]

One of my most memorable cars, never driven one before i test drove a 2002 model 4.6 HSE, that was back in 2004 still under warranty with 19k km on the clock it was literally brand new, when i jumped in the driver seat and moved the ship forward i could hear Jean Sibelius: Finlandia , I stopped and told the salesman lets do the paperwork. never felt anything like that again. however the reliability over the course of next 25k km was just too much to handle. and the warranty was over so i had to let it go for 9k GBP back in 2007. I do miss it though.

[@DClarke1954]

P38's are one of the best Land Rovers with their non-rotting chassis, their refined ride and their classy looks.

[@antongutierrez9885]

Jeremy Clarkson still has a black P38A in Vogue SE trim

[@gabbienyajifiqq1316]

Roars like a beast!!!!

[@bsg75husker]

you should become the new host of wheeler dealers ;p. .. id watch that ;)

[@Lelantos_]

I’ve just seen this car near me and hoping it’s for sale, was there any particular reason you sold it? It’s still in a beautiful condition

[@michaelnattriss8396]

Looking at buying one this week, same colour, same engine but manual

[@alexanderstevens145]

Very nice colour the Bordeaux I have the old bmw X5 v8 I’d like to find one of these old Range Rover though

[@hellsingformeinbrooklyn7888]

Gotta do more Range Rover videos 🔥🔥🔥👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

This one was butter though damn!!!

[@YoungEngineer-ew9en]

Keep going with these videos bro! Currently driving an x-trail t30 and got a chance to run a p38 as a stopgap for a month till I can afford a t31 x-trail should I do it?

[@Fatboy4pie]

I'd go with the P38, they are a nice vehicle, yes they can be problematic and have their issues but keep on top of them and they will serve you well. 👍

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

Man I love the p38. I intend to get one and the 2007 RR Sport.

[@steve_o379]

Imo these are the last reliable range rovers. L322 onwards had so many problems and forever breaking down and air suspension problems id have a P38 and the classic anyway

[@dcoop1422]

I love the air suspension, but my car was lopsided. They said "airbags need new, pump need new, new height sensors needed" I Solved by spending $0 using EAS suite on a Laptop. Cut 16 small steel pipes to 3 specific lengths for the 3 heights and placed inside bump stops with suspension raised. Drop car down and it'l sit on the pipes. Then EAS gave me readouts of current height. I replaced the height readouts with the new findings. Repeated for all 3 heights. Car now sits level and at the heights I set. So I replaced nothing!

[@valeriiacherednychok4760]

such a beautiful color and doggy one day I will buy just need car the same year of mine

[@slammerf16]

4.6 and LPG gives you the best of both worlds.

[@tamero52]

I totally agree 😂

[@jeromek2125]

Quick correction there Sam, the tailgate and a couple of other panels are made of steel and unfortunately are prone to a bit of rust. Nice vid and nice car. 👍

[@somersetbassett4580]

And Barny modeled it so well 😄

[@MarriedToTheKGB]

Gorgeous colour and spec! I've just bought a Dse one on a punt and will see how it goes

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Just a quick question please Do all P38s have rear blower/fan between front seats or its only specific models Is it easy to get a spare key programmed? Os there a tool i can buy for this and other electric stuff. Ive got a cousin who is an auto electrician Thanks

[@Fatboy4pie]

Hi bud, I have a late P38 D HSE a d I love it, I've spent a lot on it but I'm not bothered really, I've replaced the headlining on mine myself it can be done if you are patient, I'm in the process now of changing all the brakes and flexi hoses for uprated ones, I've noticed yours doesn't have headlight wipers and I'm sure it should have, anyway let's have more videos on it please. And love Barney 👍

[@hellsingformeinbrooklyn7888]

Would be great if you do another video about the good and the bad things about Range Rover

[@carlchilders6069]

I have an Epsom Green 2001 P38 one but mine doesn’t have the awesome color match interior and piping in the seats.

[@hiramkhackenback]

thirsty and slow. You'd have to have rose tinted glasses on to want one. L322 with 5.0 petrol lovely, thirsty but fast. My L322 diesel was nice but next one will have a petrol. It does have a gorgeous colour.

[@sorrysirmygunisoneba]

Brilliant review and buying guide. Tempted to get one! Good job 👏

[@matthewwalker5317]

Great video. I agree about range rovers losing something after they stopped making p38s. In fact when it came time to upgrade my old high mileage 97 DSE auto I tested range rover sport, l322 and even discovery 3s ( I considered these to be logical upgrades) I was disappointed in all of them. I then decided to buy a better newer p38 instead. Much nicer to drive and the driving position is much better. I ended up with a 2000 DSE auto full service history and 110k miles for £1600. They are underpowered that is true .

[@mohammedal-r471]

beautiful color combination

[@peterbradley4916]

Great stuff! I wish mine was as clean as that! lol

[@BonganiMagadu]

Whats the colour code for the car? Or the exact name of the paint I love it Thanks in advance

[@pauldillon4056]

Beautiful car love the colour and the specification .

[@davidedwards3724]

Hi ,lovely motor ,have you done anything to headlamps ???

[@BarrierSecurity]

Cool! I've got one and it's one of the coolest cars ever!

[@justicemotaung4892]

I only saw this in 2023 and I wonder how do I get this. I am in South Africa. I collect classic cars

[@gerryr1893]

Had a manual 2.5 Dse it was horrendously slow than bought a l322 td6 in 2003 that was horrendously unreliable Now have an sdv8 vogue se it’s absolutely fantastic

[@allterrainrandy2587]

Wow, this is really nice!

[@hellsingformeinbrooklyn7888]

Love the p38 Range Rover

[@ianwiggins3363]

Yeah she did and dashboards in level one and it would look nice in leather dashboard and set it off very good as well that’s my opinion I love even the old classic Range Rover yeah but really nice☺️😊👍

[@a47-p1h]

Great content keep it up 💯💪

[@BonganiMagadu]

Do all p38s have air suspension? How about electric seats

[@kumbackquatsta]

can you find parts and make repairs oneself for the commonly known electrical and mechanical gremlins?

[@tariqtvproductions]

How do you keep all your cars in running order as if you leave cars to stand for a long time they can get knackered/get problems?

[@craigpasquinzo4684]

I just bought a 2000 HSE from my friend who was going to donate it as a tax write off. It would have surely been sent to scrap. I paid $600 for it, no lie! My Instagram is ordinaryaverageguygarage and you can see pics of it there. I changed 3 spark plug wires, changed the oil, put in a new heated windshield, and detailed it inside and out. I’m totally in love with it. The sprag clutch has failed in the transmission, but you start out in 1st and manually shift to D and it drives great. That’s next on the list. Your’s is absolutely stunning! Keep up the P38 videos.

[@Sergio_Math]

Me watching this video: Oh yeah, that is one nice Range Rover. Nice color! The finish is- WHAT THE SHIT, IS THAT A TOYOTA CENTURY V12?

[@dkkatwa]

Lovely...keep hold of it....was that a Zil in the background?

[@kvgkumul]

Nice video watching from Australia... These are worth quite a lot over here but notorious for reliability ☹️

[@noelmcelwe]

I follow a guy called kiethy Wager and his P38 4.6 V8 has 300,000km on the original engine 👌🏼

[@BuyongoPhiri]

They really have aged so well.

[@curtissharris8914]

It looks great.

[@jvaldivia619]

I drive the exact same car, but with off road wheels and a 3” lift

[@tamero52]

Did you remove eas

[@dwaynetaylor3943]

Beautiful, I have one..

[@guy4469]

this for sale in leeds 8.995 last week im going to check again in a minute .

[@dougietaylor5277]

My dad had one in mint condition with a full reconditioned engine but it got burnt out in January to buy one in that condition it will cost £5k upwards

[@chrispig7748]

Lovely example

[@777jones]

Barney is a GOOD BOY too.

[@GrumpyTinashe]

Do they all have air suspension?

[@TEKATIKOKUTA]

No

[@stuarthumphries6817]

Help me save my RHD P38 4.6 HSE.. I’m Stuart. I can’t get the bonnet open - passenger side releases but the driver side.won’t. Can you help???

[@johnlannigan9831]

We have created a Range Rover P38 group on FaceBook, WHAT another one i hear you say? Well we set out to try and do something a little different and that is to do things right.! Gone are the wannabe armchair engineers and the trolls that seem to hinder most groups and in will be an admin team that consist of guys who knwo what they are on about and can navigate their way around RAVE to come up with solutions to problems. Its a very fresh group, and its very early days, but with your help we will get there, and not only are we looking for new members, we are looking for experienced guys to join the admin team and help build the group. We can be found here.... facebook.com/groups/925014894688556/

[@Will_006]

I see you have put her on ebay

[@davidreape2968]

I run 2 p38s a 4.0 and a 4.6 both have been good reliable cars. The air ride is what makes the car what it is. I had a spring conversion one you may as well buy a discovery 1. Strange your one for a limited run one has no headlamp wash wipe or driving lamps.

[@tommykh1949]

Great video, well done 👍 f

[@khndenmark]

Wrong not all the panels are made of aluminum, the rear quarter panel isn’t.

[@zodiacforest3004]

lol dog just looking at you like dude i could not give a shit now let me sleep :D

[@sjowners]

Rubber filler strip missing from radio head unit surround.

[@MrRobinwhatley]

Fucking hell, and a Century on the drive…!

[@gerardmccarthy2432]

Needs front bags

[@SaiKumar-wd4hj]

very strong 💪💪💪💪

[@brianredmond4919]

They fixed a few issues that the classic had but somehow lost the unique iconic magic to blandness. ☹️

[@zsoltkleger3391]

And a Toyota Century...

[@Coordinator61]

If you have a good one its ok. If not most of them will empty your bank account fast.

[@melitabrown4595]

0:22

[@martingilligan]

Its leaning to the left..

[@james011974]

Ah now in fairness the 4.6 v8 is a different beast altogether 😂. The p38 was developed as the the 38A (project pegasus). The manual 2.5 is interesting and can be wound up and the auto feels good off the line but is awful over 50 mph especially when overtaking. And defo get yourself an EAS kicker 👍

[@colinbaird3673]

always thought the p38 was the most unreliable landrover ever made and a money pit

[@StuStafford83]

Don't believe everything you hear. I had a 2000 4.6 vogue, and it was head and shoulders far more reliable than the disco 3s I had after it. A lot easier to work on as well

[@edaguirre6723]

Ohhh

[@christoguichard4311]

I just don't understand the love for these things. Never have. Absolute money-pits. 😩💩

[@allterrainrandy2587]

Have you driven one?

[@bobfrieser6987]

Real nr.1 runner: worst car in the world! Workshop best friend!