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[EMD]

I have a choice of 2 lined up ... 2005 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 v8 petrol lpg

or :2005 BMW X5 4.4 Sport lpg , spring converted .

Ive heard a few good and bad about both but which one would you consider the best of the two 

Or any other V8 4x4 to consider 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

V8 car......

V8 Chelsea tractor.....

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Why do people need huge and sluggish 4x4's (which are essentially vans with windows) to go to the supermarket?

[Andy B]

Why do people need huge and sluggish 4x4's (which are essentially vans with windows) to go to the supermarket?

Mine looks nothing like a van   

[X30XE]

I have a choice of 2 lined up ... 2005 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 v8 petrol lpg

or :2005 BMW X5 4.4 Sport lpg , spring converted .

Ive heard a few good and bad about both but which one would you consider the best of the two 

Or any other V8 4x4 to consider 

As per another recent thread, watch out for plastic timing chain guide failure/vanos issues on the M62. 

Personally I'd have the range rover all day long. Preferably the later 4.2 supercharged jag one. Without pov fuel. 

[TheBoy]

Both use the utterly awful BMW 4.4 V8, as used in the 540s and 740s of the era.  With mileage, they are fairly incontinent.

Big Bro has a 4.8 X5, its OK, quick in a straight line.  Hasn't been the most reliable thing in the world.  Currently sat doing nothing, as developed yet another gearbox fault (its had the gearbox out so many times, I've lost count. And its not the original gearbox either (and they are £7k a pop)), so he's stupidly got an AMG S Class on lease while he decides its future.

A 2005 RR will likely be PFL L322 - I think the first facelift was around late 2005, and is a much nicer car.  joshwyatt is probably the best person to speak to about L322 RR's.  Expect to pay peanuts for a PFL, 4.4 L322 though.

[TheBoy]

As X30XE points out, the Jag engined L322s are far better than the BMW engined ones.  Although the supercharged ones are a bit thirsty - I shoved in £100 of petrol to go from Oxford to Huntingdon via Brackley, and back (via Brackley again).  And coming back, I was being a good boy, due to the subframe in the boot.

[Andy H]

I have a choice of 2 lined up ... 2005 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 v8 petrol lpg

or :2005 BMW X5 4.4 Sport lpg , spring converted .

Ive heard a few good and bad about both but which one would you consider the best of the two 

Or any other V8 4x4 to consider 

Posted by: Andy B
« on: Today at 11:59:29 »
Mine looks nothing like a van   

The petrol R500s seem to depreciate quicker than the diesel R320s...........

[2boxerdogs]

Toyota Landcruiser V8 best by far, unstoppable & very reliable.

[Doctor Gollum]

Why do people need huge and sluggish 4x4's (which are essentially vans with windows) to go to the supermarket?

Mine looks nothing like a van   

Are you sure? Low slung Vito with windows

[2boxerdogs]

Why do people need huge and sluggish 4x4's (which are essentially vans with windows) to go to the supermarket?

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Know what you mean Opti, we have a fairly large 4x4 which lts main purpose is to tow our twin axle caravan which it does with ease , we also do a lot of walking with our dog & like  to go to "out of the way" places again this vehicle is perfect for that. I do know of some round this way who just see them as a fashion accessory & they have never ever been off road . Also I have to get to work regardless of the weather and the 4x4 has never let me down on these occasions, nevertheless I prefer the Mercedes V8 to drive.

[Doctor Gollum]

That is a choice of presentation, not engine... both have the same engine

[the alarming man]

Why do people need huge and sluggish 4x4's (which are essentially vans with windows) to go to the supermarket?

Mine looks nothing like a van   

errrrr No ,mine don't look like a van and goes better than any van I have ever driven as for being sluggish no way just as long as you can afford not to be

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Why do people need huge and sluggish 4x4's (which are essentially vans with windows) to go to the supermarket?

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Know what you mean Opti, we have a fairly large 4x4 which lts main purpose is to tow our twin axle caravan which it does with ease , we also do a lot of walking with our dog & like  to go to "out of the way" places again this vehicle is perfect for that. I do know of some round this way who just see them as a fashion accessory & they have never ever been off road . Also I have to get to work regardless of the weather and the 4x4 has never let me down on these occasions, nevertheless I prefer the Mercedes V8 to drive.

Apparently, for 'ladies that lunch' in Kensington and Chelsea, a huge 4x4 is ideal for picking up the kids from school in the rush hour.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Why do people need huge and sluggish 4x4's (which are essentially vans with windows) to go to the supermarket?

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Know what you mean Opti, we have a fairly large 4x4 which lts main purpose is to tow our twin axle caravan which it does with ease , we also do a lot of walking with our dog & like  to go to "out of the way" places again this vehicle is perfect for that. I do know of some round this way who just see them as a fashion accessory & they have never ever been off road . Also I have to get to work regardless of the weather and the 4x4 has never let me down on these occasions, nevertheless I prefer the Mercedes V8 to drive.

Apparently, for 'ladies that lunch' in Kensington and Chelsea, a huge 4x4 is ideal for picking up the kids from school in the rush hour.

They say the roads are pretty rough around Kensington and Chelsea M'lud. 

I bet the Jag takes a battering on your weekly visits to your club, or is that why you've kept the Signum?