I started looking into L322s now that the last D2's are over 11 years old. My 04 D2 has about 153k on it. Bought it for 2500 3 years ago with 104k. Has always had that engine tap, but was fairly reliable. I changed out most of the cooling system due to brittle plastic, water pump, did the coil packs, power stearing pump, some SAI work when I first got the truck. Only left me stranded when I broke the plastic nipple on the rad. Still runs great, and looks pretty good. No leaks hitting the driveway and no dash lights.
I was checking out craigslist and saw an 04 L322 with 118k for 4k. Previous owner has it since 66k. Long story short its in my diveway now. Runs and drives very well. New brakes, new front air shocks and compressor. Has some cosmetic issues inside and out. Trim around the side mirrors is bubbling (how hasn't land rover figured out to coat metal yet??) A few paint scraps on the bumpers. Paint on inside trim starting to flake and some spots. Has dead pixels on the odometer readout, gas gauge doesnt work (tank is full but shows empty). Has a new fuel pump, but something probably wasn't connected right, who knows. Needs a set of tires. Other than that everything seems to work.
I've owned about 12 rovers, plus some parts trucks. I know the disco 1 and 2 well. I routinely get them for laughable money, drive them for a couple years, and sell them on for a small profit and get a newer truck with about 100k miles. I don't hit trails anymore, probably some rough dirt roads at most now so capability wise the L322 will be fine for me. I tow a bassboat and I think she will tow just fine as well. From what I understand there are probably going to me more electrical issues which could pop up with the L322. I can deal with that shit as long as I am not left stranded.
My question is about reliability and parts availability. Now I'm not comparing the BMW and Jag L322s, I understand the jags have a better reputation even though a lot of people love the M62 engine. Reliability wise, How does the D2 drivetrain compare with the early L322? With the d2 I'm always worried the HGs are going to go, or some other shit with the cooling system. Do I need anything other than ODB2 to work on these? And is there a decent supply of reasonably priced used parts available from breakers yet? I'm trying to decide if I should sell the 04 D2 and "learn" the L322. L322s production ran through 2012 so I could have a steady stream of cheapfuck trucks for some time.
I was checking out craigslist and saw an 04 L322 with 118k for 4k. Previous owner has it since 66k. Long story short its in my diveway now. Runs and drives very well. New brakes, new front air shocks and compressor. Has some cosmetic issues inside and out. Trim around the side mirrors is bubbling (how hasn't land rover figured out to coat metal yet??) A few paint scraps on the bumpers. Paint on inside trim starting to flake and some spots. Has dead pixels on the odometer readout, gas gauge doesnt work (tank is full but shows empty). Has a new fuel pump, but something probably wasn't connected right, who knows. Needs a set of tires. Other than that everything seems to work.
I've owned about 12 rovers, plus some parts trucks. I know the disco 1 and 2 well. I routinely get them for laughable money, drive them for a couple years, and sell them on for a small profit and get a newer truck with about 100k miles. I don't hit trails anymore, probably some rough dirt roads at most now so capability wise the L322 will be fine for me. I tow a bassboat and I think she will tow just fine as well. From what I understand there are probably going to me more electrical issues which could pop up with the L322. I can deal with that shit as long as I am not left stranded.
My question is about reliability and parts availability. Now I'm not comparing the BMW and Jag L322s, I understand the jags have a better reputation even though a lot of people love the M62 engine. Reliability wise, How does the D2 drivetrain compare with the early L322? With the d2 I'm always worried the HGs are going to go, or some other shit with the cooling system. Do I need anything other than ODB2 to work on these? And is there a decent supply of reasonably priced used parts available from breakers yet? I'm trying to decide if I should sell the 04 D2 and "learn" the L322. L322s production ran through 2012 so I could have a steady stream of cheapfuck trucks for some time.