This is a video I have been wanting to do since I bought the L405 in August of 2023. A compare and contrast of the now classic early L322 and the New(ish) kid on the block, The L405 Range Rovers. As with all Range Rover anorak's, I have had a love/hate relationship with my L322 for over a decade. Bringing the L405 into the fleet has brought some of the same issues as well as new challenges (mostly surrounding the diesel engine).
Follow along as I compare these iconic motors on things like styling, features, and overall driving experience. I hope you like the video and will consider dropping a few comments, a like and possibly subscribing.
**In video Drinking Game** - every time I say "In terms of..." take a sip - trust me, it only needs to be a sip!
On with the video!
[00:10] Not sure that I pronounced it right, but Range Rover is based in Solihull England – and they offer Factory Tours! https://experience.landrover.co.uk/solihull/factory-tour.html
[00:40] Harry’s Garage episode featuring Jeremy Clarkson – declaring the L322 to be the best automobile ever made. https://youtu.be/LS54AJSadT4
[04:10] [For DEF Related content - look for Jimmy O'Riley on YouTube - great hair( product some days?) @ORileysAutos
[04:25] Get the Oh-Fiss-ial DEF from www.roverparts.com - Talk to Gary Blanchard
https://youtu.be/1Asl1yRkDAY
[04:30] My Video on how to check the Oil Level on an L405 - https://youtu.be/8eSS2Nqyn2g
[07:10] LR Time is a MUST for any Land Rover owner! @Vera_and_Christian
[7:12] My Video on how to swap out your worn L405 Key Fob https://youtu.be/NWzG5c7YTCM
Talk to Gary Blanchard at www.roverparts.com
[08:30] My vid on how to install the L322 retrofit soft open damper https://youtu.be/cH11Dxod5uk
$212 https://www.ebay.com/itm/153749905687
[09:30] L322 Spare Tire Hoist - https://youtu.be/W_ScN9J9pvs
[10:45] Link to my Video on swapping out the Rear Arm Rest - https://youtu.be/V5TmZV_Iom0
[13:35] L322 Paddle Shift Kit – Mostly Land Rover parts. Flappy paddles were an option on later L322’s. These guys have come up with a kit to retrofit paddles in any L322 running the ZF6 Gearbox (the lever not the spinny knob). $260+Shipping
https://www.lrparts.net/lrc9100-retro-fit-paddle-shift-gear-selector-for-range-rover-l322-fits-2002-2010-doesn-t-fit-with-dial-style-selector-plug-and-play-kit.html
[14:15] GAP IID Tool - They pay for themselves in about 6 months! https://www.gap-diagnostic.com/products/iidtool/
[15:15] Merryway Head Unit - Great addition, once you figure it out! Not much in the way of instructions... https://www.ebay.com/itm/255809786774
[17:30] Full Fat Range Rover forum thread on the process to get a Range rover sport (L494) Gear Lever in an L405 - https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic65388.html
[29:45] Dave's got a great channel and earned an honorable mention for the hair! https://www.youtube.com/@UCRMiFgN0EEIPrhJP58kRMyw