Possible new owners of a P38 DSE - Advice needed, please!!

[les baty]

Hello,
We've not been in the Range Rover section before, only ever had disco's. But we fancy a bit of a change, so........  we are looking at a 2.5 DSE P38 Range Rover

We have heard that the 2.5 DSE suffers from under power, is this true?

My hubby has asked me to find out what the bhp and torque are in comparison to the 300tdi, and also, is it a cam belt or a chain?

Is there anyone out there that could possibly help us with these queries?

My hubby has viewed the car this morning and is very impressed and is taking me back tonight to have a look!!

Your advice would be gratefully received!!

many thanks

[carls200tdi]

according to the info in the lro magazine 300tdi is 113bhp at 4000rpm and 195lb/ft at 1800 rpm torque
2.5 p38 is134bhp at 4400rpm and 199lb/ft at 2300 rpm torque hope this helps

[squaddie_fox]

it  is very underpowered for such a large car.

[Range Rover Blues]

They have a reputation for being a bit lazy but economical.  The same engine lives in the 525? BMW oil burner if you ever need a spare.

they make good towcars too, depite the laclk of startling performance.

[adafish]

BUT WE KNOW A MAN THAT CAN ;)

[les baty]

oooh yes, weve got the car so a trip down to "the man that can" might be in order

[adafish]

you've started me lookin at them again now ya pair of toss-pots...as your gotta private plate too J .?, I've got no chance to many on me drive to sort out first

[les baty]

go on ada you know it makes sense

[Mammoth999]

Well, I too have heard all the stories about them being slow; well I've only ever driven mine and its far quicker than a any of my mates 90s/110s, even with their intercooler upgrades.
It also leaves friends 300tdi and td5 discos for dead 30-70mph.
It'll cruise happily at 70mph all day quietly and returning 30+mpg.
Tops out at about 100mph.
Why anyone would want to accelerate 0-60 fast in one is beyond me.

[bigglesandsue]

i own one had a few probs with it but easy fixed air suspension can be a bug but visit tawpark  web site they have the ans if you get it chipped performance is better and so is the mpg

[Brett69]

So who is the man that can??? I have a DSE already chipped and drives great, just brought another for my mate and his is a tad slower  :lol: Can you point us in the direction to get a quote on getting his chipped, also he has a hot start problem.

Thanks Brett

[Range Rover Ron]

Hello playmates...
I think the thing to remember here is that it is a deisel.
If you want to buy a car that is fast and gutsy then you should not be looking at a Diesel Land Rover product!
let's face it!.....a brick shaped vehicle does not bode well for breaking land speed records.
The P38 is in most ways acceptable.
It's a great family car.
It is reasonably economic, getting around 25-28 mpg, but not as good as a Tdi 200.
It is smooth and comfortable at speeds that other Land Rovers, particularly Defenders would be rattling.
It's a great tow tug and will pull large trailers or caravans without any aggro,
although you have to grit your teeth going up some hills.
(a trip to see a chip man is worthwhile) Google dynachip.
The interiors are plush and full of good gizzmos.
Off road they are as good as any other 4x4.
The off road scene is now coming round to P38's just like they did on Discos a few years ago.
You also get a hell of a lot of car for your beer tokens............
All in all a great 4x4.

[bustermb]

my thoughts exactly :D