New owner - P38 HSE Auto Range Rover

[stuntman]

Hello one and all,

I'm just in the process of purchasing my first P38, a 4.6 HSE Auto on a S plate, I've checked it over THOROUGHLY but I still expect things will crop up

My main questions are:

1) It doesn't have satnav and I'd like to fit the factory accessory on, can this be done and if so are the parts easily available

2) Are side steps and bull bars easy to fit

3) Can someone recommend a gas converter locally to me in Notts or Derbyshire, I'd even buy a used unit and fit it myself or have a fitter do it for me. Can anyone recomend a good quality cheap kit? I have about £1000 to spend.

4) Does anyone have an accessories guide that was issued from LandRover as I'd like to spec up what I'll be getting with everything that was available at the time.

And a couple of other questions.

What can I expect mpg wise on a steady 30/40 mph run to work, about 20 miles, not much stop start

Also what could i expect mpg wise at 60 on the motorway.

I have used the search function but it's always nice to get peoples views that are up to date

Regards

Andi k

[vougese39]

Hello one and all,

I'm just in the process of purchasing my first P38, a 4.6 HSE Auto on a S plate, I've checked it over THOROUGHLY but I still expect things will crop up

My main questions are:

1) It doesn't have satnav and I'd like to fit the factory accessory on, can this be done and if so are the parts easily available

2) Are side steps and bull bars easy to fit

3) Can someone recommend a gas converter locally to me in Notts or Derbyshire, I'd even buy a used unit and fit it myself or have a fitter do it for me. Can anyone recomend a good quality cheap kit? I have about £1000 to spend.

4) Does anyone have an accessories guide that was issued from LandRover as I'd like to spec up what I'll be getting with everything that was available at the time.

And a couple of other questions.

What can I expect mpg wise on a steady 30/40 mph run to work, about 20 miles, not much stop start

Also what could i expect mpg wise at 60 on the motorway.

I have used the search function but it's always nice to get peoples views that are up to date

when it comes to the gas kit fit a sequential kit as mono point will cause more problems and even less economey due to the intake restrictions

i do belive the sat nav can be fitted but am not 100% sure

side steps and the nudge bar are easy to fit just need a rivnut tool for the chassis.

nudge bar is bumper of then refit easy

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when it come to accesorys just whatch ebay plenty on there

Regards

Andi k

[JourneyMan]

Hello one and all,

I'm just in the process of purchasing my first P38, a 4.6 HSE Auto on a S plate, I've checked it over THOROUGHLY but I still expect things will crop up

My main questions are:

1) It doesn't have satnav and I'd like to fit the factory accessory on, can this be done and if so are the parts easily available

2) Are side steps and bull bars easy to fit

3) Can someone recommend a gas converter locally to me in Notts or Derbyshire, I'd even buy a used unit and fit it myself or have a fitter do it for me. Can anyone recomend a good quality cheap kit? I have about £1000 to spend.

4) Does anyone have an accessories guide that was issued from LandRover as I'd like to spec up what I'll be getting with everything that was available at the time.

And a couple of other questions.

What can I expect mpg wise on a steady 30/40 mph run to work, about 20 miles, not much stop start

Also what could i expect mpg wise at 60 on the motorway.

I have used the search function but it's always nice to get peoples views that are up to date

Regards

Andi k

Hi Andi,

Hope this helps

1) This guy on eBay sells the original items to install factory sat nav

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/P38-SAT-NAV-SCREEN-R...93%3A1|294%3A50

But this system is very old and an aftermarket professionally installed unit will knock the socks of it, although I did see a Holland & Holland up for sale that had had the newer L322 system retrofitted.

2) Yes they're easy to fit, the side steps bolt on, genuine LR bull bars also bolt on. Genuine items come up for sale as new old stock on eBay.

3) Sorry can't help on this one.

4) I have a LR Accessories Brochure in my collection for most P38 model years, most of the stuff you can no longer get from LR, again, bigger LR dealers have a purge and list it on eBay. If you want a particular item I can give you the part number.

Its best if you can get a P38 with all of the whistles and bells already fitted, but as you've seen from the listings any P38 is buyer beware and when I was looking for one every indie specialist told me that 80% of whats out there isn't worth touching, I spent 6 months looking for a good one and gave up and bought another Classic

[Goosey]

Hi Andy,

Expect 15-20mpg on local runs and, perhaps, mid 20's on a long run.