Not had an S8 but for me now I sampled the S series Audi (along with many other versions) and had the 2.7 RRS I would stick with the Audi everytime..

Don't get me wrong the RRS is a fine machine and I'm sure the 3.0TD is even better than the 2.7 but for me I wasn't using enough of the RRS's capabilities to justify the cost of owning so down sized to the S4. Although it's thirstier than the RRS it's sssssssssssssssoooooooooooooooooo much fun to drive  Current: I can't say...Oh the Shame!
Gone: 2003 Audi S4 - 340BHP of Fun
Gone: 2005 RRS SE, Silver, Chrome Mirrors, Tinted with a stupid spare wheel!
Gone: Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro 180bhp
Gone: BMW 535i
Gone: 1985 Audi Quattro
Gone: Subaru Imprezza Turbo (rubbish)

Coko

"Sorry to ask the same question, but what makes you want to swap a S8 for a 3.0 RRS?
Ohhh, how about a TDV8 instead? You are free to collect any day if you leave the S8 with me "

Good question and something that makes me think am I daft going for a RRS ...as far as a TDV8 goes Stratstone dealer seemed less than keen to offer it telling me that TDV6 almost on a par performance wise??? Also can get TDV6 end of this month whereas TDV8 would be Jan next year

S4

I know somebody who drove a BMW M5 and Audi S6 and he changed to a RRS. He said to me the RRS TDV8 much comfortable and he don't need V10 anymore. It depends on what you like. The RRS is a luxury SUV(the FFRR much more luxury). The Audi is more sporty.
My girlfriend has an Audi S5 and the engine is awesome. (I know I can't compare a S5 with a S8; sorry wachyjim) I only drive short distance because it's very uncomfortable and I often have to stop at the gas station (60 liter is too small). A RRS has got 80 liters.

Jim,

sounds like Stratstones maybe looking after themselves first and you second.

The TDV8 is much better than either of the 2.7 or the 3.0 TDV6, the fact they can supply a 3.0 TDV6 now and a TDV8 in Jan sounds like they don't want you to get the TDV8 elsewhere.

Depends what you want but coming from an S8 you'll notice the difference more in the TDV6 than the TDV8.

TDV6 is still a great car though, suggest you test drive a TDV8 before you make up your mind.

If he make a test drive with a TDV8 he will buy a TDV8 and not a TDV6.

Alias.

Well Guys...not sure what to do now maybe I should get hold of a V8 for a demo before I take delivery of the V6.... Anyone want a TDV6 at the end of this month???????

If you survive the 13th you can also wait until January for the TDV8.
And which color do you want?

Mate, definitely drive the TDV8 first. And I would even advise you to test drive the 5.0 S/C. I can guarantee that you will fall in love with it and end up getting one

trust me mate ive had problems but this vehicle is great you wont regret it i thinkj
you have made right decision go for it  rrs my2010 3.0tdv6 hse
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Second that!!!! MY10 3.0 TDV6 HSE, Zermatt Silver, 20" Diamond Turned Alloys, Factory Privacy Glass, Premium Leather, Contrast Stiching, Side Steps, Etc

Gone 2006 '56' 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Zermatt Silver, 20", Side Steps, Brembos, Dynamic Pack, Etc

VW Transporter, 19" Rims, T32 170 BHP, Lowered

If you drove it a nd liked it so much you bought one, why do you care what we think?!

Get in the V6 and when the all new TDV8 comes out, jump into that. Now if you are talking 5.0ltr S/C, that's a different story all together.......... 2010MY Land Rover Freelander 2 HSE
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Gazzer wrote:

If you drove it a nd liked it so much you bought one, why do you care what we think?!

Good point mate

Just off the phone with Stratstone salesman telling them I might quite like to go for a TDV8 rather than a TDV6 and that to save him time I had already established that another LR dealership had one in stock...Well it seems that Stratsone are not allowed/prepared to source other vehicles from outside of their group or so I'm told and that as they have no more RRS MY2010 and wont have now until Feb2010 then that is that????? Is this right??? or is this them trying to push me into this one to meet their own sales target. I would have thought if there is such a shortage of RRS MY2010 then it wouldn't be too difficult moving on my TDV6 if I did eventually go for the TDV8. As this is my first RRS I can't say I'm really enjoying the buying process with Stratstone,,, If it wasn't for the £500 deposit I might have considered pulling out