Thinking of taking the plunge but not sure which engine to go for.It is going to be between the 2.7 and the 3.o l. diesel.Would really apreciate your opinions and experinces ,especially anybody who has had both. thanks in advance.

You will only find 2.7 now as a used car or unloved dealer stock (but unlikely as there was a long run out period) as standard issue engine is the 3.0ltr, the other choices are 3.6TDv8 or 5.0ltr Supercharged. Nothing wrong with a 2.7 but if you are looking for a new RRS then all you will find are 3.0ltr cars, if you are thinking of nearly new used car then you will be able to get a 3.6TDv8 for less than than a new 3.0ltr 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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There'll be a price difference, however i'm sure most would recommend the new MY2010 with the uprated 3.0 TDV6.

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I found that the 2.7 was ok for 3 years, however once you drive a 3.0l their was no going back  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

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Yep, I have to agree, I currently have the 2.7 and it's ok but I'm awaiting a new 3 litre and after test driving
it several times it's clearly a better engine than the 2.7  2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
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ASH555 wrote:

I found that the 2.7 was ok for 3 years, however once you drive a 3.0l their was no going back

fully agree, same experience as above, new engine is excellent  MY10 TDV6 HSE, Alaska White, Ebony with Contrast, Park Heat, Paddle Shift, Privacy, Heated Steering Wheel, Extended & Premium Leather,

MY07 TDV6 HSE, Zermatt Silver, Gone

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I've seen a brand new 2.7 TDV6 in Stratstone Newport Pagnell. I suspect it may be there some time  TDV6 - gone
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Josh wrote:

I've seen a brand new 2.7 TDV6 in Stratstone Newport Pagnell. I suspect it may be there some time

Could still be a good buy for someone though - If the dealer cuts a large wad off the price  2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
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