Was in at the dealers today - Evoque or stay RRS being the question.

During the conversation the salesman stated that the V6 3.0 is a better drive than the V8.

Avoiding Harry Hill's method of finding out, what do the forumn think? Now - MY11 RRS Autobiography TDV6, Orkney gray, tints, steps, daylight running lamps and allllll the toys!!!
Ex- RRS HSE TDV6 07 Java Black, bi xenon, corner lights, side steps, tints, cool box, smoke side repeats, chrome "sport" boot sill
Ex - Audi A4 Cab 3.0TDi Quattro
Ex - Freelander2 SE TD4
Ex - CRV Auto

Everyone on here with a V8 will say the V8 is best And others will say the 3.0L is best, i havn't had either but i have driven both, depends what you want out of a motor, with the evoque being the new kid on the block, all the attention is pointing in that direction, don't believe everything the dealer tells you

Hi Ady, I know where you are coming from but hoping those that have tried both and moved on may provide some good info.

The salesman stated the 3.0 was a smoother ride and didnt lose out to the V8 at all - I didnt expect to hear the second part of his statement. Now - MY11 RRS Autobiography TDV6, Orkney gray, tints, steps, daylight running lamps and allllll the toys!!!
Ex- RRS HSE TDV6 07 Java Black, bi xenon, corner lights, side steps, tints, cool box, smoke side repeats, chrome "sport" boot sill
Ex - Audi A4 Cab 3.0TDi Quattro
Ex - Freelander2 SE TD4
Ex - CRV Auto

Maybe a mod can help? I did put a 3rd tab for the poll "Stay RRS V6" but it hasnt registrered. Do I start again? Now - MY11 RRS Autobiography TDV6, Orkney gray, tints, steps, daylight running lamps and allllll the toys!!!
Ex- RRS HSE TDV6 07 Java Black, bi xenon, corner lights, side steps, tints, cool box, smoke side repeats, chrome "sport" boot sill
Ex - Audi A4 Cab 3.0TDi Quattro
Ex - Freelander2 SE TD4
Ex - CRV Auto

Steuart64 wrote:

The salesman stated the 3.0 was a smoother ride and didnt lose out to the V8 at all - I didnt expect to hear the second part of his statement.

I had the same conversation with the same response. But then he had several 3.0 to sell and no V8 to sell.

I've got a 2007 TDV8 and, having driven a friend's 3.0, I prefer mine. The new interior etc. in his is lovely and a world away from the older version. But the V8 is just lovely to drive with bags of torque. And a V8 rumble too

I think the key thing is that there are fewer TDV8s in comparison to 3.0s so the dealer wants the easier job of finding a 3.0 that suits you.

When I was chatting to a dealer and he asked what colour preferences I had etc., I said "not black". The look on his face was a picture - "you do realise about 80% of these things are black, don't you?"  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Well I've owned 2 x TDv8's - 1 a 2007 RRS, the other a 2010FFRR - the 2007 TDv8 was the best car I had ever owned, but not any longer.....................

Steuart, if you need the space and towing capacity then go for the TDv8, if not then the RRE Dynamic (the one with the Magneride suspension and adaptive dynamics) is a hoot and I'm getting 40+mpg on motorway hauls and 35-38 on local driving. When you want to have a blast you select the Dynamic program on the TR, the engine is remapped, the gearbox is remapped, the suspension monitoring is beefed up, the steering gets more feel and it is serious fun and a lot less weight to hurl around than the RRS. BAS now has a remap for them if you feel that the 190bhp isn't enough. It is also seriously well built. The ride with magneride and 20" wheels with low profile tyres is as good, possibly better, than your current car too and there's no suspension rattle. Only drawback................... you have no more off road clearance than a Freelander so off-road use is a case of avoiding deep ruts, but it can still hack it in the dirt. If you go for the Coupe then the Panoramic roof is essential, it gives 3cm more headroom than aluminium roofed cars and in the Coupe the rear can be very dark if you have the black roof liner and privacy glass so the panoramic roof floods the inside with daylight. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

The one thing that put me off the RRE was the space. The boot just isn't big enough for our two dogs. They're lost in the RRS

But the rest of it does sound very nice the way you've put it... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Yes I agree the boot is a little smaller than an RRS, but I wouldn't call an RRS boot very large after a FFRR's or Disoc4's.............. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

For me the 3.0ltr is just as good as the 3.6, As for the evoque it reminds me all the time of a freelander,but iam sure its great. SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.

Tim in Scotland wrote:

Yes I agree the boot is a little smaller than an RRS, but I wouldn't call an RRS boot very large after a FFRR's or Disoc4's..............

I've been surprised by how small the boot on the rrs is (we also run an xc90 which is huge in comparison).

There's only one set of keys i would want to reach for when heading out tho having said that.  Have i got the busted controller?!?!!?

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Tim in Scotland wrote:

Yes I agree the boot is a little smaller than an RRS, but I wouldn't call an RRS boot very large after a FFRR's or Disoc4's..............

It will be intresting to see how good the RRE is in the snow, Tim we are relying on you to give us your report seen as your neck of the woods usually gets it first, keep the reports coming Tim, intresting read, glad your enjoying your new motor

Got the TDV8 and had a 3.0 a couple of times while in for servicing etc.

By comparison I found the 3.0 quiet, smooth and refined, which is fine if that floats your boat. The V8 can be refined AND fun tho' and that certainly floats my boat. FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

The TDV8 is a fab engine and its the massive torque that makes the difference....

Up to 60 there's really not much in it (apart from the soundtrack )

Pulling past 70 and the 3.6 starts to show it's extra grunt RRS gone
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