Hi all im looking at getting a range rover my budget is upto 20k however im unsure on which model to choose between the 3.6 diesel or 4.2 supercharged ?

also do the timing chains aux and prime need to be changed ??

thanks in advance

How many miles are you planing on doing? Less than 5k then supercharged. More than that then the tdv8.

Supercharged will average between 11 and 15mpg dependant on how you use it.

I don't believe timing chains need replacing.

Hi Bungleaio i currently do about 800 miles a month however without insurance and tax i get £280 a month for diesel/petrol allowance but within the next few months when we move my mileage will drop down to about 300 a month.

is there anything to look out for regarding the 2 models the 3.6 diesel and petrol when buying ??


regards

jenko

Do a search Jenko. There is a buyers guide on here somewhere. Don't rush. Drive plenty of cars. FSH is a must or don't walk away, run away! Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

got my eye on a low miler 2006 SC which has just had the follow done however its had 3 owners will full dealer history

-front suspension hydra bushes
-both front lower ball joints
-wiper blades
-rear anti-roll bar bushes
-air suspension compressor
-4 wheel alignment
-Pirelli PZero tyre
-service
etc

Hi,
I am in the same boat as you. I do about 5 miles a day and including weekend trips would not average more than 300 miles a month. Petrol is the one to go for as I have had diesel cars which started developing dpf problems and I am having to do 30-40 mile trip every other week just to get it cleared. My budget is £30000 and looking for a supercharged 2010 onwards under 30,000 miles.
Kind regards

5 miles a day? That means the oil will barely ever get warm. That's likely to result in issues fairly soon. If nothing else, you're likely to shaft the battery and / or alternator fairly quickly. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

i would rather pay for a battery and alternator than having the 3.6tdv8 with engine/ turbo worries

Deffo go SC!