I currently own a stornoway grey 2007 2.7 tdv6 which i dearly dearly love,
i am thinking of upgrading to an Orkney grey 2012 3.0 sdv6.

my question is..

is it worth it?
is there much difference?

any hints , tips or advice would be very helpful, anything to look out for on them?

The 3ltr engine is a peach, sequential twin turbo' it's so smooth, and has nearly as much torque as the V8. It doesn't seem to have any of the engine woes of the 2.7.
The interior is much improved, a real classy place to be.
Think the same problems with suspension occur, ie wishbone bushes, compressors etc, but mine didn't start playing up until 4 years old.

Defiantly worth the change imho
Cheers
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

2012/2013 SDV6 also has 8 speed gearbox as opposed to 6 speed in 2010/2011 TDV6. Electric (but one piece) tailgate is another difference and I am sure there were other improvements over 2010/2011 that I can't remember.

I upgraded from 2009 2.7 TDV6 to 2013 3.0 SDV6 and think it was definitely worth it. Oh and Orkney Grey is nice Have you found one already?  Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

orangevanman wrote:

I currently own a stornoway grey 2007 2.7 tdv6 which i dearly dearly love,
i am thinking of upgrading to an Orkney grey 2012 3.0 sdv6.

my question is..

is it worth it?
is there much difference?

any hints , tips or advice would be very helpful, anything to look out for on them?

I found it a different vehicle - the car it should have been on day 1. I know of a 61 plate MY12 you've already seen that's available in Sept for a reasonable amount....

not seen any just still toying with the idea to be honest, MAW any more pics other than in your profile and mileage etc and price?
pm me if you'd prefer

It was you I met at Bingham wasn't it? Was it a towbar you had from me? Will PM my mobile

I think you had just got it when we met?

orangevanman if it doesn't work out with MAW, pm me. My relatively low mileage 2013 Orkney Grey HSE Black Edition will also be available in September. Can possibly let it go slightly earlier too if a decent deal is agreed  Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

nice range, however i am wanting a black interior, my 4 yr old would love painting your interior. sorry

MAW wrote:

It was you I met at Bingham wasn't it? Was it a towbar you had from me? Will PM my mobile

I think you had just got it when we met?

orangevanman wrote:

nice range, however i am wanting a black interior, my 4 yr old would love painting your interior. sorry

No worries. My 4 year old doesn't do much damage to the car these days. You'll find they behave better when facing the threat of their favourite toys being taken away  Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond