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Brit Plumber Member Since: 05 Jan 2018 Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire Posts: 1849 |
If it’s the 2012 on model you’re looking at it has to be a 3.0 diesal or 5.0 Petrol. 3.0 has widely reported issues but I don’t think they are actually too common. It’s just reported more on the forums as happy owners don’t complain. The 5.0 is more expensive to run but is more fun with less reported reliability issues. At the end of the day, it’s down to an individual to chose what is right for them. 2019 5.0 SC SVA (Current)
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Fri Aug 03 2018 12:25pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8976 |
If you're not going to buy the 5.0SC, buy the TDV8. Much better than the 3.0 diesel in all respects. The money saved over the 2012 can then go in your "keeping it on the road" pot. Win, win. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
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Fri Aug 03 2018 12:40pm |
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fastyan Member Since: 11 Jan 2016 Location: Newcastle Under Lyme Posts: 7 |
that's what i'm thinking about just sticking with the tdv8 but then it's not much more for a my12 and a number of upgrades.. |
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Fri Aug 03 2018 1:08pm |
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Andyjay123 Member Since: 22 Aug 2014 Location: London Posts: 698 |
Supercharged petrol all the way
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Fri Aug 03 2018 2:12pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8976 |
What upgrades? 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders 2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed |
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Fri Aug 03 2018 2:26pm |
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jimbg Member Since: 29 Jan 2013 Location: By the River Dart Posts: 1831 |
Have you ever looked at your CO2 emissions? 2023 P440e SE Dynamic on order -cancelled 2022 HSE Dynamic P400e 2017 Discovery 3.0 HSE Silicon Silver Nimbus interior and a few extra toys SOLD 2013 HSE Black, Orkney Grey, Ebony Seats and Ivory Interior SOLD 2006 HSE Plus a few other cars inbetween! |
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Fri Aug 03 2018 3:07pm |
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fastyan Member Since: 11 Jan 2016 Location: Newcastle Under Lyme Posts: 7 |
mainly the 8spd box would be the main reason |
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Fri Aug 03 2018 3:15pm |
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Andyjay123 Member Since: 22 Aug 2014 Location: London Posts: 698 |
I plant trees and don’t eat beef ha ha ha 2006 RRS Supercharged 4.2 HST muthuaflecka! |
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Fri Aug 03 2018 3:29pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8976 |
The TDV8 with 6 speed 'box is an excellent set up. I find the 8 speed 'box with the SDV6 to be nowhere near as good. It's always in the wrong gear - always trying to stay in high gears. I've seen it in 4th at less than 10 mph rolling in to a roundabout. Trust me, that leads to frustration and is not a little dangerous as you ask for power to make the gap and nothing happens. The vehicle rolls forwards with no real go and then, whole seconds later it finally changes down and lunges forward. All very unsatisfactory. Never had that problem with the TDV8 + 6 speed. The TDV8 goes better too and it does it with a nice V8 growl. The TDV8 also has a nice meaty idle - people used to ask me if it was a petrol! The SDV6 is smooth but without any real auditory pleasure. I'm told the 8 speed can be improved with a TSB software update and the engine is remappable to 300bhp+ but the TDV8 is good "out of the box" (and can be mapped to 300bhp+ too, of course). 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders 2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed |
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Fri Aug 03 2018 3:44pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8976 |
CO2 isn't the issue these days - PM10 and NOx is. The diesel is rubbish in those terms (that's why you have DPF etc). 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders 2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed |
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Fri Aug 03 2018 3:46pm |
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UK Guy Member Since: 28 Nov 2010 Location: Staffs Posts: 149 |
I may be selling mine soon.
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Fri Aug 03 2018 4:01pm |
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fastyan Member Since: 11 Jan 2016 Location: Newcastle Under Lyme Posts: 7 |
bit too much mileage for me sorry. had a look at a couple of tdv8's over the weekend but sold hours before I arrived - think i'd probably take either as long as it's at a good price etc |
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Mon Aug 06 2018 7:41am |
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geoffsnook Member Since: 19 Nov 2016 Location: cardiff Posts: 1699 |
Run them on gas then they are really clean are they not |
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Mon Aug 06 2018 7:57am |
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