I have tried a search but I just came out more confused.. Obviously the SDV6 is the later engine but can anyone summarise issues for both or which is the better to go for?

I assume they all have their own issues including the 4.2 and 3.6?? What is the sweetspot for the L320s?

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5.0sc is the one to have the least problems with,if you are wanting diesel I would go the the sdv8.

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no serious issues with the 4.2

for peace of mind and/or if you're doing low mileage: supercharged v8

if you really need to have a diesel, avoid the SDV6 and get the SDV8  --
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I wish I could afford a SDV8 😃

think of it this way: rather stretch your budget and get an SDV8 than get an SDV6 and then face a 10-15K repair bill when the crank breaks and LR walks away from any responsibility. --
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What am I missing? My budget is approx £15,000 and cheapest SDV8 around £35,000..

With that budget it would be the L320 TDv8 not an SDv8 as the TD was from 2007MY to 2010MY - there were some TDv8 2010 facelifted models but not many. TDv8 have their issues too - mostly turbo related and due to lack of care/maintenance by previous owners. TDv8 is a great car though if you can find a good one, they came only in HSE spec or HST with lots of toys on them that can also go wrong. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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If the budget can stretch

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Thanks mate. If the diesels are all potentially ticking time bombs for crankshaft issues etc then I will look at petrol. 4.2 or 5.0.. If I was going to take a chance on a diesel it would be the SD v6 for the newer interior.

The diesels aren't all crankshaft time bombs, the TDV8 is a solid motor. I sold mine with 174k miles on it and it's still going as I bump in to the new owner in the pub now and then. And the newer interior can be had with a TDV8 lump up front.

The petrols are excellent so long as one doesn't do big miles or doesn't mind the fuel bills that come with big miles. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

naks wrote:

think of it this way: rather stretch your budget and get an SDV8 than get an SDV6 and then face a 10-15K repair bill when the crank breaks and LR walks away from any responsibility.

Im lucky as im on my 6th sport & only had 2 minor issues,one being the park brake on my08 TDV8 & a suspension pump issue on my12 red edition both fixed under approved warranty,,BUT & a BIG but when I sold my14 AB SDV6 within 2 weeks of the new owner having it the crankshaft failed & LR Approved warranty wouldn't cover the cost of repair £18,500 plus vat for it fixing.

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Dont think it would make as much press if the engines were cheaper it's the fact as tyrefitter says upwards of £20,000 to have it repaired is what is hard to swallow

Would crankshaft issues be covered by warranty? RAC, warrantywise etc