Hi first i'd like to say hello and thank you to the forum member's. I'm looking into buying a newer car soon current one Discovery TD5 just wondered what people's thought's are on these beast's as i've been looking at 2006-08 2.7tdv6 rrs or would the the 3.0 tdv6 be a better option as it's only a third car mainly for towing /weekend's thank's

I wouldn’t say the 3.0 is a better car if it’s just your third car.

Use your money to get a lower Milage 2,7

Thank's Andy that's what i'm thinking 2.7 don't need a racer just a good tow vehicle i've had discovery's 200 / 300 tdi as mentioned i've got disco td5 so not scared of using my spanner's

I don't wish to rain on your parade and am the first to acknowledge that Range Rovers are a source of huge owner satisfaction but it comes at a cost.

Be prepared for steep maintenance charges and when bits start falling off and things begin to fail then you are facing eye-watering bills.

"Let the buyer beware" as they say! RRS (MY13) Santorini Black SDV6 HSE luxuary
Gone: Evoque, Freelander 2, Mercedes 320 CLK, Porsche 911's

yeah don't i know it having the ace system go down on my td5 i converted it to hydralic hose then brake pipes most of the spanner work i'll do myself where i can i know these vehicle's can be money pit's and go wrong hopefuly not the way disco 3/4 doe's with snapped crank's an turbo's etc

Same engine

thank's for your reply's look's like a lot of homework to do though i do like the look of these vehicle's ive also looked at VW touareg as well. i'd like to stay with landrover's like i've metioned it will only be a third vehicle tow car your imput is much valued thank you

Andy K wrote:

I wouldn’t say the 3.0 is a better car if it’s just your third car.

Use your money to get a lower Milage 2,7

Nah, the 2.7 is the bus of RRS.

If it's a low mileage toy, get a supercharged V8 petrol and do it properly.  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

that would strangle my wallet

Yeah I was going to say.

Don’t rule out a 4.2 SC if you can cope with 13 mpg.
Less to go wrong on the engine

TDV8 every day of the week 👍 mines been brilliant, service oils regularly and treated with respect 👍