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aledhughes

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: manchester
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Advice to a potential newbie

Hi Guys

Having recently joined the wonderful world of parenthood, I now need to sell my beloved 911 ( ) and buy something larger to transfer my precious cargo around in.

I am looking at a RRS or a new shape X5.

I have driven the X5 3.0d se and though it was a great drive, but both my wife and I prefer the look and "feel" of the RRS.

Having only driven the 2.7, I found it slightly sluggish when comparing directly with the X5.

My question is this - how does the TDV8 compare to the TDV6? All reports suggest that this will be a more favourable comparison to the beemer.

Also, are there any must have options that are missing from what seems to be a very well specced car in HSE form?

Many thanks in advance.

AH

Thu Nov 06 2008 12:52pm

will_wonka

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In essence, chalk and cheese.

Why not go feel it for yourself, i'm sure any LR dealer would bite your hand off and be glad to offer a test drive.

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Thu Nov 06 2008 1:08pm

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Yep i think you're right Will.
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Thu Nov 06 2008 1:14pm

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From what i have seen myself, the 3.0d BMW engine is much quicker than the TDV6, although IMHO the LR unit is much more refined.

The TDV8 is a whole different proposition completely.

It sounds (Almost) like a V8 petrol and the torque is sensational.

TDV8 would be my recommendation.

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Thu Nov 06 2008 1:14pm

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Yep, the TDV8 is a world away from the TDV6.

X5 drives better than the RRS imho, but the RRS is overall a better proposition.

Thing to do is to go and try out the alternatives - if your budget can stretch to the TDV8 then it's a no-brainer

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Thu Nov 06 2008 1:16pm

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Thu Nov 06 2008 1:50pm

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Thu Nov 06 2008 2:43pm

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X5 is a great car with a nice engine, but the TDV8 is a superb car. When I was buying my new car last year I also tried first X5 3.0d and almost bought it then I tried TDV6 and I liked it more but the engine was a bit "lazy" for such a heavy car. But TDV8 engine is a different story with a great sound and torque...so the answer is obvious 2008 RRS TDV8 HSE, Java black, Alpaca,.....

Thu Nov 06 2008 2:45pm

aledhughes

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Cheers

It seems that a TDV8 is worth a look then!!

The side steps and tel prep don't seem to be standard items on them from my basic research, but it seems that eveything else is stanard - including the Privacy Glasss?

Thu Nov 06 2008 3:48pm

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PTI (telephone prep) is standard on the TDV8, as it's standard on the HSE and you can only get the TDV8 in HSE or HST form Side steps and privacy glass are options however.

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Thu Nov 06 2008 4:38pm

Theo_Pental

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will_wonka wrote:

Why not go feel it for yourself, i'm sure any LR dealer would bite your hand off and be glad to offer a test drive.

Yes but for 30 mins tops with a salesman

Which is just not good enough in my opinion

Especially when I can have a Q7 for a whole weekend

My circumstances are that I have never driven an SUV and as such blowing a whole heap of cash on such a radically different machine (for us) actually is a big deal
If Audi can give me 48h then I expect LR to make more of an effort than 30 mins

The salesman locally tells me I will find all I need to know in this time
He may be right but Id like to make sure

I suppose he must be selling lots and doesnt need to make the effort to cultivate a sale from me
Which is out of odds with the market in general

Especially when second hand prices have bombed..........

Ho hum

Fri Nov 07 2008 12:28am

RonnieG

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I'll buy your 911!!! looking for a christmas pressie for the wife.. the V8 is awesome I have a v6 and have to admit I love it and chose it over everything else. there are great deals to be had at the minute so shop around

Fri Nov 07 2008 1:30am

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