Hi all

After a bit of advice. Been driving BMW's for the last 10 years, I do 35-40k miles a year, and in my June 2008 M3 am approaching 60k miles, and the warranty is close to expiring. Have always fancied a RRSport, I realise the drive will be totally different, but I passed my local dealer this morning and popped in. Initially I thought the TDV8 would be the car for me, but after hearing about the minor differences in performance, and the big difference in price, am now having second thoughts. Any views?

I am struggling to establish option prices from the Land Rover website also, the dealer told me to take a look there, however the cars seem pretty well equipped as standard

Can anyone advise what sort of discounts are available on these cars?

Any help greatly appreciated.


Thanks in anticipation!

John
Sorry, meant to say, I am now thinking of the TDV6.

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You do need to test drive both cars before you make your mind up on which engine to go for. I was very disappointed with the TDV6 which I found very sluggish indeed - and that was after owning a Freelander 2.2 diesel. After 1 week with the TDV8 I am hooked on it. Best of luck with the search.

it isn't just the engine that is different, although I think the TDV8 is a better drive than the 3.0tdv6 but I am biased! There are other bits that you get on a TDv8 that make it a better package IMHO. Also I reckon you might get more incentives to buy a TDv8 as LR dealerships are selling the 3.0lt V6's like they are going out of fashion. You may well have to wait for any RRS too at the moment, dealer stock of new ones is almost dried up as everybody wants them before Jan1! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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The new 3.0l v6 is a good engine i dont find it sluggish at all i am really pleased with it but if you want more preformance the tdv8 would be the way to go or for even more go for the beast 5.0l good luck test the 3.0l v6 sure you will enjoy the car with this engine  2016 bmw x5 40d m-sport space grey
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ive got to agree with tim on this one,i took the v6 out for a test run & was just about to sign the paper work at GS in wakefield when the salesman gave me the keys to take a v8 out for a test run,on returning i told him to cancel the v6 & get me a v8 which i had to wait another 3-4 week for him to find me one & ended up paying a extra 8 k but it was worth it.when im ready for another it will be a v8 again,its no good going backwards

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Thanks for all your replies.

The only dealer I have spoken to so far is Harwoods, in Coulsdon.

Would I be right in thinking the TDV8 engine is due for replacement soon, or do you think this is speculation?

Can anyone advise what sort of discount I can expect?

Thanks again.

John

V8 andy wrote:

ive got to agree with tim on this one,i took the v6 out for a test run & was just about to sign the paper work at GS in wakefield when the salesman gave me the keys to take a v8 out for a test run,on returning i told him to cancel the v6 & get me a v8 which i had to wait another 3-4 week for him to find me one & ended up paying a extra 8 k but it was worth it.when im ready for another it will be a v8 again,its no good going backwards

andy.

There is a huge difference between the old 2.7 v6 and the new 3.0 v6, each to there own but you need to try them for yourself

Regarding discount, i would get the best deal you can from your local dealer (if they ever get back to you ) then try a couple of the forum sponsers and give them a slight nudge, deals will depend on a few things ie available stock, trade in etc.
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TDv8 due for replacement.................................... not at the moment. There are rumours but nothing from LR with regard to RRS. FFRR/L322/ big RR is rumoured to be getting a new 4.4ltr TDv8 later this year. It is also rumoured that there is a fleet of Hybrid RRS's on test and that comes from the CEO of Land Rover as he is looking forward to driving one in 2010 according to his quote in Autocar a couple of weeks back! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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60RK from looking around i would say around 3k discount on the 3.0ltr and perhaps 4k on the TDV8.

Thanks for your replies.

I have an appointment at Charles Hurst Battersea first thing tomorrow to try a TDv8, albeit in pre 2010MY. I am cosidering placing a factory order (March delivery) for the following spec:-

TDv8 in black/ivory extended leather
piano black
keyless entry
surround cameras
TV
diamond cut alloys
privacy glass

Have I missed anything obvious? The manufacturers website does not seem to be able to display a full list of options! I may consider the removable tow hitch, anyone know how much these are?

Anyway, they have advised they may be able to do a little more than 3.5% discount, does this seem about right?
Thanks for your continued Help!!
John

Managed 3.7% out of mine. Try to get the dealer fitted options thrown in,
they have more to play with in them.

Andy (March dely)

3.5% discount is not very good imo. Have a look here mammothcars.com ? ? ? Plus things will be just as tough next year so bargain hard !

mrloudly wrote:

Managed 3.7% out of mine. Try to get the dealer fitted options thrown in,
they have more to play with in them.

Andy (March dely)