so i had an 05 tdv6 and was very disapointed, loved the car hated the performance and the bills,
however most of what i had to do on it, bushes/brakes etc could of been prevented by not buying that one had i known how to check as i do now, also the power was well flat.
so i went rrs to ml63, now while the power is amazing 510bhp, the fuel range is hopeless.
anyway looking around im thinking of maybe comming back to an rrs but i would say a 10/61/11 plate tdv8, would this be a good choice? probly milage wise around 80k

thanks

Reading all the blown TDV8 engines posted on here I would be looking for a 3.0 TDV6 or if you can find an SDV6 on your budget even better  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I agree go for a SDV6 if you can 2023 P440e SE Dynamic on order -cancelled

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From what I read on here I wouldn't go near a tdv8 . I have an sdv6 and love it

A well looked after tdv8, serviced on time, good general up keep woudnt put you down the road of blown turbos,
I have to say the tdv8s are the ones to have.

I'm not sure Simple1 would agree with you D12  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

agreed Muddy

Hi, there's a brilliant post on here called "TD V8 TURBO REPLACEMENT DIY" , I think if you read this one it may help you make your decision The pictures are awesome !  2007, HSE, Cairnes Blue, Factory tints, Love it !!!

D12TYJ wrote:

A well looked after tdv8, serviced on time, good general up keep woudnt put you down the road of blown turbos,

Yeah, you'd think that wouldn't you but I have the paperwork to prove otherwise...

In reply to the OP, if you can get the SDV6 then that's the one to go for. Nearly the same grunt as the TDV8 and a more mature engine in terms of known issues etc. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Think you will find this one interesting, by a very brave man ! http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic39093.html 2007, HSE, Cairnes Blue, Factory tints, Love it !!!

Brave man ? He is a modern day hero !

 2007, HSE, Cairnes Blue, Factory tints, Love it !!!

I've had mine for a year now and would buy another. I've the old shape but would like a 11 soon. I love love love the engine. It's a fab v8 and I picked this one as it already blew the two turbos. So I'm guessing there is a lot of road in it to it happens again. It's a great machine. My only troubles with it was bushes. Putting 22s on it next week which I'm excited about.