MPG I would say about the same,,i was only getting 25ish out of my RRS2 AB 296bhp where some were quoting 35mpg,i never got near that & if your towing with it I would say you will get more out of the V8 as its not working as hard.Go for the V8,at least the crankshaft wont snap.

Andy Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
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2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Crank snapping would be one of my biggest worries to be honest and like you say won’t happen on the V8. I’ll mill it over for the rest of the day. Ideally I’d like one with a towbar already fitted but again not a deal breaker.

If I had a choice between the SDV6 and SDV8 at similar price, I'd have the V8 every time.

Anyone worrying about a few mpg on 6k miles a year is buying the wrong vehicle either way... Heck, on that use, I'd have the Supercharged and enjoy it while such things still exist! 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Mpg doesn’t really bother me I use an S4 for work averaging 20-24mpg it’s just as the wife will mostly be driving it I don’t want her giving off 😂. Then again I’ll just be handed the keys to go fill it.

just a note on the towbar front

had ours fitted by the dealer L/R item removable bar (more secure than previous model ) with cut out rear panel
keep the old panel and if you pivot the tow elec plug you can refit the original panel and nothing is seen
and less than half the price of the removable one

 Porsche Cayenne 2022
gone Porsche Cayenne 2020
gone Corris Grey HSE Dynamic 2016
gone Ipanema HSE lux 2010
gone Rimini HSE 2005
!!

Another question what are the standard spec differences between an HSE Dynamic and autobiography. The V8 I was looking at turns out has 58k on it opposed to 24k. Broadening my search and looking at HSE Dynamic as well as there’s are a lot more out there.

If your after a low mileage my17 sport with many options
Including tow bar at a Keen price - know Lookers are selling
My px - its a hse plus 7k of extras and 5 yr service pack

Give Matt Gurney a call at Lookers Park Royal

paddyh747 wrote:

Another question what are the standard spec differences between an HSE Dynamic and autobiography. The V8 I was looking at turns out has 58k on it opposed to 24k. Broadening my search and looking at HSE Dynamic as well as there’s are a lot more out there.

paddyh747 wrote:

Another question what are the standard spec differences between an HSE Dynamic and autobiography.

'probably a lot easier if you just buy mine. All the spec you will ever need, and some!  SOLD - MY16 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic - Fire Engine Red, Fixed contrast pan roof, TV, Dual Screen, 5+2, Privacy, Noble paddles.

I have to buy through a dealership for the finance can’t buy private.

Options on the my17 hse lp66 CZZ I just pxd were
getting it pretty close to an ab

Santorini Black met paint
Pan roof
Red brake calipers
Upgraded surround sound
Privacy glass
Electric tow bar
Ambient lighting
Black headlining
Heated steering wheel
Colour coded Lower bumpers
Full size spare Wheel
5 yr service pack
Expensive detail with protection inside and out using gtechniq products

I’m getting a constant 33mpg out of my 306bhp SDV6 - and I don’t hang about. That’s a mix of different roads, but mainly fast B roads.

But it sound like you’ve been lured by the V8!

Well I bit the bullet today and have put down a deposit on this. 2015 HSE Dynamic with 16k on it. 22’s, panoramic roof and few other bits. Hopefully collect it next week once finance is all arranged. Can’t wait.

Looks fantastic . V6 or v8 ?

V6. The V8 didn’t work out. Had a deal almost done until I realised their ad said it had 24k on it when it really had 58k ok it. Saying that I’m more than happy with what I’ve got.