Hi I'm looking to change my current sti impreza to a l320,
am I mad buying one of these probably looking for a 2010 tdv8 autobiography
, anything to look out for thanks in advance

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Do your research on the 3.6 TDV8. I looked at a couple before going with the 3.0 TDV6. I had a few reasons all of which related to my personal requirements.

Turbos are expensive and the 3.6 TDV8 seems to eat them, if one goes the other is about to, so you’re in for double. Body off job usually.
There are no Euro 5 3.6 TDV8’s, if you’re going to be stuck with a DPF you may as well get the benefits of being Euro 5 emissions approved.
Fuel economy of the 3.0 TDV6 is slightly better.
The 3.6 TDV8 is 268HP/640Nm, the 3.0 TDV6 is 241HP/600Nm, that’s only 27HP/40Nm difference. My calibrated butt dyno didn’t pick up a discernible difference. I suppose it would have if I hooked up a heavy trailer though.

That’s not to say the 3.6 TDV8 isn’t a blast to drive, they are great, just go in eyes wide open if you go for it. In general RRS oil coolers leak, they chew up suspension bushings and they tear up brakes. Then there’s all the electrical stuff. 2011 RRS HSE Luxury 3.0 TDV6 Fuji White on Ebony/Ivory
Born and raised in So Cal. Moved to the UK in 2018 for a few years. Now in Poland and looking at moving back to the UK.

TDV6 engine isn't without it's problems either. If you could live with the fuel bill a 5.0L s/c everyday of the week.

Cheers
Col

3.6 TDV8 in the UK, at least, didn't get the DPF so that's one benefit.

As for eating turbos, that's generally a user issue - give them 30 seconds to spool down and cool a bit and they're much happier and last much longer. But that's the same with any turbo, really.

If you're buying for fuel economy, the RRS is a bad choice no matter what engine you have. None of them are great, even if driven gently.

As for the difference in performance, the TDV8 is effortless where the 3.0 generally has to pause, change down a gear or two and then go. Particularly noticeable on motorway inclines etc. In the TDV8 you just add a touch more throttle and it powers on, in the 3.0 you add more throttle, add a bit more, then it changes down and then it goes. Yes, there's only a small difference in the figures, but V8 has more power throughout the entire rev range and it's definitely noticeable in my experience having done a lot of miles in both a TDV8 and a SDV6.

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Very good advice given on here, I read reports about the V6 crankshaft failures in various places & on here so opted for the TDV8 almost 3 years ago and I am very pleased with it ,found a brilliant independent for servicing /repairs as main dealerships are definitely best avoided re the turbos they like clean oil so regular changes are a must & allow them to cool down after use good luck with your search.

My 2010 facelift TDV8 will be up for sale next month after we return from the Alps.

Galway green with sand/tan leather.

109k miles, FSH, recon engine and turbos 19k miles ago (at a cost of £5k), in absolutely lovely condition. Just serviced too.

Will be £10.25k


Located near Horsham, West Sussex

Hi thanks for the advice, I'm not worried about mpg of either engines I daily drive a 400hp subaru lol, 16mpg tiddling about on 99 ron plus octane booster,
I think I'm leaning towards the tdv8 the noise, from the v8 sounds great for a diesal,
Are the autobiography just cosmetic or is there any other bespoke extras you get with them?
I have been reading up about turbos and letting them cool before you turn the vehicle off, ideally I'm looking for an autobiography thats had genuine turbos done and has to be black I'm not to worried about the parking brake, or silly little faults

Thanks nicky

Here is a link to a 2010/11 price list which shows difference as to which were standard fitment and which were available as options between different variants. I don't think you will get a TDV8 newer than 2010/11 as I think that is when they dropped that particular engine. The most noticeable differences between the A/B and HSE when just glancing at the car are the A/B had the Body Kit and Two Tone Interior as standard as well as a few other bit's like heated steering wheel, Logic 7 sound system etc.

Just be cautious if you do want a A/B as there are a lot of re-badged A/B look a like's out there, if it is a genuine A/B it will say so in the log book.

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Cheers
Col

My 2.7 has been great for the last 12 years - if I were to upgrade I would go the TDV8 as they really do not have issues and if they do the issues are not normally engine killers and given the age of the vehicles a vehicle killer.

The 3.0 TDV6/SDV6 has major issues with its crank which will kill the engine and then the car due to the cost of repair. Some state the incident of crank failure is over stated, I dont know but I would not take the risk - if repairable then OK but in reality it is engine replacement.

When I replace my 2.7 RRS I will be looking for a LR product that does not have a 3.0 diesel - preferably a 3.6 or 4.4 V8 diesel

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