is it really worth paying the extra nearly 6 k for the v8 or will i be just as happy with the v6 ? gonna order today

You will like the TDV8 for it's effortless power delivery and performance almost as good as the S/C RRS, whether it is worth £6000 more is debatable, but is a superb engine.
The TDv6 is merely adequate compared to a TDv8, but is isn't a slug nor is it a rough noisey engine, it is smooth and quiet and you can always add a tuning chip if you want more umph and that is a lot less than buying a TDv8!
Are you prepared to give up the extra 3-4mpg of the V6 to gain the performance of the TDv8 is basically what it mounts up to, and with that small an mpg difference between the two it will take an awful lot of miles to recover the extra cost of the V8.

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If you have never driven a TDV8 buy the TDV6 if that is what you think you will be happy with. However NEVER test the drive the TDV8 afterwards. In my opinion it is like driving 2 tottaly different cars.

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That's a fair point... if you test both the V8 and the V6, you WILL want the V8 it's in a different world. However, that's not to diminish the V6 in anyway, it's perfectly suitable... just not as impressive. 

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go TDV8 - had a head to head with a Q7 out of the Toll both today and got hammered

You can get a deal on a TDV8 now, and they're available. I've had both and think the extra money is well spent. I smile every time I drive it, and that's just because of how it sounds. I call it 'the Bomber'.

I drive quite hard and get 23mpg (was 25mpg in the V6), so unless you do NASA mileage then it's neither here nor there.

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Ah, forgot to mention that some of the price difference can be justified in the 20" Wheels, Adaptive Cruise Control and SC Grille which are over and above the V6 spec.

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Ian.Richardson wrote:

If you have never driven a TDV8 buy the TDV6 if that is what you think you will be happy with. However NEVER test the drive the TDV8 afterwards. In my opinion it is like driving 2 tottaly different cars.

well said

I had a Tdv6 before and was very happy, however, I've been driving my V8 since beginning of July and must say that it is another level in every sense!!

GO V8...

JJ

I've had both. Get the V8 even if it's a used one.

So much better.

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go TDV8 - had a head to head with a Q7 out of the Toll both today and got hammered

thanks guys the local dealer to me has got the v8 in there showroom & it now has a sold sign on it will be picking it up end of next week ! will let you know how good it is & post some pics

should i buy 1 don't listen to any of them go down cancel the V8D and buy yourself a SC then you wont have to worry about it being sluggish. Jay know the truth Gatwick 2007 4am

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I can't decide which to go for either - the TDV8 or the S/C. I always get my cars from the same place (Innovation Cars) and they've been brilliant. I've tried the Cayenne, but now it's time to change I know I want the RRS. The Innovatiuon guys reckon the S/C in a pice they did recently at http://innovationcars.com/blog/range-rover...evisited/, but I can't decide. Help! Opinions please.

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