bozmandb9 wrote:

Sound like you really need to decide if you want a Range Rover.

The TD6 can be not too bad on fuel, but if you apply the right foot with vigour it won't be great.

If you want a more dynamic ride however, then the RRS is probably the car for you!

If you're only doing 160 miles per week why are you considering a td6? You'll get more car for your money by buying a petrol and arguably the petrol will be more reliable..

I also wouldn't waste my money fitting LPG if you're only doing low miles..

But your idea of buying a v8 is a good one, years ago when I bought my first l322 the salesman asked if I had a preference of petrol or diesel, when I said I'd try both he said we'd go out in the petrol first then as it would save taking two test drives.. ie, once I'd tried the v8 I wouldn't want to try the diesel (I did try both, but bought the petrol)

The 3.6 diesel that you seem to be against buying because of the increased road tax is probably the one that you'd be best buying, it's the most economical but with the speed of the v8 petrol (they sound quite nice too..)

A FFRR S/C allows for very spirited driving, I can tell you. Not so sure if a SSRR S/C will do much better. I am biased of course having driven a FFRR S/C for the past 18 months !! MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!