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robjp Member Since: 14 Jan 2013 Location: North Wales Posts: 104 |
Well, here I am. Previously been a Range rover owner (4.0 P38, then an early TD6 vogue), and, after a bit of time away, I'm contemplating returning.
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15th Jan 2013 6:33pm |
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars Member Since: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Chilterns, UK Posts: 11309 |
[Stan you made it look like I was recommending the TD6 by deleting my partial quote mate. I was pointing out it was TD6 not TDV6!!!!]
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15th Jan 2013 6:43pm |
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robjp Member Since: 14 Jan 2013 Location: North Wales Posts: 104 |
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15th Jan 2013 6:44pm |
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JAYBOY Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: South Wales Posts: 2204 |
Its up to you.
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15th Jan 2013 6:45pm |
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STMVOGUE2010 Member Since: 23 Aug 2012 Location: Alloa Posts: 100 |
Meant TD6 |
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15th Jan 2013 6:48pm |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7774 |
Td6 chipped to 230 is my suggestion - more reliable engine, but not as modern. Just get a nice cheap one and save money for gearbox 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8
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15th Jan 2013 11:47pm |
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KurtVerbose Member Since: 08 Aug 2010 Location: Les Arses Posts: 5848 |
There's no right answer.
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16th Jan 2013 12:36am |
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andyleeds Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: west yorks Posts: 952 |
my TD6 is super reliable, maybe be because i have had it since 38k miles on the clock and have looked at it ..... to me having a reliable car is the most important so i would go far a late / low mileage TD6 like i did |
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16th Jan 2013 8:14am |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7921 |
If you drive them, the answer may become obvious - I hated the TD6, but the TDV8 is a different beast |
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16th Jan 2013 9:40am |
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robjp Member Since: 14 Jan 2013 Location: North Wales Posts: 104 |
That's what I've been thinking, a low (ish) mileage one, and look after it.
When I previously had a TD6, I never thought it was lacking in power in any way. It's far more about being a luxury limo that can do an astonishing range of off-road tasks, can tow an amazing weight, go through 2 feet of floodwater, up the hills to home in freezing snowy conditions, and yet still be cossetting on a 400 mile trip up to the Highlands, 4 up and loaded.
I have to say I'm not a huge fan of the recent LR/RR 'bling' look, to me it's a bit too common/desperate and shouting 'LOOK AT ME' all the time. The originals are far more discreet. Do have to agree regarding the gearbox though Hope I didn't offend too many people with that last comment ... if so, my apologies |
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16th Jan 2013 11:29am |
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KurtVerbose Member Since: 08 Aug 2010 Location: Les Arses Posts: 5848 |
I agree on the later bling look - much prefer the original. I don't know what Land Rover were thinking when they Rooney-fied it. I guess I shouldn't have written 'looking prehistoric'. I meant in terms of technology. |
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16th Jan 2013 3:04pm |
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