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nwmgc



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With all the fuss about diesel, return to petrol engines?

Never owned anything that runs on DERV myself*, but after the VW scandal can't help wondering if the big push to oil burners might slow a bit now and a 'basic' petrol engine will be re-introduced.

* I knew I was right Very Happy
Post #348952 22nd Sep 2015 3:30pm
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Sql



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I was never a diesel fan, always had petrol powered cars but when I decided to go L322 route, it turned out pretty much all available used cars from the 2007-2009 generation were 3.6 TDV8 powered. There was literally ONE 2007 4.4 V8 (305 hp) available for sale in my country (US import) but it did not have vented seats, had a bunch of accessories that I would have to get rid of immediately (roof rails, sidesteps, mudflaps) and also had speedo in MPH which would bug me so decided to give a TDV8 a go. Found a nice one, with great specs (buckingham blue with parchment and grand black lacquer piano trim, vented seats, factory 20" rims) and so far I am really happy with it. Consumption is great, low rev range is not really bad as it has auto box. So far I am really happy.

And I have to add that even though I like fast cars I never really considered going Supercharged in an L322. Somehow I feel it is not a wise choice, consumption is terrible and performance is not really impressive anyway. It sure is faster than a TDV8 but not fast by any means.
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SMUTT



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Never left Petrol - its the future. Howard
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*Gone: Classic Vogue SE Auto V8 3.9 Sad
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MR GLOVER



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Buckingham Blue

and it smells nice Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #349000 22nd Sep 2015 7:43pm
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Zirconblue



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Cairns Blue

I wouldn't be surprised if the same 'scandal' hits petrol engines too. I would think the same software code could be added to Petrol engine management to make them lean off if they detect they're being put through an emissions test.
Post #349089 23rd Sep 2015 1:32pm
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Andy B



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 SDV8 AB MY 2019
SDV8 VSE MY 2015 - Gone
5.0 S/C AB MY 2010 - Gone
4.2 S/C VSE MY 2006 - Gone
Post #349095 23rd Sep 2015 1:49pm
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proser



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Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Regards
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GONE - 2007 Java Black FF Vogue, with Ivory interior
Post #349096 23rd Sep 2015 2:11pm
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Dolphinboy



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LPG all the way!! 0% NO2 Thumbs Up
Post #349124 23rd Sep 2015 5:23pm
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miggit



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I assume that none of you have towed any weight, because Derv is better at low end grunt, which is better for pulling heavy trailers, not to mention the way better fuel consumption when towing Whistle Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
Inventor of the 'Guide-o-Matic automatic wheel alignment tool'
Former long term L322 owner, Up/Down graded to a Classic Tractor!
Post #349135 23rd Sep 2015 6:12pm
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Rangeyman



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I certainly will never concider a diesel car,my friend has the tdv8 and sounds like an old tractor compared to my 4.4 petrol,i drive a diesel van all week so driving becomes a pleasure when in the car.
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Andy B



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Very Happy Thumbs Up SDV8 AB MY 2019
SDV8 VSE MY 2015 - Gone
5.0 S/C AB MY 2010 - Gone
4.2 S/C VSE MY 2006 - Gone

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Post #349152 23rd Sep 2015 8:00pm
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PaulTyrer



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Like I said in another post, Diesel, the spawn of the Devil!!

And another thing! How can you have a Mini Cooper S DIESEL!!!!!!!!
Post #349156 23rd Sep 2015 8:41pm
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gregdav



Member Since: 26 May 2014
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Just watched a damn good documentary on bbc4 about the diesel engine from roots to today.
enough said. All engines have their place.
Enjoy what you drive. Thumbs Up
Post #349162 23rd Sep 2015 9:06pm
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DaveK



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Dolphinboy wrote:
LPG all the way!! 0% NO2 Thumbs Up

Correct, in fact virtually no obnoxious gases coming out the exhaust end. Strange then that the government decided several years ago that when raising fuel duty, it would raise lpg duty by that little bit more in order to slim down the difference between the petrol\derv duty and the lpg duty.

You could run a vehicle on tap water and I'd bet they would still want it to be a special, dyed tap water with a level of duty on it. !!
Post #349223 24th Sep 2015 9:03am
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wealy



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Does anyone actually know what is the most cost effective to produce? Petrol or Diesel? I read somewhere that refining petrol is more costly but you get more end product from less raw material, making it about the same in cost terms.

I guess there is an argument for both fuels.
Post #349231 24th Sep 2015 9:28am
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