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caymanblack Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: DEVON Posts: 1139 |
Yes I keep hearing this Trommel ,but as they are so close on price i feel cheated to buy the 3.0ltr even though i know its good. |
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8th Dec 2015 6:33pm |
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Philip Member Since: 05 Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2567 |
SDV8's extra performance and active anti-roll definitely swings the balance. |
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8th Dec 2015 6:39pm |
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CSK Member Since: 15 Oct 2010 Location: St Tropez Posts: 750 |
Really happy with it. They are great cars aren't they? |
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8th Dec 2015 7:30pm |
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5.0 Member Since: 25 Feb 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 716 |
It's not about the extra speed (though it's nice to have it there when you have the need/want to fly ) for me it's about refinement which is one of the main reasons for me to choose this car in the first place. The diesel (especially the 4.4) is the antithesis of refinement due to its levels of noise, vibration and harshness. The diesel engine is so far behind the likes of BMW, Merc, Audi in the same way as the infotainment package is! In addition it has absolutely awful turbo lag which makes it a frustrating drive. I can't see the point of spending north of �100K on one of these and then spoiling the whole experience by having a diesel for the sake of saving a few grand on fuel. |
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8th Dec 2015 7:59pm |
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CS Member Since: 14 Apr 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1385 |
Interesting that no-one has mentioned the hybrid, the V6 is meant to be quieter/smoother and the battery is claimed to put performance up to 4.4 level, is it too complex and so too risky?
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8th Dec 2015 9:45pm |
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Scottyav Member Since: 11 Feb 2013 Location: Cannock Staffordshire Posts: 1204 |
Would like a 5.0 but with 50 to 150 miles everyday I couldn't blow a grand a month 15 20 mpg on fuel and having a mate with one your right foot can't help going down more often as they do fly but Craig's old chariot isn't no slouch Seems quiet to people for a diesel some thought it was petrol 😳 _____________________________________________________
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8th Dec 2015 9:58pm |
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Nick Ground Member Since: 27 Dec 2011 Location: Dorset Posts: 584 |
I'm in the SC camp. I had two SDV8 and they drove me mad with the soundtrack, NVH and turbo-lag. I generally seem to be getting about 10 mpg less than the diesel so when there is a differential in fuel prices it is not quite so bad. I'm currently on track to do about 20k miles this year. Best consumption on the trip [optimistic as we all know' has been 34mpg.
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8th Dec 2015 11:19pm |
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modbarra Member Since: 28 Mar 2009 Location: northampton Posts: 237 |
Had new 4.4 v8 for 18 months... Picked up the 5.0sc in Sept...... Car feels more refined, slow traffic/cruising/towing........ Couldn't go back to Diesel... |
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8th Dec 2015 11:25pm |
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Philip Member Since: 05 Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2567 |
My friend's has been flawless so far, and I suspect it's done more km than most. Never goes off-road or tows anything though. Re turbo lag - do you mean how slow it is from rest? Actual turbo lag on the move is not an issue unless you're holding it in gear. |
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8th Dec 2015 11:32pm |
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DrF Member Since: 30 Jun 2014 Location: South East Posts: 1403 |
Buy the Supercharged; I am on my 9th Supercharged and wouldn't buy a diesel, if your worried about fuel economy or depreciation then don't buy a Range Rover! If you can stretch to it buy the SV Autobiography Supercharged it has 550bhp. Perfect on and off the road and can keep up with the best of them. |
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9th Dec 2015 7:46am |
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XXXAngelXXX Member Since: 25 Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 4994 |
5.0 SC is the way to go who cares about 8mpg in town hahah All my spelling errorz are belong to me!
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9th Dec 2015 8:36am |
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caymanblack Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: DEVON Posts: 1139 |
SC seems to be the favorite at the moment from most of you guys . Fuel is not really a problem for me as i have only done 20k miles from new in my 11mdl.RRS.
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9th Dec 2015 10:05am |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7941 |
You need to drive them both
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9th Dec 2015 10:13am |
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caymanblack Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: DEVON Posts: 1139 |
I agree Alistair. I will be back in the Uk at the end of January and will be looking to try them back to back then.
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9th Dec 2015 10:25am |
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