Hi All

After almost a year without a FF considering coming back. Wont be doing a high mileage 7 to 8k a year so considering either a 4.2 v8 supercharger or seen a few high mileage 3.6 V8 diesel. Anyone any thoughts? kind of leaning towards the 4.2 supercharger at the minute as loved my old 4.4V8 petrol. Budget is ideally around £9k but for the right car up to maybe £12k.

Thanks

I bought a 4.2SC, I cover @ 6k pa mainly on weekends, always have a smile on my face

It is personal preference, I didn't want t risk any diesel issues, egr/turbo/engine failure....

I have driven a 3.6TDV8 and they are good too, Regards
Royston

2008 4.2 Supercharged Autobiography
1994 Classic Vogue SE
1999 Rover BRM
1987 Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum

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4.2SC... no brainer really!

4.2SC with LPG... best of both worlds, get one already converted, not pulling much of a premium at present....  Pete
I now have permission from the boss to use Y.O.L.O. Enjoy life
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green (Fatty Offroader) Sold
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Kiter like you I only cover 5 to 6k in my 4.2 and I love the power when you need it. Yes it is a thirsty beast but it gives me lots of big smiles. The price of petrol is low at present so just go for it and enjoy.  The worst thing about being retired is you miss out on all the bank holidays

4.2sc on log amazing and cheap to run.

Never knew they did a woodburning RR.


Sorry couldn't resist.  John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

i like to be different, i burn ash.

4.2 every day. Getting one next week have driven a tdv8 and thought that was good until I drove the charger

I've had a 3.6 for 18 months and I haven't had any hint of any of the "problems" people talk about - its got plenty of get up and go, and I feel sure it will sell much more easily than a SC when the time comes

It's the age old thing - out of the 1,000's of 3.6's sold, the ones with problems are the ones that (largely) get talked about on the forums.

I'm sure you'll get plenty of 'smile appeal' being behind the wheel of which ever you choose

4.2SC

went through the same thoughts, and couldn't get past the thought that I would always be on tenterhooks about a turbo or egr issue all the time driving.

I love the SC, is a joy to drive and I don't have the constant what if thought. V8 or else ...

so stewart, why the change of mind re coming back to a FF? ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Had mine two days now and hoping for big things. It had service history and at 65K feels like an almost new car.

Thanks All for the advice - must admit I'm really leaning towards the SC.

Reason for coming back is getting shot of the Volvo Hybrid - it has been great until a few months ago and problems have started - 3 times I have been stranded at the house when the vehicle refuses to release the plug - when that happens it wont start, cant move it etc. Unfortunately our local dealer is an Arnold Clark and to say they are totally useless is an understatement. Since they did a software update it doesnt seem to run as well and quite often wont engage AWD so its time to go. At the same time my other half has a new job so the SQ5 is available for everyday running for me, plus I still have the defender. Really miss the FF so decided there needs to be one in the drive again.

As an aside really enjoying my defender - getting her ready for a mammoth trip this summer - taking her to Iceland for the whole of July and cant wait. Costing a small fortune with all the upgrades but will be worth it.

I have a 3.6 TDV8 and I love it. It is my first diesel, always opted for quicker petrol gas guzzlers in the past (Impreza GT, B5 RS4, 911 Turbo, even my winter car was a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8 petrol). No regrets at al. I love how rare I need to refill, has enough grunt even bone stock. Love how I can go for a skitrip to the mountains which is a 900 km round trip and I can cover that with one tank.

That said though I did not have a chance to drive an SC, surely faster, surely sounds better, but remember it still is by no means a fast car anyway. 12 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
Nara Bronze / Arabica / Ivory / Piano

07 3.6 TDV8 Vogue
Buckingham Blue / Sand / Piano