At least a few of you understand what I was trying to say ..... Thanks guys

an interesting discussion here re the L405 3.0 and 4.4 diesel engines,

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic28591.html ... - .- -.




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Thanks for the offer Stan, but its fine and certainly not worth starting a fight over, I can sift through it all - sadly I'm no longer a boy racer or live where autobahns are unrestricted so I really don't think I'll miss the performance, not many RR size cars do 0-62 in less than 8 seconds, enough for me now. My old Lotus Cortina took 10 secs to 60 mph and it was considered hot back in the day and it certainly wouldn't do 130mph (I know I tried). Geoff

Thanks again Stan - that was the discussion I imagined I'd seen, good to know dementia hasn't set it yet.  Geoff

Ahem.... searching is my job

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic31437.html
http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic37074.html

you're not in the comb over and buy a convertible stage yet then Geoff....  ... - .- -.




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Just try both. I did and ended up getting the 3.0. Plenty of others will say say the opposite. In reality it comes down to refinement/economy vs speed. You'll also lose less on a 3.0.

I'll probably get a 4.4 next time just for a change, but quite happy with the performance of the 3.0.

I think I agree with that - I will get a 3.0 next time just for a change.

When I found the one I wanted and it had all the ticks I just went for it.

The 3.0 has less road tax remember................ By about 240 quid per year, if that matters on an 80 grand car!

Thanks Alistair - plenty of info i those threads, seems the 3.0 will suit me down to the ground - clearly its not a bad engine its just there are more powerful ones available, I think however the cash saved on the initial purchase, the running costs, the lower VED and obviously less visits to the forecourt all input to my thinking with my sensible head on (well not that sensible or I wouldn't be buying a RR at all). Geoff

Performance aside, downside of the V6 is no active anti-roll (although there's a lot less weight over the front end).

I've driven all three engines and have owned L405's in both AB and VSE spec. For me the smaller engine suits it fine and frankly those who talk about it being breathless mustn't use a car like this in the way that I do. It's more than adequate, smoother and more refined but the larger engined cars are impressive in their own way.

I rarely keep a car more than 12-18 months so buy nearly new and the prices for used cars are very similar whether you are buying a 3.0 or a 4.4, so I guess this means the v8 depreciates more in the early years. Again in terms of spec the AB is very nice and has more toys but some, like the massaging seats and the 360 degree cameras (unless you off road) are a little gimmicky to me. I do like the remote park heating though but used it a handful of times and found it inferior to the VW Touareg version when I owned the V8 tdi version. I certainly don't feel like I'm slumming it in the VSE and when I come to change and provided the new Disco isn't a rival I'll go for another VSE and whichever engine of the car that I feel has my ideal spec.