Looking to change y 4.2 ideally looking for a 5.0 but they are like rocking horse poop so is it worth buying a diesel 4.4 short term or better to wait for a 5.0 ??

i changed from a 4.2 to a tdv8 Sandy and i'm glad i did...i now dont worry about the fuel consumption and this benefits greatly on long trips...
the diesel is a bit more noisier and vibrates a bit but you soon get used to that...the led dash is a bonus.. ... - .- -.




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I remember you changing to a Westie my only reason for changing is that the RAC cover I have is only vehicles up to 11 years old and mine is 11 in June but drives beautifully and no faults
Dilemma - have been looking for a 5 but there are just none around and there are some pretty good 4.4 around for 25k

i've noticed that as well ..i think the 5.0 are more expensive as well... ... - .- -.




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A couple of 5 were over 30k which is 4.4 405 territory might just hang of till May and see where prices are then

If you opt for an early L405 4.4 tdV8, make sure to check that it has had the turbo drain mod done otherwise you could have problems with the new MOT smoke tests they are talking about.
I agree with Stan though. The 4.4 is a dream car to own and the longer the run the better it feels. (500+ miles per tank full).

Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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Good feedback I do about 20k a year with at least two runs down to South of France and am getting a bit hacked off with refuelling stops

One question how is it on a motorway say accelerating from 60 to 100 abroad of course

Am sure there was a 5.0 in the For Sale section on here? Alex

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you defo wont have a problem on the 'acceleration' on tdv8 Sandy....and you'll find the engine will idle at around 1500rpm at 80mph.. ... - .- -.




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Sandyt,
At 60mph it is running At literally tick over revs, but as soon as you floor the accelerator the revs shoot up and the second turbo kicks in at 2500rpm, by which time you are “low flying” .
I have never driven a petrol version, but I definitely don’t need anything with more kick or speed than my 4.4 tdV8.

Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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Can't imagine you'll be disappointed with the acceleration, economy or speed of a 4.4 TDV8.

But I am, of course, biased  What do I put here then?

I find the problem is keeping the speed down

It's definitely worth driving one - I find the mid range acceleration very impressive

The L405 SDV8 is even better

Sandyt wrote:

One question how is it on a motorway say accelerating from 60 to 100 abroad of course

After all the comments I am leaning towards a 405 diesel I think so will have a look around