Interesting; after a spot of will I, wont I with a 2010 upgrade I am sticking where I am and waiting for a 4.4 in a couple of years time, maybe sooner. When I drove one I didn't notice any increased engine noise but I did think it was quite a bit smoother and the extra horses were noticable. The only snag is the £15-£20k that you need plus the 3.6 to trade in Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

A S/C is possible, as i do quite low milage, and in terms of value for money they look good, and make a nice noise.

probably a better bet reliability wise to a TDV8 as well.......and a fair bit cheaper.........  There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Santorini Black.
KIA E-Niro 4+
2021 Discovery 5 D300 MHEV commercial

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probably a better bet reliability wise to a TDV8 as well

Don't deceive yourself - the SC has its own issues as well  2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

True, you just don't read about big expensive repair bills with those quite as often. I had a word with Craig before buying it and he shared the same view.

Not like you buy any RR for reliability is it!

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

True, but that's probably down to V8 diesels outselling SC 20:1 (figs from my main agent) and to be fair I don't recall that many issues with the 4.4 TDV8 whereas there have been quite a few recent issues with the SC especially gearboxes if you do a search on here  2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

^ Exactly the reason i went for the 8 speed 4.4 this time around If the 5.0 SC had the 8 speed box i would have bought one this tim a around

I've seen a few of the recent SC gearbox threads so am hoping and praying!

Our 4.4 TDV8 is about to go into the dealer for its 3rd starter motor though, seems they're a weak spot on some. Did they not have the issues with smoking and a new oil drain having to be drilled into the block or something?

Is the EGR valve and turbo failure specific to the 3.6 or are the 4.4's affected too? Might be to early to tell I guess.

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

Starter motor is weak on the 4.4.

DPF issues seam to have taken the baton from the 3.6 EGR's

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4.4TDV8 has Brembo brakes. The brakes on the 3.6TDV8 10MY are very poor IMO and on test drive I found myself feeling a little bit uncomfortable.

there has got to be some milage difference in there somewhere! 18 month age difference and better engine and spec for only 1k more!

I am going to see if hunters have got one on site......... the temptation is too great. Trouble is i have allocated all my money to some work projects for the next 12 months.......  There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Santorini Black.
KIA E-Niro 4+
2021 Discovery 5 D300 MHEV commercial

4.4 v8 diesel brakes average ? There must have been something wrong with them - they are the same as the 5.0 supercharged. And as for a 3.6 v 4.4 for 1k more - well draw you own conclusions - either the 3.6 is almost as new with very low miles or the 4.4 is double the mileage  2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

Have seen one which fits the bill......

Need to get a steer on trade values now, anyone got an idea of what I should be getting for a 57 08my 3.6 tdv8 vogue black on black, with 70k on it?

Am expecting them to try and fleece me! There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Santorini Black.
KIA E-Niro 4+
2021 Discovery 5 D300 MHEV commercial

'59 3.6 has done 43k and is a Vogue SE; '11 4.4 has done 62k and is 'just' a Vogue. The 59 is the 2010 model, so seems to have all the kit. The dealer has just reduced the price of the 4.4 to the same as the 3.6, so £32k for either.

Both are at Pentland Land Rover Perth: http://www.pentland.perth.landrover.co.uk/...le-Locator (filter on RR, obviously !)