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rar110

Member Since: 09 Aug 2014
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 1119

2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Atacama Sand

Which early L405 is the pick?

I’m thinking ahead a few years (maybe 2021), that I might be able to afford to transition from my tdv8 L322 to a L405.

It will be at least 5 years old, so something from 2012 to 2016.

It will probably be a diesel, but maybe not. Petrols are still quite unpopular here so can be good value.

I’d be interested in owners thoughts. Thanks. ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

2nd Dec 2018 8:10am

Dolphinboy

Member Since: 07 Dec 2009
Location: Bristol
Posts: 3141

2015 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Baltic Blue

I’ve been told go for a minimum 2015 MY A’s they had sorted out most of the errors in the software etc by then.

2nd Dec 2018 6:24pm

JCW

Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 863

2010 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black

Didn't MY14 get the twin canbus to address the system speed issues?

2nd Dec 2018 6:37pm

rar110

Member Since: 09 Aug 2014
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 1119

Thanks gents. Just the sort of info I was wanting. Keep it coming. ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

2nd Dec 2018 8:22pm

CUE99T

Member Since: 02 Oct 2011
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 779

TBH my 2013 has been pretty bullit proof apart from a little airbag issue which was down to a seat sensor in the end (after 3 goes) but tbh I can't see an aweful lot difference in anything until the lates one. Sure you get 2016 gets a new screen etc, but tbh they don't seem as solid as the older ones which is why I just keep putting it off changing. VSE for me is the right one to go for, as things on it just seem pretty decent for the money. all smug in my new plug!

2021 Westminster Black D300
2013 Vogue SE - gone
Some Porsche Cayenne guff pretending to be a 4x4!!
2006 Vogue
2004 Vogue
2001 Vogue

2nd Dec 2018 10:25pm

Alistair

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
Posts: 7926

2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Happy with my 2013 VSE too

3rd Dec 2018 10:38am

verydisco

Member Since: 10 Dec 2009
Location: UK/US
Posts: 2952

2002 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Tangiers Orange

My 2013 Megamiler is running sweet as a nut. more than the year, the service and type of owner will make the difference. 2015.5 MY have been significantly upgraded but you'll pay a premium over a 2012/14 for one.

with £30K you can buy a good 405 today. l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa

Previous:
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - RANGE ROVER 3.6L TDV8 x3 - RANGE ROVER Td6 x1 - RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1

3rd Dec 2018 12:51pm

rar110

Member Since: 09 Aug 2014
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 1119

Thanks for the replies. Good to know. ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

3rd Dec 2018 11:43pm

rar110

Member Since: 09 Aug 2014
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 1119

The SE sounds amazing even in My13. 19 speakers. Wow.

Do these have DAB as standard? ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

4th Dec 2018 9:13am

rar110

Member Since: 09 Aug 2014
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 1119

The MY15 gets the stop start motor. Has anyone had problems with starters wearing out or any other problems? ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

15th Dec 2018 8:02am

rar110

Member Since: 09 Aug 2014
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 1119

You blokes with a 2013 model, what motors and how many miles/km have you done in the L405? Thanks. ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

15th Dec 2018 8:09am

Dolphinboy

Member Since: 07 Dec 2009
Location: Bristol
Posts: 3141

Verydisco has done 177,000 in his but with comprehensive servicing and care. His is a 4.4 tdv8 which do have the dynamic stability (corners more level than without). The jury is still out on the 3.0L sdv6. There are a lot for sale on autotrader in the uk.

15th Dec 2018 8:37am

rar110

Member Since: 09 Aug 2014
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 1119

Thanks.

Yes the tdv6 sounds pretty good if you get a good one. I still don’t understand how belt maintenance is done on the tdv6.

I’m more partial to a tdv8.

I’m in Oz so prices here start at about the equivalent of 40k GBP. ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

15th Dec 2018 8:53am

Mr Tee

Member Since: 13 Dec 2010
Location: Near Wackyjim
Posts: 2643

Recently bought a 14MY SDV8, with 78k miles and only just out of warranty and it’s epic mate. So much lighter, completely different animal to drive too. Took a while to get comfortable, controls are dead easy to use, the 19 speaker stereo is mega too!

15th Dec 2018 9:19am

GraemeS

Member Since: 06 Mar 2015
Location: Wagga area
Posts: 2475

2012 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Bournville

rar110 wrote:
I still don’t understand how belt maintenance is done on the tdv6.

Remove the radiator assembly, remove the accessory belt, remove the starter motor, rotate the crankshaft to insert flywheel locking pin, remove the crankshaft pulley, remove camshaft belt cover, insert camshaft locking pins, remove camshaft belt.
The bigger pain due to lack of access, at least on the D4, is changing the HPFP timing belt at the back of the motor which includes setting the HPFP timing.

The 4.4's HPFP is gear driven and being located at the front of the engine is much more accessible if it ever has to be R&R'd.

The biggest problem with the 4.4 IMO is that the oil filter housing and oil cooler are mounted on top of the EGR cooler and LR haven't yet realised (that I know of) that the gaskets and O-rings involved need to withstand the heat from the EGR cooler.

15th Dec 2018 9:52am

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