I sold my 2002 4.4 fatty due to moving and needing a van.now I'm looking to buy another
I want the newer model with the touch screen and have seen a 2006 diesel and 2006 supercharged advertised locally any advise on which one.
Are the diesels gutless
Should I try to find another 4.4 but with the jag engine
Thanks

The TDV8 Diesels aren’t gutless, they feel more torquey and quicker than the SC in normal everyday driving, it’s only when to ringng the SC out and use all the rpms that they are quicker. Watch Harries Garage on his TDV8.

Thanks for your reply

I was thinking of the td6 diesel

There is a low mileage td6 for sale near me just wanted to know what they are like

Thanks

If your looking at a 2006 make sure its a 3.6  2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

Sorry , just saw you last post imho the td6 is underpowered 2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

I have a TD6 and think that it’s a good car. Obviously it’s not going to blast around like a sports car as it only has 174hp under the bonnet. Some folk get them chipped up but this then places strain on the auto box which isn’t known for its strength and longevity....

If you want to bimble around in style and luxury for a fraction of the cost of a new Full Fat and enjoy maintaining cars then you won’t go far wrong.

Jim

I have had both the Td6 and currently a Tdv8. I was happy enough with the Td6 but the gearbox reported weakness was always in the background.

Having said that, I changed the oil and filter a couple of times and had no problems.

I then got my 3.6 Tdv8 and there is no comparison. The Tdv8 brings the car to life. The performance and smoothness are on a different level.

If you can wait and stretch to it I would suggest you go for a Tdv8

My tuppence worth.  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

Totally agree with weenie, the 2007 onwards TDV8 sorted so many issues and is a massive step up in performance and refinement.

Worth waiting and saving the extra or borrowing a bit more that’s required

I didn't find the performance of my td6 too bad to be honest. Downside was the mpg was about 14/15 as we really only used it around town. Made me wish I'd bought the supercharged.