I’m starting a search for an L405, I’ve discounted the 3 litre because of the potential crank snapping issue.

Just wanted to know if there’s any weak points on them to look out for?, I’ve had L322s in the past so am no stranger to their issues but hoping to avoid gearbox and engine ones if possible, is the 8 speed better than the older 6?.

Also how can you tell if they’re Euro 6 or not?, as I really want to try and get an early Euro 6 if possible given that clean air zones are becoming more common, are they all ok from 2015 onwards?.

I believe that if they have an Adblue tank, then they are Euro 6.

I enjoy my SDV8 - the only snag is a continuing very slow loss of coolant, which I repair when it gets annoying and a new leak comes up somewhere else straight away.

Chris. L405 - 4.4SDV8 Vogue
P38 - 4.6V8 HSE
Land Rover series IIA V8

Think about 2018 and onwards that have ultra wide band key security, London is a hotspot for thefts.
Also book a Ghost2 instal the day you take it home.
Check Insurance price first you will be surprised.
If its short London style journeys, think about a Petrol, as you will get significant fuel dilution issues.

https://www.landrover.co.uk/ownership/security.html 2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

In general, the first year of Euro 6 was MY16. 2016 SDV8 AB

Seen this one? https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic71237.html

Check this before buying a 4.4:

www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56693.html?hi...vel+sensor Current:
- 2017 L405 3.0 V6 Autobiography
Sold:
- 2013 L405 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
- 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 2002 L322 4.4 HSE (having fixed timing chain guides)
- 2000 P38 4.6 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 1981 2-door In-Vogue
- 1980 Ex-Army SIII LWB
- 1976 SIII LWB
- 1968 SIIA
Stripped for parts:
- 2003 L322 4.4 Vogue

Kot wrote:

Think about 2018 and onwards that have ultra wide band key security, London is a hotspot for thefts.
Also book a Ghost2 instal the day you take it home.
Check Insurance price first you will be surprised.
If its short London style journeys, think about a Petrol, as you will get significant fuel dilution issues.

https://www.landrover.co.uk/ownership/security.html

Zebedee wrote:

Check this before buying a 4.4:

www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56693.html?hi...vel+sensor

Diesels are a bit terrible on oil dilution.
I wonder what the differences are between yearly fuel difference costs v oil services cost  2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

Has to be a diesel for me, I can’t really put petrol on the company fuel card .

Kot wrote:

Diesels are a bit terrible on oil dilution.
I wonder what the differences are between yearly fuel difference costs v oil services cost

Hi, first post so go easy, having been a long-time lurker.

Some great knowledge on here, without doubt. I went for the SDV8 AB as an approved used last autumn and got two years LR warranty in the deal. It's a 17 car on an 18 plate in Farallon black, with cream interior.

Just had my insurance renewal go up by £400 to a shade over £1300 this time. Have since found eSure to be competitive at around £800, and it's wrapped up with extra security just to be a deterrent.

Did a 6 month oil change myself because oil is cheap, and I'm leaving my local indy James French to sort the annual stuff. Do keep an eye on the regens, they do shorten the service interval mileage, hence my choice to change oil after 6 months...

Zebedee wrote:

Check this before buying a 4.4:

www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56693.html?hi...vel+sensor

Missed out on one over the weekend, I’m going to look at another tomorrow that’s Euro 5, for the amount of times I go into the ULEZ zone per year, the price difference even though the cars are pretty much the same and not having the added issues adblue brings, it doesn’t seem worth paying the premium.

Other question, does the Vogue SE come with heated/cooled seats and timed climate?, or were they options?.

The 2016 MY VSE I’ve just sold had heated/cooled seats, but not timed climate.