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Bigcat8810
Member Since: 13 Sep 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 75
  
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Interesting comments from all, thank you.
I did make a call in regard to a TD6 HSE this afternoon but when probed the chap told me it has a warning light on which the fault code suggested was turbo related but that it was fine!! This is a core part of my concern and reason for giving such careful consideration to the V8.
I have as mentioned had a 4.4V8 RRS in the past and had no engine related issues.
I did think that a V8 would be cheaper though given the perception diesel is the leading option and the obvious fuel savings etc. ----------------------------------------
D3 TDV6 HSE Silver/Black
D3 TDV6 HSE Black/Tan (Gone)
RRS TDV8 Black/Black (Gone)
RRS TDV8 Stornaway (Gone)
RR Vogue TDV8 (Gone)
RRS 4.4V8 (Gone)
Defender 110 300tdi (Stolen, much missed)
RR Vogue V8 P38 (Gone)
LR 90 TD (Gone)
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 23rd Oct 2013 6:29 pm |
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Dusty
Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 1022
 
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Prices for good V8's are surprisingly strong, I'm guessing this is due to the fact that there aren't many of them around. For example I very nearly bought a V8 for £1000 more than I paid for the TDV6 HSE I did buy!! TDv6 was a year younger and but had covered 16000 more miles. Discovery 4 HSE
SDV6
2015
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| 23rd Oct 2013 6:55 pm |
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OCD3
Member Since: 04 Aug 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 12
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I have a V8 and it sounds great, goes well and has LPG conversion. It is an '04 HSE with 95k and was listed at £10k as LPG system already fitted wasn't working. A quick trip to my local LPG installer, £178 and they found the broken connector and gave it the once over:D Happy days as I now get effectively double the mpg (in monetary terms) so 13mpg urban becomes 26mpg and with effectively 46mpg on a run!!!
No diesel is gonna touch that...small price for having to put spare wheel in boot although I appreciate some need the room.
You also effectively double the range of the vehicle as it now has two tanks, the petrol being the reserve.
My guess is if you get the diesel, you'll regret it.
Life's too short...get the V8 bought 
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| 23rd Oct 2013 7:13 pm |
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SkyBear
Member Since: 29 Mar 2014
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Posts: 277
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Having had an LPG RR back in the 90's I am now looking for a V8 D3 to LPG. Happy with the economy just love the quietness and smooth running. Also appreciate being able to grab those gaps to pull out in or pass without the lag. Great comments from everyone though and confirms my desire.
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| 30th Mar 2014 8:55 am |
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Bigcat8810
Member Since: 13 Sep 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 75
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Best of luck SB, I ended up going for an oil burner TDV6 which so far I'm very happy with.
Do love the sound of the V8, but TDV6 came up and fitted the bill. ----------------------------------------
D3 TDV6 HSE Silver/Black
D3 TDV6 HSE Black/Tan (Gone)
RRS TDV8 Black/Black (Gone)
RRS TDV8 Stornaway (Gone)
RR Vogue TDV8 (Gone)
RRS 4.4V8 (Gone)
Defender 110 300tdi (Stolen, much missed)
RR Vogue V8 P38 (Gone)
LR 90 TD (Gone)
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| 31st Mar 2014 4:48 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23595
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SkyBear wrote:Having had an LPG RR back in the 90's I am now looking for a V8 D3 to LPG. Happy with the economy just love the quietness and smooth running. Also appreciate being able to grab those gaps to pull out in or pass without the lag. Great comments from everyone though and confirms my desire.
I actually prefered the extra torque of a remapped TDV6 to the V8 in my D3. I bought a new one in 2006 and as soon as it was run in I had it mapped and fitted an ITG air filter. Lag pretty much vanished as well.
BTW, I'm a huge V8 fan and have continually owned at least one V8 car for the past 25 years. I just found the lazy delivery of the torque in the mapped TDV6 suited the vehicle better.
But with the price differential between petrol and diesel, an LPG converted V8 makes a lot of sense. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
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| 31st Mar 2014 5:31 pm |
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SkyBear
Member Since: 29 Mar 2014
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Posts: 277
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Hi and thank you for the comments. Not too concerned about the economy but at first glance may even come out slightly ahead with the LPG over oil but time will tell.
Have done a deal on an 05 SE in black that has already been converted by an LPG garage I know (formerly my neighbour) and who I had convert my previous vehicles and comes with 3 year warranty so more than happy with that. It has a reasonable spec but is missing enough to keep me busy on here seeking advice and being busy on weekends. LED upgrades to boot lighting and maybe rear lights as well as front sides are on the cards. Will also be looking for advice on adding the Bluetooth facility if possible to it instead of aftermarket parrot.
Fun times ahead I think though maybe not so much for the bank account.
SB
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| 31st Mar 2014 7:44 pm |
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