Thinking about RRS V6 or V8? Any advice welcome

[simonl8353]

Hi all, my trusty D2 will eventually need to be replaced and am thinking a 2010 RRS and wonder if the Diesel V6 is good enough or to go with the Diesel V8.

Why 2010? I think the interior looks cleaner and I like the press start button. Also, the engines have more power.

...Or does anyone have any good reason to look at a pre-2010 model other than a big $$$ saving?

Any advice welcome.

[BMKal]

The diesel V6 is plenty good enough for anything you're ever likely to want to do with one of these vehicles - you'll get a real surprise driving one of these after being used to a D2.

But the V8 diesel is very nice. Given the choice, I'd probably opt for the V8. ;)

[Meccles]

Just check out history/reliability of any 2010 TDV8. I think I saw Firefox's car at 4wd dealer in Brisbane. You would want perfect history to consider them.

[BMKal]

Just check out history/reliability of any 2010 TDV8. I think I saw Firefox's car at 4wd dealer in Brisbane. You would want perfect history to consider them.

I know a couple of people who have them, with no complaints at all. ;)

[rar110]

GCfirefox had quite a few dramas with his RRS. But plenty haven't.

[simonl8353]

Thanks for the feedback.
Other than saving $, are the pre-2010 models worth looking at. Seems a pre-2010 v8 diesel has the same torque as a post-2010 V6. Money is always an issue be tight.
Also my guess about reliability would place the RRS same as a D4, is that a reasonable assumption?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I'd think the service costs for the V8 would be more,, JC commented something a while back,

You have to ask yourself-
whats better than 600NM?

(but I think we all know the answer to that)

[rar110]

I'd think the service costs for the V8 would be more,, JC commented something a while back, You have to ask yourself- whats better than 600NM? (but I think we all know the answer to that)

The tdv8 doesn't have a timing belt change at 160k km. The sequential turbo 3.0 tdv6 is probably a more advanced design. You just need to ensure the turbo drain issue is fixed. I think it was a dealer fix done free.

The earlier tdv6 2.7 has the advantage of being able to accept standard 18" (and possibly 17") wheels and tyres.

The 2010 has a bigger more powerful motor, nicer interior, nicer style front. and more advanced terrain response system.

[nat_89]

Did they still do the diesel in the update when they changed to the SDV6 engine and did a full interior remake as i was under the impression they stopped the V8 diesel when they changed the interior?

[GregMilner]

They did a few V8s with the new interior in 2010, but discontinued it. I had the SDV6 new in 2010, a friend got a V8 with the same interior from late 2009.

[gghaggis]

There were issues with the older TDV8s lunching the turbos. They've slightly more mid range pickup than the 3 ltr, but there's not a lot in it. Of course they don't sound the same!

Cheers

Gordon

[Meccles]

Having had both, while we like the SDV6, we loved the TDV8. It didn't love us though:(

[Stuart02]

Test drove a couple of v6s, plenty of shove. Got lucky on price and ended up with a 2010 TDV8. It's a lovely, addictive beast, especially the sound, but the economy is seriously off the pace of the 6 for not much more actual go...

[Stuart02]

Also even less payload in the V8 if that matters to you...

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[Marty110]

There were issues with the older TDV8s lunching the turbos. They've slightly more mid range pickup than the 3 ltr, but there's not a lot in it. Of course they don't sound the same!

Cheers

Gordon

Hi Gordon. So which model years were the problem ones for turbos? Thanks

[gghaggis]

From the UK experience it would seem all of them equally if fitted with the 3.6 ltr V8. So 2005 ~ 2010.

Cheers,

Gordon