Thread: 300tdi vs v8?

took my D1 for a spin today...I should have said it has done 275,000k...it still runs so smoothly and powerfully...so much for soft cams.

Cheers

I did have a V8i 3.9 on gas and I got rid of it for a Tdi and I will never go back. I do miss the V8 though as it was a nice thing to drive but there were always little things going wrong here and there that were just annoying, probably true for any car though. I prefer the reliability and longer range of the Tdi though, even if it is a bit slower off the mark and doesn't sound as sweet

If you were hell bent on a V8 though I'd probably just say go for one with low km's and WITHOUT gas as gas seems to be the root of many problems people have with these cars. Just be prepared to fork out a fair bit in fuel but if you're not driving it heaps then that's not too much of a problem anyway.

Im new to landrover but my mates have had them for years in almost every shape or form. In my opinion i would stick with the Tdi. I have just bought one for $2k with a crook motor. it has spun a big end and i am looking at $1800 for complete rebuild including machining, every gasket replacement, new rings and bearings. So i think the rebuild cost is non existent

But who doesnt want more power. My dad has a Range Rover Classic with the 3.9 and gee it drinks. But that noise is devine. I would in my opinion go for a gen4 or an Holden 5.0 way better on fuel more parts more power and itll be close to the same as purchasing a replacement high km 3.9

tdi300..

between my 2 tdi's (200+300) standard size tanks are seeing about 1.5/2l of diesel/Avtur per 100 with the other 8-10l/100 coming from wvo.

And the best bit...

as its tax time again, another round of phone calls, on hold, dunno, let me put you through to thus and so, they'll know. The ATO has left it at (again) that trying to work out how to pay the taxes on it is all too hard. So long as Im not selling it or giving it away dont bother declaring it.

Ok just got back from a Border Track trip in the Tdi. I'm very happy with it, especially the economy. Only down side is climbing hills on the freeway. Don't want to hold foot flat for long until I fit an EGT to it.
So at this point I think I'm soon to be a V8 to 300Tdi convert.

Rez

Originally Posted by Rezley

I've now got one of each but all the good gear is on the V8. I will take the TDi offroad this weekend to see how it compares to make a decision if I start swapping bits over.
Bit worried about how it would tow in comparison to the V8.

Rez

my 2c worth,

just got rid of my beloved 3.9 Rangie and got a 300tdi discovery (2.8 long stroke motor) and the only thing I miss is that lovely noise, done 1000km, only refilled once, for the ecconomy difference I'm learning to love the sound of a diesel.

Of course it depends how many kms you drive it, you will enjoy either way!

If you want to play in sand or mud an oiler wont see which way a V8 goes and an auto that much more so.

I dont mean driving up the beach but climbing soft sand hills or mud and goop over the top of the tyres.

I bought my 93/4 DI with a half buggered engine and after over 200 000 km added finally got around to putting an ex P38 4.6 in it. Made it a far better balanced vehicle. - my thoughts - for serious touring cant go past an oiler for serious play the V8

I love the sound of my TDi compared to the V8 I used to have...also I used to think the V8 would be better up hills on long trips but you've gotta remember it's still a 2.7 tonne car and my V8 used to be pretty similar up hills to my TDi...it was just quieter. Having said that though it may not be a fair comparison. My V8 was on LPG and my TDi has had an injector pump tweak and LPG fumigation fitted so it's got a little more guts than normal.

Cheers Frank