Thread: 2.7 Vs 3.0 TDV6 is it worth the extra$ ?

Originally Posted by M D3

Hi Scarry,
I am about to order a 2012 2.7 and I see that you have rear air on yours. When I told Austral I wanted rear air, they said not many are ordering rear air on 2.7 models. I presume buyers feel they either don't need it or feel that rear air will put too much load on the engine. I am interested in your views.

Regards
M D3 - D3 with rear air

M D3,

IMHO you can tell Austral that is complete rubbish.

I have had a 2.7 D3 for over 3 years with rear air and I run it all the time,when the air is on. Never noticed any difference in performance with it on or off, loaded or unloaded. With the amount of torque the 2.7 puts our the a/c is simply not noticed.

In saying that I do find that the base A/C is very very good so I do not think this is an absolute imperative as others might suggest, but hey I never ride in the very back and to date have not run a fridge in the rear, in bot instances I am sure it would help.

We do often have 7 in the car and have the alpine glass roof (not something I would necessarily option again) and the kids frequently turn off the rear vents (at the rear of the centre console) as it is too cold.

Of topic but answering a question.

On topic, I am sure the 3.0 is awesome, so whilst not having driven one I do not know what I am missing but in saying that I have never wanted for more power than I get from the 2.7.

I think I would find the $15k differential a significant stretch based on that.

Good luck in deliberations.

George

Originally Posted by Stuart02

Obviously I have 3.0 envy, but more so cos of the brakes. If they could have been optioned on a 2.7...

Its simple to fit the HD braking package to a 2.7 - just larger rotors, callipers, calliper brackets, stone guards and new pads. Perhaps wait until the rotors need replacing anyway in order to reduce the cost. You can re-use the rear callipers and pads (need new brackets though) or even only upgrade the front.