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

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.

BTW, Austral said it has sold out of 2011 models and the free on roads offer has finished for them.

Regards
M D3 - D3 with rear air

Originally Posted by M D3

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BTW, Austral said it has sold out of 2011 models and the free on roads offer has finished for them.

Regards
M D3 - D3 with rear air

That the MY11 models had finished was the comment from Purnells but they suggest there was a big delivery of MY12 at the end of January so LR are continuing the Main Event discount deals to shift the stock.

I guess it's a reason to order quick.

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.

BTW, Austral said it has sold out of 2011 models and the free on roads offer has finished for them.

Regards
M D3 - D3 with rear air

Dunno about the free on roads,i will send you aPM.
As for the rear air,haven't really used it,our kids have grown up & left home.The front air is very good.It was on the vehicle which we took as was in stock,not something we would have ordered.

Yep rear air's great for the littlies.

I'm more than happy with our 2.7 D4, fine for light towing (towed a loaded 7x4 Melbourne to Sydney and barely noticed the increase in fuel use).

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

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

Hi M D3,
I don't notice any drag at all on the engine with the front & rear air conditioning going flat out, nor do I notice any power difference with any / either air conditioning on or off. However, I do have the 3.0Lt.

I would never own another vehicle without rear air.

Cheers, Craig.

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

Are the discounts at present because of the immenent 8 speed auto and is it worth the wait?

Re: The 8 speed auto - Have read several articles on the UK LR Forum. The 8 speed supposed to be smoother, and quicker through the gears, however it doesn't like to stay in 8th and hunts around (much like the LC200).
This would annoy me and was one of the reasons that put me off the Landcruiser.

Cheers, Craig

My D3 had Rear A/C and so does my D4.

IMHO the rear air helps to cool the very large interior after sitting in the hot sun alot quicker than only 1 A/C unit. I never noticed any load on the engine to run the rear A/C.

Also the Rear A/C helps to keep the cargo area cooler when you run a fridge.

I couldn't buy another Disco without rear A/C.

Yep... Massive difference in engine performance (37% more). Power & torque up 36% & 38%.

M