2.7 Vs 3.0 TDV6 is it worth the extra$ ?

**Lotz-A-Landies** · 16th February 2012, 10:09 AM

Am currently in the decision mode re purchase of a D4. Not that I particularly want a D4 but AFAIK it's the only Land Rover that has enough height in the luggage area and will still lower to a seat height for elderly parents.

Firstly, is the $15K difference for 300cc of extra empty space inside the diesel engine worth the expense?

After that, are there any options that are a must and others that people wouldn't get next time?

I don't want glass roofs side steps etc, but would consider options for navigation and occasional off road.

**mowog** · 16th February 2012, 10:14 AM

If you never drive a 3.0L D4 then it shouldn't matter.

But if you drive both the choice will be very easy you will the pay extra.

**Lotz-A-Landies** · 16th February 2012, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by mowog

If you never drive a 3.0L D4 then it shouldn't matter.

But if you drive both the choice will be very easy you will the pay extra.

So it's caveat emptor, driving a 3.0 TDV6 could be hazardous to your wallet!

Thanks!

**Disco4SE** · 16th February 2012, 10:40 AM

Hi Lotz-A-Landies,
I had the 2.7Lt in the D3, now the. 3.0Lt in the D4. Would never go back to the 2.7Lt.
Having said this, you don't miss what you haven't got.

Extras I would not do without:-
Rear air & e diff.

Cheers, Craig

**101RRS** · 16th February 2012, 11:16 AM

Of course you can get a 2.7 and then get a $1000 BAS program for it - similar kw to a 3.0 but still less torques.

Garry

**jonesy63** · 16th February 2012, 11:21 AM

Less torque, and less likely to have turbo or alternator problems.

**Disco4SE** · 16th February 2012, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by garrycol

Of course you can get a 2.7 and then get a $1000 BAS program for it - similar kw to a 3.0 but still less torque

Forgot to mention that my D3 2.7Lt had the re-map done. The power is up there on paper, but not in the actual drive. Possibly because of the torque being substantially less.

If you are on a budget, stick to it.............just don't drive the 3.0Lt.

Cheers, Craig

**101RRS** · 16th February 2012, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Disco4SE

Forgot to mention that my D3 2.7Lt had the re-map done. The power is up there on paper, but not in the actual drive. Possibly because of the torque being substantially less.

What most people think is power is in fact torque. To over simplify matters power determines top speed and torque determines how well it pulls.

In theory a chipped 2.7 D4 with 180kw will have the same top speed as a 3.0 D4 in the straight and level but the 3.0 will get there a lot quicker. Bring in a hill and the 3.0 will have a higher top speed.

At more realistic speeds - 110kph etc it is torque all the way if load is involved - less so if unloaded.

Garry

**Lotz-A-Landies** · 16th February 2012, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by garrycol

What most people think is power is in fact torque. To over simplify matters power determines top speed and torque ...

Garry

Garry

You are trying to make me spend $15K aren't you!

(Particularly when we are starting off with 150Kg extra of power wheelchair in the back!)

Diana

**101RRS** · 16th February 2012, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

Garry

You are trying to make me spend $15K aren't you!

(Particularly when we are starting off with 150Kg extra of power wheelchair in the back!)

Diana

Not at all - I have only driven a 2.7 - my own and it is fine - relaxed best describes it. (did drive a 3.5 TDV8 though - plenty of zoom zoom there) Performance of the 2.7 is close to your RRC.

I have problems paying $15k for a bit of extra zoom zoom but each to their own I guess. I have been away with a 3.0 TDV6 RRS a couple of times and had problems staying with it.

For sensible normal every day driving the 2.7 is fine.

Garry

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