It's a tough one. I was there for a while. I was coming from a 300tdi Defender and posted a similar question. The answer I got back was the right one, it doesn't matter; both of them are going to blow your mind.
Money for me was an issue (a big one) and I was just stuck until an end of model runout sale came on and an evil enabler on AULRO (yes, you LR D4) offered to send me the list of available cars and prices he had because he had just ordered one. I found a 185kw model with everyting I wanted minus e-diff. Some words of encouragement from GGHaggis about being able to do without e-diff and I took the plunge.
Upon reflection I realised that I really wanted the 185kw engine and as I had not yet justified the extra expense to myself I wasn't signing up, but I obviously didn't really want the 2.7 in spite of all the common sense I'd read here. At the time not only was it more powerful but it was more economical than the base engine. That really disturbed me.
I'm so glad I went the hot rod engine. I can't tell you what a peasure it is to drive. In the country you just have to think "overtake this roadtrain/caran/campervan" and POW you are at 130 and moving back into your lane safe and sound.
You could definitely feel the difference between the 2.7 and the 3 right from the get go, smoother faster, better. Your decision is tougher because both options are the 3 litre engine and I reckon the difference has reduced, but for me I'd lean towards the rocket ship version. Thing is, I had some deal-breaker options. Fuiji White paint, Hi-Line sound system, and reversing camera. This car had all the must haves. I lost the e-diff but I could live with that. If it did not, then, no I would not have taken the plunge.
So if your demonstrator has all your non-optional options give it careful consideration. Of course the detuned engine is awesome and will be absolutely fine, but the high speed engine, is take my word for it, "whoah baby!" to a humble Defender driver like me.
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Before I bought my SDV6 (MY12 6 speed) I drove the 2.7 TDV6 (now replaced by the 3.0 TDV6)
What I can say is if your not sure. Don't test drive the SDV6 after driving the TDV6 because you'll not be happy with the TDV6.
But then again I have a lead foot.
What I did notice is that doing things like lane changing in the TDV6 in heavy traffic you had to plan ahead to wait for the turbo lag. In the SDV6 the turbo lag is far less, although still present.
You won't find me on: faceplant; Scipe; Infragam; LumpedIn; ShapCnat or Twitting. I'm just not that interesting.
Master
I have the 3.0 sdv6 and couldn't be happier.
With the previous 2.7 you had the option to go to 17" rims i believe, which makes tyre choice much better.
Does that the detuned 3.0 have the same size brakes and the SDV6?
Someone will come along who knows the answer and this may or may not be a factor for you. For some though, having the option for 17's is a real bonus.
Fossicker
Thanks for all of the replies, very helpful.
Sounds like the SDV6 is the way to go. I'll just have to keep my eye out for one with the specs I want, at the right price.
Low-mid $80Ks seems to be the current going rate for a demo SE SDV6 with 3,000km to 7,000km on it.
Can you stand to wait until October when they have what seems to be the annual end of model runnout sale? That's what go me into the game for the 185kw model. You might get brand new, and you might get an SDV6 that has a closer fit to your desired options for the low to mid eighties (as I did).Originally Posted by DiscoFan
But you probably can't wait that long and I don't blame you.
Regarding the tyre options mentioned earlier, I believe anything less than 19" rims is not possible of the show room floor so you will be stuck with the rest of us (apart from those who got themselves Gordon's special rims) in that boat.
Wizard
Yes - same brake size, so no 17" wheels for 3L D4s. Unless you put D3/D4 2.7L brakes on and get an engineer certificate for the modification.
Fossicker
Can certainly wait until October if that's the best time to negotiate. Sounds like I may be able to nab an SE within my budget with a bit of luck.
Anyone have a link to the current option pack pricing? Seems to be an elusive document.
Master
Under the make model search, here:
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/pric...257C270003A91C
Master
SupporterI went through this process a few months ago. Ended up with a TDV6 with all the options I wanted bar the e-diff. During the process I had the opportunity to keep a SDV6 for a weekend. To be honest, I didn't pick up a huge difference between the 2 engines. I was more irritated that the TDV6 didn't have electric seats and arm rests.
In short, I'm delighted with the 3.0 TDV6. Possibly there was a bigger difference back in the 2.7l days. Take both for a drive and see what you think.
Cheers.
Swaggie
Here's a link to the comments I referred to earlier in this thread.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/2078754-post39.html
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