Thread: SDV6 Diesel or V6SC Petrol?

Originally Posted by splud

Ha, I thought the general answers would be Diesel..

But the V6SC is such a brilliant engine, and roughly based on the specs (I know not real world especially towing a van), based on 50,000kms the petrol would cost $9600 as opposed to the diesel being $6345 and thats so long that you can find good petrol in the outback!

Has anyone chipped there SDV6, worth looking at or a no-go when towing?

Thanks,

I am not sure with the V6SC but the V8 will only drink Premium. Factor in a LR Fuel Tank or forget about getting fuel in the back of beyond.

Definitely get the diesel they are a gorgeous engine diesel does take a bit to get used if you haven't owned one before its s different feeling just lineal torque not that big power from a petrol. But towing a van only choice diesel all the way. I read a test between the diesel 200 series cruiser and a new V8 petrol Patrol the difference in fuel economy was just under 13L more per 100kms the patrol was using that's a bloody lot of fuel!! I know they are both v8s but it just shows how much difference there can be in fuel usage

OK. Mind made up! Diesel it is, did some more research and listened to you guys and yes the better torque and lack of good petrol in the outback wins.
Thanks
Orders going in tomorrow!

Originally Posted by splud

OK. Mind made up! Diesel it is, did some more research and listened to you guys and yes the better torque and lack of good petrol in the outback wins.
Thanks
Orders going in tomorrow!

Good choice they are so awesome the diesel once you get used to it!! Plus I towed 3.2t the other day sat on 108kmh and averaged 15.7l/100kms so that's pretty good in my eyes!!

Just for the record
Opal fuel is fine for all petrol cars except those requiring Premium ULP.
Jonesfam

Great choice splud.
You will appreciate the relaxed towing ability & economy.


I remember my wife protesting when I bought her first turbo diesel (another brand). She had the equivalent loan car whilst having hers serviced, but in a petrol and swore there was something wrong with it, as when she accelerated from a round a bout / intersecting, it had no go!!!


Cheers, Craig

Originally Posted by jonesfam

Just for the record
Opal fuel is fine for all petrol cars except those requiring Premium ULP.
Jonesfam

That wasn't the experience in Alice Springs when it was introduced.

Originally Posted by BigJon

That wasn't the experience in Alice Springs when it was introduced.

X2. Disgusting slurry that reduces fuel economy, power and smoothness.
And that's the positives.
Nobody I know in Alice uses this muck in their own vehicle by choice.