Trading up from TD5

[surfingooner]

Hi guys,

I am currently looking at realizing my dream of changing from a 'land' to a 'range', and seek some recommendations.

What is the general consensus on my dilemma, looking at a 2010 face-lift with higher kms, approx 210k, or a lower km example, say 160k 2008 pre-facelift ?

Obviously full service history / belt changes a must, and I have got myself totally confused on which is the better engine. There is a lot out there on the 2.7L and the 3.0L with the crackshaft issues, but seems to apply to both, but whilst there are a few horror stories out there, I think there is more bad press than actually how common the issue is.

I have also been looking at the 3.6 V8, but again, reading lots about 100k turbo-life span.

Whilst I can get a tidier pre-face-lift model, it does look older inside, I have also been reading that Land Rover kept making changes to the face-lifted model and continually improved it and ironed out the niggles, thus the newer I can get the better.

My LR specialist mechanic says the 2.7L is the most reliable unit, but any wise words or advice would really help me in my decision. I do most my daily drives these days on my Yamaha, so won't be using the Sport for a great amount of Kms, I have had the D2a TD5 for 10 years, and looking for another 'keeper' with the Sport.

All comments appreciated, engine related or otherwise. Matt.

[rar110]

The 3.6 tdv8 in my 2008 L322 has been a pleasure. No problems. But it has had an oil/filter change every 10,000km. It now has 297k km.

If looking at a L319, I would be wanting a tdv8 MY10 facelift.

I went from a Perentie wagon to my L322. I still have the 110 (rarely gets driven). The L322 is a great vehicle. I would also look at a 3.6 MY10 L322.