V6, V8 or TD6?

[Dermie]

My apologies if this thread has been done to death. I have decided to bite the bullet and get a new Discovery 3. I'll state that the great majority of its life will be driving in the 'burbs, with the occasional holiday run and I'm a mad fisherman so there will be a annual camping trip somehwere relatively remote but for the most part just battling the city traffic. Can't see any adventures across the Simpson or anything likt that in the near future. Is the V6 the logical choice for me? I have nothing against a diesel, in fact would be happy to get one, but not sure if I need one. Or should I look at the V8? Again sorry if this has been discussed before but only discovered this great forum recently.
Many thanks,
Dermie

[Greylandy]

It depends on your driving style and what gets your 'juices' flowing. All three engines will do the job, obviously the V6 will be cheaper but will probably be worthless within 3 years. Not that Land Rover's retain their value but it will be an easier sell for a V8 or TDV6.

For sheer driving pleasure I'd go for the V8. Haven't driven one but from all accounts they are awesome machines. I'm not sure how thirsty they are but considering fuel prices it will be the most expensive option to run.

I think the diesel is the best. I've spent around 2000km's in a TDV6, it's got more than enough grunt and drives like a petrol V6 (170kph at just over 3000rpm). I also towed a 10m 3.5T trailer and it still wanted to go! Suprisingly it delivered excellent fuel economy when I gave it the boot and while towing.

Like any diesel, they will retain resale value and would be the choice if you ever do any 4WD'ing or long trips.

[PBob]

I agree,
I have an HSE TDV6 and it is brilliant. It drives like a petrol, has no "surges" through the gear range with the turbo and is very quiet. It will have the best re sale value in time and I wouldn't be surprised if the 6 cylinder petrol gets the chop. They are harder to sell, hence the deals on them at the moment.
The V8 would be better suited to open road travel (likewise I guess the diesel is too). Mine is used for country driving.

[PCH]

TDV6 is way to go. They are so effortless to drive in the suburbs or on the open country road.

Economy is pretty good if you drive it carefully (i.e. not race off at the light all the time).

I reckon the resale value will be better on the diesel over any petrol these days. Also the TDV6 is cheaper than the V8 which is a real winner. Toyota do the opposite and make the diesel more expensive.

I wouldn't ever think of the V6 petrol if you can afford a V8 or TDV6 because they are relatively old technology.

Chris

[Ace]

Yep if i was buying one i wouldnt even test drive the others TDV6 is by far the way to go. Matt

[Dermie]

Thanks guys. What makes the TD6 so good? Especially if I'll be driving mainly around town as I said? I'm sure they're great on the open road or if towing something etc but will I be happy with it around town?

[FenianEel]

TDV6, good power, great torque, excellent economy and more range.
Smooth and great around town. I wouldn't think of getting a V8 (and I drove them all my life).

[B92 8NW]

Dont go on this belief that the V6 petrol is more economical than the V8. Check the labels and you will find that the V8 has lower emissions outputs and uses less litres per 100kms than the V6. Check the labels next time you are at a dealership

[spudboy]

Take a Diesel for a test drive. I reckon you'll like it! Nicest diesel I have ever driven.

[stevo68]

I have the V8, sounds great, goes great, excellent grunt on and off road . If fuel isnt an issue then I'd go the V8 not that there isnt anything wrong the other 2 either, I dont think anyone could say in terms of offroad whether one performed better than the other, on road the V8 is king

Regards

Stevo