L322 options

Mongo · Sep 7, 2020

There are two rangeys I've got my eye on.

4.2 super duper wuper charged petrol, and a 3.0 td6.

The 4.2 Will be thirstier, but which in your opinions would be the more problematic? And why?

Once purchased I'll be taking it abroad for 2 years.

Thanks in advance

Mongo · Sep 7, 2020

Mongo said:
There are two rangeys I've got my eye on.

4.2 super duper wuper charged petrol, and a 3.0 td6.

The 4.2 Will be thirstier, but which in your opinions would be the more problematic? And why?

Once purchased I'll be taking it abroad for 2 years.

Thanks in advance

And how long has this forum been an adfest?

There used to be a few ads on here, but this place looks like it's addicted to them.

RangeRoller dt · Sep 7, 2020

Since the ones that only pop in every ten years signed up

Everyone loves the supercharger, Elfreetutu always gets comments on his.
Engine wise the straight 6 is more reliable (I am extremely diesel biased don’t ya know)

With a RR potential issues may have more to do with transmission or electrical than the engine itself. Then there’s the engine could cause issues too....
Confused?

Good you ready for a RR

Enjoy your slippery slope to madness

Ask me how I know

JohnM70 · Sep 7, 2020

@Henry_b said the Jaaaaggggg engine ones were betterer than the BMW ones I seem to recall... (Petrol, not poofy oil burners)

Henry_b · Sep 7, 2020

Yes John they are..

The 3.0 TD6 is an alright motor but it is thirsty and underpowered, coupled with the shyte gearbox you really don't have a good combo, also considering the early L322's are more prone to rot and electrical faults i'd steer well clear..

The AJV8 4.2 is my favoured engine due to the fact it is far better built and paired to a far better 6spd gearbox, the latter cars are also better built in many other aspects IMO..

With forged rods and crank + Jaguars VVT it hauls ass and will return 18 to 30mpg if driven nicely. slip her into S and hoof it you'll get 400hp and the fuel consumption associated with that

There can be diesel bias, but in reality with the 18- 27mpg the TD6 will usually return you'd have to be a loon to consider it..

RangeRoller dt · Sep 7, 2020

There is also petrol bias as you now know

But the jag and associated gearbox are better quality by far

RangeRoller dt · Sep 7, 2020

JohnM70 said:
@Henry_b said the Jaaaaggggg engine ones were betterer than the BMW ones I seem to recall... (Petrol, not poofy oil burners)

What was in you 110 John?

You bought it to do work therefore it was a .....

JohnM70 · Sep 7, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
What was in you 110 John?

You bought it to do work therefore it was a .....

Was an Oil Burner... but it was a 110 and they don't count, as well you know.

The also don't like being oil burners and display their displeasure by leaking any oil they have inside them all over the drive / road / car park / floor.

RangeRoller dt · Sep 7, 2020

Just top it up with crisp n dry
They have a decent gearbox though which is nice
The bmw lumps don’t leak, it creeps you out on a Landy

JohnM70 · Sep 7, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
Just top it up with crisp n dry
They have a decent gearbox though which is nice
The bmw lumps don’t leak, it creeps you out on a Landy

Bleddy Germans...

JohnM70 · Sep 7, 2020

I am led to understand that the Jaaaggggg engine ones have a light on the dash that come on when it senses you are enjoying your vehicle and it wants to bring you back down to earth and empty your bank account on some sensor that has no purpose whatsoever other than to go wrong...

In this way, JLR & Mercedes are almost identical in operation.

RangeRoller dt · Sep 7, 2020

Called a fuel gauge

Henry_b · Sep 7, 2020

The jag motor doesn't leak

The M57 leak oil from the inlet manifold area which is the swirl flaps and their assosiated gaskets, turbos can go too..

The V8 is also believe it or not more economical,

tomcat59alan · Sep 7, 2020

Henry_b said:
The jag motor doesn't leak

The M57 leak oil from the inlet manifold area which is the swirl flaps and their assosiated gaskets, turbos can go too..

The V8 is also believe it or not more economical,

Don't mention flaps 'Enry,we'll be orf on a tangent ..again

Tricky of York · Sep 7, 2020

Hi just wanted to add to the conversation (albeit a bit late) I test drove a Khan modified 3.0 td6 when looking to replace my first 4.2 SC that ended it’s useful life upside down on the A1 and that diesel engine was all noise and no go. Personally I can’t see any comparison engine and performance wise between your selection. I ended up with another 4.2 SC because it’s all Range Rover with super car performance. Yes it’s thirsty when you floor it but driven sensibly and 15mpg in city traffic or 22 - 26mpg on the motorway with almost total silence from the engine thanks to the 6 speed box.
Test drive an SC and I doubt you will buy a td6. Just remember to test every button and function to avoid any surprises because there are no cheap spares or repair jobs on and SC.
Let us know how you get on.
Cheers Tricky.

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