Underpigeon? or not?

Saint.V8 said:

I've filled up everywhere I have been...admitedly you do have to plan ahead sometimes i.e. there is only one place on the Isle of Wight that does LPG and it is about 10p a litre more than the mainland...but I have never had an issue filing up!

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2.0_hippo said:

i like doozles

cant be dealing with LPG !! lol

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bencorkill said:

Yeah guess you just gotta do ya research , you still got a full sized petrol tank? I only got a mini sill tank like 25litre so not a great reserve

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Bix said:

IIRC, the Supercharged V8 gets very close to the TDV8 in terms on MPG. Much more efficent than the N/A V8. Given the split in the costs of petrol vs derv, do the sensible thing and just get a Supercharged V8. No mucking about with LPG

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2.0_hippo said:

think your getting mixed up with the standard petrol 4.4 v8 and the tdv8...

the supercharged does like 12MPG !!!

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2.0_hippo said:

think your getting mixed up with the standard petrol 4.4 v8 and the tdv8...

the supercharged does like 12MPG !!!

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Bix said:

My memory is poop, I am sure I read it was 24MPG for the S/C and 22MPG for the N/A. T'was the other way round. Even though, you'd be rude not to get the S/C 5.0 litres of manliness.

But as with all RRs, strong engines, ****e gearboxes.

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The petrol V8 is more robust and unlikely to give you any worries beyond regular servicing, but the automatic gearbox is a concern. Land Rover used both a GM5 auto ’box and then a ZF unit in later models and both are prone to complete failure. Some of this is down to the gearboxes supposedly being sealed for life, but they often fail at the 60,000-mile mark, so a precautionary fluid change every four years or 50,000 miles is advisable. Land Rover has changed many L322 gearboxes under warranty and the most recent models will still be covered, while older versions may qualify for some goodwill on the part of the dealer.

In 2005, the Range Rover’s petrol engine was replaced with another 4.4-litre V8, this time a Jaguar-sourced normally aspirated unit with the same capacity as the BMW motor. However, power swelled to 306hp at 5750rpm and 313lb ft of torque at 4000rpm, delivering 0-62mph in 8.7 seconds and a 124mph maximum speed. Fuel consumption improved to 18.9mpg with the five-speed auto retained.

However, Land Rover also borrowed Jaguar’s supercharged 4.2-litre motor from the S-type R and XJR. This 4196cc has an Eaton supercharger to give 400hp at 5750rpm, 413lb ft of torque at 4000rpm, 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds and 130mph. Economy comes in at 17.6mpg and it also has a five-speed auto.

The new TDV8 3.6-litre turbodiesel replaced the TD6’s five-speed gearbox with a new six-speed item. It was better married to the new 3630cc engine’s 272hp peaking at 4000rpm and 472lb ft at 2000rpm, which finally delivered decent performance of 0-62mph in 9.2 seconds and a 124mph maximum. Average economy of 25.4mpg made it the more popular choice by far with new buyers.

Again, these engines are all tough and reliable but are let down by their gearboxes. Check for any abrupt changes from one gear to the next and also be sure the car selects reverse cleanly with no shunting as you back up the car.

April 2009 heralded the arrival of the 5.0-litre supercharged petrol V8, replacing the 4.2 unit with a 4999cc engine that gives 510hp at 6000-6500rpm and 461lb ft of torque. With a new six-speed automatic gearbox, the 5.0 S/C saw off 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds and heads on to 140mph, while it also improves economy to 22.7mpg. The normally-aspirated V8 was finessed to increase torque to 325lb ft at 2000rpm and 24.2mpg, as well as 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds and a 130mph top speed.

The biggest news, though, came in June 2010 with the arrival of the 4.4-litre TDV8. This 4367cc turbodiesel had 313hp at 4000rpm and torque of 516lb ft spread between 1500- and 3000rpm. As well as 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds and 124mph, it offers 30.1mpg to be the most rounded L322 model. Even so, gearbox troubles persist with the new eight-speed ZF unit, so check the service record carefully.

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P38guy said:

Here is one for the ladies
Geneva 2013: Hamann Mystere - Pink Range Rover

I'm on the fence as to it's status :scratching_chin: think pic 14 changed my mind

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defender300td1 said:

Wooo hoo that's one for gold rover I wonder if he will buy it for the missus

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bix said:

*snigger*

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Bix said:

*snigger*

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defender300td1 said:

Wooo hoo that's one for gold rover I wonder if he will buy it for the missus

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Saint.V8 said:

He had to ask...? what is the world coming too??

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Bix said:

I'm not sure, but the owner seamed pleased with the thing, he paid money for it in the condition.

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Saint.V8 said:

so very sad....

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