P1Darbs

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• Sep 29, 2021

• #1

Whats your thoughts & advice please.

I am considering a 4.4 Petrol seen a cheap one so wondering if it would be a better drive than my current TD6 & if it would actualy be better on fuel? anyone know if the later 4.4 say 2006 onwards has better fuel economy than earlier models ?

Thanks
P1Darbs

 

marksman

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• Sep 29, 2021

• #2

mine runs 14 MPG !!!!
It will be cheap for a reason

 

P1Darbs

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• Sep 30, 2021

• #3

marksman said:

mine runs 14 MPG !!!!
It will be cheap for a reason

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Yeh ok, not sure if my diesel is any better on fuel though?? so i was thinking at leas id have more ;power & better sound track

 

biketeacherdave

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• Sep 30, 2021

• #4

Which engine exactly ??
The bmw m62 ? If so have the chains and guides been done ?

 

P1Darbs

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• Sep 30, 2021

• #5

OH S*** Yes BMW Straight 6 Diesel... that's clearly the V8 is that yours??

 

biketeacherdave

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• Sep 30, 2021

• #6

Yes my engine yes the v8, the guides showed an early failure symptom so before it jumped the chained we stripped it down and did the lot.

 

P1Darbs

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• Oct 1, 2021

• #7

biketeacherdave said:

Yes my engine yes the v8, the guides showed an early failure symptom so before it jumped the chained we stripped it down and did the lot.

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Well congratulations on that job, I only have the M57 engine straight 6 BMW which is a little easier to work on.

 

biketeacherdave

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• Oct 1, 2021

• #8

It won't be any cheaper to run to be honest just more fun, only buy if the chain and guides have been replaced

 

P1Darbs

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• Oct 1, 2021

• #9

biketeacherdave said:

It won't be any cheaper to run to be honest just more fun, only buy if the chain and guides have been replaced

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OK good advice... do you think the M62 is better than the Jaguar unit?? or should i look at the supercharged RR Sport? what would you do?

 

biketeacherdave

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• Oct 1, 2021

• #10

The jag engine is the best of them all, rr sport however bag of ****e

 

P1Darbs

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• Oct 1, 2021

• #11

biketeacherdave said:

The jag engine is the best of them all, rr sport however bag of ****e

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LMAO I hear you although they do look good though... My real issue is the cost of these vehicles vs the amount of issues build quality.
I drive a 911 Carrera 2S mostly, so was looking for a winter practical car for not a lot of money. Always loved the RR so why not but... i live just outside the clean air zone CAZ load of bollocks zone, So my 2004 diesel cannot use the city to access the motorway i have to drive around, its not so bad really. But moving forward if i purchase/upgrade i think I'd go petrol 2010 onwards i guess.

 

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