4.4 TDV8 vs 3.6 TDV8
Discussion
Hi folks,
As a spill over from my thread in General Gassing about the relative merits of a 2012 Touareg 3.0 TDi vs a slightly older FFRR 3.6 TDV8, I wonder if I might garner your expert opinion about the differences between the newer 4.4 TDV8 FFRR compared to the 3.6 TDV8 version.
I had set myself a budget of c25k for a really nice yet capable 4x4 and think I have narrowed it down to a Touareg or the FFRR. The main debate has been round reliability, with the wife expressing real and probably justifiable nervousness about the RR option.
Having said all of that, I do find myself still drawn to the RR over the Touareg.
Now, after after idly perusing the classifieds again I notice that for say an extra 7k I could possibly buy one of the newer 4.4 TDV8 engined Range Rovers.
Reviews for this model seem very good but are they really worth the extra premium over the 3.6? Guessing resale will be better, and clearly the performance will be better, but am I better saving some cash and getting a lower miles and higher spec 3.6 TDV8?
Also, since the wife is convinced that any RR will break down constantly, is there any reason to expect the 4.4 to be better in this regard than the 3.6? Were there any other improvements to the car other than just a better engine?
I mention this because if I win the argument for the RR over the Touareg, and it then breaks down, I'll be in the dog house for a long time!
So assuming we do side with the RR option I'd be interested to know if you think the 4.4 would be miles better than the 3.6 or just better to buy if the extra price differential is of no importance. For clarity the extra 7k is a very much big deal to us so the car would need to be dramatically better / more reliable / slower to depreciate / result in more frequent and better sex etc to be worth the extra money.
My gut tells me to save the cash and go for the 3.6, but my gut is not a very reliable decision making instrument based on past experience!
Thoughts / suggestions / opinions / offers of free beer all welcome.
TD
As a spill over from my thread in General Gassing about the relative merits of a 2012 Touareg 3.0 TDi vs a slightly older FFRR 3.6 TDV8, I wonder if I might garner your expert opinion about the differences between the newer 4.4 TDV8 FFRR compared to the 3.6 TDV8 version.
I had set myself a budget of c25k for a really nice yet capable 4x4 and think I have narrowed it down to a Touareg or the FFRR. The main debate has been round reliability, with the wife expressing real and probably justifiable nervousness about the RR option.
Having said all of that, I do find myself still drawn to the RR over the Touareg.
Now, after after idly perusing the classifieds again I notice that for say an extra 7k I could possibly buy one of the newer 4.4 TDV8 engined Range Rovers.
Reviews for this model seem very good but are they really worth the extra premium over the 3.6? Guessing resale will be better, and clearly the performance will be better, but am I better saving some cash and getting a lower miles and higher spec 3.6 TDV8?
Also, since the wife is convinced that any RR will break down constantly, is there any reason to expect the 4.4 to be better in this regard than the 3.6? Were there any other improvements to the car other than just a better engine?
I mention this because if I win the argument for the RR over the Touareg, and it then breaks down, I'll be in the dog house for a long time!
So assuming we do side with the RR option I'd be interested to know if you think the 4.4 would be miles better than the 3.6 or just better to buy if the extra price differential is of no importance. For clarity the extra 7k is a very much big deal to us so the car would need to be dramatically better / more reliable / slower to depreciate / result in more frequent and better sex etc to be worth the extra money.
My gut tells me to save the cash and go for the 3.6, but my gut is not a very reliable decision making instrument based on past experience!
Thoughts / suggestions / opinions / offers of free beer all welcome.
TD
Edited by TorqueDirty on Sunday 14th December 20:20
camel_landy said:
Other thank the engine size, the other main difference the 4.4 has the 8spd gearbox.
Everything else is much the same.
M
I'm a tad dyslexic and I read your user name as Caramel Lady! Everything else is much the same.
M
That made me chuckle.
Thanks for the info too, that certainly helps.
TD
Edited by TorqueDirty on Sunday 14th December 21:15
Edited by TorqueDirty on Sunday 14th December 21:16
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