TDV6 & TDV8 issues

[Vanya]

First, I am not trying to start a "thing" here.

Second, I am an FFRR type person but I am looking at the RRS for practicalities etc.

I have picked up on some of the RR unreliability reputation.
I have also seen examples of owners who have had perfect ownership experiences.

Now to the Q, I hired an RRS TDV8 last year and really quite liked it.
I am seriously looking at getting an RRS so are there any benefits/issues with the TDV8 over the TDV6, or the other way round?

Or should I just go back to looking at BMW's, Audis, MB's, etc?

Thanks for any and all comments.

[camel_landy]

The internet is the LAST place to look if you want to find out about reliability!!! When was the last time you saw someone post on a forum "Hey, this is the most reliable car I have ever owned and I have had absolutely no problems!"??

BMW, Audi, etc... all have their own problems too.

As for TDV8 vs TDV6... TDV8 wins hands down every time.

Reliability - Both engines are pretty much bomb-proof!

M

[Vanya]

Over the years I have obviously developed a blind faith in the PH Expertise.

Thanks for the comments.

[HowMuchLonger]

camel_landy said:

As for TDV8 vs TDV6... TDV8 wins hands down every time.

Reliability - Both engines are pretty much bomb-proof!

Agreed.

LR issues mainly revolve around the electronics, and for the FFRR the battery is the main issue.

[RRS_Staffs]

I am still amazed at how much I love my TDV8 RRS having never ever imagined owning a 4x4 let alone a RR Sport

Having said that the TDV8 is a different beast from the V6

The phase1 V6 is just awful
I have driven the new model's engine in a Disco and whilst its massively better its just too nervous for my liking

On the other hand the facelift has a hugely nicer interior

The sweet spot though is the TDV8 in the current model but they only did that for a few months

Cheers

[Vanya]

Thanks RRS Staffs and others.

So that's it then, I'm off to the dealers Saturday morning looking at late model TDV8s.

[whoami]

RRS_Staffs said:

I have driven the new model's engine in a Disco and whilst its massively better its just too nervous for my liking


Cheers

What do you mean, "nervous"?

[RRS_Staffs]

nervous = gutsy but has to be revved

dont get me wrong its massively better than the TDV6 in the Disco3 and original RR Sport but for me a 4x4 has to 'waft'

which the TDV8 does with knobs on



cheers

[Vanya]

RRS_Staffs said:

but for me a 4x4 has to 'waft'

which the TDV8 does with knobs on

RRS Staffs... we're on the same wavelength here.

[cayman-black]

Try a mdl 11 onwards 3.0ltr diesel they really are a smooth powerful engine!

[poj]

I had a 2006 TDV8,sold it with 98,000 miles had a few problems with failed air compressor and a split intercooler hose that took several visits to the dealer to get sorted.
I currently have a 2010 TDV8 with the 4.4 engine,done 27,000 miles so far and love it!,even though it was in the dealer for 3 days last week suffering from an intermittant engine fault.The dealer kindly loaned me a RRS TDV8 autibiograpy and i have to say that I really liked it despite being in 'footballer' spec.

In my experience Range Rovers tend to go back to the dealer for a few problems to get sorted out I really dont think I would change marques.