2005/2006 Range Rover. 4.4 or 4.2 Supercharged.

[VladD]

As per title, I'm considering a Range Rover as a dog/utility/snow vehicle and would like to go pre-March 2006 to get the cheaper VED. Which of the two is the better car or doesn't it really make any difference?

Ta.

[Jem0911]

VladD said:

As per title, I'm considering a Range Rover as a dog/utility/snow vehicle and would like to go pre-March 2006 to get the cheaper VED. Which of the two is the better car or doesn't it really make any difference?

Ta.

I had a 54 plate Pre-face list with the touch nav.
It was a 4.4V8 on LPG and faultless for two years.
We also had a 55 plate SC in the business from new and it too was faultless.

[chasingracecars]

The 3.6TD V8 from 2006 is higher VED but far better on fuel and you get new toys too.

[VladD]

chasingracecars said:

The 3.6TD V8 from 2006 is higher VED but far better on fuel and you get new toys too.

Thanks, but I want a petrol not a diesel.

[Bellini]

The 4.4 (Jaguar engine) is by far the rarest, but a desirable purchase and almost trouble-free.

The 4.2 SC is highly addictive to own (I've owned mine for nearly 5 years) and far easier to source.

Either would fit your needs, so I would suggest looking for both and buying whatever meets your criteria (condition, price, colour, history, etc) when the right one comes along.

[chasingracecars]

I had an 06 4.4 BMW based one I think. Leaked small amount of oil but other then that fine.

[R8Steve]

I was thinking about one of these as well as a tow car and it's reassuring to hear some real life positive reviews.

Whenever LR/RR is usually mentioned there is talk of instant/impending doom & catastrophic failure.

[chasingracecars]

Oh and I now have a P38 1997 4.6L V8 Petrol £1500 but yes problems, Once sorted out the issues I have found since ownership I am confident it will be good too.

Looking for a 3.6TDI V8 L322 at the moment, right one not found though.

[Jem0911]

chasingracecars said:

I had an 06 4.4 BMW based one I think. Leaked small amount of oil but other then that fine.

My LPG 4.4 has the BMW unit was a great car.
It did leak oil too.

[Theoldman]

Best to go on condition really.
Both good cars.
But the 4.6 Rover based engine is a great bit of kit.
The BMW 4.4 has a reputation for rattling cam chains at high mileage.
Jaguar 4.2 is a pretty good bit of kit.

I have a 2007 4.2 SC, it has all the toys you could want.
I particularly like the updated controls.
The granddaughter loves watching TINYTOTS on the Digital TV on the way home from school!

The SC engine is just a joy to drive, very powerful.

Mine has LPG, so helps overcome the £535 road tax rip-off!

[Denis O]

Drive both and then hand the keys to the 4.4 back to the seller because you won't want it.