Hi all,
I'm looking at buying a FF but don't really know which one to buy. I have a budget of £8k and would prefer a petrol as it's mainly for local driving.

Now do I go for the 4.2 or 4.4?
Is there much difference in performance between the two?
Anything to look out for or to be concerned about?
How easy is it to upgrade rear light, front grill, side vents?

All help will be greatly appreciated?

Thanks,

Arif[/b]

4.2 in my opinion, you get all the toys standard, lights and grills won't need changing, unless you go the hole hog for a 2010 conversion SC 4.2, 2012 face lifted, 25K miles, 1 previous owner
Triumph TR6 1973
Triumph Bonneville 1970
Previous:
2002 TD6
Merc SL500
Escort RS Cosworth
RR 3.9 Vogue
4.2 E type Jag replica (challenger)
Escort RS2000 (many)
Escort RS 1600 Turbo

4.2 every time will put a smile on your face

I'd imagine there is quite a bit of difference in performance, as one has a supercharger.

Not got the exact figures to hand.... 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

33% more fun  2008 MY Supercharged
Rimini Red / Jet
four zone climate
remote park heater
and no ugly kid windows.
magnus satis quod turpis satis

4.2 SC every time, although 8k is a little short, but worth spending a little extra! Regards
Royston

2008 4.2 Supercharged Autobiography
1994 Classic Vogue SE
1999 Rover BRM
1987 Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum

I doubt you will get a 4.2 for 8k?

I've had a 4.4 and the performance is more than enough. When I was looking I did drive a 4.2 for a short run and I did'nt really notice much of a difference apart from the sound. Whether that is the exhaust or the supercharger I don't know. My other car has the 4.2 supercharged engine and it is a fantastic power unit, but I have to say the BMW engine was quite a performer too. I now have the 3.6 diesel and its more than enough in terms of what I want out of it. I do far to many miles to go back to petrol.

I think cost will make your decision when you find the right model.

Last edited by wealy on 24th Mar 2015 4:37pm. Edited 1 time in total

you will be lucky to get a 4.2sc for anywhere near 8k unless it's a shed.
I test drove both and to be honest wasn't that impressed with the difference in performance.