Advertise on fullfatrr.com »

Home > General > Which one isn't best?
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
MikeT



Member Since: 19 May 2014
Location: Moscow
Posts: 87

Russia 
Which one isn't best?

Ok guys I need some advice
I currently drive a 2006 FF supercharged and I'm looking to change. I've also owned a Disco 3 and loved that too.

I'm looking to buy either a 2012 5.0 litrstar FF supercharged or a 2012 Disco 4. The question is. Which one is best?

Like most others. Most of my driving is on th roads with some off reading at weekends. Plus I experience bad winters as I live in Russia.

Both models cost th same here and fuel is cheap so mpg's aren't an issue.

My concern is I'm spending more money on the FF that on the outside seems pretty much the same from my 2006 bar some cosmetic Changes

Also technically what are the main differences between my 2006 SC and a 2012 SC. I understand I'll get TR and the engine is bigger. But what else?

Thanks in advance guys

Post #416450 3rd Dec 2016 2:45pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
stan
Site Moderator


Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation
Posts: 34871

United Kingdom 

you drive in russia so you will be involved in a crash, so buy the cheapest to repair..

Mr. Green




buy the FF of course.. Thumbs Up ... - .- -.




click link for ,

FORUM WIKI

HOW TO Ǝꓕ∀ꓕOꓤ PICS

workshop manual downloads are in our wiki

.

Post #416451 3rd Dec 2016 2:52pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
vnitos



Member Since: 18 Nov 2010
Location: pretoria
Posts: 363

South Africa 2007 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Zermatt Silver

You'll get:

- 5.0l engine (375kW vs 291kW and 625Nm vs 560Nm). the 5.0's lower to midrange is much better than that of the 4.2SC
- improved suspension
- different (improved) interior. in the examples I sat in, the seats felt better (comfier) than those in my 2007
- improved gearbox (6HP28 vs 6HP26)

Post #416452 3rd Dec 2016 3:24pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Mr Tee



Member Since: 13 Dec 2010
Location: Near Wackyjim
Posts: 2598

Scotland 

Full fat of course!

Now onto more pressing matters; I often watch the bad Russian driving on YouTube , is it really as bad as that? Do they have driving test? Are most of them drunk? It seems as if zero fooks are given by most folk!

Post #416458 3rd Dec 2016 4:02pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Andy B



Member Since: 03 Apr 2012
Location: West Malling
Posts: 1223

England 

Hi Mike, I had a 2006 4.2 S/C and now have a 5.0 2010 S/C and would recommend you go with the 2012 S/C you mentioned. there is a noticeable difference in power and dare I say it the later models are more reliable (kiss of death statement!) Rolling Eyes That said I do like Disco's as well, but once you have driven the 5.0 S/C I think your mind will be made up Smile

You need something with presence when driving down the mad Tverskaya in the snow!

Just back from Moscow (my wife is from Dzerzhinsk) Very Happy

Cheers,

Andy SDV8 AB MY 2019
SDV8 VSE MY 2015 - Gone
5.0 S/C AB MY 2010 - Gone
4.2 S/C VSE MY 2006 - Gone

Post #416462 3rd Dec 2016 4:23pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
MikeT



Member Since: 19 May 2014
Location: Moscow
Posts: 87

Russia 

Stan. As it happens after driving for more than 20 years I need the U.K. Accident free last month I had a taxi come up my rear (so to speak)

Me Tee. Yes the driving is as bad as you think. And worse. The actual driving test is a joke. But many don't even bother with that as it's so easy to simply buy a Russian driving license

To the others thanks for the info. The general consensus seems to be to go for the FFSC Is the extra power from my 4.2 to the 5.0 very noticeable in the real word?

And yeah the Russian winter roads can make things quite interesting. But absolutely loving my new winter tyres. It's my 2nd year on Nokia Hakipalita 8 and I would recommend them to anybody. Just awsome performance

Also do the surround cameras come as standard and does this year get the water depth wading thingy graphic on the info screen?

Post #416476 3rd Dec 2016 6:00pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Giantlandyman



Member Since: 25 Nov 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 800

United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black

"Also do the surround cameras come as standard and does this year get the water depth wading thingy graphic on the info screen?"

Unfortunately not. An optional extra.

Post #416499 3rd Dec 2016 7:48pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
RR2008HSE



Member Since: 06 Jan 2013
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 2932

Canada 2008 Range Rover HSE 4.4 V8 Java Black

I like the D4. Nice vehicle. But, FOR THE SAME PRICE, I'd go with the FFRR unless you have to have 7 seats.

Post #416532 4th Dec 2016 12:25am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
MikeT



Member Since: 19 May 2014
Location: Moscow
Posts: 87

Russia 

The extra seats aren't necessary
Also do I get centre and rear locking doffs? And what about the split screen .. sorry not too sure what to call it. Driver sees sat nav and front passenger can watch the tv

Post #416549 4th Dec 2016 10:27am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
kingpleb



Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Maybe here. Maybe there, I get everywhere!
Posts: 8455

United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Bonatti Grey

Go for the fatty and make aurenitbhas the fbh and park heat enabled as that to me is one of the best features in colder climates! FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade.

Post #416960 6th Dec 2016 10:57pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
MikeT



Member Since: 19 May 2014
Location: Moscow
Posts: 87

Russia 

I know I'm gonna sound stupid here but I presume the fbh is like the webasto pre-heater? But what's the park heater?

Post #417007 7th Dec 2016 3:22pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
rich89



Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 292

United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Causeway Grey

MikeT wrote:
The extra seats aren't necessary
Also do I get centre and rear locking doffs? And what about the split screen .. sorry not too sure what to call it. Driver sees sat nav and front passenger can watch the tv


Aptly named 'dualview'.

Post #417013 7th Dec 2016 4:11pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
kingpleb



Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Maybe here. Maybe there, I get everywhere!
Posts: 8455

United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Bonatti Grey

I think only the rear diff has a locking option and was optional Sad

Dualview was optional as well I believe in the UK at least unless autobiography had it as standard.

Park heating and pre heating are slightly different.

All diesels have an fbh and pre heat as standard. His is because the Diesel takes a long time to warm up so needs help.

Park heat is an optional extra and system config change that allows you to remotely turn on the fbh to pre warm the cabin before you get in the vehicle. FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade.

Post #417026 7th Dec 2016 4:50pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
fullfatrr.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site