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RRV78



Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Truro
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England 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Java Black
Very tempted by 3.6 tdv8

I currently have a 4.4 v8 petrol and the miss has found a 3.6tdv8 that she wants so looks like we’re going to end up with two in the house hold.

I’m very familiar with mine having done all the work on it and the p38 before.

I’ve no experience of the 3.6 tdv8 so am after buying advice what’s it like to live with?

Post #488497 9th Sep 2018 2:09pm
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Alistair



Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Buying advice in the wiki

I went from a 4.4 petrol to a 3.6TDV8 - you shouldn't;t be disappointed Cool

The usual advice applies I guess - the more paperwork the better etc.

Post #488521 9th Sep 2018 6:33pm
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Zeb



Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Tonga Green

Fantastic cars...just ensure it had a decent service history..makes all the difference on these.
Mine uas 141k now and has been brilliant thus far..

Post #488592 10th Sep 2018 2:04pm
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Jon G



Member Since: 02 Dec 2016
Location: Leicester
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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Baltic Blue

I've done the same in the last few months and I love it Cool

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Cam-Tech-Craig



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England 2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

EGR's & Turbo's are probably the big worry... Lots of owners here have blanked the EGR's and mapped them out, service history with quality oils are a must Thumbs Up

A gearbox service frequently helps the TC too Thumbs Up

Post #488612 10th Sep 2018 5:58pm
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rar110



Member Since: 09 Aug 2014
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Australia 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Atacama Sand

My 2008 tdv8 is the best car I’ve ever owned. As indicated look for 6000 mile service intervals. I think engine oil flush is particularly good for these motors.

Mine has no DPF and EGRs have been disabled which also helps I think. ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

Post #488634 11th Sep 2018 6:53am
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dolph34



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Ireland 2015 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Corris Grey

Great cars , loved mine, as others have said , some issues to be wary of but i dont think you can get more car for as little money with any other machine. 2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

Post #488635 11th Sep 2018 7:06am
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kgeddes



Member Since: 11 Jan 2015
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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Causeway Grey

I’ve had mine for almost 12 months now and not a single issue! Everything works perfectly! Highly recommended Thumbs Up

Post #488662 11th Sep 2018 11:01am
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BigJon



Member Since: 05 Apr 2013
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Australia 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Chawton White

I have had mine for over 5 years now.
63 000km when I bought it, just ticked over 130 000km.

To be fair I have done my fair share of maintenance and repairs in that time.
Thermostat, alternator, rear shocks, front struts, EGR deletion, multiple suspension bush replacement (front and rear), 2 transmission services, about 9 oil and filter changes, etc...

It frustrates me when I am working on it, but there are very few vehicle out there that would come close to being a replacement. It has enough tech to be modern, but is still simple enough to be relatively easy to repair, maintain and modify.

Sometimes 7 seats would be handy, but I couldn't give up the glorious engine just to get the extra seats a D4 would provide.

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annette



Member Since: 07 Nov 2018
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A Trap 
great, powerful Rangie

I have driven a client's TDv8 quite harshly as it was very very sluggish. Soon this changed

We have to get rid of the particulate filters soon, but till then I blew out the cobwebs and cockroaches and was really impressed. Drove a 4.4 Petrol v8 only shortly before, had to cut off at 175 km/h but was surprised that the diesel went as fast as the petrol up the hill. There is a looong climb from the lowlands, about 700m of altitude to the garage and it was one of the fastest I have tested so far.

Post #495660 15th Nov 2018 5:07pm
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RRV78



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England 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Java Black

we now have two range rovers one petrol and one diesel. Current: 16 my2016 Range Rover l405 4.4 sdv8 Aruba gold & 11 MY2011 RANGE ROVER L322 4.4 TDV8 ZERMATT SILVER

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