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Stryke

Member Since: 16 Nov 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 73

2006 Range Rover Supercharged Vogue SE Auto Java Black

TD6 or Supercharged

Ok guys, here's the deal.

I have been looking for a nice 05/06 TD6 for a couple of months with no joy, been to see a few, either the spec is wrong, or they just don't look good.

Now, recently started looking at the 4.2 Supercharged model (2006), has everything, love the piano wood, looks great, etc.

So, what do I do?

I drove the TD6 and it felt a bit sluggish, obviously the supercharged felt a lot quicker.

What kind of MPG can I achieve on long runs?

Are the supercharged reliable? any known issues, any problems once the car hits 100k+

Any answers would be greatly appreciated, hoping to close on a deal tomorrow AM and collect the car PM!

p.s. insurance is only a about £150 difference between the two!

10th Aug 2011 7:13pm

JustinP

Member Since: 24 Oct 2010
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 783

I just averaged 20mpg driving 800 miles to the south if France, some heavy traffic but mostly 80mph.

10th Aug 2011 7:17pm

stan

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation
Posts: 8152

2005 Range Rover Td6 HSE Auto Cairns Blue

in hindsight i wish i got the s/c...i'm a low mileage user and although the td6 is a good runner with respectable mpg the s/c sounds sweeter and it'll be worth spending a little bit more on fuel......

10th Aug 2011 7:27pm

Stryke

Member Since: 16 Nov 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 73

Thanks.

The problem is, when I drove the TD6 and put my foot down I got a lot of revs and noise, but not much go, was a bit disappointed.

I have a BMW 730d too, which has the same engine and pulls and drives great, and I was expecting it to be similar to that (taking into account the Range is a heavier car).

Looks like the S/C is the one to go for.

Any other views would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

10th Aug 2011 7:36pm

JOKER

Member Since: 11 Sep 2008
Location: Here
Posts: 7741

2010 Range Rover TDV8 Vogue SE Auto Santorini Black

I previously had the TD6 FFRR at the time i did like the vehicle , but i then bought the SC and it's like night and day you just touch the accelerator and you are off plus it is a bit quieter

So it's a 4.2 SC from me until i maybe get a 5.0 Litre version

10th Aug 2011 7:57pm

kingpleb

Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Kicking STBX to the curb where she belongs!
Posts: 1995

2005 Range Rover Td6 Vogue Auto Bonatti Grey

Can I just add that the different gearbox's will weigh in a lot to the driving experience??!!! The TD6 from my driving so far of it is a gentlemans cruiser and isn't really meant for some foot to the floor action, just moochig along

10th Aug 2011 8:07pm

HUGI

Member Since: 23 Oct 2010
Location: Jona-Rapperswil
Posts: 211

2006 Range Rover Supercharged Vogue Auto Java Black

get the supercharged.

you wont regret it

10th Aug 2011 8:28pm

allycraven

Member Since: 28 Mar 2011
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 217

2007 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue Auto Java Black

HUGI wrote:
get the supercharged.

you wont regret it

But get the TD6 and always be saying "what if...."

S/C all the way...or a 4.4 as an even cheaper compromise

10th Aug 2011 8:34pm

Lee's Dad

Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: In with the POPE
Posts: 54

HUGI wrote:
get the supercharged.

you wont regret it

10th Aug 2011 8:49pm

Rob2529

Member Since: 22 Nov 2010
Location: Wirral, uk
Posts: 873

2004 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue Auto Oslo Blue

allycraven wrote:

or a 4.4 as an even cheaper compromise

04, 4.4V8, Vogue Oslo Blue with LPG.
"You can sleep in your car, BUT you can't race your house!!!!"

If something can't be fixed with a hammer....... You have yourself an electrical fault!

10th Aug 2011 8:52pm

robbo770

Member Since: 10 Jan 2010
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 174

2006 Range Rover Supercharged Vogue SE Auto Zermatt Silver

MICK wrote:
I previously had the TD6 FFRR at the time i did like the vehicle , but i then bought the SC and it's like night and day you just touch the accelerator and you are off plus it is a bit quieter

So it's a 4.2 SC from me until i maybe get a 5.0 Litre version

you and me both Mick!!!! Current vehicles

06 4.2 SC VSE
06 Freelander 1 Adventuer SE

Gone

Audi A8 4.2Tdi Quattro (hated with a vengence!!)
54 FFRR 2005 model V8 4.4 Cobra Variant
53 Mitsubishi Shogun V6

10th Aug 2011 9:29pm

Stryke

Member Since: 16 Nov 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 73

Ok, so I am 95% there on the S/C.

I want to close tomorrow am on this deal.

Lets say I keep it for 2/3 yrs, do about 15-20k miles, what will it be worth roughly, are these hard to sell on?

Last edited by Stryke on 12th Aug 2011 12:48pm. Edited 1 time in total

10th Aug 2011 10:34pm

KurtVerbose

Member Since: 08 Aug 2010
Location: Luzern
Posts: 297

2003 Range Rover Td6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

No driven the supercharged, but I've driven the 4.4 V8 and have a TD6. The smoothness and speed of the petrol were lovely, but I tend to think of it as a gentlemans car to waft around in so didn't need the speed. I like getting 30mpg and have another car for hooning. For me if it wasn't the TD6 it'd be spend more and get the TDV8.

Guess I have a car that suits the purpose I bought it for. If you have a different purpose then you'd pick a different car.

10th Aug 2011 11:39pm

Stryke

Member Since: 16 Nov 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 73

KurtVerbose wrote:
No driven the supercharged, but I've driven the 4.4 V8 and have a TD6. The smoothness and speed of the petrol were lovely, but I tend to think of it as a gentlemans car to waft around in so didn't need the speed. I like getting 30mpg and have another car for hooning. For me if it wasn't the TD6 it'd be spend more and get the TDV8.

Guess I have a car that suits the purpose I bought it for. If you have a different purpose then you'd pick a different car.

Not too worried about speed, I have a car that does 200mph and 0-60 in sub 4secs..

Just want something to waft around in, and getting sick of looking for the right spec TD6.

Not that bothered on the fuel costs.

More concerned about the resale and depreciation, or have these 06 models S/C hit their lowest?

10th Aug 2011 11:46pm

Mikeyjd

Member Since: 14 Jun 2011
Location: Wrexham
Posts: 346

2003 Range Rover Td6 SE Auto Zambezi Silver

Whilst the TD6 doesn't have very brisk acceleration, it will happily cruise along at 80mph and return a decent mpg for a big heavy car. Acceleration at overtaking speed isnt bad.

I do have a nice nippy coupe if I fancy a brisk drive, but I do enjoy the more sedate feel of the TD6 on a long motorway run.

Horses for courses really Td6 SE
................................

Previous LR- Disco 300TDi Auto

10th Aug 2011 11:50pm

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