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Post #214814 7th Oct 2013 8:04am
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars wrote:
For me its the absolute smoothness combined with immediate power when needed that does it. the TDV8's are brilliant cars but I have always been sensitive to Diesel car floor pan vibration on long journeys and I therefore prefer the complete smoothness and power and cleanliness of the 5.0.

Plus I love the smell of Petrol Laughing


Gary, for future reference i found the same feeling with my TDV8 driving long distance... Changed both diff oils, the transfer box & gearbox oils and it completely disappeared... Thumbs Up
Post #214822 7th Oct 2013 9:38am
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Having an ongoing pay freeze, I can't afford a SC yet. Happy with the td6 for now
Post #214975 7th Oct 2013 4:31pm
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Post #214978 7th Oct 2013 4:42pm
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You know, I can't argue I love a big powerful V8, my last car had probably one of the finest engines of the last decade and I do miss it, I can understand why people love a smooth powerful V8 in the RR but personally it isn't for me, lets be honest, the fuel economy is terrible and in overall terms it's not that quick and I don't think that sort of power is really needed in an RR which suits a more relaxed driving style, don't get me wrong, it's a great engine and to each their own but I would rather enjoy it in an F Type than have it somewhat wasted in a 3 tonne 4x4.
If someone offered me a brand new L405 for free I would pick an SDV8 over the SC.
Post #215061 7th Oct 2013 9:13pm
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Malaysia 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Java Black

I am perfectly happy with my 4.2 SC today and the frequent petrol stop doesnt really bother me for what it made up when it's on the move. However I have to confess I have been eyeing the 5.0 SC and currently waiting for the post 2010/2012 make price to drop to a level I am quite comfortable paying in order to swap the current 4.2. 2006 4.2 Supercharged Java Black - loving it every moment behind the wheel even at 14 mpg!
Post #215498 9th Oct 2013 4:29pm
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Post #215502 9th Oct 2013 5:03pm
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Cam-Tech-Craig wrote:
Gazellio @ Prestige Cars wrote:
For me its the absolute smoothness combined with immediate power when needed that does it. the TDV8's are brilliant cars but I have always been sensitive to Diesel car floor pan vibration on long journeys and I therefore prefer the complete smoothness and power and cleanliness of the 5.0.

Plus I love the smell of Petrol Laughing


Gary, for future reference i found the same feeling with my TDV8 driving long distance... Changed both diff oils, the transfer box & gearbox oils and it completely disappeared... Thumbs Up


Interesting as Transfer Box and Diff/Gearbox are pretty much same on Petrols?
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I don't know who might be able to answer this on here, but is there a real world difference between the 4.2 and the 5.0?
I'm not talking specs just what you notice.. I guess only people who've been lucky enough to own both can answer but I am seriously considering a supercharged next as the mileage should be dropping to around 6-7k this year. Bushy

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It's all the coal rattling round the cylinders that cause the vibration ! Laughing
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MASSIVE difference in my opinion, everything feels different and then there is the extra power.... Cool
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Bushy513 wrote:
I don't know who might be able to answer this on here, but is there a real world difference between the 4.2 and the 5.0?
I'm not talking specs just what you notice.. I guess only people who've been lucky enough to own both can answer but I am seriously considering a supercharged next as the mileage should be dropping to around 6-7k this year.


The suspension and ride quality of the 4.2SC will feel much like your car (only ever so slightly stiffer) but much quicker

The post 09 cars have a far more refined suspension and ride quality, so the 5.0SC will feel worlds better than the 4.2SC and then there is the difference in power on top Thumbs Up
Post #215530 9th Oct 2013 6:12pm
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Thanks Gaz + Craig,

I knew there would be some difference, but as I've never taken a SC for a spin I couldn't guess what it would be.
I looked at the specs and could see the power gains and the 1sec faster 0-60. But being in a oil burner currently I just wanted to know if the car justified paying more for the newer year. Bushy

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Post #215532 9th Oct 2013 6:16pm
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+1 what Gaz and Craig says !! Cool Twisted Evil


on a scale on 0-10 the 4.2 is on a 6 and the 5.0 is on a 10 Twisted Evil All my spelling errorz are belong to me!

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