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 2013 FFRR SDV8 Vogue SE what to look out for |
MH04
 17th Sep 2023 12:11pm
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1560 · Subject: 2013 FFRR SDV8 Vogue SE what to look out for |
Oh, I think it might not have it then  .
Was it a software thing that could possibly be added on?, fingers crossed. |
| 2013 FFRR SDV8 Vogue SE what to look out for |
MH04
16th Sep 2023 8:10pm
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1560 · Subject: 2013 FFRR SDV8 Vogue SE what to look out for |
| Ah that’s good to hear, I don’t know how it was driven before but it did do it a couple of times when I floored it then didn’t on the 3rd time a few mins later, not sure what knocking noise from ... |
| 2013 FFRR SDV8 Vogue SE what to look out for |
MH04
16th Sep 2023 2:43pm
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1560 · Subject: 2013 FFRR SDV8 Vogue SE what to look out for |
Right, second test drive complete, I did put my foot down and took it over 2.5k rpm and it did kick out a little smoke so assuming it needs a turbo pipe or cleaning by the sound of it?.
There was als ... |
| 2013 FFRR SDV8 Vogue SE what to look out for |
MH04
16th Sep 2023 8:05am
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1560 · Subject: 2013 FFRR SDV8 Vogue SE what to look out for |
| Thanks for your advice, I’m going to have another more in depth look round it today, especially the suspension and check low box and that the cooled/heated seats work!, the AC is definitely ok as I ... |
| 2013 FFRR SDV8 Vogue SE what to look out for |
MH04
15th Sep 2023 3:44pm
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1560 · Subject: 2013 FFRR SDV8 Vogue SE what to look out for |
Hi everyone, not been on here for quite some time!, I’m looking at getting an L405 V8 diesel and just wondered if they have any well known weak points or things to look out for.
I text drove it ear ... |
| What to look out for in early 4.2 S/C's |
MH04
6th Aug 2021 9:45pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 1484 · Subject: What to look out for in early 4.2 S/C's |
| What kind of mileage do you do?, I’d probably try and avoid LPG converted ones, I know they’re meant to be ok with flashlube etc but the Jag engines can suffer valve issues with LPG unlike the ear ... |
| Help with what it’s worth |
MH04
1st Aug 2021 11:49am
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Forum: General · Replies: 2 · Views: 1057 · Subject: Help with what it’s worth |
| Decided to just keep it and use it for off roading,dump runs etc and give it to a family member next year, still going to get a new car though. |
| Help with what it’s worth |
MH04
24th Jul 2021 7:07pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 2 · Views: 1057 · Subject: Help with what it’s worth |
| I’m thinking about moving mine on in favour of a newer model and wanted to get a couple of opinions about what to price it at as I’d rather go the Autotrader route than dealing with the barrage of ... |
| £10k Budget - Advice/Recommendations on best 4x4? |
MH04
22nd Jul 2021 10:10pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 56 · Views: 8570 · Subject: £10k Budget - Advice/Recommendations on best 4x4? |
I’d either got for a FFRR 4.4 TDV8, the Cayenne 3 litre diesel or if you don’t care about MPG the Turbo.
Other one you might have overlooked, £10k would get you quite a nice Merc GL they’re ni ... |
| Picking up a 2009 TDV8 3.6 what should i look for |
MH04
15th Jul 2021 8:45am
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Forum: General · Replies: 36 · Views: 4420 · Subject: Picking up a 2009 TDV8 3.6 what should i look for |
I’ve not really looked into it on my 2007 one as I think aftermarket units can be a bit hit and miss, I just make do with FM and using the Aux jack into my iPhone for music.
The Bluetooth system is ... |
| Picking up a 2009 TDV8 3.6 what should i look for |
MH04
15th Jul 2021 7:06am
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Forum: General · Replies: 36 · Views: 4420 · Subject: Picking up a 2009 TDV8 3.6 what should i look for |
Psychiatric help and medication
AA/RAC membership and/or a Land Cruiser
Disclaimer-they’re not really that bad if you get a good one they’re great and if you get a bad one well, here’s hop ... |
| 3.6 TDV8 how common is turbo failure |
MH04
14th Jul 2021 2:06pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 21 · Views: 13425 · Subject: 3.6 TDV8 how common is turbo failure |
The 4.4 with the ZF 8 speed definitely sounds like a better vehicle compared to the 3.6 with the ZF 6 speed.
But to put things in perspective, I would equate the L322 3.6 with the Toyota 200 series ... |
| Best mpg by engine and model |
MH04
11th Jul 2021 3:57pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 42 · Views: 7272 · Subject: Best mpg by engine and model |
| I get about 22/23 MPG around town and about 31 in longer motorway journoes out of a 3.6 TDV8. |
| Reliable Rangey |
MH04
11th Jul 2021 3:55pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 88 · Views: 15994 · Subject: Reliable Rangey |
I’ve driven a L405 and as nice as the L322 is, the 405 is a better car in nearly every way, that doesn’t mean I don’t still really like the earlier car too, it’s just progress I suppose.
Hard ... |
| 2007 TDV8 dashboard lit up like Xmas tree limp mode |
MH04
10th Jul 2021 9:32pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 1079 · Subject: 2007 TDV8 dashboard lit up like Xmas tree limp mode |
| Thanks, I will keep an eye on it, alternators on them aren’t that expensive from looking online but it seems like it’s a pig of a job to do!!. |
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