Four years ago a bought my 3.6tdv8.
Stornaway & fantastic s/h. The only thing to have gone wrong is alternator & condenser.
I have fitted L405 alloys & facelift LCD genuine rears .
The car is sat on 110k miles & everything works .
My dilemma is do I upgrade to late model with 4.4tdv8 or spend money on mine to refresh suspension bushes & ball joints etc . 2007 Vogue TDV8 in Stornoway Grey with Jet interior NOW SOLD
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This is how she looks 2007 Vogue TDV8 in Stornoway Grey with Jet interior NOW SOLD
2011 (12MY) 5.0 S/C AUTOBIOGRAPHY ipanemaSand with Jet Interior

if you are happy with it, spend the money fixing it up, so long as there’s no major rust creeping in under the cill covers it should be pretty easy.

At present you will pay over the odds for a 4.4, and though there are many upsides, which are well discussed on here, it’s is still basically the same car…

Give yours a refresh, spend a few quid, do the bushes, any fluids which haven’t been done, get all the lines checked, change the EGR valves and turbo hoses and it should be good for a fair few more miles than that. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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If you fancy a change then change…….but, odds on the new steed will possibly want bushes, all oils need changing, other bits & bobs so you’ll still have to open your wallet.
You know what’s been done to yours over the past 4 years, a few bushes here & there & she’s sorted.
As Northern says above, 4.4 prices are maxed out at present (as is all used stock) yes you’ll get a decent price for yours but you’ll have to delve deep into your wallet for a good 4.4 as they’re making serious money at present.

Spend a shekel or two on yours & see how you feel in a few months time. 2012 Orkney Grey Westminster 4.4TDV8 with Ivory interior.........nice!
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northernmonkeyjones wrote:

if you are happy with it, spend the money fixing it up, so long as there’s no major rust creeping in under the cill covers it should be pretty easy.

At present you will pay over the odds for a 4.4, and though there are many upsides, which are well discussed on here, it’s is still basically the same car…

Give yours a refresh, spend a few quid, do the bushes, any fluids which haven’t been done, get all the lines checked, change the EGR valves and turbo hoses and it should be good for a fair few more miles than that.

I've had a good bit of experience of running both of them side by side
The 4.4 is undeniably the better car in a hundred different ways and wins by miles with bragging rights or when comparing numbers between the 2
BUT once the novelty has worn off and it is now just your transport, is it worth the extra money? That's a decision that only you can make, try driving a 4.4 then drive yours home and see what you think.
Personally I wouldn't be swapping a good 3.6 plus a good lump of cash for an unknown 4.4

V8rumbler wrote:

northernmonkeyjones wrote:

if you are happy with it, spend the money fixing it up, so long as there’s no major rust creeping in under the cill covers it should be pretty easy.

At present you will pay over the odds for a 4.4, and though there are many upsides, which are well discussed on here, it’s is still basically the same car…

Give yours a refresh, spend a few quid, do the bushes, any fluids which haven’t been done, get all the lines checked, change the EGR valves and turbo hoses and it should be good for a fair few more miles than that.

Thanks for the comments. I know that risks are to be had with any RR & I do know mine well. How much better is the 4.4 compared to the 3.6?

Gearbox weakness? On a 4.4 ? Never heard of that… that’s not a thing….

Main issue on the 4.4 is the oil cooler leaking.

I skipped the 3.6 as I didn’t want to worry about the EGRs/turbos…..

8 speed gearbox linked to the torque of the 4.4 is epic…. Had mine 6 years… still love it.

Drive a couple of 4.4s and see how you feel, only you can decide if it’s worth it. The newer car won’t necessarily have less rust though….

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

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2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Blank your 3.6 egr physically and then digitally then remap it and you'll not be far off a 4.4
Bodsy is your man to do it all plus he can Megaflush the gearbox too. He's a legend  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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Depends on how much is the delta between the two choices, but if you like your current one, do spend the money on it to make it great again.
I've had my L322 fully revamped (all fluids, all consumables, hoses, gaskets, full brakes, renewed trims, respray, the lot) last year and I still grin every time I jump in it.
Absolutely no regret - but it means you're keen on keeping it as you would not recoup your expense if you sell it within 6/12 months really.
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