Reading through the brochure from the local dealership about the new Models
Toying with the idea of getting a new 2010 model. ( or something else for a change )
As most of you know i have the 4.2 S/C Vogue SE.......

And I was wondering if you guys had the choice which one would you go for, regardless of price.

The 3.6 TDV8 Vogue -- £64,695

The 3.6 TDV8 Vogue SE -- £70,995

The TDV8 Autobiography -- £75,695

The SUPERCHARGED V8 Autobiography -- £79,995

Also like the new Jaguar XJ 5.0

Normally I couldn't see past a petrol V8 and it would be my automatic first choice, the only thing that annoys me is the range on a tank. Having recently driven a TDV8 though I am almost converted as the near 600 mile range is tempting.

For sheer fun 5litre supercharged V8 petrol but for real world practicality and almost as much fun TDV8 Autobiography.

Having said that 5 litre supercharged XK would be parked beside it in the old fantasy garage.

None of the Above A Silver 2007 TDV8 Autobiography

On another thought the 2010 FFRR does not even make it into


"THE EUROPEAN TOP 30 CAR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS FOR 2010"

YET THE NEW JAGUAR DOES............

I'd go for the TDV8 Vogue SE. Great resale potential, great engine. Get it chipped by a chipping firm, have them put on a sports exhaust to get the growl out of the V8 and watch people's jaws drop as you floor it.

Loads of torque!

Nice. Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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TDV8 Engine - probally VOGUE SE, not sure what i get for the Autobiography spec for an extra £5k+

There are some firms out there who can chip the TDV8 up to 800nm of torque!

For Example....

315BHP
0-60 in 7.1
800nm Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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SE Spec + V8 Supercharged Engine, and Rear Electronic Differential,

RRUK wrote:

800nm of torque!

800nm

Other tuning companies are available by the way...

Saying that the VW Touareg R50 pushes out 850nn ........go's like off a shovel ......

MICK wrote:

if you guys had the choice which one would you go for, regardless of price.

I'd need to ask if there was a rationale for changing at all. I'm perfectly happy with what I've got and wouldn't change it at any price.  The older I get, the more I realise that people confuse wrinkles for wisdom

Something different........... just fancy a change ........

Or get a used TDV8 .............



NOT A SILVER AUTOBIOGRAPHY

I popped in to Hunters, Guildford today, they are not going to get the new model until August sometime.

None of the new models have the rear entertainment system as standard which was of course part of the old Vogue SE spec, I have not trawled the new specs to see what more you get in exchange.

The photos do not look that much different to the current model either. I need to see one in the flesh to draw a proper conclusion. It will be interesting to see if the current secondhand prices dip once the new ones are smoking around, TDV8 prices still seem quite strong.

Money no object it would be a fully loaded Supercharged Autobiography in Silver with diamond wheels. 2018 Range Rover Autobiography
2010 Land Rover Freelander XS
1959 Series II
1950, 1952, 1954. 1955, 1957 Series I
1952 Minerva Ambulance

Have you checked out Guava in Shalford, as I spoke to them last week and they were expecting a number of 2010 models for export to Nepal and other strange destinations....... ? 2005 Audi A8 W12
1978 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9
1986 Mercedes 420 SL 4.2