JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
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Morning all
How does the RR vogue 4.4 V8 compare to the D3 V8, anyone have experience ?
Reliability wise everyone speaks well of the D3 yet the RR can be had for cheaper
Take a 2005 for comparison, how do they compare?
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 24th May 2020 11:03 am |
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chugga90
Member Since: 13 Aug 2014
Location: Buckinghamshire
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Not had either of those particular ones.
Have had a long and varied selection of discoveries. From early 200 tdi to D4 tdv6 and sdv6. Only owned one Range Rover to date, slightly later tdv8.
If you have not yet had a Range Rover, find a rust free ish one and enjoy it!
My venture into one was lovely from a driving and using point of view. From an emptying wallet point it did a manifold on one side and the epic bill this generated decided its future with me.
On the plus side it is up there as the best car I have owned according to my wife, she loved driving it.
Potentially less chance of manifold issues with the Petrol?
Bodywork rust appears to be the main item with the age group you are studying, no actual formula. So good, lots bad from what I have seen. Sills near rear arches, rear arches, tailgate upper section along the bottom seam.
Find a nice one you will be very happy with it.  Discovery commercial tdv6 auto 2013
Volkswagen t6 lwb Kombi dsg 4motion 2018
Volkswagen t5.1 lwb single cab tipper 2013
Discovery commercial sdv6 auto 2014 gone and not really missed.
Range Rover Tdv8 gone
Freelander 2 I6 very sadly gone
VW t5 Dsg gone and missed
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| 24th May 2020 11:43 am |
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CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
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Hi Jack,
I am also interested in this comparison. I have also been looking at the RR 4.2 supercharged version as well. I know the interior space/7-seater issue has been mentioned in a couple of other posts but that is not an issue for me.
As you have pointed out a 2005 RR V8 is a lot cheaper than the equivalent D3. 2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
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| 24th May 2020 12:07 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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It’s not as practical or versatile as the D3, but if it suits your needs the L322 is a wonderful vehicle.
Check out the FFRR website. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
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| 24th May 2020 12:15 pm |
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RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
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I think the early L322 (so that would be the 4.4 V8 petrol) used a Torsen diff in the transfer box rather than the later multi-plate clutch. Later, they switched to the same system as the D3 and its derivatives. Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
"When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die! You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken. How many lives shattered. How much blood will spill, until everybody does what they were always going to have to do from the very beginning: SIT DOWN AND TALK!"
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| 24th May 2020 12:27 pm |
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
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Thanks all, I’ll have a browse on Martins other site.
Difficult working out which is deemed as a better vehicle part wise after this time.
I fancy a V8 petrol as a change.
Was there known issues with the transfer box do you know RRSTDV8?
Thanks all MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
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| 24th May 2020 12:51 pm |
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RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
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Sorry, I don't know if it was problematic or not. Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
"When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die! You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken. How many lives shattered. How much blood will spill, until everybody does what they were always going to have to do from the very beginning: SIT DOWN AND TALK!"
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| 24th May 2020 1:06 pm |
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
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I did some more research on this
Up until 2007 the FFRR has a BMW 4.4 V8 in
Although some say its good, a lot say the JLR 4.4 as seen in there D3 I believe is a vast improvement. MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
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| 5th Jun 2020 11:30 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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A 2005 RR is the old design car when compared to a 2005 D3 which is newer generation.
Thanks why.
If you don’t need load space, go for the best, Range Rover sport supercharged.
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| 6th Jun 2020 6:10 am |
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chugga90
Member Since: 13 Aug 2014
Location: Buckinghamshire
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JackNorris wrote:I did some more research on this
Up until 2007 the FFRR has a BMW 4.4 V8 in
Although some say its good, a lot say the JLR 4.4 as seen in there D3 I believe is a vast improvement.
I think it is earlier than 07 for the jaguar 4.4 V8. 55 or 56 plate will have them?
Just a rather rarer beast as most were 4.2 supercharged. Discovery commercial tdv6 auto 2013
Volkswagen t6 lwb Kombi dsg 4motion 2018
Volkswagen t5.1 lwb single cab tipper 2013
Discovery commercial sdv6 auto 2014 gone and not really missed.
Range Rover Tdv8 gone
Freelander 2 I6 very sadly gone
VW t5 Dsg gone and missed
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| 6th Jun 2020 7:06 am |
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CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
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Pete K wrote:A 2005 RR is the old design car when compared to a 2005 D3 which is newer generation.
Thanks why.
If you don’t need load space, go for the best, Range Rover sport supercharged.
That's what I've been thinking!! 2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
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| 6th Jun 2020 7:41 am |
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Chawks
Member Since: 10 Aug 2016
Location: Dorset
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I've had 2 L322 4.4's . Both had been converted to lpg before my ownership which made running them a little cheaper but had their own problems, (lpg leak, extra servicing for the lpg system, lose boot space or spare wheel,limited amount of garages selling lpg etc). Anyway both were lovely to drive sounded very good with a heavy right foot. I believe the main thing to watch for on the petrol is the chain guides need doing around 100k miles which is about £3k for a garage to do. The later 4.2 Jag engine doesn't take lpg as well without flash lube.
I found the RR to be the most comfortable car I've driven to date with ample space, my wife loved driving it but became to hate the running costs. The last one was a bit of a lemon 
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| 6th Jun 2020 9:18 am |
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NavyDoc
Member Since: 11 Jan 2009
Location: Perth
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The 5.0 supercharged engine is fantastic (I ran a FFRR with this engine for a year), however the timing chains guides can fail and replacement is not cheap at around £3000. If you fancy this engine I’d be tempted to look at a L322 rather than a sport. There are amazing value currently. 👍
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| 6th Jun 2020 9:21 am |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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You do need to look at the full sized RR
And the sport in person.
The full sized is significantly taller and bigger
Depends what you want.
I can’t disagree with the value for money though.
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| 6th Jun 2020 9:31 am |
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sasdiscos
Member Since: 22 Feb 2013
Location: Northants
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I found my 2010 ffrr felt a bit barn door compared to the d3 and d4. Right up until it finished in 2013 it was the same car designed way back when.
Steve You remind me of a younger me, not much younger mind...perhaps even a little older!
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| 6th Jun 2020 10:41 am |
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