Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
And how much would this rare beast be up for?
With all the TDV6 related issues I've had I reckon it would be cheaper to run a V8 in the long run! 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
22nd Nov 2011 7:22 pm
Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: In the cack
Posts: 6488
...... and the part number for the near side RAI!Club Exped trailer
Club Timed Climate
Club Flappy paddle steering wheel
Club 300bhp
Club Prospeed test pilot/lab rat
Club National Luna Stella conditioner
Here's a quick audio/video clip of mine. LR 4 5.0L V8 sounds Not the best quality, but think you can still hear that wonderful V8 sound.
22nd Nov 2011 8:03 pm
Wildrover
Member Since: 19 Jul 2005
Location: Walkabout
Posts: 628
And for a laugh what is the MPG?2007 D3 HSE Artic Frost Silverish
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22nd Nov 2011 9:23 pm
Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: In the cack
Posts: 6488
Wildrover wrote:
And for a laugh what is the MPG?
Probably same as yours with the driving style you employ Club Exped trailer
Club Timed Climate
Club Flappy paddle steering wheel
Club 300bhp
Club Prospeed test pilot/lab rat
Club National Luna Stella conditioner
MPG is a bit on the low side, but I figured that when moving to a V8. Not quite had it for two months and I'm close to 14 MPG average. I'm sure my heavy foot is only making matters worse, but it's loads of fun and hard not to get on it. There have been times when the on board computer registers about 20-24 MPG, but that's for long runs on the freeway. Once I get back on the city streets, back down it comes. Good thing gas is relatively cheap here in the states as compared to the UK.
Here's a screenshot of an app I use on my iPhone to track fuel & service expenses, it tells the whole ugly story.
(Will not be showing SWMBO those numbers when I try to convince her i need a D4)
Loving the post subject V8 in the Uk - nice one '80 109 Stage 1 V8 - still going strong!
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'11 LR4 HSE - HD Pack (sold)
'07 LR3 V8 SE (sold)
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23rd Nov 2011 4:47 am
Gazellio
Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
Those US MPG figures are US not Imperial Gallons.....
I have a V8 HSE in stock (for sale) and the average MPG is 19.8
23rd Nov 2011 7:59 am
GREENI
Member Since: 27 Dec 2007
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 138
@ BBS SPY...To be honest when I loaded the picture up, I said that it looked photo-shopped, I took it with an iPhone 4 with the HDR on, it really looked to good to be taken by a phone! As for the 6 lines, I realised that it was 8 sections after I'd typed it...nice lad
Any way, no biggy, no need to apologise as no offence taken, so thank you 8)
As for the fuel consumption...here's a thought....
We towed the Ibex to a challenge event in the D3 V8 (now for sale), a friend towed his challenge truck with his D3 TDV6, the overall MPG for the both was the same (same journey, route etc) Therefore it was cheaper to run the V8 as petrol is cheaper than diesel
Another advantage as J@mes pointed out, there is no 'body off' scares with the V8.
That's why we had to have a V8, it was going to be a RRS, but we just were so lucky to find this.
Alex is loving the whole D4 thing, say's it's just 'another level' opposed to the D3.
23rd Nov 2011 10:12 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15264
Well I'm going to pop in when I'm over in Staffs ...
.... just for a look and to treat my ears to that wonderful burble.
Just think, that's nearly TWICE the cc's of a D3
shhh, don't tell Greeni - If I can, I'll try to get away in it and leave my D4 behind.
It's white too, so surely he won't notice ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
Gary - how much and is it a RHD D4? Can't find it on your webpage.Craig
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23rd Nov 2011 12:16 pm
GREENI
Member Since: 27 Dec 2007
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 138
ronp wrote:
shhh, don't tell Greeni - If I can, I'll try to get away in it and leave my D4 behind.
It's white too, so surely he won't notice
Congrats for finding and getting that rare beast.
It seems the only european country where it'a available is France... maybe for LPGing or because many armour plating specialists are based there.
Now, enjoy it!
Cheers from Spain
RobertRegards, Robert
Only a closed filling station can prevent me from reaching my destination
1992 Santana 88"SWB petrol
1995 RRClassic 300Tdi
1999 D2 V8 manual coiler
2004 D2 Td5... SOLD!
2006 D3 V8 SE
27th Nov 2011 12:26 am
GREENI
Member Since: 27 Dec 2007
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 138
Cheers Robert
28th Nov 2011 9:05 am
wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
Posts: 1967
gazellio wrote:
...and the average MPG is 19.8
Mine is doing 18.14 mpg over the last 60.000 kms.
To make you guys even more jealous; the mpg during summer holidays was about this figure too, with 5 people, loads of luggage AND 1650 kg caravan on the hook. I suppose the increased volume of the fuel causes this.
regards,
WiljoD3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
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