Diamond Dawg Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Looking to get back into a Range Rover after previously having a 54 reg 4.4V8 and was wondering what would be considered the safer, more logical option in terms of reliability and usability; late model L322 4.4TDV8 or an early L494 Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6? I looked at late model Discovery 4's as well but I have near enough talked myself out of that one! Budget is up to around £27-30k, but obviously if the better option is cheaper then all the better! Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 The L494 is a better more refined car but there were some issues with the early 3.0 engines. Late L322's are very good value for money now (not so good for me as I bought mine 4 years ago when they were not!!) and there don't seem to be manay issues with the engines. £30k is getting close to L405 territory where you could have the best of both worlds - V8 diesel and a full size RR Have you driven either? the late L322's are worlds apart from the one you had. Adaptive suspension loads of tourque and a 8 speed box turned it into a different car. If I am honest the best place to ask this question is probably the www.fullfatrr.com forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Dawg Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 £16-20k gets a good late model L322, whereas £27-30k gets a 4.4 L405, is the new model really worth £10k more for a car only a year or two newer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Drive both and make your mind up I guess! I currently don't feel it is worth making the jump from L322 to L405 and am sticking with my L322 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) I would be warry of the V6 diesel. they have a design fault that means they snap cranks. Two friends with Discoverys in the village have had this happen - one in warranty, one not...… I agree with @L19MUD - the 4.4TDV8 with 8 speed box is an amazing machine - I love my 61 plate FFRR. Edited December 20, 2019 by bishbosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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