Hi everyone,

Can i ask for some advice please...

I have a TDV6, registered jan 2007.

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SC will continue to get cheaper and cheaper (which is a good thing for used buyers of course), but they're not what you call a good investment. The TDV8 will continue to hold it's value well for some time yet I reckon and of course, you'll get a newer car which will also be cheaper to run. Granted, it will cost you more at the outset but it's where the sensible money is  

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Nowt wrong with diesel in this day and age....

But there's nothing wrong with 5.0 V10s either  

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He won't get best price for his TDV6 if he doesn't include some wheels though. 

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he can have my wheels as a straight swap

I was recently on an LR Experience day, which is mainly Off Road, but I did get the chance to Open Up the RRS TDV8 on a remote straight highland road, and believe me it really shifts. The LR Experience instructor said that in his opinion a chipped TDV8 will beat an SC on all levels except that 1st burst from 0 - 20mph. He says from 30 - 60 the Chipped TDV8 wipes the floor with the SC (In his Opinion of course). I have to say, after driving a Non-Chipped TDV8 I can believe what he said quite easily. My choice would be the TDV8. Economy and Performance! 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
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I had a SC and now have a TDV8. The SC was much quicker from 50 mph up, but if you've got a couple of points then this may not be a benefit. The TDV8 seems to pull better out of corners, and where I live it's fairly fast but twisty. The main thing is that driven hard I was getting 11mpg from the SC and under the same type of conditions am getting just over 20mpg so almost double for a small difference in high-speed performance. I find the engine note of the TDV8 is just as exhilarating too.

If you are tying up your own capital then obviously the cheaper car is better, however if you are buying on a PCP where the residule is deferred then you may be surprised how little the difference would be. There are TDV8's on the market for under £50k which is close to a new TDV6 is new with 20" alloys, so that has to represent good value for money.

If you are looking to finance it then speak to Kam as he'll probably be able to suggest something which makes sense to you.

Back to the original question.... If you want and high-performance SUV and to be an outright hooligan then the SC wins hands-down, but if you back off accellerating at 50-60mph (as I do) and you do a few miles then the TDV8 is the way to go.

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Thanks for the input.

I now think the TDV8 is a better choice and there is a nice choice of used ones on the market now to investigate.

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