Agree with Joe, a poll isn't going to prove much. Arguably the engine that was round the longest, sold in highest numbers will be most popular on here. I think you need to establish a budget first, then find the best car you can. The 2.7 was available up until 2009, the 3.6 up to 2010. The 3.0 TDV6 was introduced late 2009 until 2011/12 when it was updated with the SDV6. The difference in price between a 2.7 car and a SDV6 car can be tens of thousands just because of the difference in age.

For me the SDV6 would have been the best choice, but out of my price range. I went for the 3.0 TDV6 as performance is better than the 2.7 but crucially the MY10 facelift has a much better interior (IMHO). For me I think relatively speaking I will loose the same in depreciation per year as I would have in an earlier 2.7

Like you, I don't do a lot of miles. Probably only about 6k a year back and forth to work with some occasional longer runs. I could have gone for the petrol but couldn't find a car in the right spec/price range. I also dread to think what the fuel economy would have been like....currently driving around town I struggle to get 20mpg out of the 3.0 partly I think because the box is constantly wanting to change gear to find the optimum in the cold (it is better in the warm and on a run will do around 33mpg). I did expect it to be low as all my previous cars have only ever offered urban mpg for the driving I do. Hope that helps with your decision making but don't be frightened to ask 2010 RRS 3.0 TDV6 - Bali Blue / Ivory Leather / Extended Leather / TV / Rear Entertainment / Privacy Glass / Timed Climate
Mods - 21" Style 101 Alloys / Sidesteps / De-badged Rear / LED Lighting / Autobiography Grill & Vents / Remote FBH w/GPS

Some good and very helpful advice there Azz, thank you. I am looking to spend around 30k so the SDV6 should be in reach.

This will be avail in the next month or so....

61 SE SDV6 with keyless. privacy and 37000 ish miles - aim to post in full for sale once I have ordered replacement. £33K ish subject to comparables.

Haha, don't think I'll be in a position to buy within the next month, but it's a lovely motor.

Actually looks like replacement won't be until May now If that helps