RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
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Hi
ive been on the FL2 forum for a number of years and a number different FL2
A friend is looking for a Disco 4 to buy, and has asked me what the differences are between the 3.0 TDV6 and 3.0 SDV6 engines are.
This is one that's caught his eye.
https://www.avenuecarsales.net/search_page...amp;price=
I know the SDV6 has slightly higher BHP and apparently that engine has known crankshaft failure problem that warranties wont cover but apart from that im flying blind on D4.
Any suggestions please ? (besides the obvious one of T and S  )
TIA
Rog
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 15th Jun 2018 9:22 am |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
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That's one of the earliest D4's
TDV6 was the early MY's description with the 245 BHP engine and 6 speed auto
Sometime (ISTR) in late 2010 / early 2011 the 245 BHP engine and 6 speed auto description changed to SDV6
Again, not 100% sure, but I think in early 2012, the SDV6 got the extra 10 BHP and an 8 speed Auto.
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| 15th Jun 2018 9:28 am |
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Robert SausageTrousers
Member Since: 09 Aug 2015
Location: Cornwall
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To all intents and purposes, it's the same engine, crank failure just as likely (or unlikely, depending on how you see it!) in both.
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| 15th Jun 2018 9:30 am |
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Oswiperus
D3 Decade
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I believe TDV6 does not have a DPF and the SDV6 does but as always I stand to be corrected. Stu
2016 D4 Landmark current
2022 Defender D300 SE Gone 
D4 2014 XS Commercial - Gone
D4 2016 hse lux montalcino red - Gone
D3 2005 se java black - current
D3 2005 base manual - gone
D2 1999 TD5 E white - current
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| 15th Jun 2018 9:34 am |
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RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
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thanks for the quick replies.
so the biggest differences are the extra BHP and in most SDV6 the 8 speed box with rotary gearknob and flappy paddles ?
id already told him that particular one hes looking at is one of the first D4, as he was also looking at a very late Disco 3 HSE for similar money.
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| 15th Jun 2018 9:47 am |
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RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
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Oswiperus wrote:I believe TDV6 does not have a DPF and the SDV6 does but as always I stand to be corrected.
a bit like the FL2 in around 2010 then when they switched to Euro 5 with DPF and introduced the SD4
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| 15th Jun 2018 9:48 am |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
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DPF was an option on the TDV6, cant comment on the SDV6
If it helps your mate, I've got the D4 MY2010 brochures & price lists on.pdf I can email over - PM me your email.
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| 15th Jun 2018 11:43 am |
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RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
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Thanks to Adam for the brochures, much appreciated 
they have helped the decision for him to look for a 2012> XS spec at a price hes willing to pay.
Many thanks for all the help..... having had a good look round on here Im so tempted to move from my FL2 to a D4 now (why did I ever start looking at this site  )
Rog
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| 19th Jun 2018 7:41 am |
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Oswiperus
D3 Decade
Member Since: 02 Apr 2010
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
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Once you arrive here....there is no escaping! Stu
2016 D4 Landmark current
2022 Defender D300 SE Gone
D4 2014 XS Commercial - Gone
D4 2016 hse lux montalcino red - Gone
D3 2005 se java black - current
D3 2005 base manual - gone
D2 1999 TD5 E white - current
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| 19th Jun 2018 8:09 am |
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RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
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its just the following that scare the  out of me
tax £240 (bad enough) up to £540 
mpg ave 34mpg down to ????
maintenance, repair and running costs up to ?????
although im actually very tempted by the one in the link I posted at first...  
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| 19th Jun 2018 9:05 am |
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Rnclayton
Member Since: 13 Apr 2018
Location: Radstock, Bath
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I've just upgraded from a FL2 to a D4. Always wanted a Disco. Couldn't justify it until now. Absolutly loving it....read that as 'no problems that have cost lots of money ..yet'. 
Just don't explain some of the justifications to SWMBO.
She might not agree with the way i justified it.. MY07 Freelander2 SE Santorini Black - Gone
MY10 D4 XS Buckingham Blue
MY06 D3 HSE
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| 19th Jun 2018 9:51 am |
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ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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Always worth having a look at the For Sale section here:
http://disco4.com/forum/fs-discovery-3-and-4-vehicles-vf86.html
The Disco4 is a great car but it will drink diesel like it comes from a bottomless well and things will go wrong that will cost alot  but......... there are some owners who very very very quietly confirm that they've not had any serious problems (always said very very quietly because if she hears then.......... ) Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
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| 19th Jun 2018 10:30 am |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
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Sadly I am very seriously thinking of jumping ship.
My circumstances have changed, kids no longer at home, don't do the miles for work anymore and I'm struggling to justify the maintenance charges, fuel and tax bills and the constant nagging doubt that something will break, when basically virtually every journey is just me sat by myself
Priced up a Golf GTI performance last week and I'm very tempted
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| 19th Jun 2018 10:36 am |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
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^ I've had a Disco for over 13 years and never been off road
Mad Performance = Mad costs in my world, hence smaller car thoughts
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| 19th Jun 2018 11:05 am |
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