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Choices...
g'day from Sydney
Need to tap the colective wisdom here. I'm moving on from a 2012 RR Sport (too harsh a ride, too cramped) to a Discovery. And I'm having a hard time deciding between 3 models
- 2013 SDV6 with the 8-speed 'box. Love the flappy paddles and the rotary dial, but worried about the slow 'box off the start
- 2012 SDV6 Limited Edition. All bells and whistles incl. rear seat entertainment, responsive 6-speed 'box (yes, our 2012 model was your 2011); but not the latest model, no flappy paddles
- 2012 V8. All the bells and whistles as well, peach of an engine - smooth, healthy in the rpms; but limited range, no flappy paddles
All three about the same price and fuel cost doesn't matter
Which should I pick, and why?
Cheers
7th Feb 2013 2:50 pm
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2012 V8. All the bells and whistles as well, peach of an engine - smooth, healthy in the rpms; but limited range, no flappy paddles
if you are sure fuel cost is not an issue Illegitimi Non Carborundum
7th Feb 2013 2:58 pm
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Re: Choices...
Longi wrote:
- 2013 SDV6 with the 8-speed 'box. Love the flappy paddles and the rotary dial, but worried about the slow 'box off the start
What slow box off the start ? It goes like the clappers 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
7th Feb 2013 3:04 pm
Longi
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I'm conscious not to launch that debate here yet I found the 8-speed 'box takes a little while to get going from a standstill. Clearly that doesn't bother you, which is great to hear.
7th Feb 2013 9:03 pm
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the 8 speed box is so responsive it pulls away very fast too
7th Feb 2013 9:07 pm
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It's changing gear all the time... nowhere near as fast as a slick six!
7th Feb 2013 9:10 pm
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Longi wrote:
. Clearly that doesn't bother you, which is great to hear.
Er..no ...it doesn't happen on my 2013MY...which is why it doesn't bother me
The 8 speed takes it to 60mph in 8.8 seconds and I find the delivery to be fairly instant in comparison to the old 6 speed box. You would know from the RRS it's an adaptive box .....so is there a chance that during your test drive it may not have had an opportunity to reflect your driving style perhaps ? 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
7th Feb 2013 9:49 pm
emmab
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the flappy paddles are great for engine breaking if you live in the mountains and want to spare your break pads. I live in the Alps and they are a god send. never gave them a thought when i ordered my MY13 but now that i have used them i wouldn't go back
............if you live in a flat area then maybe not such a useful addition
7th Feb 2013 10:11 pm
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My 8-speed is perfect too.
But if fuel price was no object and you can manage the gaps between fuel stops the V8 is quite attractive.
Then again, so is the 600Nm of torque from the diesel.
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8 speed may not have adapted yet. Also, how many ks did it have on it; it takes a while for the engine to loosen up. Mine has only recently freed up and it is great. (no 8 speed)“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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7th Feb 2013 10:49 pm
Longi
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That might be true. The car I drove had 400km on and might not have bedded down yet
The throttle/box response gave me a few flutters in roundabouts and crossing roads, though. Not sure I'd enjoy that over the long term: I drive in traffic every day.
7th Feb 2013 11:44 pm
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8th Feb 2013 12:46 am
Longi
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Would 8-speed SDV6 owners go for a V8, all cost being equal?
8th Feb 2013 1:17 am
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Yes, all being equal. Used the flappy paddles once when I first had it then remembered I bought an auto' for a reason.....
I don't tow large items so make no comment how useful for that, always been ok in full auto mode on motorbike trailers.
Can't beat a V8 if fuel costs acceptable but range may only be around 260 miles or so in a Disco'?
8th Feb 2013 8:13 am
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Longi wrote:
That might be true. The car I drove had 400km on and might not have bedded down yet
Out of interest when did you take the test drive of the 13MY Longi ? 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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It goes like the clappers 
yet I found the 8-speed 'box takes a little while to get going from a standstill. Clearly that doesn't bother you, which is great to hear.
