We are seriously looking at swapping Rovers. Got our eye on an LR3 V6 SE. Any reason we shouldn't do it? I have read alot on other boards trying to do some studying, but thought I'd ask here on DWEB too. Thanks.. Drippy
Who has a V6 LR3?
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The V6 is very capable around town. Passing on a 2-lane road isn't as easy as it is with the V8. Fuel economy is about even with the V8, as it's is working it's ass off to move that pig. Why the V6 over the V8?
That's what's sitting there for sale, and it seems every bit if not quicker than any older Rover I've driven. This will be 99.99% grocery getter and kid hauler, may never see more than a gravel road. Got 2 others for that off road stuff.
I have not driven a V6, but the V8 absolutely rocks. Are you looking at a new 06, 07, or a used one? Reason being is that the 06 V8s have some pretty steep discounts - up to $9K depending on the options. And if you got mailed the coupon from Land Rover, add another $1.5K for $10.5K total. I'm looking at two V8 models for the wife with MSRPs of $49,200 and $50,100. With the discounts, that makes them $38,700 and $39,600. Not a bad deal.
I've got a V6 LR3 Rob. I don't have any complaints, for the most part. I like the sound of the V8 and pickup on the highway is a bit better, but it does just fine for me. Speed wise, I'm not wishing I had my 04 Disco back and it is definitely quicker than the other Rovers I've owned. I do think down the road the resale on the V6s might not be great as people will prefer the V8, but who knows...that's just a guess.
Thanks Jay, I stepped on the gas yesterday in the v6 and although I didn't feel much or hear much, we were at 70mph before I knew it. I think my only concern now is this one doesn't have rear air, and that has been nice for the young'n in the D2. Later..
Yeah, the V6 doesn't really impress you, but you are speeding before you know it. Mine has rear air too, that's is one of those options that it is hard to give up once you've had it. Actually, it is the reason our LR3 is a V6 and not the V8. Land Rover Nashville didn't have any V8s with rear air when we purchased.
This one does have a couple of vents in the back of the center console, guess that will help at least my little man in the middle of the back seat.
I have the V6 (22,000 miles and counting), and lots miles in V8 LR3's also. The V8 is way more peppy, specially in the 20-50 mph zone, but on average, the V6 is pretty good. It is certainly faster than all the older Rovers, but honestly I don't think it's any more fuel efficient. In a long off roading trip, I'm usually a bit lower in the tank than my buddies with beefed up Disco's. My tank is 22 gallons, no idea how big theirs is, so that could be the difference.
With the V8 LR3, I averaged about 13.8MPG, with the V6, I get about 15 or 16. Nothing stellar.
Most notable thing to me is that the truck feels a bit lighter with the V8 (more nimble due to the extra power), but that the transmission is better suited with the V6. I have driven several different V8 models, and all of them were difficult to get off the line without a little bit of head snap. the throttle just isn't as well modulated at starting speeds. The V6 is much better mated to the tranny, and it's response time is immediate. It's the same transmission to the best of my knowledge.
I think you will like either one, but be sure to drive the V8 before you buy.
With the V8 LR3, I averaged about 13.8MPG, with the V6, I get about 15 or 16. Nothing stellar.
Most notable thing to me is that the truck feels a bit lighter with the V8 (more nimble due to the extra power), but that the transmission is better suited with the V6. I have driven several different V8 models, and all of them were difficult to get off the line without a little bit of head snap. the throttle just isn't as well modulated at starting speeds. The V6 is much better mated to the tranny, and it's response time is immediate. It's the same transmission to the best of my knowledge.
I think you will like either one, but be sure to drive the V8 before you buy.
Damn, 13.8? Is that combined on and off-road, or just the mileage on off-road forays? Are you running non-standard size tires? We've been averaging over 18 around town on our stock V8, and over 19 on the cross-country trip from NC. All on-road miles, a little in ice/snow. Definitely an improvement over the 13-14 I get with my D1 (worse off-road, of course).
NWoods is right about the head snap. If I lightly rest my foot against the accelerator, then concentrate on a *seemingly* slow smooth application of power, I can avoid whiplash. That gets tiring though, so normally the dog and any random packages in the truck do a bit of sliding...
Same size fuel tank on the V8, unless someone did a mod of some sort to those other V8's.
Ditto the big savings on an '06. We traded our '04 D2 for an HSE, but had the truck we wanted sent in from another regional dealership. I think that added about $600 to the final tally. Perhaps your dealer can swap with another nearby dealer if you want the V8?
NWoods is right about the head snap. If I lightly rest my foot against the accelerator, then concentrate on a *seemingly* slow smooth application of power, I can avoid whiplash. That gets tiring though, so normally the dog and any random packages in the truck do a bit of sliding...
Same size fuel tank on the V8, unless someone did a mod of some sort to those other V8's.
Ditto the big savings on an '06. We traded our '04 D2 for an HSE, but had the truck we wanted sent in from another regional dealership. I think that added about $600 to the final tally. Perhaps your dealer can swap with another nearby dealer if you want the V8?
The 13.8 was in a loaner V8 SE I had for the past two weeks (just over 1000 miles for that average), it was all on road, but I made no effort to stretch out the mileage. Previously, I had a V8 Loaner for about 3000 miles, and my results were similar. I'm sure I could get better results with more tempered driving, but that would not be as fun.
My comment about gas tank size was between the LR3 and older Disco's. I think the older Disco's I often go wheeling with either have bigger tanks or get slightly better off road gas mileage than my V6.
Regards,
NW
My comment about gas tank size was between the LR3 and older Disco's. I think the older Disco's I often go wheeling with either have bigger tanks or get slightly better off road gas mileage than my V6.
Regards,
NW
I don't know about most peoples driving habbits, but if you are somewhat good, I have been avaraging 14+ in the city at 5000+' altitude. When we first bought our V8, we drove it from Denver to Lake Tahoe. In the desert of Nevada, I actualy hit 22mpg. On average, highway I can get 18mpg in Colorado. I am actualy very happy with it compaired to my DII. At max I was getting 13mpg on the highway.
Don't overlook the V8 unless you are stuck for the price.
Don't overlook the V8 unless you are stuck for the price.
I've got the V6 and am pretty impressed with it compared with the other land rovers I've had. Drives great on road. And the A/C seems to be much better than the Disco I or II. I've never had the rear air but can tell that the LR3 is better. Without the third row seats, I'm not much concerned about rear air.
I'm actually thinking about buying another/additional LR3 as well for me or the wife, and it probably will be a V-8. (Selling a Benz- I'll post on for sale at DiscoWeb) The only thing I really miss on my V-6 is the fog lights (don't know if that is an option on the V-6 or not). Also- if you're planning on doing any towing, try and get the dealer to provide/install wiring harness and tow hitch. Pricey stuff those.
It is a shame though to purchase a Rover and never take it off road. I got mine a little muddy this weekend for the first time and it did steallar.
I'm actually thinking about buying another/additional LR3 as well for me or the wife, and it probably will be a V-8. (Selling a Benz- I'll post on for sale at DiscoWeb) The only thing I really miss on my V-6 is the fog lights (don't know if that is an option on the V-6 or not). Also- if you're planning on doing any towing, try and get the dealer to provide/install wiring harness and tow hitch. Pricey stuff those.
It is a shame though to purchase a Rover and never take it off road. I got mine a little muddy this weekend for the first time and it did steallar.
We now have an '06 V6 in the garage... a sad bye bye to an old friend by the name of Leaky(the D2)
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I had an LR3 V-6 SE loaner the other day when my LR3 V-8 HSE was in the shop for it's first service. I average around 12 MPG in the V-8. I got about the same in the V-6. These figures are for almost all around town. There is no way I could get even close to the 18 MPG around town that was stated above. I'd be doing good to get that on the highway. The V-6 does have to work hard for the weight, so it doesn't do any better around town in mileage than the V-8. Not sure what it would do on the highway.
noreserve said:
Driving to Florida last year, mostly interstate, I got right at 20mpg in the LR3. That was doing between 70-75 as much as possible.
I drive a V8 but have driven a number of the 6's as well. They are going to offer a very limited run of V6 SE Premium only cars this year and then they will be gone for the 2008 model year. Speculation is resale could be improved for those with v6's because they will no longer be available, but people who just want an LR3 would be interested in V6's. I think around town the 6 is great, highway, getting onto the interstate and sound of course will be better with the v8. Don't buy a V6 to save gas, it won't, just money. Great vehicle though!
nwoods said:
probably a combination of being drive by wire AND equipped with "intelligent shift" technology. remember, it's adaptive.
Looks like we're getting the V6 for the wife now instead of the V8. The savings on the cost of the vehicle are just too big to ignore. Basically it came down to:
V8 with an MSRP of $49,200K
BlueTooth, Cold Climate, and Lighting Pkg.
versus:
V6 with an MSRP of $45,900
Cold Climate, Premium Pkg, Rear Seat & Climate Pkg (dual a/c!), Satellite Radio
We don't even own Bluetooth phones, and the V6 power won't matter for the wife's commute and the occasional road trip. I think the rear seats and a/c are a real plus on the practical scale, at least when compared to say, HID headlights and backup sensors from the Lighting Package. Plus the V6 was a Tonga Green with tan leather, which I think is the best looking color combo on an LR3 right now.
Since the V6 has the premium package, it still qualifies for my $1,500 coupon from Land Rover, plus the same dealer/factory discounts as the V8.
V8 with an MSRP of $49,200K
BlueTooth, Cold Climate, and Lighting Pkg.
versus:
V6 with an MSRP of $45,900
Cold Climate, Premium Pkg, Rear Seat & Climate Pkg (dual a/c!), Satellite Radio
We don't even own Bluetooth phones, and the V6 power won't matter for the wife's commute and the occasional road trip. I think the rear seats and a/c are a real plus on the practical scale, at least when compared to say, HID headlights and backup sensors from the Lighting Package. Plus the V6 was a Tonga Green with tan leather, which I think is the best looking color combo on an LR3 right now.
Since the V6 has the premium package, it still qualifies for my $1,500 coupon from Land Rover, plus the same dealer/factory discounts as the V8.