toddjb122
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So, leaving the aesthetics and tailgate debate for another thread, if you were going to buy the 2017 Discovery, which engine would you get?
According the website there are two options;
1) 3.0 Liter LR-V6 Supercharged
I've never had a diesel, although when gas prices were high there was a lot of chatter about diesel engines. I know it's an expensive car and the argument is that the price of gas should not be an issue. But when prices go up again, and they will, $80 for a fill-up is tough to swallow, especially if you're doing it often. It would be nice to get noticeably more range out of a tank. So, that is admittedly the driver for me; Vehicle range increased and cost per mile decreased.
Is it true that in the UK, Land Rover's diesel is the more common engine ordered? If so, that should mean they are good at making a diesel and have it dialed in.
In the U.S., it seems like most of the diesels are now pretty clean burning and don't stink, but I still see black tailgates and get that oily whiff of exhaust from cars on occasion. I really don't want to deal with that. With the number of exhaust free electric cars increasing on the road, I don't want to be the one pulling up in a smog factory. It's not a huge factor now, but it will become one in the next few years.
How are maintenance costs of the diesel engines vs. gas?
Be great to hear from anyone who has a RRS with Diesel, which would be a good comparison. Possibly the same engine.
Anyway, curious to hear your thoughts on engine choices and models.
Thanks!
According the website there are two options;
1) 3.0 Liter LR-V6 Supercharged
- Power: 340HP
- Torque: 332lb-ft
- Maximum Speed mph: 130
- Acceleration 0-60 mph in 6.9 sec
- Power: 254HP
- Torque: 443lb-ft
- Maximum Speed mph: 130
- Acceleration 0-60 mph in 7.7 sec
I've never had a diesel, although when gas prices were high there was a lot of chatter about diesel engines. I know it's an expensive car and the argument is that the price of gas should not be an issue. But when prices go up again, and they will, $80 for a fill-up is tough to swallow, especially if you're doing it often. It would be nice to get noticeably more range out of a tank. So, that is admittedly the driver for me; Vehicle range increased and cost per mile decreased.
Is it true that in the UK, Land Rover's diesel is the more common engine ordered? If so, that should mean they are good at making a diesel and have it dialed in.
In the U.S., it seems like most of the diesels are now pretty clean burning and don't stink, but I still see black tailgates and get that oily whiff of exhaust from cars on occasion. I really don't want to deal with that. With the number of exhaust free electric cars increasing on the road, I don't want to be the one pulling up in a smog factory. It's not a huge factor now, but it will become one in the next few years.
How are maintenance costs of the diesel engines vs. gas?
Be great to hear from anyone who has a RRS with Diesel, which would be a good comparison. Possibly the same engine.
Anyway, curious to hear your thoughts on engine choices and models.
Thanks!