FFRR L322 5.0 SC or Discovery 4 2015+

[The Stiglet]

I've read threads comparing the L332 vs Disco 4 in general but I'm specifically interested in the FFRR 5.0 SC vs a 2015 or newer Discovery 4 in HSE or HSE Luxury spec. I haven't driven either.

My concern with the Disco is that it will be pretty slow, have considerable body roll and is a bit agriculture but it will have stacks of space and should ride well to compensate as well as being newer and fairly easy to purchase.

The tough part is finding a good L322 5.0 SC but the performance looks to be more in line with what I want and the interior is definitely more premium although the car is older and I'm not sure how much better it manages the body roll?

I know it's a LR product so buyer beware but which should I expect to be more reliable?

Budget up to £28k for Disco 4 and £22k for FFRR.

Edited by The Stiglet on Thursday 15th August 10:03

[Deranged Rover]

The Discovery 4 is a great vehicle, IMHO.

The L322 5.0 SC, however, is a Range Rover. One with a supercharged V8 engine.

Unless you have a regular need to carry more than 4 passengers, it's a bit of a no-brainer, surely?!

[camel_landy]

Body roll... You get used to it. Take it in & out of the corners 'progressively' and you'll be fine. However, if you want sports car handling, you need to get a sports car!!

Compared to a standard L322, the D4 should give slightly 'firmer' handling (considering it's a 2.7t SUV). IIRC the 5.0SC has a 'Dynamic' mode on Terrain Response, which should help give you a firmer, more road bias handling by firming up the active ARB.

Ultimately, the only way you're going to be able to tell is to take them both out for a spin.

M

[jdmave]

I cant comment on the RR, However as a previous Landrover Discovery owner i'd recommend you get the best possible warranty possible especially if its anywhere near the 60k Mark!!!!!!!!!!

My 65 plate disco needed a new engine at 52K, 96K and 122K (yes i do a lot of miles) on the 3rd engine Landrover took my Disco back and left me with a RR Sport Autobiography free of charge (Put 25k miles on it) until my new Audi was built and ready top collect.

I was advised it wasnt designed for prolonged motorway driving (especially autobahn!!) and more suited for slower speeds........

[CSK1]

camel_landy said:

IIRC the 5.0SC has a 'Dynamic' mode on Terrain Response, which should help give you a firmer, more road bias handling by firming up the active ARB.

No ARB on L322, L405 has ARB.
I've had both L322 and L405 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography and must say there's nothing dynamic to the L322 which rolls quite a bit unlike L405 with the same engine.
I've rented a Disco 4 HSE at the time when they were available new, great vehicle but I'd take the Range Rover anyday.
The 5.0 Supercharged is a superb engine and a nice L322 still looks classy with some retro details that hint back to the original classic Range Rover.

[camel_landy]

CSK1 said:

No ARB on L322, L405 has ARB.

I knew the RRS & L405 did but it has been a while since I was last in a SC L322, so couldn't remember for sure. Either way, I've found that if you adjust your driving to suit, you get used to any body roll.

CSK1 said:

I've had both L322 and L405 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography and must say there's nothing dynamic to the L322 which rolls quite a bit unlike L405 with the same engine.
I've rented a Disco 4 HSE at the time when they were available new, great vehicle but I'd take the Range Rover anyday.
The 5.0 Supercharged is a superb engine and a nice L322 still looks classy with some retro details that hint back to the original classic Range Rover.

The L405 is a far superior vehicle but I'd agree with you on the looks of the L322.

M