LR DISCOVERY 4 - 6 SPEED V 8 SPEED
Discussion
Afternoon all, looking for a bit of help.
Looking to purchase a high-ish mileage Disco 4 with a £15k budget.
For this you can get approx 115k mileage 2012 (8 speed).
However, you can also get a similar mileage 2010 (6 speed) for between 4 and 5k less - doesn't seem to be much difference apart from the newer gearbox and lower emissions. I am aware that money will need to spent on it fairly regularly and will be getting a warranty (however much that's actually worth).
I was wondering if anyone had any experience/opinions on the reliability difference between these two?
Cheers in advance.
Looking to purchase a high-ish mileage Disco 4 with a £15k budget.
For this you can get approx 115k mileage 2012 (8 speed).
However, you can also get a similar mileage 2010 (6 speed) for between 4 and 5k less - doesn't seem to be much difference apart from the newer gearbox and lower emissions. I am aware that money will need to spent on it fairly regularly and will be getting a warranty (however much that's actually worth).
I was wondering if anyone had any experience/opinions on the reliability difference between these two?
Cheers in advance.
Edited by sim2kuk on Wednesday 29th September 13:45
Sidekickwilson said:
I’d be very wary. Brilliant cars but at that age/mileage you’d always be worrying about a large bill. The 3L 8 speed is a lot nicer than a 2.7L 6 speed.
I think the issue I have is I need a large 7 seater that's capable off-road and towing, and I don't think I can really get that for under £35k and the Disco 5. In which case why not buy one of these for £15k and deal with the bills (obvs using a warranty to deal with any huge bills like new engine or gearbox). I only plan to do 5k miles per year max in it. Afternoon all, looking for a bit of help.
Looking to purchase a high-ish mileage Disco 4 with a £15k budget.
For this you can get approx 115k mileage 2012 (8 speed).
However, you can also get a similar mileage 2010 (6 speed) for between 4 and 5k less - doesn't seem to be much difference apart from the newer gearbox and lower emissions. I am aware that money will need to spent on it fairly regularly and will be getting a warranty (however much that's actually worth).
I was wondering if anyone had any experience/opinions on the reliability difference between these two?
I think the issue I have is I need a large 7 seater that's capable off-road and towing, and I don't think I can really get that for under £35k and the Disco 5. In which case why not buy one of these for £15k and deal with the bills (obvs using a warranty to deal with any huge bills like new engine or gearbox). I only plan to do 5k miles per year max in it.
Cheers in advance.
Looking to purchase a high-ish mileage Disco 4 with a £15k budget.
For this you can get approx 115k mileage 2012 (8 speed).
However, you can also get a similar mileage 2010 (6 speed) for between 4 and 5k less - doesn't seem to be much difference apart from the newer gearbox and lower emissions. I am aware that money will need to spent on it fairly regularly and will be getting a warranty (however much that's actually worth).
I was wondering if anyone had any experience/opinions on the reliability difference between these two?
I think the issue I have is I need a large 7 seater that's capable off-road and towing, and I don't think I can really get that for under £35k and the Disco 5. In which case why not buy one of these for £15k and deal with the bills (obvs using a warranty to deal with any huge bills like new engine or gearbox). I only plan to do 5k miles per year max in it.
Cheers in advance.
sim2kuk said:
Sidekickwilson said:
I’d be very wary. Brilliant cars but at that age/mileage you’d always be worrying about a large bill. The 3L 8 speed is a lot nicer than a 2.7L 6 speed.
I think the issue I have is I need a large 7 seater that's capable off-road and towing, and I don't think I can really get that for under £35k and the Disco 5. In which case why not buy one of these for £15k and deal with the bills (obvs using a warranty to deal with any huge bills like new engine or gearbox). I only plan to do 5k miles per year max in it. sim2kuk said:
I think the issue I have is I need a large 7 seater that's capable off-road and towing, and I don't think I can really get that for under £35k and the Disco 5. In which case why not buy one of these for £15k and deal with the bills (obvs using a warranty to deal with any huge bills like new engine or gearbox). I only plan to do 5k miles per year max in it.
Have you looked at the Mercedes GL350cdi it'll do everything you want & is a reliable robust SUV:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107255...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313682147006?hash=item4...
Not sure what you're towing but there's always the Hyundai Santa Fe/Kia Tucson
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109267...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109207...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109237...
Just to give a positive tale, whilst it’s true to be wary, I bought a 8 speed XS 2013 model at 120k - with no service history, it’s upto 145k now and she’s never let me down, I paid for a full service inc cambelts on day 1. A couple of minor niggles - but she’s been solid.
Plenty of advice on https://www.disco4.com/forum/ if you’re serious.
Plenty of advice on https://www.disco4.com/forum/ if you’re serious.
I have a 2012 8 speed. It's great, smooth, so much so, you hardly know its changing up. I've had no issues with the gearbox in the 6 years I have owned it, still only on 65k miles.
I've never been in a 6 speed so I have no comparison.
Go onto the DISCO4.com forum, loads of threads on there that may help you.
I've never been in a 6 speed so I have no comparison.
Go onto the DISCO4.com forum, loads of threads on there that may help you.
And another positive tale...
59 plate Disco 4 (so 6 speed, 3.0 diesel). Pretty much zero mechanical issues in the 5 years and 70k miles I have owned it, apart from normal consumables (bushes, wheel bearings etc). 1 x MAF sensor is the only non consumable. On 138k now. Tows all the time. Fantastic cars.
My mechanic does say I am the luckiest LR owner alive though.
59 plate Disco 4 (so 6 speed, 3.0 diesel). Pretty much zero mechanical issues in the 5 years and 70k miles I have owned it, apart from normal consumables (bushes, wheel bearings etc). 1 x MAF sensor is the only non consumable. On 138k now. Tows all the time. Fantastic cars.
My mechanic does say I am the luckiest LR owner alive though.
JustGREENI said:
Buy a 100 Series Land Cruiser… no worries and your money will be safe.
If you can find one that isn't rusty. I note anything that's under 100k and the later facelift model is now over £20k, insane for something that's seen 15 UK winters.
The 200 Series is even more bonkers, £40k+, £50k+ for a genuinely low mileage one.
alfabeat said:
And another positive tale...
59 plate Disco 4 (so 6 speed, 3.0 diesel). Pretty much zero mechanical issues in the 5 years and 70k miles I have owned it, apart from normal consumables (bushes, wheel bearings etc). 1 x MAF sensor is the only non consumable. On 138k now. Tows all the time. Fantastic cars.
My mechanic does say I am the luckiest LR owner alive though.
I wonder if I just go chuck 10k at a high mileage 09 or 10 plate, safe in the knowledge that at some point the crankshaft will go, but at low mileage per year it may not be for a few years. It seems silly to spend another 5k on the newer gearbox when you have the Cs issue sitting in the background. 59 plate Disco 4 (so 6 speed, 3.0 diesel). Pretty much zero mechanical issues in the 5 years and 70k miles I have owned it, apart from normal consumables (bushes, wheel bearings etc). 1 x MAF sensor is the only non consumable. On 138k now. Tows all the time. Fantastic cars.
My mechanic does say I am the luckiest LR owner alive though.
camel_landy said:
The 8spd gives you paddle shift, slightly better economy when cruising but otherwise the 6spd is actually a stronger gearbox.
IIRC - The arrival of the 8spd was also when the SDV6 appeared too.
The differences are marginal and I'd be happy with either.
M
Thanks, that's my thoughts too, especially when there is a good 4 to 5k difference for similar mileage cars that are a year or two apart in age.IIRC - The arrival of the 8spd was also when the SDV6 appeared too.
The differences are marginal and I'd be happy with either.
M
camel_landy said:
The 8spd gives you paddle shift, slightly better economy when cruising but otherwise the 6spd is actually a stronger gearbox.
IIRC - The arrival of the 8spd was also when the SDV6 appeared too.
The differences are marginal and I'd be happy with either.
M
SVD6 is only badging. It doesn’t mean anything!IIRC - The arrival of the 8spd was also when the SDV6 appeared too.
The differences are marginal and I'd be happy with either.
M
You can get 245hp 6 speed SDV6 or 255hp 8 speed sdv6. They are usually euro 5 though, whereas the 3.0l 245hp 6 speed TDV6 is euro 4
ChocolateFrog said:
JustGREENI said:
Buy a 100 Series Land Cruiser… no worries and your money will be safe.
If you can find one that isn't rusty. I note anything that's under 100k and the later facelift model is now over £20k, insane for something that's seen 15 UK winters.
The 200 Series is even more bonkers, £40k+, £50k+ for a genuinely low mileage one.
CornishRob said:
SVD6 is only badging. It doesn’t mean anything!
Not quite but in the real world, the difference is marginal between the TDV6 & SDV6 of the same era.Now I stop to think... IIRC the earlier TDV6 engines wouldn't have had a DPF. That alone would make me go for the 6spd over the 8spd.
M
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