J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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And how much would this rare beast be up for?
With all the TDV6 related issues I've had I reckon it would be cheaper to run a V8 in the long run!  A dog is truly man's best friend, Don't believe me? Well lock your wife and your dog in the boot of your car and 2 hours later open it and see who's happy to see you 
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Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: Gt Eccleston
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...... and the part number for the near side RAI! Club Exped trailer
Club Timed Climate
Club Flappy paddle steering wheel
Club 300bhp
Club iPad
Club Pie and Peas
Club National Luna Stella conditioner
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| Tue Nov 22 2011 8:26pm |
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Stuart Neil
Member Since: 31 Oct 2011
Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains
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CFB wrote:Sod the pictures, get a sound clip uploaded 
Here's a quick audio/video clip of mine. LR 4 5.0L V8 sounds Not the best quality, but think you can still hear that wonderful V8 sound.
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| Tue Nov 22 2011 9:03pm |
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Wildrover
Member Since: 19 Jul 2005
Location: Ireland
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And for a laugh what is the MPG? D3 Black HSE, Black D4 alloys,D4 Tail lights,Prospeed Rack, ladder,Rock & Tree sliders,headlight cooker club
Wandering Aussie
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| Tue Nov 22 2011 10:23pm |
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Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: Gt Eccleston
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Wildrover wrote:And for a laugh what is the MPG?
Probably same as yours with the driving style you employ  Club Exped trailer
Club Timed Climate
Club Flappy paddle steering wheel
Club 300bhp
Club iPad
Club Pie and Peas
Club National Luna Stella conditioner
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| Tue Nov 22 2011 10:29pm |
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Stuart Neil
Member Since: 31 Oct 2011
Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains
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MPG is a bit on the low side, but I figured that when moving to a V8. Not quite had it for two months and I'm close to 14 MPG average. I'm sure my heavy foot is only making matters worse, but it's loads of fun and hard not to get on it. There have been times when the on board computer registers about 20-24 MPG, but that's for long runs on the freeway. Once I get back on the city streets, back down it comes. Good thing gas is relatively cheap here in the states as compared to the UK.
Here's a screenshot of an app I use on my iPhone to track fuel & service expenses, it tells the whole ugly story. 
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| Tue Nov 22 2011 11:46pm |
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rosettaquarrier
Member Since: 14 Apr 2011
Location: Park City, Utah
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Ouch! Thought my 4.4 V8 D3 was bad
(Will not be showing SWMBO those numbers when I try to convince her i need a D4)
Loving the post subject V8 in the Uk - nice one  '07 LR3 V8 SE
'80 109 Stage 1 V8
'85 110 County V8 (left in Oz)
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| Wed Nov 23 2011 5:47am |
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars
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Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
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Those US MPG figures are US not Imperial Gallons.....
I have a V8 HSE in stock (for sale) and the average MPG is 19.8 
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| Wed Nov 23 2011 8:59am |
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GREENI
Member Since: 27 Dec 2007
Location: Newcastle under Lyme
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@ BBS SPY...To be honest when I loaded the picture up, I said that it looked photo-shopped, I took it with an iPhone 4 with the HDR on, it really looked to good to be taken by a phone! As for the 6 lines, I realised that it was 8 sections after I'd typed it...nice lad 
Any way, no biggy, no need to apologise as no offence taken, so thank you 
As for the fuel consumption...here's a thought....
We towed the Ibex to a challenge event in the D3 V8 (now for sale), a friend towed his challenge truck with his D3 TDV6, the overall MPG for the both was the same (same journey, route etc) Therefore it was cheaper to run the V8 as petrol is cheaper than diesel
Another advantage as J@mes pointed out, there is no 'body off' scares with the V8.
That's why we had to have a V8, it was going to be a RRS, but we just were so lucky to find this.
Alex is loving the whole D4 thing, say's it's just 'another level' opposed to the D3.
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| Wed Nov 23 2011 11:12am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: in my own space
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Well I'm going to pop in when I'm over in Staffs ...
.... just for a look and to treat my ears to that wonderful burble.
Just think, that's nearly TWICE the cc's of a D3
shhh, don't tell Greeni - If I can, I'll try to get away in it and leave my D4 behind.
It's white too, so surely he won't notice If I could think of anything intelligent, poignant or witty, I'd put it here !!!
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| Wed Nov 23 2011 12:44pm |
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Craig S-L
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
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Gary - how much and is it a RHD D4? Can't find it on your webpage. Craig
2006 G4 Challenge V8 HSE (weekend toy)
Media Support Vehicle Stage 1 & 2 Thailand and Laos
Driven by Rudi Thoelen, 2003 Winner
2008 Toyota Prius (company hack...10%BIK before you ask why!)
about to trade down for a Honda Jazz Hybrid - even cheaper tax!
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| Wed Nov 23 2011 1:16pm |
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GREENI
Member Since: 27 Dec 2007
Location: Newcastle under Lyme
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ronp wrote:
shhh, don't tell Greeni - If I can, I'll try to get away in it and leave my D4 behind.
It's white too, so surely he won't notice
I won't say a word....
Wait a minute
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| Wed Nov 23 2011 2:14pm |
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robertofollia
Member Since: 16 Aug 2006
Location: Sometimes over here, and sometimes over there
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Congrats for finding and getting that rare beast.
It seems the only european country where it'a available is France... maybe for LPGing or because many armour plating specialists are based there.
Now, enjoy it!
Cheers from Spain
Robert Regards, Robert
Only a closed filling station can prevent me from reaching my destination
1992 Santana 88"SWB petrol
1995 RRClassic 300Tdi
1999 D2 V8 manual coiler
2004 D2 Td5... SOLD!
2006 D3 V8 SE
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| Sun Nov 27 2011 1:26am |
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GREENI
Member Since: 27 Dec 2007
Location: Newcastle under Lyme
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Cheers Robert
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| Mon Nov 28 2011 10:05am |
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wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
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gazellio wrote:...and the average MPG is 19.8
Mine is doing 18.14 mpg over the last 60.000 kms.
To make you guys even more jealous; the mpg during summer holidays was about this figure too, with 5 people, loads of luggage AND 1650 kg caravan on the hook. I suppose the increased volume of the fuel causes this.
regards,
Wiljo Two D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - one for the driveway, one for the living room cupboard.
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