LR3 V6 vs. V8?

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Jun 4, 2010 | 06:22 PM

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tibetrover

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Umm I own a lr3 and from what I know the engine dosnt require premium, it's only reccomended... With that said, I was curious if I premium really made a difference and when I asked my land rover master service guy at the dealer, he said it dosnt make any difference, amd that the engine dosnt get carbon build up or w/e that happens in other vehicles, and he said that all the landrovers at the dealership r running on regular, other then the supercharged engines that must run on premium... Also, I found out that premium dosnt give better mpg then regular, found that out my testing out both, and found out for sure from reading some articals.... Also u have to realize that my Toyota prius is supposed to only run on regular and nothing higher! Which I found to b funny! Hope this helped....

Jun 5, 2010 | 04:33 AM

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asjc

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Good to get more confirmation. Thanks!

Jun 8, 2010 | 05:36 PM

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sprale

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My 4Runner has a 245hp V6, but my LR3 has the V8. I tested a few with the V6 before I bought, but I'm glad I went for the Jag engine. It has gobs of power and the sound alone is enough for me to ignore the V6. No issues with mine yet, but it is a Rover...

For fuel economy, I have a motorbike.

Jun 28, 2010 | 10:35 AM

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hidlebac

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jantiz

First of, notice that the V6 only gives you "ONE" more MPG than the V8, both in city and in Hwy. So, as I have always stated, the V6 was never intended as a "better gas milage" choice over the V8. It was only available as a "cheaper" option, entry level LR3.The difference in price for a new V6 was substantial compared to the V8. However, as the LR3 ages, the prices for the used V6 get ever closer to the V8 and if there are no savings in price and only one more MPG to be gained, I'm going with the V8 every time. So the V6 not only looses a ton of horse power and torque over the V8, it also looses marketability as a used vehicle. Which I am guessing is in part why it's not even available anymore.

With 265/60/18 Silent Armors on mine at the proper air pressure, I am getting over 20 MPG on highway from my V8. If you are not looking at new models, then I recommend you look at a used 2006 HSE V8 with low miles. I believe I have seen some as low as mid to high 20's. But even if you'd rather buy a newer '07 model, I'd still pay a little extra for the V8 myself.

I have an 06 LR3 HSE and i get 25/26 mpg on during highway driving going about 75ish. I think the LR3 v8 gets great gas milleage! its even better than 05 Chrysler pacifica 3.8l. I only get like 22-23 hwy with that.