V8 vs. SCV6...
 

For those of you had both motors what have you noticed between the two motors? Is the SCV6 any better at anything? In neither form has the LR3/4Discovery been a sporting vehicle but does the vehicle feel sluggish compared to before?

i tend to enjoy the v8's better. the superchargers on the v6 can get a little noisey in the nose cone.

I own the V8 and have driven the SV6. Can't really feel the difference in power / I think they are pretty close (340 vs 375hp). The V6 has an 8-spd vs the 6spd transmission. Otherwise feels pretty similar

noisy from the sc whine or because the motor is working harder to pull the weight of the LR4?

I had a similar experience with the 3.0T/4.2L Q7. I owned both but could not notice a difference between the two in terms of acceleration but the MPG improved dramatically. The output between the two motors was only 7hp this is 35hp so I was curious if it would more of a slouch at highway speeds or if the 8AT was constantly gear hunting or creating drone in the cabin.

Yes - mpg is improved from about 12 city cycle to about 15. Sadly it's pretty poor either way - it's just a really heavy vehicle

In my view it's surprisingly sprightly in both V8 and V6 guise. The acceleration times are very respectable for a heavy truck and it feels faster than that. I didn't get drone or searching for gears. The ZF transmissions used are very common in many other luxury car brands and perform very well

And if you're trying to decide between the two, my bias is to decide on age and price - the V8s will be older and lower priced as it was on an earlier spec. So I'd get as recent as possible to fit your budget and that will likely define which one you get

MPG isn't really a concern but if the gain in efficiency is negligible then i would prefer the eight cylinder.

the problem i am having is that the options i want appear to be more common on the newer models. finding an lr3 or lr4 (pre-2013) with HSE Lux or RSE or upgraded audio is rare... finding one with all of the above is even more rare. pricing isn't the issue but finding the right vehicle appears to be. i was hoping by casting a wider net i would be able to find what i want (and i have) but unfortunately it is the six cylinder. considering the size, weight, shape and application of the vehicle i am not looking for a canyon carver or a frugal fuel familyhauler but i do not want to listen to an overworked motor every time we load up and drive off.

Yes - HSE are very common but Lux are pretty rare
Given what you describe I suspect you will get more enjoyment from the V8
Where are you based?

It appears that your comments are not isolated... however finding a V8 HSE Lux will be a chore and finding a low mileage vehicle with the equipment I desire will be a full time job which may yield the same results as wildcatting.

noisy from the sc itself, not the whine but the isoltator spring in the nose cone can make a clunking sound after awhile

[QUOTE=jlrvkohl;603519][QUOTE=iconoclast;602868] noisy from the sc whine or because the motor is working harder to pull the weight of the LR4?

noisy from the sc itself, not the whine but the isoltator spring in the nose cone can make a clunking sound after awhile

got it... i am sure it is tolerable at least for my occupants and myself.

I disagree. I'm currently looking for a 2012/2013 LR4 (30k-55k) and they are all over the place.

I was lucky. When I purchased mine the Buick dealer did not know what the had. Bought and drove to the insurance company and they right away told me I had the LUX. 2011 5.0L, LR4, 23,000 miles for $39K in 2013. 72,500 miles now and doing well. They are out there, just have took take your time and watch. You might have to go 200-300 miles to pick one up.

I am not sure where you are or looking but in this area Lux with RSE is not common.

Yep, patience and casting a wider net will yield better results. I found a V8 that was recently listed. Going this weekend to look at it.

sadly they sold it moments before i arrived.

Keep alert, I have called in sick to buy cars.

Last and final attempt. I was able to find an LR4 Landmark with hardly any miles on it. Has everything except Rear Seat Entertainment and Heavy Duty Pkg. My wife is currently in a '12 Range Rover Supercharged Silver Lux (20k miles) and this LR4 has the SCV6... She is sold on the LR4 in terms of looks, practicality and appointments however we both are having reservations about the motor.

Stick with the RRSC or just give in to the SVC6 LR4?

I had to drive 2 hours to find mine, i couldn't find the HD package but i got the '12 LUX with everything else includ RSE. Its the V8 so i do like it better, have driven the V6 and just don't feel like it has the balls to do what a LR should do. Just my opinion. Keep searching if its what you want they are out there as others have said...

Drive both and see what you think. The power difference on paper is pretty small - and I've certainly not seen a lot of folks in the V6 SC complaining about lack of power. But it will be a personal feel so see how you think they compare

We decided to move forward with the Landmark. Deposit placed. Vehicle should be ready over the weekend after it goes through the Prep Center. I hope we made the right decision.

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Congrats! Hope you enjoy - looks great.

Thank you. First LR/RR 6cyl product we have ever owned. I hope we/I am not disappointed. (Going to start browsing the Jaguar forums and see if someone offers a tune & pulley combo for this thing.)

Any update on how the V6 treated you? I’m looking to buy but concerned with reliability as I will be buying with 75k or so miles. I have seen plenty of V8’s with 150k on them (even if they are making timing noise). Anyone seen any mileage on these SCV6’s?

The V6 is noisy in its own right but has treated us well. My wife's has 125,000 (valve cover replacement, water pump, cross over pipes, supercharger coupler, and brakes) and mine has 65,000 (battery and brakes). Both see oil changes every 6000 miles; diffs, transfer case service every 30,000; and tranny service every 50,000.

hope that helps!

Spent lots of time behind the wheel of both. Ended up (earlier this year) with a 2013 HSE LUX with 41K mi & and extended warranty. We had to wait quite a while to find the right one. for the right price, I would’ve considered a SCV6, but the V8 is better. The difference in power has more to do with delivery than quantity.

Our 15 needed tensioners/guides at 50,005 miles. No joke. I had thankfully recorded the sound at 48,000 and took it in only to be told there was no issue. Thankfully it was covered as good will but only because I'd documented it.