V8 vs. SCV6...
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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.
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Originally Posted by iconoclast
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.
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
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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.
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