Having owned 2 TD4 150bhp FL2 (07 and 08 plate manuals), which do people think is the better engine to have.

Taking into account all the 'quirks' both positive and negative for both engines (but discounting DMF/rear diff kind of problems and other non engine related issues)

not worried about post 2013 models with the revised interior as I don't think there were any changes underneath the bonnet.

TD4 for me, whilst the SD4 does feel a little quicker when pushed hard, the trade off in fuel consumption IMHO is not worth it 

and yet you have an SD4 Auto which would give the worst MPG out them all

I found my 2nd TD4 with a dose of millers additive to the tank was more than capable, although under 1800rpm there was nothing under the go pedal.

Manual TD4 all the way for me! Drove the SD4 not my cup of tea the auto! Rog you coming back to the fold  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

haha would love to but cant afford the spec/age I would want now. Having said that lets just see how I get on this winter with a 2 wheel drive car and 45 profile tyres

plus it only costs me a fiver a day in fuel to commute now

SD every time. Auto is excellent. You can select command shift and play with gearchanges all day if you wish.
Seriously: I regularly get 44mpg on 400 miles roung trip from Ayrshire to Aberdeen areas, cruise at 75 (true 72-73)
I recently did 140 miles of rally route as safety car running 10-15 minutes ahead of event of which approx 70 miles was on forest roads using GGS programe. 32 MPG.
Normal average 38-41 mpg.
If I had driven many new 1.4 or 1.6 petrol cars on any above i am sure consumption would have been much the same or worse.
Auto Express findings on road tests always quote MPG on test which usually bears no resemblance to Government Combined figures. All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

I'd love a sd4  2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

My sister has the SD4 but I prefer the Si4 Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

cqr wrote:

I'd love a sd4

naturally, you are a mud plugger, and sd4 autos are very good off road - considering they have no low range 

I have the SD4 Auto and think its great - yes the MPG is quite bad , ok its very bad ..... but i am willing to pretend that isn't an issue as i really enjoy the engine.

I'm with Lightwater-Si4 for me I hate diesels! Why did Land Rover never offer a sensible petrol option to FL2 buyers in the uk??

40K of trouble free SD4 motoring for me and all over Europe. There is only 1 choice for me - SD4 auto

TDV8 for me

..... but that's in a different LR model.

So suppose the TD4 will have to do.  FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

I drove a FFRR with the 4.4 TDV8 on a LR experience day and its an unbelievable engine, very very quick on road and effortless off road.

Recently upgraded to a SD4 auto from a TD4 manual - I find the SD4 quieter, more powerful, surprisingly better fuel economy and more relaxing. I don't think I will ever go "manual" again MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings