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pride355 · 30th January 2003, 23:11

You may have to wait a little longer than June for the facelifted model.
But I think the wait will worth it. With the upgraded 3.0L diesel engine, it will be 205 hp instead of 185.
I have tested Range Rover 3.0L diesel and that very same engine has 177 hp in RR. With the curbweight of 2,5 tons (5500 lbs), car didn't drive as it should do.

I guess cosmatic changes and more powerful engine will motivate you to wait longer. IMO 3.0L diesel is the best engine option for a SUV regardless of insurance costs for your age.
Very good choice. Good luck with the wait.

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pride355 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Istanbul/Turkey Age: 28 Posts: 890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You may have to wait a little longer than June for the facelifted model. But I think the wait will worth it. With the upgraded 3.0L diesel engine, it will be 205 hp instead of 185. I have tested Range Rover 3.0L diesel and that very same engine has 177 hp in RR. With the curbweight of 2,5 tons (5500 lbs), car didn't drive as it should do. I guess cosmatic changes and more powerful engine will motivate you to wait longer. IMO 3.0L diesel is the best engine option for a SUV regardless of insurance costs for your age. Very good choice. Good luck with the wait. __________________ ONUR '07 911 Carrera S Coupe MeteorGrey (SOLD) '05 M3 Coupe SMGII SilverGrey (SOLD) '03 M3 Coupe SMGII BlueWater/Black (GONE) '96 M3 Coupe 3.2 EVO Estoril/Grey (SOLD)