2.6v6

Georgies Dad · 4th March 2017, 10:42

I currently drive a CDTi,what is the 2.5 V6 like to drive and what is the reliability of it against the CDTi

Thanks

Mickyboy · 4th March 2017, 10:47

I can't shed any real light on the reliability, other than what I have heard which is normally pretty good, however I have driven a few in auto format and they drive superbly In 2.5 v6 format. Having a few diesel auto versions I can say the 2.5 V6 kicks down better and Pull away is much quicker (my opinion) fuel and tax costs are the reason I don't own one myself.

maxi_crawf · 4th March 2017, 12:10

Well I have a 51 plate 75 cdt I've now had 11 years which has failed to proceed once in all that time, and treated myself to a V6 190 11 months ago, up to now apart from the usual vis motor trouble and stat leaking (all known and relatively cheap repairs) it's running rather well

maxi_crawf · 4th March 2017, 12:18

Oh, and as far as I'm concerned it goes like Billy-o, sounds good as well, I had a cat-back exhaust fitted, it lets out the burble of the V6 a bit more than the standard exhaust

trikey · 4th March 2017, 14:06

I did 52000 in mine and the only thing it needed was a thermostat !!

suffolk boy · 4th March 2017, 14:10

would love to try one.thinking of dumping my derv as the tv module is worth more than the car

humptynumpty · 4th March 2017, 14:14

Ive had 2 cdt 75's 1 was terrible but other was a delight and very nippy, a 1.8t that i was lied to about and self destructed after 8miles then my current 2.5v6 ZT which i love and while its currently off the road im dieing to get it back lol, the good cdt 75 had front lower arms and bushes changed, drop links, upper mount bearings, brakes and front fan all by me but still considered it a good car, current ZT needed front fan, wheel bearing, clutch needed bled and has rear brakes to fut but i dont hold that against the car at all

Dawn · 4th March 2017, 14:22

I was in love with my diesel Connie until I took a ride in a fellow members 2.5 - that was that! I now have a V6 Contemporary.

The sound alone is worth a thousand words.

I think the diesel was a really strong car, and may even have been the better built engine, but my heart told me what it wanted, and I complied.

Depends really on your budget for fuel and tax, I guess. My 2.5 is cheaper to insure than the derv, no idea why!?

Steve42 · 4th March 2017, 15:35

I have two 2.5 v6 177bhp auto .
on both had to do the steering pump and vis motors .
on one of them thermostat was changed .
on my old v6 had a cam shaft snap but we think it was due to the oil going off .
oil went very thick.
I drove both in rush hour traffic so stop stating all the time and sitting in traffic
.I get around 23 to 25 mpg. on a run I have up to 44 mpg .
as with most cars service is the key. oil, oil filter, cam belts, gear box oil.
do I like driving it against my old 1.8 yes by a long way.
would I have another hell yes . but I only do 20 mils a day so the mpg is not to much of a problem.

vacuman · 4th March 2017, 16:18

Just remember that any late model V6's registered after March 06 cost £500 per year for road tax. I only found out the hard way, after agreeing to buy and signing the paperwork.

4th March 2017, 10:42	#1
Georgies Dad This is my second home Land Rover Join Date: May 2013 Location: Thorpe St Andrew,Norwich Posts: 14,715 Thanks: 933 Thanked 2,925 Times in 1,979 Posts	2.6v6 I currently drive a CDTi,what is the 2.5 V6 like to drive and what is the reliability of it against the CDTi Thanks __________________ Steve and Georgie Together Forever Lonely days are long Twilight sings a song All the happiness that used to be Soon my eyes will close Soon I'll find repose And in dreams, you're always near to me I'll see you in my dreams And then I'll hold you in my dreams

4th March 2017, 10:47	#2
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	I can't shed any real light on the reliability, other than what I have heard which is normally pretty good, however I have driven a few in auto format and they drive superbly In 2.5 v6 format. Having a few diesel auto versions I can say the 2.5 V6 kicks down better and Pull away is much quicker (my opinion) fuel and tax costs are the reason I don't own one myself. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

4th March 2017, 14:06	#5
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I did 52000 in mine and the only thing it needed was a thermostat !! __________________ Lest we forget..

4th March 2017, 14:10	#6
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4th March 2017, 14:14	#7
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	Ive had 2 cdt 75's 1 was terrible but other was a delight and very nippy, a 1.8t that i was lied to about and self destructed after 8miles then my current 2.5v6 ZT which i love and while its currently off the road im dieing to get it back lol, the good cdt 75 had front lower arms and bushes changed, drop links, upper mount bearings, brakes and front fan all by me but still considered it a good car, current ZT needed front fan, wheel bearing, clutch needed bled and has rear brakes to fut but i dont hold that against the car at all Last edited by humptynumpty; 4th March 2017 at 14:18..

4th March 2017, 12:10	#3
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	Well I have a 51 plate 75 cdt I've now had 11 years which has failed to proceed once in all that time, and treated myself to a V6 190 11 months ago, up to now apart from the usual vis motor trouble and stat leaking (all known and relatively cheap repairs) it's running rather well

4th March 2017, 12:18	#4
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	Oh, and as far as I'm concerned it goes like Billy-o, sounds good as well, I had a cat-back exhaust fitted, it lets out the burble of the V6 a bit more than the standard exhaust

4th March 2017, 14:22	#8
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I was in love with my diesel Connie until I took a ride in a fellow members 2.5 - that was that! I now have a V6 Contemporary. The sound alone is worth a thousand words. I think the diesel was a really strong car, and may even have been the better built engine, but my heart told me what it wanted, and I complied. Depends really on your budget for fuel and tax, I guess. My 2.5 is cheaper to insure than the derv, no idea why!?

4th March 2017, 15:35	#9
Steve42 I really should get out more....... mg 190+ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bedworth Posts: 2,267 Thanks: 191 Thanked 368 Times in 248 Posts	I have two 2.5 v6 177bhp auto . on both had to do the steering pump and vis motors . on one of them thermostat was changed . on my old v6 had a cam shaft snap but we think it was due to the oil going off . oil went very thick. I drove both in rush hour traffic so stop stating all the time and sitting in traffic .I get around 23 to 25 mpg. on a run I have up to 44 mpg . as with most cars service is the key. oil, oil filter, cam belts, gear box oil. do I like driving it against my old 1.8 yes by a long way. would I have another hell yes . but I only do 20 mils a day so the mpg is not to much of a problem.

4th March 2017, 16:18	#10
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	Just remember that any late model V6's registered after March 06 cost £500 per year for road tax. I only found out the hard way, after agreeing to buy and signing the paperwork.