Engine Size

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Engine Size

Postby x350 » Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:29 pm

Hi everyone,
My search for a 308 continues,(now wiser re water pump and tensioner issues) I have looked at a couple of low milage 4.0,2000yr but have come across a 2001 3.2 23000mls, I would be very greatfull for any advice re the two engines, reliability ,performance ,etc

Many thanks

Howard
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Re: Engine Size

Postby ptjs1 » Mon Nov 24, 2014 2:12 pm

Howard,

The 4.0 is more powerful, quicker and more economical! Reliability, they'll be exactly the same.

The major aspect is whether model and spec is important for you. In theory you can find a 3.2 Sovereign but there's 2,000 made vs 36,000 4.0 Sovereigns. And if it's a LWB you want (you do IMHO!) there's 385 3.2 Sovereign LWB vs 11,000 4.0 Sovereign LWB. Naturally, there's no Daimler or Supercharged 3.2 versions.

If it's just the condition of car and engine you care about, then don't worry about the engine size. If it's performance or model you want, then it's the 4.0 you'll be getting.

Good luck with the search

Paul
1995 XJS 4.0 Convertible
1980 XJ-S Pre-HE
Jaguar 4.2 Supercharged engine (but not with a Jaguar body..)

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Re: Engine Size

Postby x350 » Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:15 pm

Hi Paul,
Once again many thanks for your imput, as before a very helpful repy, Will keep you posted
Howard


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