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carrotbay



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Used D240 HSE or new D250 SE?
Apologies if this has already been covered, but I would appreciate some help. I’m finally making the move to upgrade my 2008 110 to a new Defender. It’s a really difficult decision but I need a vehicle to be able to soak up some motorway miles with ease now.

I looking at both used d240s or a new d250. This is going to be a long term purchase so I want to get it right. Is the d250 a significantly better engine or just a move to reduce emissions but no other benefits?
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Gareth



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It smoother. You need to drive and compare. I think the 6 cylinder may be a better long term car. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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Kubrick1978



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You could still consider the D200 6 cylinder versus the D240 4 cylinder (increased torque).
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muddypaws



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England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Admittedly I've only driven the 4 pot D240 diesel so far but I found the power delivery very off-putting.

From standstill the turbo takes a second or so to cut in leading to a very jerky takeoff. My test drive lasted a few hours & maybe in time I would have got used to it - but it put me off.

IMHO I think I'd go for the 6 pot version Richard

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Retroanaconda



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The 4 pot is fine, but there’s no comparison - the 6 is the way to go. Unless you can get a significant discount on a 4, in that case it could be worth it.

My 6-cyl D200 drives like it has much more power than the 4-cylinder D240 I had on test - there’s far more torque and it’s that which is important in an engine, horsepower is for pub bragging.
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SN



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^^^ as above - I had a D240 as my test drive but my six pot D200 is luvverly with it's better torque and nice burbly noise - as someone once said, there's no replacement for displacement... Whistle

And of course you get to pick your toys on a factory order... Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
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carrotbay



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Thank you all for your advice. I ordered a 110 D250 X-Dynamic SE this afternoon in Santorini Black. Currently in build and I should get it mid July. Ordering a little blind without driving the 6 cylinder, but I’m sure it’ll be good.
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J77



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You won’t be disappointed with the 6 cylinder, it’s quiet, silky smooth and pretty responsive. 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder is like night and day. 23.5MY 90 D250 X-Dynamic SE, Pangea Green
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Gone - 21MY 90 D200 S, Tasman Blue, Fuji White roof.
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