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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298   
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I'm sure some will suggest avoiding the 2.2 due to the dpf but in reality I'm not sure it's actually an issue.
I believe the 2.2 is actually more refined and probably has a lot to do with the shorter stroke and inherently less torque. I've got the 2.4 and to be honest it's great (assuming you can avoid the gremlins but both are susceptible to them). the clutch seems lighter and smoother on the 2.2 but not sure why as I believe they're running the same components? on this basis alone perhaps the 2.2 is the model to aim for? both have had recalls so look out for them. good luck, |
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12th Apr 2016 11:54am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904  
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The reason I went for the 2.2 was road tax is £225 where as I believe the 2.4 its £515. That saving almost pays for the insurance! Possible not the best justification but it made sense to me! Plus I wanted as newer load mileage as I could afford.
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12th Apr 2016 11:58am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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If I had the choice between two otherwise identical vehicles I'd have the 2.4 because it doesn't have the DPF (particularly important for short hop farm stuff), doesn't suffer from oil dilution as a result and is generally simpler. It's also harder to fiddle with the ECU on the 2.2 without having to remove it.
2.4 is easier to remap and has less stuff to go wrong. However, look at the general condition of them and pay more attention to that. I'd have a good 2.2 over a dog of a 2.4 any day. |
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12th Apr 2016 12:02pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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the later 2.4's also have the cheaper road tax.
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12th Apr 2016 12:24pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971
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As do all utility variants. Station wagons from post TD5 to mid 2.4 are higher, everything else is lower.
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12th Apr 2016 1:42pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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People seem to play down the differences on here, but in my opinion the 2.2 is vastly better than the 2.4
Smoother, quieter, more linear power delivery plus some general improvements to the rest of the vehicle. Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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12th Apr 2016 7:29pm |
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| RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363 
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.....as they say in TrumpLand, "cc= cubes count"! 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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12th Apr 2016 7:49pm |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 
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3 days until i get my 2.2. I can then review against my previous 2.4
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12th Apr 2016 8:24pm |
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| Way of life Member Since: 07 Sep 2015 Location: Halifax NS Posts: 22  
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Well not quite Trump land but we also say no substitute for cubic inches.
That is for big block gassers from years ago, the Ford, Chev and Dodge 6-7 liters of pulling power I miss those days my brother burning the tires of my Moms and Dads 460 Ford 7.5liter. I love my 2.4 Puma BAS made it work great. |
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12th Apr 2016 10:13pm |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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Got to be a 2.4
Not that I'm biased  |
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13th Apr 2016 5:15am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3639 
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Happy with my 2.4 have driven the same model with 2.2 it is ever so slightly smoother and likes higher revs but that is about it, the rev hang of the 2.2 is annoying although I'm sure you can get used to it. Therefore I will stay with my 2.4 and avoid the DPF and oil dilution issues. DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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13th Apr 2016 5:38am |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Better Speed limiter on the 2.2
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13th Apr 2016 6:37am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971
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See I'm not sure about the speed limiter. 80-ish is plenty for mine!
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13th Apr 2016 8:24am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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Owned both. 2.2 is the smoother and quieter of the two, rev hang is something you quickly adapt to. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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