Thread: Some good news about my Puma

crack the 158,,, very shacky 158 tho

That Puma was a lone vehicle that I posted earlier.

I just purchased a newy

So what? Well .... First drive is to Wee Waa in NSW from Townsville. 3 days travel and over 3 thou Km!!

Goes like a rocket!!


Doing the speed limit was good for economy.....I have never been in a Defender that accelerates uphill so well.

Disclaimer, I drove empty and the car is new.....

Regards,
PeterW


I edited the fuel data as the 2010 Ecel pasted as linier word style?
12.9Ltr Km worst and was recorded at speed.
10.7Ltr Km was at indicated spped limit, ( and a number of water crossings at Rollstone and from Balyando To Charters Towers)

Originally Posted by Scallops

2 more months go by - and the Puma continues to impress, although a 2nd EGR valve were required since last update - a definite source of engine surge on/off throttle. I'm into the "all work done by MR" phase of ownership now, which I'm sure will help, so I might just step out to 6 monthly updates from here - or at least when I can get the darned valve blanked off.

Go the Ford!

Who's MR? Pardon the ignorance.

In my case I'm ecstatic with the vehicle but have given up on LR Australia. Although dealers have been great, LRA is in denial about some of my issues - but I have found inner peace by seeking my own solutions....

Originally Posted by stig0000

crack the 158,,, very shacky 158 tho

WOE anyone wants to drive that fast in a Defender is beyond me

Originally Posted by Gav110

Who's MR? Pardon the ignorance.

In my case I'm ecstatic with the vehicle but have given up on LR Australia. Although dealers have been great, LRA is in denial about some of my issues - but I have found inner peace by seeking my own solutions....

We need some detail about your issues Gav. Especially problems and solutions.

I might add my D90 is bl**dy fantastic. Best Land Rover I have ever owned (it is the 6th).

Cheers
KarlB

Another time mate - too busy enjoying my life to get bogged down with LRA - just sad they only have 1% of the enthusiasm for their product that their customers and even most of the dealers do.

The 110 gets so much attention and enthusiasm from everyone else, it's unfathomable - even the dealers are incredulous at their attitude. Anyway as I say, I've moved on - just getting what I need done by my local LR specialists - Bruce Davis, Mulgo and Graeme Cooper - they get the vehicle and have a passion for it.

Busy building up a camping trailer using an old 109 body at moment - rushing to get ready for school hols. Will write up a discussion on it some other time. Happy motoring

Another time mate - too busy enjoying my life to get bogged down with LRA - just sad they only have 1% of the enthusiasm for their product that their customers and even most of the dealers do.

The 110 gets so much attention and enthusiasm from everyone else, it's unfathomable - even the dealers are incredulous at their attitude. Anyway as I say, I've moved on - just getting what I need done by my local LR specialists - Bruce Davis, Mulgo and Graeme Cooper - they get the vehicle and have a passion for it.

Busy building up a camping trailer using an old 109 body at moment - rushing to get ready for school hols. Will write up a discussion on it some other time. Happy motoring

Hi Gav - When you say "LRA" are you meaning Land Rover Australia, or Les Richmond Automotive (Les Richmond Automotive). I am hoping the former and not the latter...