Thread: Did I make a mistake ?

Originally Posted by Dockstrada

.But I’m a little concerned as I have had a bad experience with land rover in the past .
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Tell us about your bad experience, and we will tell you about how good the 2.4 engine is Bob

There is good and bad in all cars, Land Rovers included. There is good design, bad design and the mediocre, the problem is that the jury is out for several years before they make a decision, so you don't really know untill way after you have made your choice.

Have you made a good or a bad or a mediocre choice ?, only you can say. Does the car do what you expected of it ? has it been reliable ? does it give you the 'vibe' that you wanted when you bought it ? If the answer is yes then you've just bought yourself a magic machine that will give you years of pleasure.

Until or unless it proves otherwise enjoy.

You don't need to 'buy' grief, in life there's plenty of that for free.

Deano

Well that same engine powers half the worlds Vans, now if you asked about the Nissan 3lt. hand grenade..., Regards Frank.

Engine's is fine! But, Replaced multiple clutches (new one needed soon), multipe diffs (one now leaking), new steering box, multiple door seals, multiple EGR's (latest now failing), multiple water shedders inside doors, bubbled paint, cracked paint, multiple hub seals (still leaking), new rear demister, new radio, new clock, new bearings, new signal lights, multiple seat mechanisms (still dont work properly), new aircon box, at times screeching turbo, multiple misaligned panels, weird rumbling sound, TC/ABS nearly killed me on gravel road, central locking not working, central locking working when it shouldn't with my keys inside, door handle fell off in my hand, pulling to left, etc etc ad nauseum... And don't get me started on all the damage caused by some hamfisted dealership mechanics. Then there's the battle to get stuff sorted and then there's the.... Sorry... what was the question again?

Originally Posted by alittlebitconcerned

Engine's is fine! But, Replaced multiple clutches (new one needed soon), multipe diffs (one now leaking), new steering box, multiple door seals, multiple EGR's (latest now failing), multiple water shedders inside doors, bubbled paint, cracked paint, multiple hub seals (still leaking), new rear demister, new radio, new clock, new bearings, new signal lights, multiple seat mechanisms (still dont work properly), new aircon box, at times screeching turbo, multiple misaligned panels, weird rumbling sound, TC/ABS nearly killed me on gravel road, central locking not working, central locking working when it shouldn't with my keys inside, door handle fell off in my hand, pulling to left, etc etc ad nauseum... And don't get me started on all the damage caused by some hamfisted dealership mechanics. Then there's the battle to get stuff sorted and then there's the.... Sorry... what was the question again?

Perhaps we can put the engine into an old county..... touchs forelock & backs away, carefully. Bob

Originally Posted by bob10

Perhaps we can put the engine into an old county..... touchs forelock & backs away, carefully. Bob

Oh thats real clever; a funny guy huh? You think I'm...I'm... wait on, hmmm, not a bad idea.

Well I My dad owned 2 Land Rovers both Range Rovers 1 was a 2 door the other a 4 door I was only young so can’t remember the year . my first Land Rover was a second hand 88 Range Rover it got me hooked was a beast after many years I decided to buy a New 96 Disco it turned out to be a big disappointment engine and box were…… JUNK! after that in 97 I decided to ditch the Disco and buy a new 97 Range Rover SE once again engine and box Yep…… JUNK! add to the list the electronic suspension split system AC ……. JUNK ! .

So as you can imagine I’m a little apprehensive . I understand land Rover has moved forward since then but it seems there are still several common issues that haunt the brand . please prove me wrong I love my Defender .

Originally Posted by Dockstrada

Well I My dad owned 2 Land Rovers both Range Rovers 1 was a 2 door the other a 4 door I was only young so can’t remember the year . my first Land Rover was a second hand 88 Range Rover it got me hooked was a beast after many years I decided to buy a New 96 Disco it turned out to be a big disappointment engine and box were…… JUNK! after that in 97 I decided to ditch the Disco and buy a new 97 Range Rover SE once again engine and box Yep…… JUNK! add to the list the electronic suspension split system AC ……. JUNK ! .

So as you can imagine I’m a little apprehensive . I understand land Rover has moved forward since then but it seems there are still several common issues that haunt the brand . please prove me wrong I love my Defender .

I don't mean to be pedantic[ think it's in my amcos] but , mate , sit on the couch, and elaborate on what you mean by junk. Doesn't mean a thing ,till you state that thing, what happened , Bob