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I care about the leaks; it's the main thing that $%^#es me off! And also the fact LR don't care enough to fix it. They basically leak at every joint but Buggy, a Defender will become like your beloved family pet and I've never heard of Jap 4x4 owners having the same sentiments about their cars; get one and you'll join an elite group. :)
get a landy,
Its not something that can ever be adequately experienced through explination.
when you get one you'll see and then you'll have a "ahhh so thats what they ment" moment which will quickly be followed by the realisation of why we all smile and wave at each other when we pass on the road. Its a simple modest way of acknowledging that yes, we know that we know something thats inexplicable"
You'll also get the privledge of experience those that dont know doing things like shutting the bonnets of their vehicles that are broken down and pretending they are just "stopped for a cuppa and to check the map" when you stop to assist.
Awesome. Soft, fine, dry, choppy, reverse, changing lanes, all seem to be no problem. Pop it in low and blod blod blod. It's like a bulldozer.
The Defender can be a challenge to own. But I like to think only the brave own a defender. Only they understand.
It sounds wanky but it's true.
I will probably say in fifty years time, that motor has been well looked after, it hasn't ever given any problemsQuote:
Originally Posted by Buggy
The only time my Defender gets wet inside is when I open the door while it's raining.Quote:
I have heard a bit about landys leaking water in the wet, is this a common issue, I find it hard to imagine a new car getting you wet in the rain.
Wash it down well inside and out after running along the beach, use a rust preventative to spray inside the steel parts, that will keep any rust from starting.Quote:
Finally, my 4x4 use would mostly be beach work and the odd climbing of sand dunes, can anyone say how well they can perform in sand?
Climbing sand dunes and running on soft sand is all about selecting the right tyre tread and tyre pressure, so carry a tyre compressor with you.
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Originally Posted by wrinklearthur
Mine is the same to be honest. It only gets wet when I open the doors to hose it out.:D