Thread: 6 years of Puma Ownership

Good to hear.
I'm very happy with mine, even though I've had a couple of early minor problems which warranty has fixed. I didn't get extended warranty, kind of figured by the time I get to that point, I should have her well and truly sorted,, by geez, time goes fast , not two years old yet, already 60k on the clock

I do love her though

5 years in the SVX and still love'n it.

Never had an issue that would even nearly rate as major and very few minor issues.

Long live the mighty PUMA

Always good to hear GOOD news.
Glad it's going well, Pickles.

Cricket scallops what have you been doing. I'm out of warranty end of month with 90K on the dial. But great to hear its all tip top.

My tuck has run well lately, but developed a knock in the donk, and idles like old school car with aircon kincking in and out.
Still, I have faith in the warranty, it's sure copped a pilling over the past few years. Might go out with a bang.

Originally Posted by newhue

Cricket scallops what have you been doing. I'm out of warranty end of month with 90K on the dial. But great to hear its all tip top.

My tuck has run well lately, but developed a knock in the donk, and idles like old school car with aircon kincking in and out.
Still, I have faith in the warranty, it's sure copped a pilling over the past few years. Might go out with a bang.

Maybe you should have the inspection done too....http://www.racq.com.au/motoring/cars...le_inspections

It is good to see that the Puma,s are performing well know that they are starting to get some years on them.
How about some Puma owners do a review on there Defenders, say a 50 k and 100 k review of the good and bad points etc
I am sure this would be of interest to all

OK, here we go. My SVX is turning 5 years old in Sep, has 64k km on the clock. It is not being driven off road at all, driving it with respect I would say. Only mechanical problems I have had were in its first year truck going into limp mode several times, which was on account of a sticking EGR valve. Was replaced under warranty, never a problem since. Second problem was a leaking rear diff seal at abt 55k km, which was easily replaced under the existing warranty. Other than that, none.
Truck is fully Dinitrolled, all bolts were replaced from new with SS versions, and to date, absolutely zero rust anywhere. Besides its annual service, I have an oil/filter change in between, and at 45k km I had for first time gearbox/transfer box/diffs oils changed too, which I will repeat every 20k km from now on.
Mine is a keeper, so taking good care of it. As they say.... You never own a Defender, you merely take care of it for the next generation.

Mines turned over 65K,bought it almost two years ago,I've done most of WA from top to bottom and across the middle and back to NSW twice and most of SA including Kangaroo island.I've replaced the therno switch on the aircon and LR replaced the clutch at thier insistance,other than that it doesn't leak,starts everytime and does everything from being a mums taxi to towing our camper.I've also used Land Rover dealers in NSW,SA and WA and without doubt the dealers are the best by far,Solitiar in SA and Barbagallos at Osborn Park have been exceptional in every way,Solitair went above and beyong when I had it serviced thier in Feb this year. Pat