2016 'Defender'

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Originally Posted by PAT303

None.Mine between them have done 90% of Oz show room stock,the only real problem I've had with both was tyres,Coopers on the Tdi and MTR's on the TDCi. Outback reliability has little to do with the type of vehicle and more to do with lowering weight,driving to the conditions and using common sense,they are also in my experience the things 90% of travelers get wrong. Pat

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I reckon that's a pretty fair comment in my experience.

There's probably a couple of different things/known issues to be aware of between a Tdi and Tdci - for example, higher mileage Tdcis often get Suction Control Valve issues and fuel quality is probably more of an issue too. Being aware of/preventing the turbo hose rub issue is another one. Also knowing your EKA code would be worthwhile as is being aware of the fuel tank breather location and that some servos seem to affect the alarm system. The only additional tools I carry are a diagnostic system.

That said, pretty much every issue I've had has been from driving too hard :wasntme: or from modifications -for example I gotta suspension clunk out near the Stoney Desert because the installer had put the rubbers and washers in incorrectly (and I was fair flogging along too).

End of my O/T diversion!

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Originally Posted by PAT303

None.Mine between them have done 90% of Oz show room stock,the only real problem I've had with both was tyres,Coopers on the Tdi and MTR's on the TDCi. Outback reliability has little to do with the type of vehicle and more to do with lowering weight,driving to the conditions and using common sense,they are also in my experience the things 90% of travelers get wrong. Pat

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Interesting isn't it. That's why I asked the question. I've got a Nanocom, but never needed to use it. Otherwise it's all about good packing, good driving, good tyres. Bridgestone D661's for me.

I had the same issue with my Koni Raids, oneplusone, had them installed when I was busy, then had to replace the bushes myself on the road. Koni's awesome ever since.

....here it is! the 2018 Defender!? 😄

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Originally Posted by MrLandy

....here it is! the 2018 Defender!? 😄

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That's The Discovery 5

Or is it the Disco sport? Or new Range Rover Sport? I can't tell. Nah surely it's the new Defender?

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Originally Posted by MrLandy

Or is it the Disco sport? Or new Range Rover Sport? I can't tell. Nah surely it's the new Defender?

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Ain't that the truth. I have no doubt the new models will be/are awesome machines but their styling has become so slick and similar that it's difficult to tell them all apart.

It's a weird sort of beautifully styled blandness.

I prefer the D4 and old Sport personally, from a styling perspective at least. They have a solid presence.

I hope the Defender retains some tough bushable looks and doesn't end up looking like other SUVs.

So do I, and I'm quietly confident that it will. :)

That shot above looks like a Ford Territory!

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Originally Posted by Rolly

That shot above looks like a Ford Territory!

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It does!! That's what I thought but I didn't want to blaspheme. :angel: