Thread: A sad Day. Goodby Deefer.

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Originally Posted by Robmacca

or u could simply drive it like a manual and drop it in a lower gear for the steep hills, etc instead of just letting the Auto change for u....[/Q
Kinda defeats the purpose of buying an auto don't you think?. Pat

No not really.....
I was always told when towing in an auto and going up hills, don't wait for the auto to change, do it your self as this will prolong the life of the auto....

But then again, I could have been told porkies too....... But I'm happy to drive mine like a manual in those circumstances to prolong the life of it :-)

Originally Posted by Wicks89

This thread is interesting.

Back to the OP, i think if you dont like driving a car you should move it on, lifes too short to deal with something that drives you up the wall. Obviously its got a few issues but James if you like driving it and dont get it checked by a specialist youre doing yourself a disservice.

On the point some folks are making about a vehicle being reliable out of the box...

I get bored often at work and read 4wd action (THE HORROR) and even though they bash Land Rovers for reliability like all good toyota owners, you might be surprised at what they spruik as required for touring and tough wheeling.

Just food for thought.

OMG! You read 4WD Action

That's almost as bad as ex Landy owners hanging around AULRO when they should be moving over to their new vehicle's forum and praising it until it lets them down and they buy a replacement.

We need to find an expert that can help these ghosts move towards the light. I'm prepared to donate $100 to the cause.

Originally Posted by steane

OMG! You read 4WD Action That's almost as bad as ex Landy owners hanging around AULRO when they should be moving over to their new vehicle's forum and praising it until it lets them down and they buy a replacement. We need to find an expert that can help these ghosts move towards the light. I'm prepared to donate $100 to the cause.

My Defender just sold today.
A very sad day indeed.
Although I do love Land Rovers and have moved into a 2010 TDV8 Vogue luxury.
That's how much faith I have in their brand and product.
I previously owned a D4.
My defender was rock solid reliable and put a smile on my face constantly.
The disco 4 was reliable in the 100000kms I did.
The vogue had been awesome so far.
I expect to have to fix a few random things but have done a lot of research on forums before purchase to understand what could go wrong and what sort of money it costs to fix.
Now it's time to go out and drive it and enjoy.

Originally Posted by Blade74

My Defender just sold today.
A very sad day indeed.
Although I do love Land Rovers and have moved into a 2010 TDV8 Vogue luxury.
That's how much faith I have in their brand and product.
I previously owned a D4.
My defender was rock solid reliable and put a smile on my face constantly.
The disco 4 was reliable in the 100000kms I did.
The vogue had been awesome so far.
I expect to have to fix a few random things but have done a lot of research on forums before purchase to understand what could go wrong and what sort of money it costs to fix.
Now it's time to go out and drive it and enjoy.

"TDV8"...Sounds good to me!!
Enjoy, Pickles.

Originally Posted by steane

OMG! You read 4WD Action

That's almost as bad as ex Landy owners hanging around AULRO when they should be moving over to their new vehicle's forum and praising it until it lets them down and they buy a replacement.

We need to find an expert that can help these ghosts move towards the light. I'm prepared to donate $100 to the cause.

ummm Steane.....I have never seen a rule for Aulro members saying they have to own a Land Rover to participate in this forum.

Who , besides you , says they SHOULD be be moving over to their new vehicles forum?

Probably 90% of my life has been in Land Rovers , both on the land and military. I think I am entitled to choose to use this forum.

I'm not sure why I'm really bothering explaining myself to a 500 poster.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

ummm Steane.....I have never seen a rule for Aulro members saying they have to own a Land Rover to participate in this forum.

Who , besides you , says they SHOULD be be moving over to their new vehicles forum?

Probably 90% of my life has been in Land Rovers , both on the land and military. I think I am entitled to choose to use this forum.

I'm not sure why I'm really bothering explaining myself to a 500 poster.

Good lord, neither am I

I try to avoid rambling as it increases my post count without adding value

Originally Posted by steane

Good lord, neither am I

I try to avoid rambling as it increases my post count without adding value

Made my day. And made me laugh out LOUD, in the office, pre-caffeinated.

I gotta go get my morning coffee now. Thanks Steane!

Originally Posted by steane

I try to avoid rambling as it increases my post count without adding value

Darnnit! The numbers tell a story - sadly it's that I ramble too much!
................Posts...Thanked....%
steane........543.......434......79.9
tact............611.......470......76.9

You definitely represent the quality over quantity side well, steane.