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landyfever
11th June 2010, 06:42 PM
What is the AULRO website for ?

I thought it was for Land Rover owners & enthusiasts to share their passion for Land Rover. To talk about their cars ,what they've done to them, where they've been with them, how they've fixed them & what they like about them etc.

I don't think its for people to complain/whinge about their land Rover , the dealers/repairers & the service their getting ?

I think their on the WRONG website :mad:

I love my Land Rover's :o:o:o:o:o

Hendrik
11th June 2010, 06:48 PM
Spot on mate, spot on :D

Scouse
11th June 2010, 07:09 PM
Yep, stay away from AULO & stick with AULRO ;).

http://www.aulogroup.com/images/aulo_main_about.jpg

Slunnie
11th June 2010, 07:18 PM
I think its important to be real about them, the good and the bad rather than being a group that just gets together to tell ourselves how wonderful the world is. :D

clubagreenie
11th June 2010, 07:20 PM
AULO Scares baby jesus

rick130
11th June 2010, 07:22 PM
Hmmm.
IMO nothing's perfect, and Land Rovers are far from it, as is anything devised and built by mankind.

If you can't discuss the downsides, as well as the upsides I'd reckon someone is steering far too close to fanaticism..

If I have a problem I'd like to think I can post about it and discuss with my mates, cause you can guarantee someone else has experienced the same 'issue' and being an ever resourceful lot, someone, somewhere has come up with a damned good fix or alternative, or usually several fixes on a theme.

No one thing can be all things to all people, if we can't be objective about our vehicles, well, maybe I am on the wrong forum ?

rick130
11th June 2010, 07:24 PM
I think its important to be real about them, the good and the bad rather than being a group that just gets together to tell ourselves how wonderful the world is. :D


I dunno, could be fun to sit around a campfire, hold hands and sing 'Kumbaya' :D

Lotz-A-Landies
11th June 2010, 07:24 PM
What is the AULO website for ?

I thought it was for Land Rover owners & enthusiasts to share their passion for Land Rover. To talk about their cars ,what they've done to them, where they've been with them, how they've fixed them & what they like about them etc.

I don't think its for people to complain/whinge about their land Rover , the dealers/repairers & the service their getting ?

I think their on the WRONG website :mad:

I love my Land Rover's :o:o:o:o:oMate you're definately on the wrong website!

This ones the AULRO - the cheer leader squad on the AULO site can their self appreciation and back slapping. The people over here at AuLRO live in the real world where mechanical things break and then we fix them.

amtravic1
11th June 2010, 07:25 PM
What is the point in having a forum to discus anything if you cant discus the good and bad things on whatever that forum is discussing.
I would not even bother with a forum that only allows discussion that is positive about a subject. The internet is all about getting information, good and bad about a subject.

Rangier Rover
11th June 2010, 07:26 PM
Due to extreme purist, those like me that whinge when they break from what they're not designed to do;), Restorations and a few that modify the base vehicle to fit a given application we have a wealth of very genuine knowledge here based on others experiences. :cool:

stig0000
11th June 2010, 07:26 PM
I think its important to be real about them, the good and the bad rather than being a group that just gets together to tell ourselves how wonderful the world is. :D
agreed,,

but i do think there is a point when it terns from a general chat,, and landyfever has got it dead on??:angel:

i love my landrovers, well most of them enyway:angel::wasntme:

landyfever
11th June 2010, 07:26 PM
Yep, stay away from AULO & stick with AULRO ;).

http://www.aulogroup.com/images/aulo_main_about.jpg

Sorry my mistake ;) I've edited it :eek:

V8Ian
11th June 2010, 07:27 PM
I dunno, could be fun to sit around a campfire, hold hands and sing 'Kumbaya' :D
Note to self..........never..........ever go camping with Rick. :p

Lotz-A-Landies
11th June 2010, 07:28 PM
Sorry my mistake ;) I've edited it :eek:Not soon enough my friend!

Far too many of us with nothing better to do caught out your typo! :D

Scouse
11th June 2010, 07:30 PM
Sorry my mistake ;) I've edited it :eek:No, thank you for pointing out AULO to me.

I'm now converted & I'm flying out to spend the long weekend with Aubrey & Lori :cool:.

landyfever
11th June 2010, 07:31 PM
Not soon enough my friend!

Far too many of us with nothing better to do caught out your typo! :D

Mate. I've had a long day :( fixing Land Rovers :(

B92 8NW
11th June 2010, 07:37 PM
I like the breadth of this forum. If it was just about the vehicles there'd be very little interest. Do you only talk about LRs with friends you've made here when face-to-face? I certainly don't. I think it's also important to be Land Rover owners but not feel a need to be constantly justifying the point. LR vs others arguments are very tiring and I think some of the LR owners who violently feel the need to argue their point perpetuate the whole debate for the opposition.

That said, I don't think an internet forum is the place to talk about your financial situation, relationship problems and mental health issues.

Scallops
11th June 2010, 07:37 PM
I think a Land Rover forum is there to discuss all things Land Rover - and maybe all things full stop. But comments both positive and negative should be permitted without accusation of rubbishing the brand.

Personally, I wish there were less divisive political or contentious threads - but again, if you don't want to participate, just don't read them. I say anything is OK as long as it doesn't contravene the forum rules, which are well considered.

landyfever
11th June 2010, 07:42 PM
I think a Land Rover forum is there to discuss all things Land Rover - and maybe all things full stop. But comments both positive and negative should be permitted without accusation of rubbishing the brand.

What I personally wish there were less of are divisive political or contentious threads - but again, if you don't want to participate, just don't read them. I say anything is OK as long as it doesn't contravene the forum rules, which are well considered.

Agreed mate , its 'rubbishing the brand' that annoy's me :mad:

Landy Smurf
11th June 2010, 08:42 PM
i know at times it gets a bit extreme but its a bit like when you look at the past and mistakes you learn from them so by hearing people whinging about things does help others

rick130
11th June 2010, 09:11 PM
Note to self..........never..........ever go camping with Rick. :p


:lol2:

Blknight.aus
11th June 2010, 09:23 PM
What is the AULRO website for ?


ITs a diagnostics training aid...

this is where I come everyday in the hope of finding a problem to diagnose and solve.

dullbird
11th June 2010, 11:10 PM
I come here every day because I think Land Rovers are ****!!:D

Landyfever I can't wait to see the topic of your next thread when you have hit 100 :lol2:.....

3toes
12th June 2010, 05:41 AM
What I think makes this site work is that it is not like so many one make car groups where there is never a bad word to be heard about the brand involved with any comment implying that it is less than perfection not tollerated as heresay . It is also of course in such groups a given that all other brands and owners thereof are to be slagged off at all opportunities.

alittlebitconcerned
12th June 2010, 08:15 AM
What is the AULRO website for ?

I thought it was for Land Rover owners & enthusiasts to share their passion for Land Rover. To talk about their cars ,what they've done to them, where they've been with them, how they've fixed them & what they like about them etc.

I don't think its for people to complain/whinge about their land Rover , the dealers/repairers & the service their getting ?

I think their on the WRONG website :mad:

I love my Land Rover's :o:o:o:o:o
You may prefer joining World Of War Craft than AULRO. You could exist in your own little fantasy world where reality is just a distant memory. Sorry others misfortune harshes your buzz mate.

Chucaro
12th June 2010, 10:21 AM
Regarding whinging I think that the dealership network deserves heaps of bashing by us the loyal LR owners to see if we can motivate LR Australia to do a better job.

Regarding AULRO, I have said many times that it is more than a forum, it is the communication medium to be in touch with a great comminity and make new friends :)

landyfever
12th June 2010, 04:52 PM
I come here every day because I think Land Rovers are ****!!:D

Landyfever I can't wait to see the topic of your next thread when you have hit 100 :lol2:.....

Why does it matter how many threads i have started :o

dullbird
12th June 2010, 04:55 PM
Why does it matter how many threads i have started :o

It doesn't:)

It was more of a this is the way the forum has been running for years....you have obviously not been here very long and it is already bugging you.:D

Thats not a good sign:o:D:p

justinc
12th June 2010, 06:28 PM
I will say that working almost exclusively on these vehicles, they have their fair share of frustrating problems, but I wouldn't work on anything else:) It's a LR thing.

Keep on enjoying your vehicles, they have far more soul than anything else around:D


JC

Pedro_The_Swift
12th June 2010, 07:41 PM
I will say that working almost exclusively on these vehicles, they have their fair share of frustrating problems, but I wouldn't work on anything else:) It's a LR thing.

Keep on enjoying your vehicles, they have far more soul than anything else around:D


JC


either I'm moving to Tas,,

or you and the Family are moving north,,,,,

its REALLY unfair you are overseas:mad:
;):D

landyfever
12th June 2010, 07:50 PM
I will say that working almost exclusively on these vehicles, they have their fair share of frustrating problems, but I wouldn't work on anything else:) It's a LR thing.

Keep on enjoying your vehicles, they have far more soul than anything else around:D


JC

same here mate :D

ramblingboy42
12th June 2010, 08:34 PM
Landy fever, I think aulro is so you can have your say about what we want to have our say about.

roamer
12th June 2010, 09:25 PM
What is the AULRO website for ?

I thought it was for Land Rover owners & enthusiasts to share their passion for Land Rover. To talk about their cars ,what they've done to them, where they've been with them, how they've fixed them & what they like about them etc.

I don't think its for people to complain/whinge about their land Rover , the dealers/repairers & the service their getting ?

I think their on the WRONG website :mad:

I love my Land Rover's :o:o:o:o:o


If you don't like whinging posts why did ya start one. :D
I love my landy too and would think most people on this site do as well
so when we entrust our babies to be looked after by someone, whether it be a dealer, tyre fitter, car washer and they don't do the right thing be it careless, slack, incompanence or a faulty product, and violate that trust they need to be exposed through a site like this, so other true landy lovers don't make the same mistake, after all there are too many mistakes out there to make them all yourself.
Besides criticism can be good if it gets you to lift your game to a higher standard, Land Rover standard
Think about it
Ken

BBC
12th June 2010, 09:32 PM
What is the AULRO website for?

For me, reaching out and communicating with like minded people.

RobHay
12th June 2010, 10:09 PM
I dunno, could be fun to sit around a campfire, hold hands and sing 'Kumbaya' :D


RICK ! YA GOT ME AGAIN ! :mad:.........trying to kill the bug running all over my screen :o

landyfever
13th June 2010, 10:49 AM
Please read this -

Australian Land Rover Owners - FAQ: vBulletin FAQ (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/faq.php?faq=vb_faq#faq_negativethreads)

landyfever
13th June 2010, 10:59 AM
If you don't like whinging posts why did ya start one. :D
I love my landy too and would think most people on this site do as well
so when we entrust our babies to be looked after by someone, whether it be a dealer, tyre fitter, car washer and they don't do the right thing be it careless, slack, incompanence or a faulty product, and violate that trust they need to be exposed through a site like this, so other true landy lovers don't make the same mistake, after all there are too many mistakes out there to make them all yourself.
Besides criticism can be good if it gets you to lift your game to a higher standard, Land Rover standard
Think about it
Ken

I can except critcism & i do appreaciate feed back.

But please don't post stuff on here before the dealer has chance to fix it & you don't know the facts.
thanks

dullbird
13th June 2010, 11:38 AM
I can except critcism & i do appreaciate feed back.



Do you work for a dealer Landyfever?:)

Tombie
13th June 2010, 11:51 AM
Do you work for a dealer Landyfever?:)

Sounds like it

roamer
13th June 2010, 11:59 AM
I can except critcism & i do appreaciate feed back.

But please don't post stuff on here before the dealer has chance to fix it & you don't know the facts.
thanks

Fact. dealer overfilled oil

Disco44
13th June 2010, 12:07 PM
Do you work for a dealer Landyfever?:)

Now this answer will be interesting...do we hold our breath ???

landyfever
13th June 2010, 04:37 PM
Do you work for a dealer Landyfever?:)

Yes i do , thanks

dullbird
13th June 2010, 05:18 PM
Yes i do , thanks

I already figured you did, didn't want to assume though:D.

justinc
13th June 2010, 07:45 PM
either I'm moving to Tas,,

or you and the Family are moving north,,,,,
its REALLY unfair you are overseas:mad:
;):D

;) Atherton Tablelands look nice, maybe one day.....:(:)

JC

Sparksdisco
13th June 2010, 07:50 PM
;) Atherton Tablelands look nice, maybe one day.....:(:)

JC


Are they trying to push the tablelands at the moment as i keep hearing about it over here in the pilbra?

They have a large land sale on at the moment or somthing.

Looked prity expencive for out in but **** nowhere

twitchy
13th June 2010, 08:32 PM
I like the breadth of this forum. If it was just about the vehicles there'd be very little interest. Do you only talk about LRs with friends you've made here when face-to-face? I certainly don't. I think it's also important to be Land Rover owners but not feel a need to be constantly justifying the point. LR vs others arguments are very tiring and I think some of the LR owners who violently feel the need to argue their point perpetuate the whole debate for the opposition.

That said, I don't think an internet forum is the place to talk about your financial situation, relationship problems and mental health issues.

I have to disagree with that..... There has been an abundant amount of people helped with mental health issues on a dirt bike forum I also frequent. One bloke had the balls to out himself & write his story about "Male Depression" & all of a sudden it became the most talked about thread in a long time with about half a dozen people seeking professional help after reading it.Seems things done right, NO MATTER WHAT SUBJECT, can bring about useful results.

banjo
13th June 2010, 08:43 PM
THANKYOU
wasn't came to say anything in here
but you have somed it up just
nicely..
:p
:p
:p
;)
;)

JDNSW
13th June 2010, 09:11 PM
While perhaps not what this thread seems to have "really" been about, I feel I should point out that "what AULRO is for" is different for different members - some see it as a social forum to discuss things not really related to Landrovers, some see it as a forum for offroad driving, some see it as a forum about specific models, some are only interested in ex-military Landrovers, some are interested mainly in technical aspects, some are interested in contributing, some are interested in learning, and so on.

The membership is very diverse, with the common factor being (mostly) ownership of one or more Landrovers - but some may be uninterested in anything more than three years old, others uninterested in anything less than thirty years old.

The solution to this diversity is simply to only read the threads you are interested in, and ignore the rest. If you don't like whinges, and the thread turns into one - the solution is the arrow pointing to the left, usually in the top LH corner of your screen. If you are interested, but don't like the way the thread is going - contribute, pointing out where it is wrong, but stay within the rules. If your views are persuasive, then the others will be persuaded!

John

lardy
13th June 2010, 10:38 PM
I'm off to join AULO THEY ROCK!!!
Not sure how they go with Landies though.

alittlebitconcerned
13th June 2010, 11:48 PM
Nice JDNSW.

hiline
14th June 2010, 12:43 AM
i come here to have fun :D

but i also find the info that go's around the site to be the best on the net for Landy's new or old ;)

windsock
14th June 2010, 06:25 AM
I think it is far better to be here and hear LR knocked by folks that understand them, drive them, fix them, experience them; than it is to be on a forum elsewhere where they knock LR because of peer driven myth and a lack of the aforementioned understanding, ability, knowhow and experience.

Reality driven knocking beats myth driven knocking anyday of the week... :D

justinc
14th June 2010, 10:41 AM
Are they trying to push the tablelands at the moment as i keep hearing about it over here in the pilbra?

They have a large land sale on at the moment or somthing.
Looked prity expencive for out in but **** nowhere

:(:(:(

I'll have to take a squiz before it gets out of hand then...:mad:like it has in some parts of Tas.

JC

subasurf
14th June 2010, 10:48 AM
I don't think its for people to complain/whinge about their land Rover ,

Cry me a river. People wouldn't complain about their Land Rovers if they were as reliable as Toyotas :D
I love Land Rovers (the real ones anyway) but I've got no problem accepting that they are severely flawed.

justinc
14th June 2010, 11:19 AM
Cry me a river. People wouldn't complain about their Land Rovers if they were as reliable as Toyotas :D
I love Land Rovers (the real ones anyway) but I've got no problem accepting that they are severely flawed.

That's changing now, too. I would sooner spend time working on and driving a loveable vehicle than a soulless one. I grant that Japanese 4x4's on the whole are yes very reliable, but have no driver enjoyment and as such I don't really want one. I have quite a few customers that have driven a D2 or Defender 130, and then ditched their LC80 or LC75 series in favour of.

My apprentice who has moved to outback mainland has bought a new Nissan patrol tray for a work vehicle, it has spent quite a bit of time in the dealership with oil consumption issues etc already.

The current crop of Nissan and Toyota offerings are now proving to be quite troublesome, so soon there won't be any grounds for 'Landy Apartheid' in outback and rural areas.

Just need some product support and LRA will be off and running:)

JC

Disco44
14th June 2010, 11:22 AM
While perhaps not what this thread seems to have "really" been about, I feel I should point out that "what AULRO is for" is different for different members - some see it as a social forum to discuss things not really related to Landrovers, some see it as a forum for offroad driving, some see it as a forum about specific models, some are only interested in ex-military Landrovers, some are interested mainly in technical aspects, some are interested in contributing, some are interested in learning, and so on.

The membership is very diverse, with the common factor being (mostly) ownership of one or more Landrovers - but some may be uninterested in anything more than three years old, others uninterested in anything less than thirty years old.

The solution to this diversity is simply to only read the threads you are interested in, and ignore the rest. If you don't like whinges, and the thread turns into one - the solution is the arrow pointing to the left, usually in the top LH corner of your screen. If you are interested, but don't like the way the thread is going - contribute, pointing out where it is wrong, but stay within the rules. If your views are persuasive, then the others will be persuaded!

John

As per usual John Words of wisdom. Good answer it sums up AULRO members nicely.

subasurf
14th June 2010, 11:27 AM
. I would sooner spend time working on and driving a loveable vehicle than a soulless one

True, but LR haven't made a vehicle with soul for a long time.

Scallops
14th June 2010, 12:08 PM
True, but LR haven't made a vehicle with soul for a long time.

An opinion probably not shared with many here. I'm having many dramas with my Defender - but I do consider it to have soul. Wouldn't put up with it otherwise. :)

vnx205
14th June 2010, 03:25 PM
True, but LR haven't made a vehicle with soul for a long time.

I wonder how long a 23 year old considers to be "a long time". :p

Some of us are old enough to remember when Series Is were brand new. They have soul and that didn't seem very long ago.

We were out in the workforce when there were still Series IIs in dealer showrooms. They have soul and that time seems quite recent.

We were contemplating retirement when Defenders appeared. They have soul and that time seems like just yesterday.

My '73 Series III had soul. My '98 Defender has soul.

Obviously I either have a longer memory than you or else I am more easily impressed. :D

Ace
14th June 2010, 03:32 PM
So does this mean Inc is god?

Scallops
14th June 2010, 06:59 PM
So does this mean Inc is god?

Yep - and he lives in Queensland. ;)

TerryO
14th June 2010, 07:26 PM
True, but LR haven't made a vehicle with soul for a long time.


You are trolling big time with a comment like that.

I bet most Landy owners wouldnt agree not only have their Landys got a soul, most would have many. In fact it would be quite safe to say most Landies have multiple personalties.

Some of the personalities the owners even like some days.;)

Not a bad troll though Subasurf.

cheers,
Terry

TimNZ
14th June 2010, 07:45 PM
<snip>

Just need some product support and LRA will be off and running:)





ARE YOU LISTENING LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA!!!

(Sorry for shouting, but that message needs to get through!)

Cheers,

subasurf
14th June 2010, 09:53 PM
I wonder how long a 23 year old considers to be "a long time". :p


Sorry mate, but I don't see what age has to do with appreciation of a vehicle.
Let me put it this way, I couldn't care less if I saw a Defender being written off, burnt, crushed etc. Well, no more than seeing a Cruiser. Defenders are everywhere and I constantly hear complaints about reliability etc.

Series landrovers on the other hand....they ooze character and adventure. Land Rover use to be about offroading, adventure and exploration. Not so much anymore. Sure, they made the smart financial decision, I can't hold that against them. But I don't have to like it and I don't have to pretend to either.

Don't get me wrong though, if I was to ever get a modern Land Rover it would certainly be a defender. I just think they started to lose their way. Bring back the sliding windows!!!



You are trolling big time with a comment like that.



Oh okay. So it's mandatory for a Land Rover owner/enthusiast to like everything Land Rover makes...tell me, how many Landy enthusiasts can genuinely say that the Freelander or a modern Range Rover has soul?

Some LR owners are as bad as Toyota and Nissan owners. Get all offended if someone doesn't bow down and praise everything their manufacturer of choice has made.

B92 8NW
14th June 2010, 10:37 PM
I really can't get onto this whole "soul" concept. It seems to have become a "last-desperate-gasp" sort of argument put forward as a positive that can magically transcend all negatives wrt to any given LR. Perhaps it is the word "soul" I find objectionable, by definition the immaterial part of a human, something which I do not believe in anyway, in the same way I don't believe that the heart has any amorous capacity or that the Earth was created by some guy less than 10,000 years ago.

At the end of the day, they are cars, machines. Their apparent individual nature is defined by its inherent attributes, that is to say, character. All the cars I have owned have had character, it's not an exclusive LR only feature.

I think a lot of LR owners needs to stop defending (excuse pun) their choices and just come out and say "I own a LR because I like them". It just makes so much more sense than "I would own a Nissan, but, errr, it doesn't have character" which almost makes character sound like a euphemism for unreliability. My cousin was asking me why I wanted to buy a Land Cruiser, and I explained it had nothing to do with the fact I was unhappy with my Disco. I know my LRs are perfectly good, and I feel no need to explain to anybody why I own them.

vnx205
14th June 2010, 10:42 PM
The age comment has absolutely nothing to do with appreciation of vehicles.

It is just about how much time is "a long time". The same comment would have applied if you had said there have been no decent TV comedies made for "a long time".

It's about time, not TV or vehicles.

BTW What do you assume this emoticon :p means?

windsock
15th June 2010, 05:12 AM
Bring back the sliding windows!!!


Yay for early 110s then... best of both worlds, coils and sliding windows :D

Pedro_The_Swift
15th June 2010, 08:35 AM
oh yes,,
by all means,,
lets have a quarter of a million dollars worth of Range Rover with sliding windows,,,

LR would sell a bucket load!!


no wait,,

they ALREADY sell a bucket load,,,

"I think there's a message there for all of us"

incisor
15th June 2010, 08:52 AM
Some LR owners are as bad as Toyota and Nissan owners. Get all offended if someone doesn't bow down and praise everything their manufacturer of choice has made.
and some get miffed if someones opinion dares to differ.. ;)

TerryO
15th June 2010, 09:33 AM
Subasurf,

you still want coil springs and sliding windows? Have a look at the Defender Hard Top that has been for sale in SA for months and months now. It is from what I can find the cheapest new Landy for sale out there.

But it isn't selling even though it is so cheap.

Sorry it doesn't have sliding windows in the doors but maybe you can retro fit them. I'm sure it has lots of Landy soul though. I just hope it comes with ear muffs as well so you don't go deaf while driving it home.

I agree not all change is good, personally I thought the world got out of shape and to far infront of it self when they invented the electric light. I always liked the idea of candles, even though I wasn't around when that was the only choice you had.



2009 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 09MY Cars For Sale in SA - CarPoint Australia (http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/demo/details.aspx?R=7602289&__sid=128C4F4FD98F&__Qpb=true&Cr=6&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Price_Decim al%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_S tring%7c0&keywords=&__N=834%201216%201247%201252%201246%204294965541%2 04294964692&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=57&silo=1011)


I'm not saying every thing in Land Rover world is perfect or should be loved by all, I am saying you are trolling and that is your choice.

Have a nice day.

cheers,
Terry

subasurf
15th June 2010, 11:50 AM
Subasurf,
I am saying you are trolling and that is your choice.


Okay sweet cheeks. If you say so.

TerryO
15th June 2010, 12:57 PM
:eek: ...scary that is what my wife calls me!

She occassionally calls me other names too.

cheers,
Terry

stevo68
15th June 2010, 03:24 PM
This thread actually annoy's me as it has an agenda. About half way through as did many.....twig that OP worked for a dealer. What also amazes me, is rather than think what a powerful source of information this site is to perhaps better their own dealership/dealerships in general/LRA.....was to have more of a "boo hoo" don't be mean about the dealerships/ service. PEOPLE COMPLAIN BECAUSE SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT.

Bloody hell....by using this site and garnishing information on various issues.....would save them $000's as opposed to using an outsourced agency to do customer surveys.

As for "bashing".....ahhhh in over 4+ yrs yet to read it. People will ask for assistance, express frustration over inherent problems or problems they experience with service. The attitude if I was a dealer/ working in a dealership would be how can we be better........not hush up about it and sweep it under the carpet.

Regards

Stevo

Tombie
15th June 2010, 03:32 PM
I think you've expressed that perfectly Stevo...

But I'll chip in my 2 bobs worth anyhow..

I'm here to:

1) Meet like minded folk who have LR Green blood like me
2) Enhance my knowledge & learn more about different LR models etc
3) Share my knowledge and help others
4) Truthfully - To sell my products to LR enthusiasts

4 came about from being contiually stung by the big players and dealers..
I found my own sources, drew my own templates, made my own jigs etc..
I tried and tested multiple combinations until I found those that work.

Then I either offer them for sale, or pass my knowledge onto others to duplicate.

I will also help a fellow LR owner where I can, being located where I am is also a good thing... People in trouble in this neck of the woods can call on me for help - If I can, I will......

subasurf
15th June 2010, 03:39 PM
I will also help a fellow LR owner where I can, being located where I am is also a good thing... People in trouble in this neck of the woods can call on me for help - If I can, I will......

In my opinion, this is what the site is for.
One thing I've noticed about LR owners (which I believe sets them apart from most of the others) is their passion and willingness to help other LR owners.
I've been given free parts and free labor by some fellas here. Makes you feel like you're part of a community.

Like I've said, I have no love for modern Land Rovers, then again I have no hatred for them here. What keeps me interested are the people here and on other LR forums.

I mean heck, one guy here saved me big bucks by changing my Subaru clutch for me after I blew it and couldn't afford to get it fixed (I was a mega mechanic noob at that point). He knows who he is and knows I appreciated it.

TerryO
15th June 2010, 03:50 PM
I actually agree with your latest comments about this website Subasurf.

I would just ask one thing of you. Please don't call me Sweet Cheeks again ...people might start talking!

cheers,
Terry

justinc
15th June 2010, 04:24 PM
So does this mean Inc is god?

Methusalah at the very least :D:D:D

JC

incisor
15th June 2010, 04:37 PM
Methusalah at the very least :D:D:D

JC

no doubt a man will get a chance to return the favour one day..... ;):angel::D













he hopes :o

Mick_Marsh
15th June 2010, 05:40 PM
and some get miffed if someones opinion dares to differ.. ;)
You are so wrong!
(sighs in contempt, throws computer on floor, storms off):p

alittlebitconcerned
15th June 2010, 06:41 PM
This thread actually annoy's me as it has an agenda. About half way through as did many.....twig that OP worked for a dealer. What also amazes me, is rather than think what a powerful source of information this site is to perhaps better their own dealership/dealerships in general/LRA.....was to have more of a "boo hoo" don't be mean about the dealerships/ service. PEOPLE COMPLAIN BECAUSE SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT.

Bloody hell....by using this site and garnishing information on various issues.....would save them $000's as opposed to using an outsourced agency to do customer surveys.

As for "bashing".....ahhhh in over 4+ yrs yet to read it. People will ask for assistance, express frustration over inherent problems or problems they experience with service. The attitude if I was a dealer/ working in a dealership would be how can we be better........not hush up about it and sweep it under the carpet.

Regards

Stevo

Could not agree more. LR are WEIRDLY dysfunctional. Really!

subasurf
15th June 2010, 07:47 PM
I would just ask one thing of you. Please don't call me Sweet Cheeks again ...people might start talking!


But they're just so....mmmm