Just for a bit of fun, my review

[GregMilner]

Having owned my car for a couple of years, I penned my owner review for car advice.com.au.

Just for fun: 2012 Range Rover Vogue Luxury Tdv8 Review | CarAdvice (http://www.caradvice.com.au/owner-reviews/2012-range-rover-vogue-luxury-tdv8-review/)

[Laurie]

Greg
That's a good honest report. Yes I agree nothing beats a L322 for cruising. My wife didn't want another Rangie, until she rode in one. :D

Laurie

[GregMilner]

Let's admit it Laurie, we're tragics:-)

[rar110]

Good review Greg. The only thing I would have qualified further is the comment on the blown shock. I blew a shock on the same road 14 years ago. One of the nearby station workshops was selling shocks for all the major Japanese models. Later in Kununura I came across a Patrol with a spring mount that cracked off from the vibrations. In short those roads punish all vehicles and many suffer failed components from the effect of corrugations.

Other than that small qualification, 100% agree. My 08 RRV is probably the most impressive vehicle I've owned. The power, torque, comfort and off-road ability of this vehicle is amazing.

[Homestar]

Nice review Greg. One of the comments about 'I shudder what it will cost to maintain in 10 years' is typical of the publics perception of these vehicles. Mine is 12 now and actually the cheapest vehicle to maintain that I have at the moment. The only money I've spent on mine is for 'that's getting a bit long in the tooth so I'll fix it' type of things that don't have to be done, but you do because it keeps the car feeling tight. The engine in mine is still going strong, as is the driveline (touchwood on the gearbox though):D. But the later ZF units seem to be doing the right thing at the moment.

[GregMilner]

Good review Greg. The only thing I would have qualified further is the comment on the blown shock. I blew a shock on the same road 14 years ago. One of the nearby station workshops was selling shocks for all the major Japanese models. Later in Kununura I came across a Patrol with a spring mount that cracked off from the vibrations. In short those roads punish all vehicles and many suffer failed components from the effect of corrugations.

Other than that small qualification, 100% agree. My 08 RRV is probably the most impressive vehicle I've owned. The power, torque, comfort and off-road ability of this vehicle is amazing.

There wasn't room to elaborate on the shock failure in that story, but if you follow the link in the story to the extensive report on that trip, you'll see I explain in full the damage suffered by many different makes of vehicles on those roads, not just mine.

[GregMilner]

Nice review Greg. One of the comments about 'I shudder what it will cost to maintain in 10 years' is typical of the publics perception of these vehicles. Mine is 12 now and actually the cheapest vehicle to maintain that I have at the moment. The only money I've spent on mine is for 'that's getting a bit long in the tooth so I'll fix it' type of things that don't have to be done, but you do because it keeps the car feeling tight. The engine in mine is still going strong, as is the driveline (touchwood on the gearbox though):D. But the later ZF units seem to be doing the right thing at the moment.

Agree entirely. Mine hasn't given me any more trouble than I would expect - apart from self-inflicted injuries, just a split in an intercooler hose, fixed under warranty. Having said that, they can be expensive when things go wrong, which is why I took the precaution of extending the warranty. Apart from that, mine is no more expensive to maintain than anything else I've ever owned.

[CSBrisie]

Greg
Yep, that just about sums it up! Couldn't have put it any better. I also extended warranty - mainly as I'm on my 3rd air conditioning compressor...(!). Otherwise its been pretty reliable and anyway all was forgiven after the big trip we did in June/July, which was 7300km of faultless outback touring. After that the dog looked worried as to what was more important to me........lol!!


I did find a gadget that plugs into the ipod cable in the centre console and gives me Bluetooth music streaming to the stereo:


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actually the dog doesn't look too worried...





cheers

[GregMilner]

Greg
Yep, that just about sums it up! Couldn't have put it any better. I also extended warranty - mainly as I'm on my 3rd air conditioning compressor...(!). Otherwise its been pretty reliable and anyway all was forgiven after the big trip we did in June/July, which was 7300km of faultless outback touring. After that the dog looked worried as to what was more important to me........lol!!


I did find a gadget that plugs into the ipod cable in the centre console and gives me Bluetooth music streaming to the stereo:


Amazon.com: ViseeO Tune2air WMA1000 - Wireless Bluetooth Music Interface Adapter for Car Audio Integration: Cell Phones & Accessories (http://www.amazon.com/ViseeO-Tune2air-WMA1000-Bluetooth-Integration/dp/B00B52LLJ6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_422_1/185-2871471-6493058?ie=UTF8&dpID=41rZv-Fjg%2BL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1Y8HGFP7CMBZ6Y0BNW04)

actually the dog doesn't look too worried...





cheers

Thanks Chris...I'm not too fussed about the Bluetooth thing, but your comment on the air conditioning compressor got me thinking...a couple of times over the past week or so I've turned my aircon on and it's taken a LONG time to generate cool air out of the vents. Just yesterday, I had a car full of people and we all noticed it took a long time...is that a sign of the compressor on the way out?

[CSBrisie]

Yep, that sounds eerily familiar.....!

[GregMilner]

Yep, that sounds eerily familiar.....!

Best I pop off down to the LR dealer then!

[Graeme]

I've found that mine's a/c compressor engagement is delayed until system voltage is at a decent level, this being a voltage management decision rather than a compressor clutch issue.

[BobD]

Graeme,


Would that be the same with the D4? Mine has started taking a minute or two for the air to get cold since the inlet manifolds were replaced, which meant stripping everything out of the engine bay. Once started the A/C is fine.

[Graeme]

I hadn't recalled any delay with the D4. It was the RRV's delay that seemed strange especially for the target audience for these vehicles.

[GregMilner]

I've found that mine's a/c compressor engagement is delayed until system voltage is at a decent level, this being a voltage management decision rather than a compressor clutch issue.

Looking back Graham, I think it's more than a voltage thing on my car. It was several minutes before cool air started flowing, and only then after I'd fiddled with all the AC controls, including putting it on 'auto' and 'recirculate'.

[Graeme]

Mine's delay, when it occurs, is only 10 seconds or so. Today no delay, possibly because I used a charger recently after having depleted both batteries trying for some time to get the Faultmate to make CCF changes stick.

[BobD]

My D4 delay is a minute or more also. There was never any delay before they replaced the inlet manifolds. Something has changed. I guess I will have to go back to the repairer.

[chaybra]

Is this a delay for cool air to come out or any air to come out of the vents??
I have had the delay where it seemed to be the control flaps stuck half way somewhere and no air coming out despite the fan going at full tilt.
I was on the beach at the time and it was quite warm so I was angry, but some large bumps and let it sit for a bit and all came good...kinda like most issues on these things

[BobD]

Air comes out correctly but no cooling on mine. Just warm air.

[GregMilner]

Is this a delay for cool air to come out or any air to come out of the vents??
I have had the delay where it seemed to be the control flaps stuck half way somewhere and no air coming out despite the fan going at full tilt.
I was on the beach at the time and it was quite warm so I was angry, but some large bumps and let it sit for a bit and all came good...kinda like most issues on these things

It's a couple of different - but possibly related - problems on mine, and even then, only intermittently. Sometimes, like you, I get no air at all from the face vents and have to rely on footwell outlets. Other times, warm air for several minutes from the face vents until the cool air kicks in. I've booked it in at the dealer on Monday for a check under warranty. No doubt though, it'll work fine when I take it in there.