Unrealistic Expectations

I have to admit to thinking of leaving the fold and getting a newer dual cab ute. Perhaps a triton with some warranty - which my disco doesn't have. Im concerned with a new bub on the way about reliability and safety. Ancap ratings are important too - its either a 3 star disco or 4 star triton. Triton will cost me close to $30 grand to get something with warranty. Everytime I get close though, I take the disco for a spin and realise why I love it. SWMBO thinks I spend way to much time fixing it up and completing preventative maintenance. But they all think that dont they?? :wasntme:

Last time I went to the local dealer also our friendly Nissan dealer they were saying landrover owners will always attempt to fix something them selves big or small yet the owners of the other brands they sell junk like vw and lesser junk like nissans don't attempt to fix things them selves I think this says something about us good and bad

Buy a D1 diesel for $6K keep it for five years. Replace anything that needs fixing, keep the inside, outside clean and tidy. Do regular oil changes and keep a record of them as they are done.
Then sell it for $6K. No depreciation! that pays for a lot of repairs. :D

I also keep parts on hand for a quick change over if required.
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I WISH !
(finding a D1 that'll last x years before major $urgery...):p

A 97 V8 with about 116 K for sale at present in the Central Coast NSW local paper at the moment.
Should be lots of life in that .

Regards Philip A

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Originally Posted by superquag

I WISH !
(finding a D1 that'll last x years before major $urgery...):p

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Come on SuperQ after all your comments saying how good your 'old Pajero' is and on the opposite side of the fence your many never ending comments bagging just about every LR ever made how can anyone take you seriously that you would now go out and buy a LR?

cheers,
Terry

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Originally Posted by Hoges

I have an idea: perhaps a new approach would be for the dealership to allow genuine DIYers access to their workshop for a modest fee and do own regular servicing... save them on labour costs!!!

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I'd hate to see the public liability insurance for that to happen :eek:

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Originally Posted by TerryO

Come on SuperQ after all your comments saying how good your 'old Pajero' is and on the opposite side of the fence your many never ending comments bagging just about every LR ever made how can anyone take you seriously that you would now go out and buy a LR?
cheers,
Terry

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because the infection may be terminal..:( - but don't hold your breath...:p


Seriously, the only thing that keeps LR going...is the loyal, mechanically-inclined (masochistic) and generous (Forums like this) owners.
- Owners who've been short-changed by LR for way too long... like 25 years of building the RR Classic, and they still came with pre-loaded rust in the top-tailgate.- In a car priced at over $100K. In 1995...

Cheers,
James (still with a sense of humour...)

PS, The '89 'Old Paj' comes with a headlight dip-switch that's more than adequate for the job. Since 1982... ;->

" I wish"... because #3 son is taking driving lessons...and therefore will be in need of a car, soon-ish. And since he's headed for Automotive Mechanics... he'll need a car to practise on !

- What other car can justify so much attention ? :Rolling:

I never ''tinker'' with my LR's,I fix them once ''properly'' and never have a problem. Pat