Why don't people buy more Landrovers

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Originally Posted by UncleHo

What the Oriental makers did/do is for every vehicle imported there is a full compliment of service spares,as "SERVICE" is how one gets, and keeps customers.

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That depends on which side of the country you live. I recently spent 5 days in Geraldton WA waiting for an 'overnight' part from Melbourne because a 12.30 (WA time) order missed the cut-off for processing and I had to wait until Monday afternoon for the order to be processed, delivered Wednesday.

Ironically enough I bought my Jap ute cos of the so called reliability. This is a new vehicle under warranty with less than 25,000km on the clock. They refused to cover our accommodation as I drove the vehicle in as per the manual rather than getting it towed.

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Originally Posted by bob10

even happier when I see the looks of disbelief on the faces of the drivers of the more fashionable, more expensive vehicles, when I'm chugging along everywhere they can go. Bob

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Yes I remember well the looks and comments of amazement when on some LROCV trips with my S1 Series which went everywhere all the Disco 1's went.

People forget...:)

Terry

Yeah one of the blokes who is /w as in teh LROCB had a lovely series 1 which did exactly that. And anotehr who has a blue Series 2 equally capable.

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Originally Posted by bob10

Well, a lot of good posts here. I'll say this, I would not like to own a vehicle I could not do most of the work myself. I don't like paying someone $100 an hour, or more, to do something I should be able to do. I bought a D2, had absolutely no knowledge of the vehicle, educated myself with the help of this forum, & some good people [ thanks Dave] & now have got to the stage, do I buy another vehicle, considering mine is getting on in life , or do I take a leap of faith, spend whatever spare cash I have on to keep it going, and spend even more time educating myself about the marque. I have the advantage, I admit, I can take it off the road, until either I'm educated, or financial enough to get the job done. To that end, I'm happy with my D2, even happier when I see the looks of disbelief on the faces of the drivers of the more fashionable, more expensive vehicles, when I'm chugging along everywhere they can go. [ disclaimer- I am not an extreme " give it the berries " driver] I'm happy to drive what I drive, Bob

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Bob, exactly my point; you can go everwhere that everyone else goes, and not have speed dial tilt tray numbers stored in your phone, or have to have $$$$ sitting in an 'emergency vehicle repair fund'.


Old County 110 Diesels are VERY capable off road, and on road if turbocharged.

Old school for touring and remote trips is a blessing IME.


JC

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Originally Posted by justinc

Bob, exactly my point; you can go everwhere that everyone else goes, and not have speed dial tilt tray numbers stored in your phone, or have to have $$$$ sitting in an 'emergency vehicle repair fund'.


Old County 110 Diesels are VERY capable off road, and on road if turbocharged.

Old school for touring and remote trips is a blessing IME.


JC

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If ever I were to replace my D2, it would be with a vehicle of that type. Still seriously considering that , just have to man up, Bob

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Originally Posted by Ranga

When it works :p

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Na Ranga happy to report just a Defender niggle. Have no idea why it didn't work the day after the cooler installation, because on the second day it went strong and has been doing so ever since. go figure.

not read that thread, but I can only imagine.

For older vehicles its all about maintenance. I made it across 23 countries this year in 8 months, 42,000km with only 2 days total downtime. 2 UJ's, cracked exhaust, smashed side window and a small electrical fault blowing fuses on the gauges.

A friend in an 80 series is currently in another Toyo workshop in Iran trying to source a new gearbox. He already did it in the Ukraine and has been in every Toyo dealer from the UK out to China and back!

Same with a 100 series we used in west Africa. It was a pain in the arse. split fuel tanks, no fuel gauges and a fuel starvation problem which was never resolved. Visited a Toyo dealer in each country.

Im sure If I owned a cruiser I wouldn't have an issues because I would look after it.

I can't ever see me owning a new vehicle, I just cant.

G

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Originally Posted by newhue

Na Ranga happy to report just a Defender niggle. Have no idea why it didn't work the day after the cooler installation, because on the second day it went strong and has been doing so ever since. go figure.

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Still reckon we all need a "It's a Land Rover thing, even I don't understand" sticker :)

I can remember reading a four wheel drive mag many years ago . The editor wrote that he gets many letters asking what is a good four wheeler to buy ? He said how can I answer this , what do you want it for ? ie . short wheel base , long , dual cab , ute , 3 door ,5 door , petrol ,diesel . He said you have to think about what you want and what you can afford . He also said once you get your 4x4 and get stuck down a track , don't be surprised if a 30 year old Land Rover comes along , and pulls you out . how true is that .

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Originally Posted by justinc

I'm not sure why the recycle/ reuse option isn't more widely talked about, this may well be a popular activity in years to come. Interestingly, it really only applies to the LR product, even more specifically Defenders and Counties etc.

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A rust free or easily repairable 110 County can be had for around $2500 in V8 guise, a Diesel conversion utilising many options such as Isuzu , Toyota, Mazda, Ford even with matching transmission can be performed, modernised A/C can be fitted, soundproofing and insulation can be done, and ergonomics can be tackled at the same time with seating and park brake positioning etc etc.

Yes these options can be $$$ if you are paying another party to do it all, but if done yourself it is relatively easy just time consuming.

Most importantly you get an economical, non electronic (Mostly) reliable and joyous to drive and own vehicle that costs thousands less than a 'new' one with all its modern glitches, depreciation and failings.

ANY 90, 110 or 130 has immense character, whatever the drivetrain and modifications performed so don't discount the 're-use' / 'recycle' idea:)

JC

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Thanks for describing the last 24 years of my life! :D That's actually why I bought a Landy, because I could fix and, eventually, rebuild it. They had a factory years ago in Africa rebuilding Landies. And it'll probably happen here a bit, once new ones aren't available anymore.