More Landys unreliable myths in 4WD Action

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Originally Posted by PAT303

Nup,just Land Rover owners who post nothing but negative comments about vehicles they don't own,drive or have any experience with,your first reply on this thread is a case in point. Pat

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Oh Pat, you are kidding right? You're just having a lend...

I drive those Land Cruisers all the time for work, as well as 200s, Prados, Hilux, Ford Ranger, we've even had a mine spec Amarok for a while.

So in this case... I doubt I lack experience, knowledge etc in my statement...

We even owned a 70 series cruiser (was my wifes) for a while...

I don't believe they are any better at inspiring confidence offroad or onroad compared to any offering from any other manufacturer...

Havent read it yet cobber, tho i have to admitt that that mag in general doesnt like Landy's. They used to hate it when Jamies rig was used to help out anyone. But hey... every now and then they put a Landy in the mag or on the dvd. One of the main reasons we still purchase it monthly.

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I stuffed my reply up obviously,my post was pointing to the LC79 v TDCi comment and the numerous modern electrics will die in the bush crap. Pat

Ok there is some good natured LR ribbing and some bad. Personally reliability wise i think LRs are no less or no more reliable than any other marque. I have not had any show stoppers in any of my LRs, but also have not with Nissan, Toyota and Mitsubishi, The closest was a 5th gear bearing in the Pajero but have seen mid to catastrophic in all brands.
My 97 tdi bought new had no dramas at all. The biggest drama I had was bad fuel, flakes of paint in the tank that blocked to pick up and some minor warranty recalls.
84 RRC bought about 2004 and had for 3 years. For a plus 20 yo old car no real problems. Throttle cable came off linkage at times but was a Gas Research setup not LR. LPG convertor would freeze on cold mornings but again not a LR issue. Replaced lifters, not unusual. Some minor wear and tear items but nothing out there. Normal oil leaks all fixed easily.
2000 Defender TD5, bought in 2005 and have had since. No show stoppers. Oil in harness x 2, leaking fuel pressure reg. Normal oil leaks. Some preventative maintenance, replaced clutch & flywheel at 180,000 and replaced dowels with steel head gasket (nothing wrong with), Glow Plugs just starting to die. Oil pimp bolt checked but ok. The rest has been upgrades etc more than anything.

REAL Land Rover owners don't need to advertise the fact that Landies get the ladies

I like that thought. Don't let it go.