Farewell Land Rover

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Originally Posted by Grizzly_Adams

Australian law states that you can get your vehicle - even from brand new - serviced anywhere you feel like it; only warranty repairs need go to LR themselves and your mechanics will tell you which repairs need to be sent off to LR.

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Yeah but it was at LR often enough for warranties might as well get it serviced there :eek::D

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I can't apologise for the way LR has treated you, I only hope you find a vehicle that you feel is safe, reliable, and treats you and your family well.

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Mate, don't apologise. I'm was sad to see her go, and still feel sad seeing similar ones when they pass by (I feel really sad at present having seen her for sale). Weird that, how I could get so attached to a car. I guess that sorta tells why I've been a Landie fan. Maybe time will change things ... but yeah I'll be staying away from LRA.

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Originally Posted by DionM

Mate, don't apologise. I'm was sad to see her go, and still feel sad seeing similar ones when they pass by (I feel really sad at present having seen her for sale). Weird that, how I could get so attached to a car. I guess that sorta tells why I've been a Landie fan. Maybe time will change things ... but yeah I'll be staying away from LRA.

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I know the feeling, felt real bad seeing my old D2 on the web for sale:(

Hi DionM,

You probably don't want to know, at this time, but I just sold a two year old VW Golf Comfortline (one of the early production 2005's) with 60,000kms on it because of the continual warranty problems I was having with it.

To compound the warranty issues was the fact that each time parts were required, the incorrect ones arrived (mostly in about 4 weeks) so they had to be re-ordered again!

FWIW, I'm on my third Pajero and apart from problems with the old 2.8TDi motor, these vehicles have been almost trouble-free.

Dennis.

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Originally Posted by hopperoo

Hi DionM,

You probably don't want to know, at this time, but I just sold a two year old VW Golf Comfortline (one of the early production 2005's) with 60,000kms on it because of the continual warranty problems I was having with it.

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Fair call. However I didn't sell because of problems (would have done in the first month if so) but their delay tactics in fixing stuff.

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To compound the warranty issues was the fact that each time parts were required, the incorrect ones arrived (mostly in about 4 weeks) so they had to be re-ordered again!

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Heh been there done that! They ordered a TD4 fuel pump for my V6 ... another time they ordered the wrong ECU ... etc etc.

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Originally Posted by DionM

Well today we traded in our Freelander. Bought her Sept 02, brand new (V6 Auto). It started off great - great car to drive, great engine, excellent ride and the quality felt there. ... but then problems started and the whole experience has left a sour taste in my mouth, sadly. I was a huge fan of LR and the Freelander ... but now I'm not so sure.

Sorry Land Rover, but you've lost a big fan and repeat customer.

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Sorry mate. The freelander was always a problematic car, from it's troubled birth on. :(

I think you'll find that Ford would never let them do that again.

However I can understand (from experience) that a troublesome one can put a bad taste in the mouth and no amount of brushing can restore the trust. You've always got that lingering suspicion. :(

Maybe in a few years time give LR another go.