Thread: Land Rover Engineer Requires Info

Originally Posted by blitz

... I love my landy and want to buy another BUT this one is the last, I will not get rid of it as it will become a farm hack. My next 4x4 will be an OKA all the good bits without the gimmics. (have a look at an OKA)...
yours truly
a loyal but frustrated fan
Blythe

Loz

Loz

Don't let Blythe go an buy an OKA - just go into production of a 2008 version of the Land Rover Llama.


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Another muddle headed move by Land Rover management!

You might even get some of the market back from the Mitsubishi Canter 4 X 4


Diana

I am on my third Discovery, which is my 6th Land Rover, and I am really quite happy with the vehicle, I can add extras to personalise the vehicle to fit my requirements and it does what I want better than its counterparts.... BUT this is my last of this brand unless someone somewhere can lead me to a dealer who gives a damn.
The agencies and showrooms look lovely, but that's as far as it goes. SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE please!
Glen

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Will be extremely happy to eat my words here,,,

we do have someone who could probably find out if this is a real post or not,,,,,

Hmmmm, what's wrong with land rovers?

All to convienient but !
Quite a few contributers

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

Ron, Ron, hand in your gown, mortar board and cane. Criminal lawyer is a tautology, not an oxymoron. Write 100 lines of your Shakespeare study play.

You are right. I added that one at the last minute whereas I knew it was on my list of tautologies. Silly me!

A well known Sydney lawyer comes to mind. I won't mention his name here. Incisor can't afford it.

Originally Posted by Lucy

Currently run 2 Discoveries for Business/family. Biggest problem with them - small diameter wheels - why can't LR use the same sizes as everyone else? - better range of tyres (at least in Australia)

??????

They are 16" like everyone else. Unless you have a D2 with 18" or a D3 with even bigger wheels.

Hmm, forget that - some of the others use 17" rims.

Originally Posted by mcrover

The Defender should be kept no matter what, not for any other reason other than it is near bloody perfect even though I dont fit in them as standard so make them more comfy and lose the park brake lever (or at least the bruise from my left calf) and put some air between the driver and the door.

I don't think I've seen an Australian 4WD magazine NOT complain about the Defender handbrake position.

It's suchj an easy fix, you put in a handbrake from an early Freelander or a cable operated handbrake from a mid-80s on Rangie that I don't know why LR haven't done it.

Lawrence,
As a LR specialist repairer, I will agree reluctantly with most problems/ issues raised here previously. However, I will add a few also.

The new Defender. A total disgrace regarding current drivetrain issues you are no doubt aware of. I would MOST strongly agree to the refitting of the
8HA Salisbury differential at any cost. This problem will spell disaster for these vehicles in this and any other BIG country with remote areas travelled by LR's. I'm serious. Make this a priority.

The availability somehow of a NEW, exempt from emissions Defender model in 130DC that comes with the 300Tdi still and no ABS, TC , electric windows, alarm, or anything else electronic on board. I have people lining up to buy such a vehicle if the legislation would allow it to be released in SMALL quantities every year. ?? Possible?? Due to low numbers released, the $$ for used examples will keep the market bouyant, and the reliability in remote areas will speak for itself.

Check the replies concerning the dealer/ support network also for a wake up call, LR. This is another disgraceful state of affairs, allowing thge Japanese vehicle manufacturers to overtake the marketplace.

Regards, and YOU can E mail ME if you like aswell, on jcilrs@bigpond.net.au to av a chat about my first point...
I am a passionate supporter and owner of these great vehicles, I would like to see them carry on so my 13YO daughter can buy a NEW one one day with confidence.
JC

I buy Defenders so I can spend $25000.00 on accessories and fix them myself when they stop. I luv em. But as I get older it would be nice to buy a new one with diff locks, long range tanks, air con that works, tougher axles, better seat adjustability, more elbow room (been booked for having my arm out the window) on board diagnostics or better still electronics that wont stuff up, road side assist (at well 23) and a decent dealership network. I have not bought a new part from an Australian Land Rover dealer in my life, they never have anything and most parts are cheaper and quicker from Blighty any way.