Reply With QuoteI had my 1997 Rodeo for 5 1/2 years and never had any trouble at all from it.
The 1994 Discovery is going well but have only had it for 18 months or so. Bit early to call.
Ever had one of those vehicles that just go and never have problems?
We have two.
A 2002 AUIII Falcon SR and,
a 1997 Discovery SE7 V8.
I have to say that after three Jaguars, "marking their territory" and costing $$$$ to maintain, the Discovery is a breath of fresh air!
It does not leak oil, never runs hot, does not miss a beat, does not use much oil, runs beautifully and has not given the slightest trouble.
Yes I paid top dollar for it, but it IS a fantastic motor car.
The only money I have spent on it was a Vacuum advance retard unit, snorkel, big bore exhaust and engine saver.
Wife and I have decided it is a "Keeper". In other words, we will have it until it falls to bits :-)
The Falcon is another. In 5 years it has blown two light bulbs!
So, how many others in this forum have been lucky with their vehicles??
Cheers,
Ron
TopicToaster
I had my 1997 Rodeo for 5 1/2 years and never had any trouble at all from it.
The 1994 Discovery is going well but have only had it for 18 months or so. Bit early to call.
Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.comIn 48 years of driving, I have never had a reliable vehicle.
Ron B.
VK2OTC
2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA
RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever
Gday Ron, i would have to say the best and most reliable car i ever owned was a VH Commodore, had it 8 years and ran like a dream, i was in my 20's and yes i gave it a hiding aswell
Master
Had the disco for four years, and been absolutely perfect only prob has been the Transfer Case Oil Leak. It does not leak oil (much) and just keeps going, Not bad for a car thats done 240k's. Totally changed my perception of Landrovers.
We've had two Mazda 121's (Bubble's) over 8 Years, the first one got written off in 2002, but they both just kept going. Regular Servicing and Fuel.
My EL Fairmont Ghia on the Other Hand .....Don't get me started
Stu
YarnMaster
I had a couple of reliable cars . First one was a 1978 Datsun 120y . It was probably the best car i have owned . the other one was a 1983 vh sl/e 308 . Only ever replaced tyres on it
LordRover
SupporterMy Freelander is one of the most reliable vehicles I have ever had - certainly more reliable than both my previously owned V8 discos.
REMLR 243
2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6
1977 FC 101
1976 Jaguar XJ12C
1973 Haflinger AP700
1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster
1957 Series 1 88"
1957 Series 1 88" Station Wagon
Master
SupporterI don't own it, but my parents own a 1998 300tdi disco... Done 350,000km and aside from having to change belts and what not, it is incredibly reliable and gets mostly neglected!... my car get's all the attention... it needs it otherwise it wouldn't keep going for long!
Stirling
The MOD Father
Originally Posted by RonMcGr
give me a break Ron,,,
Our '88 Brumby has done 100,000 kays,,
in the ten years we've had it( a family hand me down)
we've put in two alternators, two batteries,
half a dozen tyres, swapped the seats left to right, AND THATS IT---
it does go through RHS inner CV boots,, but,, we've let the last one go for a while,, 10-12 months later and its still just "clicking"
It STILL starts first time and STILL hoots down the road(read my earlier posthttp://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/23781-galloping-brumby.html),,
really dunno where we'd be without it
"How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"
'93 V8 Rossi
'97 to '07. sold.
'01 V8 D2
'06 to 10. written off.
'03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
'10 to '21
'16.5 RRS SDV8
'21 to Infinity and Beyond!
1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
Home is where you park it..
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Master
Reliable vehicle :I had a toyota Hilux dual cab 2.8 diesel 96 had it at 200000 and sold it at 315000 not a dollars spent on any mechanical faults just changed the oil and oil filter at 5 and 10000 kms and only put tyres on it.
Unreliable Vehicle: Ford maverick or nissan patrol 90 model got it at 90000 kms sold it at 100000 kms nothing but trouble gas system playing up head gasket problems and fuel petrol issues didnt want to run and when it did by the gallon.
will never buy a petrol patrol again other wise the thing was great.
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