Fossicker
I myself have the same doubts despite trolling these forum pages and can sympathise with you on the purchase or thought of purchasing one.
What i do find strange though is that you are comparing reliability to an X5 which has had similar reliability stories about it.
It would appear you wont use the D4 to its abilities, why not just go Lexus RX if you are considering the X5 for reliability?
A recent publication by JD power doesnt help the cause when it shows an inordinate number of faults per 100. 2016 US Vehicle Dependability Study VDS | J.D. Power . Whilst its for the USA, it reflects the refreshed line of cars LR has produced from 2013. What is unknown is how reflective it is of the D4
Yes, i read splendid stories here about how well the D4 performs and how many kms it has done but yet first hand feedback from friends who own D4s have consistent issues with their vehicles.
One thing that is obvious is that you will always get a biased answer from a vehicle forum. Read the pages and list down all the faults people have had. Put a dollar figure next to it and start adding up.
For me, my heart won over my head and i'm negotiating on a price.
All vehicle makes and models have their own quirks, issues. As do individual vehicles.
Ultimately a motor vehicle is an organism: it breathes, it consumes, it expels waste, it has a circulatory system, it's made of components derived from organic or earthly matter and it's made by humans or their robot extension arms. It's not surprising that some have congenital defects and that all need tlc.
Cheers
Or buy a Ford Territory- same engine and save $40k if not planning to use its (D4) capability
Nothing wrong with one of them.
Or a Hyundai. Lots of bells and whistles and free lifetime servicing.
Wizard
SubscriberWho's "they"? News to me!Originally Posted by sdewal
Now 2016 D4 HSE 'Leo' and Steve the Triumph Speed Twin
Then 2010 D4 3.0 HSE 'James'
Then 2010 RRS TDV8 'Roger' w traxide DBS, UHF, Cooper Zeons, Superchips remap
Then 2010 D4 TDV6 'Jumbo' w traxide DBS
First love 2002 D2 TD5 'Disco Stu'
Better not tell the LR guys that - I even have a first delivery timeline.
Fossicker
Which one stole your heart bro?
Master
SubscriberProbably the same gentry who said D4's were unreliable......
If you're asking me; I have a nice D4.
Would I purchase a D5... Well maybe, but I'm no longer an early adopter, I'm also no longer a "consumer" - I won't change vehicles just because of time anymore; I've thrown over a Million dollars away over the years flicking cars for new ones when the current one was in perfect condition... (Oh how times change)
Fossicker
hey sdewal,
The D4 won over and based on the information on this forum given it a leap of faith to go buy one. I have glossed over many of the forums from lcool.org, pradopoint to here. I am a current toyota owner of their landcruiser range and yes its trouble free motoring but like all cars they have their faults.
Take the D4 for example, if you run with a full load and need a tyre change it'll be a PITA as you need to clear the back to get access to the spare wheel release key. This is a very simple design flaw for a 4WD imho.
The first thing i'd say is to get over the stigma of LR not being reliable, or actually come to grips that you may encounter problems. I'd have to admit it took me some time to get past this point.
RoverLord
Love my D4,almost 2 years old and no issues,sorry,1 issue,auto lights turning off in the dark,sorted at the first service,new windscreen sensor.
My previous Landy,a 99 D2,apparentley one of the most unreliable Landys after a P38a Rangie.Sure there were ongoing maintence issues with a vehicle of that age and KM,it NEVER let me down badly,was a loverley car to own and drive,I had no problem laying out $80K plus all the additions for a D4.When the time comes I will upgrade,no hurry,love the D4.
Andrew
DISCOVERY IS TO BE DISOWNED
Midlife Crisis.Im going to get stuck into mine early and ENJOY it.
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