Thread: Which Model - Long Term Purchase

I love the look of the light coloured leather, but with young 4 kids I dont think I'd like the look of it after they where done

Originally Posted by shanegtr

I love the look of the light coloured leather, but with young 4 kids I dont think I'd like the look of it after they where done

Three young kids and no worries. I clean the leather once a year and every 6 months condition it. Yes it does get dirty, but with good leather care, it comes back to new each time. Don't be afraid

I'd never end up looking after it properly is my issue. And I seen what my kids managed to do to our old leather couch (that was perfect before kids)

I give mine a wipe over every 2-4 weeks with cheap baby wipes. The seats are very durable.

Originally Posted by rar110

I give mine a wipe over every 2-4 weeks with cheap baby wipes. They're very durable.

Next time you are in Coles,have a look for Oakwood leather wipes,they are very good.
Andrew

Well I have jumped in the deep end. Hope the right decision but time will tell. A bit more than I wanted but .... Hope to pick it Monday, unless they give it to someone else over the weekend. Plane booked.

2012 SDV6 SE MY12.. 125,000 Km. Ended up with ebony interior rather than almond but buying second hand cars is all about compromise. Some grey car seat covers as suggested should lighten it and hopefully keep the wife happier. Had it inspected by Graeme Cooper who found a whole host of things to fix - age related, but gave it the thumbs up. A small report that says $$$$$ need to be spent. There goes the reduced price I negotiated.

Anyway one of the things that need replacing straight away are the types. 18" rims were in the plan but now going on the back burner and will probably be the last mod done on a long future list of things I have in my head. Not sure where this will take me as a 1st time 4WD owner. Hoping it won't end up as a great buy for someone else.

Car due for a minor service so booked in to get the mechanical things fixed at the same time. Taking advantage of having access to an experienced Land Rover service center.

Back to the tyres, I am thinking that 5 x Maxxis 255/55/r19 tyres to start with. Hope they will be ok for bitumen because that is where it will be for a little bit.

Anyway thanks for the help.

Originally Posted by Strop

Well I have jumped in the deep end. Hope the right decision but time will tell. A bit more than I wanted but .... Hope to pick it Monday, unless they give it to someone else over the weekend. Plane booked.

Looks like a nice ride - congratulations! Let us know how you get on!

I have a set of 19" Maxxis and so far have driven Coffs to Broome and then to Perth. Currently we are on the train to Adelaide and then drive to Coffs
The Maxxis are slightly noisier and harsher, but I am very happy with them. I will be fitting my Toyo Open Country when I get back to improve my fuel consumption and noise as they are a soft quiet sealed road tyre. I have two sets of wheels.