Reply With QuoteI got tranny service done at Russell automatic transmission right on 100k on the Gold Coast. Forked out about 700 for the whole service because the pan was a one off about $200. To be honest I haven’t even looked at it.Originally Posted by justinc
Master
SupporterAlthough still not convinced my LR is the real deal in 4WDing, my Graphite D4 2016 (build date Late April 2016) has all that you require (and a bit more). It was one of the last imported into Aus so has all the bits on it other than what I mention below. At the time I was considering an SE with almond leather interior, which was about the same price, but the salesperson convinced me that the couple of $1000 saved could be spent on the mods to make it a better 4wd weapon. Also said the almond leather stains easily. I am unsure if the seats are better in the SE other than electric and with the side arms, and the motor with more grunt. Other than that I am happy with the towing performance. My Van is 2.6t loaded and I can easily get past 160Khph when overtaking road trains. The other thing is the economy. Sitting 100-110kph towing I get 16Lhp100k. Thats real not computer generated which is about 2ltr less. The hook up of the van is just magic. The screen tells you where to line up and the LLAMS allows you to just click into place. (DSO35 Hitch). In caravan parks people were amazed how I just used the car to level out the van (via LLAMS) and in the morning hitch up without the missus and me having yelling exercises. Some of the things on my car are I understand extras or they are thrown on the last few cars made as they have spare parts lying in the bins. So I agree the last of a model is certainly a good start. Given the cost of a D5 and its shape I am more than happy on that aspect with my purchase of the "brick"
2016.5 TDV6 Graphite D4,Corris Grey,APT sliders,Goe air comp plate,UHF & HF radio,Airflow snorkel,Discrete Winch,Compo rims with 265/65/18 Wildpeak AT3W, LLAMs,Traxide dual battery,EAS emergency kit,Mitch Hitch EGR blank & delete,ECU remap
Master
SupporterI got tranny service done at Russell automatic transmission right on 100k on the Gold Coast. Forked out about 700 for the whole service because the pan was a one off about $200. To be honest I haven’t even looked at it.
Master
SupporterI think I might have been confusing the 2.7 vs the 3.0 TDV6’s so that might open up some more options in the 2nd hand market if I can be convinced the extra grunt isn’t needed.
Encouraging to hear that you can get the van up to 160. Not sure I’d be brave enough to do that with mine. 16L/100 at 100-110 sounds good. I actually got 19.5 with my 4.0 Petrol D3 on the weekend but recon I had a tail wind and it was a slower trip so probably averaged 80-90.
Swaggie
If you're not already aware of it, the MY10 3.0 was badged "3.0 TDV6".
MY21.5 L405 D350 Vogue SE with 19s. Produce LLAMS for LR/RR, Jeep GC/Dodge Ram
VK2HFG and APRS W1 digi, RTK base station using LoRa
Swaggie
The D4 2.7 with a power upgrade isn't a bad beast.
When i have the 2.7T van on,at times i forget it is there.
With the van,it does around 16l/100 at 100km/hr.
They are getting on age wise though as MY12 was the last of them.
FWIW,probably a bit less problematic than the 3L,as they were pretty well sorted by the end of the run.
Might save you a few $ though in purchase price.
Swaggie
Thanks! Ill give them a call. ZF told me it wasn't a priority yet😮. That'll soon change after they get a few km up and demand increases. Luckily i can remove and refit the pan on an l322 without obstruction...
The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈
Master
SupporterI conditionally committed to a 2014 SDV6 today with low K’s for a price I was happy with. Needs to pass a mechanical inspection but judging by what I could see on the underbody it has had a easy life so far.
Thanks for you advice. A couple of small additions and it will be fully setup for our needs.
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