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    Do I actually own a 4wd tourer?

    Hi all long time stalker of this amazing tourer.

    I am the proud owner of a 2010 D4 HSE for the last 3yrs now with 230k on the clock. Apart from some regular maintenance and common wear and tear its been great.

    In the next year we are planning some big remote trips. An outback charity trip, Cape York and Fraser Island. My question is due to the age and milage do you think the disco is up for it? I have 2 young boys so getting severely stuck is not ideal and i also need to start investing in accessories soon.

    Works already done - steal auto pan and flush, new Lower Control Arms, new airbag sensors. Timing belts done (but not turbo return).

    Can i stick with it or drop more money in something newer...

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    Hi,

    I don’t have a D4 so shouldn’t answer this, but from all that I have read - do your regular maintenance, look at the suspension bushes, top radiator hose, and you should be fine.

    The D4 is a great vehicle.

    Get a Land Rover Indie to have a good look over your vehicle.
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    Yeah i use a indie in Brookvale (sydney) who agrees its a good car but the kms are getting high...

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    272,000km still going. Better get to 500,000km.
    2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
    2007 Audi RS4 (B7)

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster View Post
    272,000km still going. Better get to 500,000km.
    That's a big call... You not long ago had a post where you had to remove a crank. There was also a post recently about people at the same age. All of us basically getting to 220,000 then investing. LCA is a given. Every 80k for me.
    But I've just done manifolds, coolant junction, AC is on the fritz and needs a valve. Coolant tank been done with alternator and rear latches last quarter of last year.
    Up until now yeah I thought my car was a freak of nature. Now. It is what it is. If your outback and the manifolds go. Finding someone to do them won't be easy. I would invest in a decent amount of insurance, warranty and road side assistance. As well as making sure the Indy is available by phone for help when needed.
    I have a gap tool and a tablet in my glove box. The tablet has the manuals loaded on it so I have help when I need them. I broke it out into sections so it's not 7500 pages long. Just the chapter I need when I need it

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    Absolutely. Fresh bearings all in tolerance again. New oil pump, oil cooler, seals. The oil system is as good as new essentially. Wishful thinking maybe, but my fingers are crossed.
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    Hmmm - my 2015 D4 has 170,000 km on the clock. I wouldn’t hesitate to take it up Cape York !

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    Do I actually own a 4wd tourer?

    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster View Post
    Absolutely. Fresh bearings all in tolerance again. New oil pump, oil cooler, seals. The oil system is as good as new essentially. Wishful thinking maybe, but my fingers are crossed.
    Yeah I honestly agree that it would and should get there. Mine hasn't had that work.. But I basically need it to reach that aswell.
    My point was though. You stated that you were at 270 and still going looking to 500, which can be confusing to the op. Because you didn't mention what you have been through. He's talking about taking a car into the bush as a tourer and at that milage. He's nearly in cheque book territory

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    Quote Originally Posted by josh.huber View Post
    Yeah I honestly agree that it would and should get there. Mine hasn't had that work.. But I basically need it to reach that aswell.
    My point was though. You stated that you were at 270 and still going looking to 500, which can be confusing to the op. Because you didn't mention what you have been through. He's talking about taking a car into the bush as a tourer and at that milage. He's nearly in cheque book territory
    Yes true. I’ve never hesitated taking mine anywhere. Admittedly I know my vehicle’s history so I know what’s expected and what’s been done.
    2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
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    Na..don't do it....sell it for bugger all and go get a bank loan.. say 100 to 120 grand and buy a 79 series and fix all the design and performance issues that come standard with the car😎

    Seriously just prepare well...take it easy...take a sat phone/epirb...like the 4wd tv blokes do..take basic spares n tools etc and have a recovery/brake down contingency.. eg recovery insurance.

    You will be fine☺

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