It has been done. It cost a LOT to do with some issues that can't be solved as the Car Identifies as a Range Rover Sport.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tins
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It has been done. It cost a LOT to do with some issues that can't be solved as the Car Identifies as a Range Rover Sport.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tins
just noticed this from op :)
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(I'm located on Central Coast NSW - car currently in Sydney incase anyone is interested)
yeah, just buy an l320 tdv8 insteadQuote:
Originally Posted by mowog
So I guess we've established that in the OP's circumstances the answer to my question is no.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tins
They aren't the same thing. D4 is a way better tourer.Quote:
Originally Posted by haydent
Thanks everyone for the input, and by all means keep it coming.
Still weighing up options, but leaning towards a quick sale.
It's such a shame, anyone who has driven one of these will understand what a pleasure they are to drive.
And here i was thinking I was simplifying my problems when up/downgrading from a Defender Td5.
Around 20 months ago I had a short list for my overlander/tourer. Spend lots on my D2. Buy a D4. Buy a 130 and get a Mulgo conversion. Or buy an OKA. The first two were crossed off the list because I would need either a rooftop tent ( YUCK ), or a camper trailer. I have done enough towing. But I look wistfully at every D3/4 I see. Crossing them off was so tough a decision because no big 4WD has any right to drive like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas27488
Tins said: "...I look wistfully at every D3/4 I see. Crossing them off was so tough a decision because no big 4WD has any right to drive like that."
My sentiments exactly.
What you have endured is a real bugger. I feel your pain. I've been there. So perhaps think about this LONG ENGINE at TR SPares Adelaide. $9,900.
Best wishes, I hope it works out.
Jeff
Talk to Automotive Skills at Kirrawee in Sth Sydney.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas27488
They are LR/RR experts and advertise reco engines.
"But I look wistfully at every D3/4 I see. Crossing them off was so tough a decision because no big 4WD has any right to drive like that." I understand the feeling. We love (wife still loves Defenders more though :) ) the D4s ride and power for towing but at 6 years old now and having read so many horror stories I'm changing vehicles and have ordered a Prado. Yes I know they without character etc etc and have their own faults, but maybe having to replace the Discos engine with some dubiously refurbished one from somewhere at enormous cost, does not appeal to me. Plus having gone down to one car as the wife no longer drives, that would makes things even worse.
I just maybe go for a D3OO Defender but can't really see another 50 grands worth of value in them.
Here's hoping the OP gets his fixed at a reasonable price and ours last until the new vehicle arrives in maybe a year or so......
AlanH.