Not sure this inspires much faith... D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!) Sold
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
30th Apr 2017 10:33 pm
Mr.Tom
Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: St Neots
Posts: 1641
Really... because some people said they did not like his car, he's flogged 50k worth of car? Must be some other reason.Sill protection - LED internal lights - LED reverse lights - boot liner - Dog Guard - Rock sliders
MY12 D4 HSE - been and gome
MY16 D4 Landmark
30th Apr 2017 10:35 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
I'm struggling to get my head round it.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
30th Apr 2017 10:39 pm
comedyharvey
Member Since: 03 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1727
That is bizarre. Is this the biggest toys out of pram ever?Arthur.
Comedy was a horse, Harvey a dog, both sadly gone. Thought I was choosing a password!
Currently;
Discovery 3 HSE 2009
101" Fwd. Control 1976
Nuffield 10/90 Tractor (10/60 with 6 cylinder conversion) 1964
Previously;
Series III Lightweight. 1976.
30th Apr 2017 10:56 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
Very odd.
If I listened to what others said about my choice of cars I would never have ever owned a land rover==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
30th Apr 2017 11:09 pm
defector
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: Greater Manchester
Posts: 1476
WOW 😲
Can't believe that.
30th Apr 2017 11:38 pm
Bullova06
Member Since: 19 Apr 2017
Location: York
Posts: 23
surprised me too
its one thing buying something new & nice + it works fine, we all sort of expect that. The way it should be
then the excitement of something new is spoilt by others having issues or its not just as good as expected.
Must be very disappointing. id be gutted.
I suppose he may be thinking the issue are pending - will happen to me.
this early in may get a good trade in.
Theres at least one other who's rejecting.
30th Apr 2017 11:48 pm
mechtrev
Member Since: 04 Mar 2017
Location: N Notts
Posts: 77
the way I look at things we are in a small minority here, how many owners of land rovers are there worldwide
yes they have problems, when I decided to look at a D3 I made phone calls to local indie owner and was told if you get a good un then you will be happy
I have been a forum member for about 6 weeks and nothing has hit me hard as re-occuring problems.
yes Land rover vehicles have problems reported on here but there are far more vehicles out there with owners than members on here
if a vehicle has problems then they get written about on internet if a vehicle does not have problems then nothing said.
way up the odds and Land Rover comes out on top
I love my D3 already looking to upgrade D4
if the owner did not like his D5 then ask the question did he do his homework on the vehicle first.
1 bad review does not make a bad vehicle
30th Apr 2017 11:57 pm
Peakwayfarer
Member Since: 25 Apr 2016
Location: Uk
Posts: 434
But a new car and the question always arises if you follow the forums
Should I keep it or swap it for something else that's more reliable?
My experience is that whatever car you own it has generally has major issues according to some of the owner forums
Saab 95 3 litre Diesel engine issues mine did over 176k miles and no problems and according to mid website is still on the road after over 15 years
Merc c class 250d - major issues with injectors failing, but after 92k miles when I changed it it had been totally reliable with no issues apart from one rear light bulb and new wiper blades and was still going when I recently saw it locally.
Freelander 2 diesel manual - major issues with gearbox - no problems with mine after 3.5 years, before trading in for current disco4.
Current disco 4 landmark is a fantastic car, but note the concerns on the forum about engine failures, however given the numbers of fantastic condition older D2, D3, and D4 on the road and going strong. Should I be concerned?
Looked at a Jeep but depreciation is horrible, reckon lower depreciation on the disco would cover the cost of a new engine if needed!
It's a pity there isn't a "how wonderful my car" thread on the forums to help counteract the negative issues - although LR and other manufacturers could and should be a lot more proactive in this area to reduce doubts and assure owners about long term reliability and assist owners - this proactive approach would be far more productive and cost effective than the massive advertising campaigns they indulge in.
Intend to keep mine for a good few years as so far, it's been an absolutely fantastic car, although some of the technology may be a little old hat it should by now be well proven. Fingers crossed it stays reliable.
Pity they can't make a touch up paint though!
1st May 2017 2:51 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14492
From looking at previous threads, I think this chap was a bit sensitive anyway, so I wouldn't read too much into it. However, some other owners are having some real issues and the dealers seem to be incapable of solving them and their service / support levels seem woeful. Its not great for the LR brand as a premium marque.
It'll be interesting to see how the residuals of these early cars fair. I'm not sure if the vehicle truly reflects the price tag; £70k+ is a lot of money for a generic looking SUV, even if it carries a LR badge and has the off-road capability it claims. Particularly when its given away some of the unique selling points it had over other cars, the practicality element being just one. Anyway, time will tell. I hope they get it right with the Defender, but LR's launch record isn't great.D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!) Sold
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
1st May 2017 6:31 am
Bello35
Member Since: 14 Mar 2017
Location: Bretagne.
Posts: 161
I'm certain he won't sell it...he just needed some (re) comforting that he already received! I'd also tell him to keep it!
Besides, his D5 is trouble free and is one of the best looking around (this is for you PeterW)!
1st May 2017 6:59 am
Winger Site Moderator
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 3428
I suspect that he was a little tired and emotional when he posted....
1st May 2017 7:51 am
Robert SausageTrousers
Member Since: 09 Aug 2015
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 467
He's selling his car because some people on the internet said they don't like it?
1st May 2017 8:27 am
Robse
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 498
Wow didn't realise there were so many problems Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
Discovery MY2015 3.0 SDV6 SE Corris - Gone
1st May 2017 9:07 am
jimbg
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 478
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Wow didn't realise there were so many problems Shocked
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