Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6268
And we wonder why LR are going soft. This is what these cars are born to do, climbing rocks not kerbs outside a school.
If I could get a an ex LRE FFRR V6 or V8 not fussy at the right price my Disco would be sold in a flash.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
8th Feb 2016 8:06 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7440
It might be built for this, but why choose one that has been, when there are so many used LR's of all kinds that haven't done a stroke of work?
I can understand the appeal of a FFRR 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as โsecondโ cars ๐
2021 to date: Hinckley built โ14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built โ14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
8th Feb 2016 8:17 pm
Slider
Member Since: 12 Sep 2015
Location: Staffs
Posts: 32
LRE vehicles might be a risk in some cases but you can just as easy end up with a lemon from elsewhere....you know that low miler 3 month old dream is really a rejected motor following a heap of trouble for a private buyer...
8th Feb 2016 8:57 pm
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
Red Merle wrote:
It might be built for this, but why choose one that has been, when there are so many used LR's of all kinds that haven't done a stroke of work?
I can understand the appeal of a FFRR
I reckon that's why there is so many wrecked gearboxes and short term engine failures as there not doing any miles. Gearbox oil especially, I've seen some low milage D3's with badly emulsified gearbox oil.
I swear it doesn't help these vehicles by not using them. I agree but I wouldn't be rushing to buy a used LRE one, I also wouldn't be rushing to buy one that hasn't done a stroke.
offtopic but.... which Bright Yellow TVR do you have? I have a Chimaera....TDV6 HSE Lux (2014MY)
TDV6 HSE (2006MY - owned for 9 years and 150,000! - now replaced)
Mini Cooper SD 5 door
TVR Chimaera 450
Series II 1960 Diesel
8th Feb 2016 9:38 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7440
I'm not afraid of a little use (30,000 miles pa myself), but when I said "stroke of work", I was meaning proper hard work, as in the photos 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as โsecondโ cars ๐
2021 to date: Hinckley built โ14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built โ14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
8th Feb 2016 9:40 pm
BrightYellowTVR
Member Since: 07 Feb 2016
Location: Wokingham
Posts: 17
These are my TVRs the Chimaera I've had for 14 years and no issues, the Tamora (Trigger's Broom) I rescued from NL last year and so far it's had a Full upgraded engine, gearbox all suspension, battery, starter, power steering overhaul, etc etc but I love it & I expect most LR owners will get it I am hoping by spending a bit more on a Newer Disco I won't have to spend quite as much on ongoing repairs??
8th Feb 2016 9:50 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7440
Handsome cars! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as โsecondโ cars ๐
2021 to date: Hinckley built โ14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built โ14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
I bought my TVR Chimaera new in 1999 - Very reliable ever since (touching wood)
Photo taken a few years ago, but still like the picture!TDV6 HSE Lux (2014MY)
TDV6 HSE (2006MY - owned for 9 years and 150,000! - now replaced)
Mini Cooper SD 5 door
TVR Chimaera 450
Series II 1960 Diesel
8th Feb 2016 11:29 pm
BrightYellowTVR
Member Since: 07 Feb 2016
Location: Wokingham
Posts: 17
Very nice
8th Feb 2016 11:40 pm
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
When we did the LRE we were talking to the driver with us and he said, all LRE cars go back to LR for full check and they replace anything that needs or shows signs of wear and they all come out with a warranty so why worryMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
8th Feb 2016 11:51 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7440
As long as enough people believe that then they should be able to sell them 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as โsecondโ cars ๐
2021 to date: Hinckley built โ14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built โ14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
9th Feb 2016 12:03 am
BrightYellowTVR
Member Since: 07 Feb 2016
Location: Wokingham
Posts: 17
I have seen one at a non LR dealer it's high spec but they've had it for nearly 6 months! The second owner only kept it for 5 months before that, which is what started me thinking and doing some digging in here. Tbh it being sat around for 6 months in a warm showroom was possibly the worst bit, as mechanicals like to be used and rust loves a nice warm environment to fester. I am in no massive rush so will let this one pass, plenty more LR in the sea (mud!). Cheers for making me feel welcome and not flaming me, as you get on many forums nowadays
9th Feb 2016 12:11 am
JAYBOY
Member Since: 02 Jun 2015
Location: South Wales
Posts: 99
Keep looking you'll find the right one
9th Feb 2016 12:13 am
ruben D3 Decade
Member Since: 26 Sep 2006
Location: ASTURIAS
Posts: 2410
MarkOne wrote:
I reckon that's why there is so many wrecked gearboxes and short term engine failures as there not doing any miles. Gearbox oil especially, I've seen some low milage D3's with badly emulsified gearbox oil.
I swear it doesn't help these vehicles by not using them. I agree but I wouldn't be rushing to buy a used LRE one, I also wouldn't be rushing to buy one that hasn't done a stroke.
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