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I suppose I missed that inference. Anyhow, in my opinion, the most worrisome narrative emerging from TFL's buying experience is the technical inability of JLR and its dealers. JLR's poor reliability makes its ability to fix problems (or even capably work on these trucks) all the more critical...

How is that clickbait? It's a true statement.

Saga continues. First Defender's engine was deemed defective, needing replacement. Second Defender's wiring harness was irretrievably damaged during the dealer's winch installation. Now awaiting third new Defender, which in this case is the new, new, new Defender.

Yeah, the 2.8 is pretty attractive for the 80 except for the cost of the swap. For those of us without the skills to DIY, that's a $20K proposition--worth considering if facing a blown engine (vs. cost of new truck) but hard to stomach otherwise. The mileage of the 2.8 probably precludes the...

I think it's a relevant footnote to the Grenadier discussion; those comparisons inform consumer choices. In my opinion the answer to your question is no. Land Cruiser 200s can be spec'd in other markets at an inflation-adjusted MSRP similar to that of the early 90s Land Cruisers, albeit with...

Can your solar and battery run the fridge continuously without a charge from the engine? For example, if you're parked at the beach for a week, will the solar and battery power the fridge by themselves?

This youtuber purchased a new Defender. His vigorous verbosity ensures future reports on reliability and other facets of his ownership experience.

It also bears mentioning that Land Cruiser's capacities have been trending toward weekender rather than touring spec, making Grenadier all the more attractive to tourers who need both off road and load-carrying capability. Note that, since advent of the 80 series, payload decreased from 1930 lbs...

On point. Well said.

This seems like a plausible hypothesis. A one-off problem, even if that severe, is less disconcerting to me than one that can't be diagnosed.

I agree. While these problems may be anecdotal, Land Rover's inability to even diagnose and fix their own product is not. That makes this situation very revealing; I hope TFL rides it out.

My initial reaction to this video was that JLR needs to replace this vehicle. But the more interesting question now is whether they can even diagnose and repair these problems. Thus far, they can't.

What a disaster. But perfectly predictable based on published reports of Land Rover reliability.

Killer shot.

Campteq is 80 series alchemy. Why starve a mint one of its full potential?

You're planning Central or South America, correct? You've probably already done so, but if not, it might be worth verifying the legality of RHD vehicles in countries you plan to visit. I've read in the past of some countries in the Americas barring entry of RHD vehicles. I have no idea what...

I too recall that in the videos--and that they consulted the manual, but I'd have (and don't want) to double-check. Does the LR warranty require a break-in period for the 4 cylinder? If so, can someone post that? I was wondering about that, looked online, and found nothing. That said, I agree...

Mine clamps directly to the rain gutters. Others have used an adhesive called Sikiflex. And yes, I think most Campteq owners cut their roofs and do integrated builds. Ours, uncut, has no inside access; access is via the rear door and hatch ladder. Both a hardshell RTT and Campteq are...

For platform, it depends on your needs. The top-line differences are that the Troopy will be roomier, but the 80 has a more plush ride and is more capable offroad (rear coils). If you go the 80 Campteq route, you'd then have to decide whether or not to cut the roof. I left mine uncut for a...