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It could well be the best platform assuming that it displays reasonable servicing characteristics and sufficient longevity. All of that is just speculation at this point. Time will reveal the answer, but I'm hoping it succeeds on all fronts. As for the 70 series ending production soon, I know...

Thank you very much Scott for the offer. Well, since you offered, here goes: 1. I've read that Ineos plans on making the workshop manual publicly available. Presumably if they have started deliveries, the workshop manual is now available. Is there a way to access the LHD petrol workshop...

Obviously for a timing chain the engine would have to be pulled or transmission dropped. I think a full timing chain replacement is somewhat unlikely, though who knows as there are not a ton of high mileage engines to glean data from at this point. The far more common concern is repairing or...

I would think they would. It's not exactly a high bar to clear. My wife's Audi has a higher payload than both.

That's a fantastic looking Discovery. I'd almost be afraid to take it on trips and get it scratched and beat up. Enjoy it however you want though. You've certainly put enough effort into it.

I agree that even dealerships or Bosch certified shops don't guarantee competent mechanics. Had a Mercedes a while back that I will never have serviced at one particular rip off Bosch certified service center again. Back when I had to haul and tow heavy, I had a Ram 2500 Cummins. On one...

Safe bet since they B58 and N58 gasoline/petrol and diesel motors both use the same block from BMW. The picture does prompt some concern since all the VANOS stuff is tucked up under the cowl.

I'm sure it's too soon for anyone to have tried one of these in the US: https://newdefendermods.com/collections/all/products/new-defender-110-long-range-fuel-tank But, if someone has, or someone does I'd love to hear some feedback on installation and whether you had any check engine lights or...

The safety results for the new Defender are impressive. It's one of the reasons I bought my LR4 as well. While not IIHS tested in the US, the IIHS does keep data on medical payouts and the LR4, at the time I bought mine, was among the lowest. Lower payouts due to injuries suggests less severe...

Yes, the European model of serviceability is definitely different than the Japanese and American view point when it comes to design. I just had my intake removed to replace plastic cooling system parts on my Land Rover LR4 AJ V8. Fun times...not really. It's expensive, but I was willing to do...

I completely agree. That's why the W461 is my dream machine, but living in the US it will either be illegal or cost prohibitive to make a gray market one legal. I'm really hoping that the Grenadier is the W461 at a reasonable price available in the US, but we will see.

Yes, modern vehicles are much more reliable. That's clearly proven by the data, but dismissing things like inaccessible timing chains for major services overlooks another reality: ownership cost. There's a cost to these decisions, so I still care about that type of complexity. The BMW V8 in...

That post was from 2016 which is several years before Ineos even began testing the B58 so there may have been changes or what I've read in the automotive press may be wrong. I do not have a 2022 B58 motor in either a BMW or Grenadier to independently verify. Perhaps there was some repackaging...

I don't know about all of the modifications, but I do know that they are tuned significantly differently. There's about a 50 hp decrease and peak torque comes lower in the rpm band than the standard BMW car and SUV variants. I have read that there are some hardware changes as well such as...

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Ok since there has been a lot of discussion and speculation on why the Grenadier uses BMW powertrains, I did some Mi6 spy stuff (or used my 98% common sense engineering brain) and recovered actual (or probably close to it) discussions between Ineos and major engine manufacturers from around the...

I'm very happy you saved it. It is one of my all time favorite vehicles and it's great that you're keeping it what I would call period correct.

BTT. Hadn't been in a big rush in the fall with several trips, but now back in family haul mode and can't justify keeping these.

I am in the same situation except three smaller kids, so it's basically Defender or Grand Cherokee L if I give up my LR4. The only thing I don't like about the LR4 is the lack of range and high fuel consumption. Otherwise it's a fantastically useful vehicle. Please post some thoughts after...

I know. I drive a Land Rover. I guess that tells you a lot about my personal vs. professional priorities, or maybe I'm just a champ at compartmentalizing...