question to all LR owners

[MuddyMudskipper]

I don't see Discos in yuppie ads, but I do see Defenders in Old Navy ads and Series in various upscale ads. By no means does this engender a stereotype typical of those vehicle's owners. After all, not all Jeep owners are redneck beer swilling, extreme rock-crawling damage mongers either.....although I see more yuppies in top down Jeeps than I ever have Discoveries. HMMMMMMMM....:sombrero:

 

[I Leak Oil]

I had a '96 disco SD for a few years and only had to change the oil and did the brakes on it. No other issues. My '65 SWB, restored that over 10 years ago and would take it anywhere without second guessing it. I drive a silverado as my daily driver and have had no issues. My brother bought a brand new toyota SR5, replaced the timing belt 3 times within the first 2 months.....then got a ford. So much depends on the particular vehicle, even more so with rovers though. If the ECU on your brand new (insert favorite brand here) craps out in the middle of the woods it doesn't matter what the manufacturers reputation is, you're still broke!
Remember, Toyota dealerships have a parts and service department for a reason.......
Jason T.

 

[SaMingTRD]

there are a number of rich tree huggin types who roll around in Disco's around here but it's more so the RR sports and LR3's, but I will be moving and hopefully the sterotype will fade. I really dig them though, but a D90 would fit the bill. I wonder if it's better to pay more upfront for a D90 with all the goodies rather then finding a Disco then modifying it?

 

[Funrover]

there are a number of rich tree huggin types who roll around in Disco's around here but it's more so the RR sports and LR3's, but I will be moving and hopefully the sterotype will fade. I really dig them though, but a D90 would fit the bill. I wonder if it's better to pay more upfront for a D90 with all the goodies rather then finding a Disco then modifying it?

A nicely modded D90 will run you a lot more $$$ that a Disco all modded out will. The D-seiers rigs here in the states are $$$$$$$$$$

 

[Funrover]

my next question would be is how many members on here actually use their LR's for expedition purposes?

Well I havn't done an official expo yet, but I am on my way!!! I have only done week outtings!

 

[Mercedesrover]

my next question would be is how many members on here actually use their LR's for expedition purposes?

5 different month-long/multi-thousand mile trips. 2 in a RRC (hence my dislike of coil-sprung Land Rovers) and 3 in a short wheel-base diesel powered Series truck. Many, many other multi-day off-roading trips. I would take that truck to the ends of the earth.

Building a second diesel Series truck as we type.

 

[Mercedesrover]

Currently I have 200,000 miles on mine with original motor and no real issues, I think I made the right choice!

Oh, Funrover....Come on. 200k? In a RRC? No real issues? Ah, I owned one of those trucks.......

 

[Michael Slade]

If you haven't done the timing gear/chain you're running on borrowed time. Ask me how I know.

 

[Christophe Noel]

I just always thought the LR brand and image was cool. I'm naturally drawn to Euro goodies of all shapes and sizes from bicycles to wine and even shoes.

As for reliability....every time I report on that issue I jinx my rig and end up in the shop. I'll leave it at that.

 

[Green96D1]

I love my Land Rover. as mentioned in the previous post. I personally don't see the Land Rover as a unreliable truck maybe because I maintain it . They are ruggedly bulit and have one of the not the strongest chassis ever made for a light truck. the biggest probs with these trucks is the electronics. I've learned that keeping up on the maintnence the truck is very reliable and very durable. My Father Had a 95 Fj-80 (lifted and Locked) and that truck was a absolute beast. He too kept on maintnence not much as I do. but he did and the truck was problem free for the most part. I will say this no vehicle is perfect. We all have our reasons for what we buy. Every company has ups and downs. It's like this Toyota = 95% good 5% bad Land Rover= 70% good and 30% bad. but as said no vehicle is perfect.

 

[thallca]

There is just a feeling of tradition and heritage that comes with driving a pre-2004 Land Rover. Finding the balance between reliability and capability is an art with Land Rovers, a riddle that may never be solved.

Well said!

 

[stevenmd]

If you buy a landie, Lucas will sink his claws into you hook, line, and sinker. There is no way out once The Prince of Darkness has a grip on you. You will bleed green. Your heart will be broken many times over but you will keep coming back. If you sell, the allure will make you buy again... I'm on my third landie... looking to buy another... but after I figure out how to hide another vehicle in the driveway without my wife noticing...:yikes:

 

[K2RVR]

I agree, owning a LR is a lesson in Karma and Murphys law. I call it Murphy's Rover. If you have a spare part in the garage, that part will be solid on the rig. If you know you are on borrowed time on a component, the creditor will be calling soon.

Having driven a RRC since 1994, I absolutely love them. I know they might break, but even broken they get me home - limping as it might be. I have had other vehicles that when you hear the Thwack-thwack-thwack of some component breaking - it will be totally broken in minutes. Oddly, a LR will Thwack-thwack-thwack for a couple hundred miles before it finally gives up!

LR's are a true Foxhole buddy. They will stick with you as long as they can. And as your buddy you have to cover their six as well. It is the only vehicle I have actually apologized to when abusing it harder than I should. Some part of me thinks it is actually listening as well. The bond is un-explainable.

Anyway, Murphy's Rover law says that if you are questioning it, you probably shouldn't do it. If something in your gut says you HAVE to do it, you may have a lifelong companion. (Rovers life, not yours )

Be selective and enjoy the ride.

 

[kellymoe]

I have a 94 Disco, 2006 Honda Pilot and a 1988 Defender 130. Even though the 130 is harder to drive in traffic, hot , loud and cumbersome, it is the one I choose to drive on a daily basis. It's just plain fun to drive.

As far as maintaining Land Rovers? I am pretty good at lubing the 130 but the Disco gets the shaft on maintanance but it just keeps going. I have had the Disco since new and have beat the crap out of it and it just keeps going. A few years ago my 130 blew it's panhard bushing right before a trip. I took the panhard of the Disco and put it on the 130 as a temporary fix. Even though they are two totaly differant trucks many of the parts are the same. There are not too many other trucks that are seperated by as many years that can swap out parts.
The 130 seems to run better the harder I drive it and the tougher the road gets.
I also get lots of comments on my "Land Cruiser" I dont even try and correct them.

 

[stevenmd]

The 130 seems to run better the harder I drive it and the tougher the road gets.

I think that comment is true of most landies.