Daviddunlop83
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Mine has now developed a creaking/clicking noise from the steering. Can hear it clearly when stationary lock to lock
any ideas?
any ideas?
Update on the defender I ordered: dealer has been good at keeping me updated, and got a call today advising that the shortage of parts has now affected the dash. The digital dash that was standard on the SE is no longer available. Option 1) to downgrade to the analogue display and get the car on schedule in 10 weeks time or 2) to wait for the digital dash, go back into the holding pool, and expect a further wait of 14-18 months. My build should be prioritised but currently LR are unable to give any idea of a delivery date, and the information to the dealer advises the customer to expect ‘significant delays’.
Not sure what to do now.
So has a sleep on it and have decided to do as @davyk31 has suggested. Take this one and order another one for next year and see how things go.
Without starting a debate, and obviously it appeals to some, but in my eyes that is really horrible inside and out.I’ll be in the market for a used defender when the boats sold. From a buyers perspective I wouldn’t even consider an analogue dash on such a new vehicle when the time comes.
If I was in your shoes the order would be cancelled and something like this would be sitting on my driveway next week.
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Love the way the first few start off tidyDisco working hard again today
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Nope, they were close to the end to fit more in!Love the way the first few start off tidy
Like any LR Product, you just need to take a chance and see how it goes. Get as much warranty as you can and hope for the best.Im looking at discovery's at the moment, from reading through this thread the 2.7 seems the better option.
What do you think of this one.
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Id me looking one with a gd service history, i was told by a mechanic that worked on loads of them that they were grand as long as they were well serviced.Im looking at discovery's at the moment, from reading through this thread the 2.7 seems the better option.
What do you think of this one.
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Like any LR Product, you just need to take a chance and see how it goes. Get as much warranty as you can and hope for the best.
Same as everything I guess.Id me looking one with a gd service history, i was told by a mechanic that worked on loads of them that they were grand as long as they were well serviced.
Or go for a cheap one and can alway get an engine out of an owl jag if it goes pop
I wouldn't think there will be much of a warranty on that age of car. Would there? On an 08,09,10.
Same as everything I guess.
Drive both and see what you think but I reckon you would be hard pushed to look past the later D4 with the 3.0TDV6. Reliability wise there is little difference but the extra 50+ Bhp and the torque makes all the difference.Im looking at discovery's at the moment, from reading through this thread the 2.7 seems the better option.
What do you think of this one.
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Drive both and see what you think but I reckon you would be hard pushed to look past the later D4 with the 3.0TDV6. Reliability wise there is little difference but the extra 50+ Bhp and the torque makes all the difference.
Servicing wise, obv the more the better but good servicing doesn’t seem to mitigate the engine failure.
That’s one you linked has been tarted up a bit with later wheels and chrome trim etc. not my bag but all reversible. Check under those side steps- they rust themselves but they also make the sill rot.
Gs is base spec, early ones could still have the 2.7engine as it remained an option. Xs middle spec and then hse top spec. Early ones may or may not have the dpf as it was optional. One less thing to go wrong if it doesn’t have itPlenty d4's to choose from over the water. Doing as much reading on specs as I can. Xs Gs Hse
Examples of what I like the look of:
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