Friday, Mar 30, 2012 at 11:17
We have had 2 Landrovers, a new Freelander V6 and 5 yr old Rangie, never again a Landrover product, just too unreliable and cost too much to keep on the road with constant repairs. Last year we were offered a 5 year old Rangie at $20K and we turned it down - we knew its history 9not good) and the owner was getting rid of it for one reason only.
A good friend had a new TD5 Disco, one of the first ones (around 2002 I think) and had no end of electrical, engine and gearbox problems. The engine had to be completely rebuilt and she had 2 or 3 gearboxes replaced.
She sold it and as they are Landrover nuts, they now have a TD5 Defender (3 or 4 years old now, bought new) and a new Defender (last year) with a Ford, Volvo whatever engine. Both have had no issues at all.
Go the Toyota or 4.2 patrol way. We have a Troopy, great truck with untold reliability, bit slow when towing 2.5 ton though as it is a non-turbo. But we love it and do not tow anything heavy on a regular basis, only if we borrow a caravan which we have done in the past.
Stevesub
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