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dukemasterpro
Member Since: 04 Feb 2007
Location: Sydney's Inner West
Posts: 54
  
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Wondering if anyone out there in D4 land can help me understand the servicing required?
I've got an Aug 09 build 2.7 D4 with 23,000km on it, had to have the 48,000km / 2 year service today costing $1197 ( $693 was labour  ) which seems a lot to pay given the low mileage on the car. This included a 20% special offer on service, so apparently I have got a good deal? 
Going at this rate I'll be up for replacing some major parts in the future following the LR dealer schedule just to get a stamp in the service book. I'm not being tight, just want to make sure I'm not getting a load of flannel from the dealer.... 
Are the stamps really worth that much when you sell in the future?  D4 Zermatt Silver TDV6: Premium Nav, Front Park, Bi-xenon, Hi-Ice, 7 Seat, dark as legal window tint. MAXTRAX, small shovel, snatch and shackles. ARB Portable Compressor, Bushranger X-Jack. Lovely new set of Cooper AT3's ready for action…Opposite Lock Colour Coded Bar, Runva 11XP Winch, ARB Awning, Safari Snorkel, Traxide Dual Battery System, Rhino Platform Rack & Accessories
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 19th Aug 2011 9:47 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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I have always decided how long I am going to keep a car B4 deciding which route to go down.I keep within the dealer network until the warranty runs out,just in case,then look for a good local specialist/indy.
I personally believe it makes a difference with a "newer" car,but maybe someone in the trade will be along to put me right. "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 19th Aug 2011 9:59 am |
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strudeltoowoomba
Member Since: 05 Nov 2008
Location: Toowoomba
Posts: 27
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Manufacturers claim that the time as opposed to mileage requirements are based on the fact that fluids, rubber components etc deteriorate over time not just through wear and tear.
I don't have this issue with my D3 but do with my wife's car, as said above whilst it is under warranty I would stick with the schedule and decide from there.
Cheers
Steve Strudeltoowoomba
2010. TDV6 - ARB Bar, GME UHF, Drifta Drawers
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| 19th Aug 2011 10:11 am |
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dukemasterpro
Member Since: 04 Feb 2007
Location: Sydney's Inner West
Posts: 54
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I'm still unconvinced of the benefits of a dealer stamp vs indy which I have always used before, never had any issues with their service or recommendation of what needs doing. Seems a dealer wants to do the fully monty on the LR service list whereas a good independent will advise if anything can be left to the next oil change eg fuel filter or pollen filter. I've gone indy
Does it really take so many man hours in labour to inspect a vehicle and replace pollen filter, fuel filter, oil / filter? D4 Zermatt Silver TDV6: Premium Nav, Front Park, Bi-xenon, Hi-Ice, 7 Seat, dark as legal window tint. MAXTRAX, small shovel, snatch and shackles. ARB Portable Compressor, Bushranger X-Jack. Lovely new set of Cooper AT3's ready for action…Opposite Lock Colour Coded Bar, Runva 11XP Winch, ARB Awning, Safari Snorkel, Traxide Dual Battery System, Rhino Platform Rack & Accessories
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| 19th Aug 2011 10:24 am |
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