Member Since: 13 Jan 2010
Location: hants
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I started the thread, and thank you all for contributing. Please don't start taking hits off each other. It seems that I have several in support, and one well-argued point based on personal experience that suggests I should consider belt and braces safety measures. These are all good points.d4 HSE
And if you want a "risk assessment" then all you need worry about is one new car, the route programmed in the SatNav and a cell phone. In this day and age I'm assuming you have breakdown cover and if not, Land Rover Assist is part of the package.
I think the last thing you want to do is plug a Faultmate (which you have never seen or used) into a brand new vehicle when professional help is just bit a phone call away...
Hundreds of thousands of people go on holiday with brand new cars across Europe every single year...the odds (and therefore the risk) of your D4 throwing a wobbly are going to manageable I would think... The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
14th Mar 2010 8:36 pm
Winger Site Moderator
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 3428
Stick, ignore the soothsayer of doom.
When I took delivery of mine, I drove straight out of Yeovil Landrover, and onto a public road. I wasn't scared, didn't have a police escort or the AA on standby. I admit I didn't check under my seat to see if the lifejacket was actually there, or bothered to read the instruction manual. Dan had already tuned me into Heart. I even got a low battery warning as I dabbed the start button for the first time.....but no change of underwear was required.
That was some time ago; I survived - the car survived. You'll be fine.
The biggest risk you face is the dealer not having the car ready in time.
14th Mar 2010 8:37 pm
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
Posts: 8491
I nearly did get rid of it, but since it's last visit it has behaved, there is no doubt that it is an unbeatable and fantastic vehicle when it goes, it's just a shame so much hurt has been caused to so many people (see forum) in getting their vehicles sorted.
As for MPG, I get 34.7 average in my manual, which includes full backup and safety kit, so no worries there
14th Mar 2010 8:39 pm
Discotres
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Location: London
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Winger, there is a difference from Yeovil to the Himalayas, it is much more hilly up by Everest, and with no double glazing could get cold
14th Mar 2010 8:42 pm
Winger Site Moderator
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You have absolutely no idea where I drove to on that day, do you?
14th Mar 2010 8:43 pm
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
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Quote:
I get 34.7 average in my manual,
with AT2'S i DON'T think so....
unless you're only going up and down the drive.....one wife.......livid
14th Mar 2010 8:44 pm
Discotres
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Location: London
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No, go on, I'm interested now and did you take a picnic with you just in case?
14th Mar 2010 8:45 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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stick wrote:
DSl - thanks for the support, but did I miss something? Your message and signature appear inconsistent!
Ah just ignore the Honda Dogs, now the winter is over with they are scoffing at the LRs again!! When I took delivery of a brand new D2 drove it from Cardiff to Rome & back then down to Athens few weeks later. If you have faith enough to buy it then use it as you intended.
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14th Mar 2010 8:46 pm
stick
Member Since: 13 Jan 2010
Location: hants
Posts: 604
Quote:
Winger, there is a difference from Yeovil to the Himalayas, it is much more hilly up by Everest, and with no double glazing could get cold
OK DT, now I am embarrassed. I said your point was well-argued, but then you talk about the Himalayas and Everest - I did say I am going to Switzerland! d4 HSE
14th Mar 2010 8:47 pm
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
Posts: 8491
ad15 wrote:
Quote:
I get 34.7 average in my manual,
with AT2'S i DON'T think so....
unless you're only going up and down the drive.....
You know Ad, I think you could be right, I have started to hear a whine from the AT2's, a bit like the old military days in the defenders with MTR lookalikes on, also today I did my first motorway trip in them and was confused at the MPG, I explained to Riccardo earlier that I think I could be losing 3-4 mpg, if so they will be coming off for my South of France trip in the summer. It could work out very exensive in the long run trying to look 'cool'
14th Mar 2010 8:48 pm
Discotres
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Location: London
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stick wrote:
Quote:
Winger, there is a difference from Yeovil to the Himalayas, it is much more hilly up by Everest, and with no double glazing could get cold
OK DT, now I am embarrassed. I said your point was well-argued, but then you talk about the Himalayas and Everest - I did say I am going to Switzerland!
Sorry, it was a bit of humour, forgive me I will get back on risk assessment track
14th Mar 2010 8:49 pm
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
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plenty of LR dealers in switzerland too if needs arise, i wouldn't worry in the slightest,, otherwise what was the point in buying it,.
as has been said on other threads, these types of forums are not riddled with people shouting "hey, my car is trouble free and hasnt broken down"
it's full of likeminded people who when issues do arise rather than p[ay the stealer, go online to find like minded people to try and resolve the issue so the money saved can go toward the next tank of fuel,,, which is never far off.
oh and then there's DT.... one wife.......livid
14th Mar 2010 8:50 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Alps & Himalayas same difference, geologically speaking anyway!!
Well actually they are totally different but it makes structural geology much easier!!
14th Mar 2010 8:52 pm
stick
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Quote:
Sorry, it was a bit of humour, forgive me I will get back on risk assessment track
Ah, a joke. I remember those from a previous life......before I started reading this forum!d4 HSE
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when professional help is just bit a phone call away... 
I said your point was well-argued, but then you talk about the Himalayas and Everest - I did say I am going to Switzerland! 
