Brighton LR have a black one. It looks massive like a FBI SUV. The 110 looks miles better.
New Defender, observations and opinions of the available information !
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discomatt
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One of the guys I was out with this weekend was on a trip a few weeks ago out at Dargo with a new Defender , he said he was amazed at how easily it did all the tracks on standard size rubber, his wife went for a ride in it and now wants one due to the refinement , comfort and how easily it climbed the tracks.
His car is a mint Patrol with h full cage, LS1 twin locked running 37’s , the Defender went everywhere he did with ease
His car is a mint Patrol with h full cage, LS1 twin locked running 37’s , the Defender went everywhere he did with ease
Its a lottery I guess. Surely there is more than one Land Rover that never breaks down.
cam04
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They are on a big lap. I'm nervous for them and hope it continues well. But that is just the thing, that nagging doubt.Its a lottery I guess. Surely there is more than one Land Rover that never breaks down.
discomatt
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Not a single owner on AULRO with major issues and all are more than happy with their choice with all reporting it’s an amazingly good car in every aspect
From what I have seen from owners the new Defender is a lot better in the way of reliability and issues than the Grenadier which not surprisingly has more electrical issues and faults than any LR ever built , which is disappointing given the release was delayed due to software updates and it’s supposed to be a bare donee no nonsense 4wd
From what I have seen from owners the new Defender is a lot better in the way of reliability and issues than the Grenadier which not surprisingly has more electrical issues and faults than any LR ever built , which is disappointing given the release was delayed due to software updates and it’s supposed to be a bare donee no nonsense 4wd
I haven't read of lots of electrical issues, or any real issues yet.
What are those issues Matt?
discomatt
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Are you on the Grenadier forum?
Warning lights galore, seat belt warnings when nobody in the seat, power steering warnings, air conditioning not working, not being able to get them out not low range which then stops being able to access lockers , transmission faults and the lists go on
Apparently there is a software update which is scheduled to be available in a few months that dealers are saying will fix the problems
At least LR offer an immediate update not yeah we know and should have a fix in 2 months
More have issues than don’t so far but on the up side not one vehicle has reportedly broken down and left the owner stranded although not reassuring when the dealer sends you on your way with faults saying there is nothing wrong just drive it. How will that fly when the transmission dies and the dealer says well you ignored the warning lights…
A few people have had all the lights and warning alarms screaming at them while driving down the road and unable to turn them off, not a pleasant drive in a new toy that’s for sure
They are off my list for now at least until the second generation comes out so the only 1 reliable LR ever built ( others opinion not mine) will stay mine for the foreseeable future
Albynsw
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Wow they sound like they have really got into the LR spirit.
It amazes me that these basic issues are not ironed out well before the public gets hold of them, LR was the same with the Defender when it first hit the floor. I understand issues can develop over time after real world use but these silly things like you mentioned shouldn’t be happeningLike you I wouldn’t be jumping in on the first generation of a vehicle like this, hopefully they sort themselves out
WOW
That is surprising.
Just took a look at the Forum. It looks like the British car maker DNA runs deeper than it should. Lots of electrical gremlins.
Hopefully it looks software related and early bugs.
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