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CEEGEE Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 685 |
I am no DIY person when it comes to cars, but one thought is that there is always the option of a good local independent for anything you think might be beyond you and / or your equipment.
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18th Jan 2015 4:06pm |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7798 |
Agree with the above. Plus if you have the tools available, visits to the garage man should be reduced somewhat.
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18th Jan 2015 4:26pm |
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jon3929 Member Since: 01 Jan 2015 Location: Weston Super Mare Posts: 62 |
Hi Andy,
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18th Jan 2015 4:51pm |
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v8rich Member Since: 28 Dec 2013 Location: Healing, Lincolnshire Posts: 67 |
Seem to be a collection of aircraft engineers getting FFRR. Had mine a month or so, but I'm a year from being 40. |
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18th Jan 2015 4:54pm |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7798 |
Must be all that aluminium..... 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8
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18th Jan 2015 4:59pm |
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Discotigger Member Since: 12 Feb 2013 Location: Cumbria Posts: 804 |
+2 to all the guys above...
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18th Jan 2015 5:44pm |
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AndyLandy Member Since: 16 Jan 2015 Location: Salisbury Posts: 17 |
Looks like I may have been a bit previous about my dismissal of the td6, it just seemed that many more people were talking about gearbox issues with the td6 than anything else. It might just be a case of when you look for info on the net, it's only the problems that are reported. The thousands of people that never have a problem are not usually represented as, well, there's nothing to report!
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18th Jan 2015 6:10pm |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7798 |
Drive a few mate. See what you prefer.
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18th Jan 2015 6:25pm |
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v8rich Member Since: 28 Dec 2013 Location: Healing, Lincolnshire Posts: 67 |
Out of interest, what is your budget? How far are you prepared to travel?
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18th Jan 2015 6:39pm |
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AndyLandy Member Since: 16 Jan 2015 Location: Salisbury Posts: 17 |
I only do about 6-8000 miles a year but that's in the defender. I dare say if I had something really nice to drive that would go up a fair bit!
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18th Jan 2015 6:45pm |
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AndyLandy Member Since: 16 Jan 2015 Location: Salisbury Posts: 17 |
Yes I'd much rather buy a known vehicle from a forum member. I've realistically got 11k but I'd rather keep a bit back for the unforeseen so 8-9 I guess... |
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18th Jan 2015 6:48pm |
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Pixelpower Member Since: 16 Jul 2014 Location: Droitwich Posts: 203 |
I've just bought a new 405 which arrives in March. Still toying with what to do with my 54 plate L322 which is an amazing car. If I sell it for 8k someone will get a bargain as I've sold good cars in the past and regretted it. No gearbox issues. Had it chipped a couple of years and it does 24 mpg on an urban commute. It's done 93k now but never missed a beat. Only minor niggle is the engine noise, which is much improved in later models. Easily fixed with an gentle right foot, silent when cruising. Don't be put off by the gearbox issues, I've had several 911's, R8, etc. and I enjoy driving the FF more. We'll I am 45 now! |
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18th Jan 2015 7:07pm |
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Bellini Member Since: 11 Jan 2012 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2261 |
Andy, similar situation to me when I bought my first L322.
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18th Jan 2015 7:20pm |
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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8202 |
Echo most of the above, apart from, personally I can't see the argument for the TD6, a V8 with LPG is faster, smoother, and more economical....
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18th Jan 2015 7:40pm |
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