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Where are the hosts of this townhall group and/or their comments on my posting - hmmm? Since we haven't 'seen' anything from them, your comments probably ring true. Anyone else?
These are problems noted that do not happen often enough or involve safety items to be a recall. Most are "Fix on fail", although some are "Fix next time in for service". Some manufacturers (Land Rover included)call them TIB's. Some times they are just informational, to help dignose problems. I find looking at recalls and TSB's to predict quality or reliability misleading, as these are generally proactive steps to increase customer satisfaction. It's the problems not known or addressed which are of bigger concern.
TSB - Technical Service Bulletin. Here's the list for the '96 Disco (I have this list memorized):
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/68/96680604.html
You'll notice there is one safety recall and one general recall; the rest are just tips discovered by other service centers, with much duplication.
To their credit, my service department here went thru that list and replaced a TON of things each time my truck was in for warranty work; they prevented untold numbers of problems that way.
Regards, -Bob
I essentially started a "New Vehicle" search, clicking on LR's, then the DiscoII's - but didn't see any ratings for the 2002's, so then went to the 2001's - here is the link:
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2001/landrover/discoveryseriesii/index.html?id=lin0300
You'll see the "Consumer Rating" off to the right side. Click on that and there is where your ratings should appear.
I'll keep looking for yours, since I know you'll provide the real truth on these things. From reading previous posts with your trademark, you've taken yours thru the ringer! Thanks for all the enlightenment on these fine SUV's - although, having read the "I Don't Want an SUV - Why do U" discussion group, LR's should be in a classification all their own and not be compared to other, inferior SUV's.
To you and Tincup - thanks for the clarification.
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FYI - I'm a former Alaskan, so can relate to all that you, Nanuq describe in your tales of adventure.
Watch out - we're everywhere.
but you can't take Alaska out of the boy."
PDX, you know what it's like here... the Rover is far and away the best vehicle I've ever driven for arctic / winter conditions. Bar none.
Welllllllllll... except for the Rolligons on the pack ice up at Milne Point. ;-)
Best vehicle Nanuq, or best motorized vehicle?
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I'd have to say it's the best motorized vehicle. The best vehicles for winter conditions are my Atomic ARCs on the north face of Alyeska (back before they opened it and wussified it).
Rule of Thumb: if the skis aren't literally howling, if you can breath and your eyes aren't watering, you're not going fast enough.
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Re: Throttle Cable Sticking
Inappropriate ABS Activation.
I knew this going in. I didn't buy this truck for mpg. I bought it because it has a rep for ruggedness and good looks that are unmatched. After 5000 miles it is exactly that rugged and great looking. I do have two questions:
1) Can i put any other size tire on this car other than the 255-55-18 ?
2) Does anyone have any experience with other 18" tires other than the stock Goodyears?
Thanks
Sorry Tincup for my tirade, but I am a old school mechanic and it is hard to swallow all this new computer design ride, handling, computer controlled engine, tranny etc. stuff. I still think that they are just trying to re-invent the wheel every day and I just want to go from point A to point B in comfort, safely.
Obviously they are the same trucks. They look the same, smell the same, and engines are the same. Where they are completely different is on the road performance. The Ace truck handles much flatter and takes corners like a european sedan. It as close to my porsche as many other cars in respect to handling. The Non-ace truck handles very well, but does have more body lean. Also, going 70 miles an hour on the Non-ACE truck requires constant driver correction on the stearing wheel. The ACE truck tracks straighter than an arrow. There are 2 downsides to the ACE truck: 1) the price. $3000 more than the non. Again, for my money it was worth every penny and then some. 2) More noise in the interior. Everyone talks about the extra whirring and groaning noises from the ACE truck but to honest with you i don't think it's that much different. Even my uncles truck has that NICE purring sound. I think you get used to it real fast. So if you want an excellent all around truck and don't care all that much about cornering then do without. But if you want an awesome truck that handles like a BMW to boot then the ACE is your ticket.
Now, if only i can stop my passenger seat from vibrating, and my steering column from squeaking.
good luck to all
Obviously they are the same trucks. They look the same, smell the same, and engines are the same. Where they are completely different is on the road performance. The Ace truck handles much flatter and takes corners like a european sedan. It as close to my porsche as many other cars in respect to handling. The Non-ace truck handles very well, but does have more body lean. Also, going 70 miles an hour on the Non-ACE truck requires constant driver correction on the stearing wheel. The ACE truck tracks straighter than an arrow. There are 2 downsides to the ACE truck: 1) the price. $3000 more than the non. Again, for my money it was worth every penny and then some. 2) More noise in the interior. Everyone talks about the extra whirring and groaning noises from the ACE truck but to honest with you i don't think it's that much different. Even my uncles truck has that NICE purring sound. I think you get used to it real fast. So if you want an excellent all around truck and don't care all that much about cornering then do without. But if you want an awesome truck that handles like a BMW to boot then the ACE is your ticket.
Now, if only i can stop my passenger seat from vibrating, and my steering column from squeaking.
good luck to all
regards,
eric
You must not have an ACE rover.
Otherwise, you would see that it does handle that well. How i know this is that I push my Porsche to the limit on a off-ramp near my house and the fastest i can go is around 50mph. My disco can do it at 45-46 mph. Don't get me wrong, i don't fly around corners thinking i'm in a sports car, but it was worth the test.
I saw a rear cargo carrier that attaches to the hitch on a Discovery the other day. I looked at Roverparts and theirs says it does not fit the Discovery. Anyone know a good brand and who carries them? This is the rectangle "porch" looking thing hanging out the trailer hitch.
Need one big enough for a snowblower or such.
Thanks
Thanks for the response on the 2003 Disco 4.6. So no headers means less HP and tourque? Same Bosche engine management system? About same gas milage as 4.0? Is it worth for me to wait for the 2003?
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Thanks,
02
ps..i am not going to play golf with my dealers in the usa, so i am not concerned about them smiling at me or giving me ice cream at the dealership..i just want to make sure that they will work on my car if need be..
best regards,
eric