2011 HSE LUX 90,500 miles.
I got hit with two big repairs back to back:
- Timing Chains @77k done at LR dealer
- new water pump, new spark plugs done at the same time
- Complete Transmission Rebuild @77k by ZF (LR dealer recommended)
- Dealer arranged transfer of trans to and from ZF reman facility
I purchased the truck used from an Acura dealer in NorCal about 2 years ago. Negotiated the price down by $8k since I could hear the time chains rattling on start up. Usually, I'd turn and run from a gas truck sounding like a diesel but it was hard to pass up. The truck had all the features I was looking for and I knew that I would get the repair done for far less than the money saved on negotiation, if, in fact, it needed repair. Which, as it turns out, it did. :/
The tranny had issues about a month after purchase shifting between 2nd and 3rd on occasion and would sometimes slip out of gear on the highway when driving for over an hour or so and go then into limp mode.
Called all the shops in town, and ultimately took it the LR dealer. They took great care of me and worked with me on the total price the repair, which surprisingly came out to less than many of the indy shops in and around town. Not to mention they gave me a new $120k Supercharged Range Rover (with only 6miles on the ODO) to drive for 3 weeks while they had my truck at no extra charge. It was fun!
I spent $10K for the repairs taxes and all. Engine warranty 1 year and Transmission warranty 2 years. She drives fantastic now, haven't regretted it one bit.
I take care of my cars and like to wrench on the weekends. Change the oil in the LR every 5k miles with Motul 948B (Amazon price now $37 per 5 liter
here). All drive line fluids drained and filled.
Other items replaced:
- Battery @77k
- All new rotors and pads (Akebono) @85k
Items on my radar:
- Sticky e-brake
- Tiny radiator leak
- Suspension fault once in a blue moon. Thinking that the compressor is next.
I wheel the truck in its current form with 20's and Terra Grappler G2s 285/50/r20 on moderate rocky Jeep trails. Nothing crazy, but enough to get a wheel or two in the air.
Looking forward to kitting her out this winter for next season.