Thanks for commenting. I say I'm worried about car diesel being continued because both my paid for Diesel VW Jetta Wagon was literally taken from me because some energetic guy at VW figured out how to lie on what mileage they would get and they got caught. Within a year I watched my car being repossessed as they refused to pass inspection the next time. Then I bought an amazing Jeep Cherokee Diesel Overland- great car and sure enough a couple three years into it with almost 100,000 the same thing happened at Jeep and they were recalled and I just recently got a paltry sum that is laughable. I think all those global warming persons have decided they'll knock off all non-electric cars and diesel is the most offensive because of how nasty they used to be back in the 1970's. So I got the Discovery because it was the only diesel SUV with *****(remember I tow horse trailers and you have to buy a Volvo 90 to get minimal hp to tow). Cheers and thx for your answer!!
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How can your vehicle be reposseded when you own it free and clear? A forced buy back and what about the money lost that you paid for it? No legal action to get back all your money? Explain how bad the system was? Not picking on ya, I hate reading this type of crap. I did battle with Western General as well LR including PO's 60K end of lease full service not done but billed. Stealership told me to "F-O" not being the owner.
LR North America they gave them a "tuneup"and on notice, no thanks their freebie I do my own service and work. My time is free not cutting corners, intalling special magnets in every fill and drain plug, oversize oil filters that fit the thread and gasket surface. Modified suspension joints now with zerks still tight at 144K miles. No submarine duty street only.
I wasn't aware they pulled a schittie on you and others about the VW diesel BS that went down years ago. I recall they "tweeked" to show cleaner emissions and got caught but not this buy back taking away your vehicle unless they paid you in full value with a little deduction as a "used service vehicle" you did get some use out of it.
Hammered a second time with the Jeep, damn bro sorry to read this.
Back to basics a vehicle not requiring smog checks, install a diesel engine and drivetrain of your choice with accessories then enjoy.
Just like the anti vehcile people trying to have vehicles 15-20 years old automatically removed and crushed including say your mint 1934 Rolls Royce if they had their way. Tell Jay Leno that.
Some people by 6-8 years the vehicle is beat to death only worth scrap weight.
I get cash for clunkers by mail for my 95 D1 Disco which I would not trade for any year or model LR period! Several years ongoing project getting it right for my use and fun driving enjoyment. Still have that smile driving it listening to the Borla exhaust music, no not stupid high school noise but the sweet rumble stirring the stick.
Pre-oiler first addition before new engine installed.
There's a reason why I own 54, 56, 68, 69, 70 cars and trucks owning them 50+ years besides no smog checks, all metal no plastic vehicles. Yes the 81, 95 D1, 04 & 10 Ford Escape V6 vehicles require smog checks unless under "non-op". I can work on them requiring brakes, gas and oil maintenance and go easily passing the 24 month Kalif. smog check BS.
Not as bad as some states requiring some monkey to rip apart your full floating 3/4 T axles checking brakes anually states. Yes the drums and hubs a single unit. Proper by cleaning, repacking bearings and seals replacements before assembly.
Have seen wheel bearing placed on crusty dirty leaf springs then reinstalled dirt included wheel bearings back togther after brake inspection plus chiseled on 2 3/8" axle nut & lock nut not having the proper socket.
Maybe I should apply this dirty Caveman type of service on the aircraft I worked on at United Airlines? Think the FAA and public will approve? So what a plane goes down 385 killed?
Top line Jeep Grand Cherokee w/V6 garage queen a friend loved ending up dumping it as it had touch screen and several electrical issues plus random functioning rear AC all into thousands of dollars to fix only to fail again. The engine computer took a dump out in the Arizona desert, big tow bill. He lost over $19K selling it parked "as-is", he flew home.
He's went back to basics the late 60's and early 70's two Suburban Chubbies having no plascic but A/C and carbs he can wrench on.
My case 95 D1 a OB1 vehicle for a reason (5 spd rare) now passes as "too clean" with chip installed. Looks stock passing the visual test, it's what's inside they do not know about in displacement.
I recall BMW had a US approved diesel SUV but again too much electronic crap to go wrong and it will.
LR and Mercedes both struggling to see which one wins the award being the worst vehicle making the bottom of the list. Both living off their past reputation of quality and reliability.
You decide the reliability issue and brand. Blessed the D1 has a never failed me yet with distributor ignition allowing altered advance curve vs computer controlled and known to fail coil packs. End of rant sorry. Thank goodness I grew up wrenching on and building engines and hot rodding in the 60's era, we had a lot of fun.....~~=o&o>......