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    Huge thanks to this forum. Land Rover has as new home.

    ^This! We had our Santorini black Defender ceramic coated when new and it still looks amazing after 30K miles. With it's small windows, the Defender has more painted surface area than the LR4. With ceramic coating, rain actually cleans it rather than makes it look dirty. And after washing you...
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    LR4 Binding Brakes

    With weekly winter ski trips, the road salt definitely reduced the lifespan of my brake calipers. Especially the rears, that seemed to take turns dragging. I bought the AB brand calipers for $130 each: https://www.roverparts.com/brakes/calipers-cylinders-hydraulics-vacuum/SOB500042/...
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    LR4 Binding Brakes

    For me, cleaning only worked briefly. I went through the same aggravation and finally replaced all 4 brake calipers at 130K miles. Buy them at Atlantic British...much cheaper than OEM calipers. Problem solved.
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    When is it time to say goodbye?

    I know...crazy times. Since when do new vehicles appreciate as soon as you drive it off the lot? If I didn't like my Defender so much I'd consider selling it for a $10K profit after one year and 20K miles.
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    When is it time to say goodbye?

    People on the Defender forum with 1-year old Defenders are selling them for $10K more than the sticker price they paid. 2023 Defender orders started a few months ago so lots of demand from buyers that don't want to order and wait. Even Carvana and Car Max will pay you the new sticker price for...
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    When is it time to say goodbye?

    No problems at all with our Defender. I suspect the robots in the new Nitra plant do a decent assembly job. Many early complaints were about loose A-pillar trim and the trim rattling in windy conditions. Or the dumb people that selected "update now" when notified of an available OTA software...
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    Be honest! What's the deepest snow you've driven in with your LR4

    This. Snowed over 3 feet overnight at Sugarloaf, Maine. No problem driving though it with Nokian winter tires. Walking to the ski lift through the deep snow was an adventure.
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    When is it time to say goodbye?

    I'm sure that helps but the Defender terrain response software is on an entirely different level of genius. (LR4 terrain response programming goes back to the 2005 LR3) There is even low traction launch mode and low traction cruise control. Or you can configure all the terrain response...
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    When is it time to say goodbye?

    Having owned a Defender for over a year, I have finally accepted the unique styling. LR4 is just a classic, timeless design. And I really miss the load space of the LR4, I can see myself getting a 130 once they are available. Now the positives...on road handling is amazing. No idea how they...
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    single touch power all the way up on window

    Do the same to the rear window buttons as well. Then when you push them once the rear window will open about 1/2". That 1/2" will let air flow out when you drive with the sunroof open. Stops that annoying air buffeting noise.
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    Any recommendations for snow tires for 20"?

    I am a huge fan of Nokian winter tires and have run them for years. They were great at braking and turning the weight of our LR4's. Unlike other brands, the tiny sipes that work on ice run far deeper. I went with the Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV in 275/55/20 for the Defender...
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    If anyone in the Boston area needs winter tires...

    I just posted a set for sale in the classified forum here: https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/nokian-winter-tires-on-lr4-wheels-%E2%80%93-pick-up-in-massachusetts.43473/
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    If anyone in the Boston area needs winter tires...

    I just posted a set for sale in the classified forum here: https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/nokian-winter-tires-on-lr4-wheels-%E2%80%93-pick-up-in-massachusetts.43473/
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    SOLD - Nokian Winter Tires on LR4 Wheels – Pick-up in Massachusetts

    Set of 4 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV winter tires. Like new, used last winter with minimal travel. (8 is still on the treadwear indicator) Size 255/55/19 tires on 7-spoke LR4 wheels. Wheels are in excellent condition. Includes center caps and TPMS sensors. Sensors are compatible with 2013 &...
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    Best way to sell my LR4?

    I just sold mine on another Land Rover forum here: https://landroverforums.com/forum/market/ First person that contacted me bought it. I also had 2 other people contact me before I marked it "sold".

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