Recent content by R Hermann
-
R
Do bushings save control arms?
Do whatever work needs to be done now. Wear like that only gets more expensive. DIY Oil changes seldom include lubricating the suspension bits and pieces. Add that to your list of regular maintenance so that when the day comes to remove those bits and pieces they come off clean and easy rather... -
R
2010-2012 vs. 2013+ LR4 changes?
Assuming worst/best case scenario, an '11 or '12 with ~100,000 miles and none of the big work mentioned above done, how much would you budget for future repairs and proactive/preventative maintenance with fairly typical worst case conditions? I am fairly DIY and the truck would be a third... -
R
Why do american trucks get much better mpg that the lr4?
And there may be some gaming of the system by Ford, GM, etc., to meet the US requirements. I had a 2011 Explorer LTD, AWD, and the window sticker claimed 17/23 but I never saw anything close to 23 on the highway and my combined was 17.8. Our X5 driven on the same routes, same driver, averaged... -
R
Thoughts on 2016 LR4 HSE Lux (Landmark) purchase?
I wouldn't be too worried about the accident since they report it as minor damage. The lesson I learned- I'd rather have the reported accident than the unreported one. I recently bought a CPO BMW X5 and made the classic mistake of buying it on a rainy day. No obvious damage and I got a good deal... -
R
OCD GLOVE BOX ORGANIZATION
I love the title of this post- it describes a little life frustration that I have too though I don't have as much loose stuff. -
R
LR4 Logic7 Sound Upgrade
Please report back as you make progress! Thanks -
R
Considering LR4 purchase
My only advice- stick with it! I am extremely happy with my CPO X5 but still look longingly at the rare LR4 I see on the road. I will be needing a third vehicle in about a year and an LR4 is at the top of my list. The ONLY downside for me was the distance to the closest dealership. At an hour... -
R
LR4 Landmark Audio Upgrade...
Here is one system: https://www.continental-corporation.com/en/press/press-releases/20170628-speakerless-audio-70134 -
R
LR4 Landmark Audio Upgrade...
If you have the money for a $5,000 system, perhaps decide on the speakers you would use in that system and replace a pair (4,6, etc.) of the stock speakers. You may be surprised at how much better it sounds with that simple upgrade. This isn't the place to get into the nitty of hi-fi audio and... -
R
6 Months with LR4 - my observations
I still don't have my first LR4 but love the threads here. Thanks! My grandpa was a goold old Texas Hill Country guy and taught me to wave to everyone. Some folks up in Michigan "get it" but most are oblivious or don't wave for whatever reason. Not many LR4's around here but I wave when I see... -
R
Traction/Stability control on snow and ice?
Thanks for the input. I grew up driving in Minnesota and lived in Texas long enough to experience black ice and oil-slick roads after rain, so I understand the importance of the driver and that is why I always buy the highest rated tires on TireRack.com. That said, I could step the back end out... -
R
Traction/Stability control on snow and ice?
Quality tires make a significant difference, that is a good point. Snow tires don't make much sense for me where I am in southern Michigan. We get a few bad days spread out over the season but I don't want to sacrifice braking, handling, etc. for the other 130 days. The various terrain modes... -
R
Traction/Stability control on snow and ice?
Thanks! Here is the video and an example of the sliding is in the intro: -
R
Traction/Stability control on snow and ice?
I did a quick search but did not see anything to answer my question... Watching a video of a comparison between the LR4 and Land Cruiser in snow I noticed the LR4 was shown getting sideways in corners and the L/C was not. It may have been the driving technique but it may have been the vehicle... -
R
Gas smell after driving. No error codes. No visible leaks.
Great thread- thanks to all of the contributors!
