Recent content by Zinhead
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LR4 as a College Car.
Falken Wildpeak A/T3W in the stock size. Compared to the highway oriented Michelins that were on the vehicle before, they have a small deadspot in the center of the steering and ride a little harder, but the snow traction is much better. -
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LR4 as a College Car.
Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast was the one area we had not been to before, and this trip made us want to go back and spend some time there. It was absolutely beautiful. And here is the Rover safely on campus after a well needed washing. Over the trip, it averaged 19.2 mpg and... -
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LR4 as a College Car.
The only eventful part of the trip was the drive south of Yellowstone to Jackson Hole when we got caught in snowstorm. It was white out conditions for about 100 miles, but the LR4 handled it like a champ. The vehicle was stable, with no traction control coming on. The only time the ABS came on... -
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LR4 as a College Car.
So we ended up doing the trip, and made a vacation out it. Over seven days, visiting Montana, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and the Oregon/Northern California coast. We put over 3,600 miles on the LR4 from the Midwest to the Bay Area, and it ran like a champ. Some photos from the trip: -
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LR4 as a College Car.
Thanks for all the responses. We are going to roll the dice and drive it out. -
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LR4 as a College Car.
Good points, which is why they have not had a car on campus until now. A couple of things are driving this. 1 - The last two times we visited, the car rental charge for a basic vehicle averaged $150 a day due to outrageous fees and taxes. We intend to spend alot more time on the west coast for... -
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LR4 as a College Car.
Thanks for the responses. The kids are smart and responsible, but definitely are not car people. One of the reasons it has been so reliable is that I can spot problems before they get serious, but can't do that from a half continent away. They can't, and have no inclination to learn. -
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LR4 as a College Car.
I am an original owner of a 2011 LR4 with 120,000 miles. I have kept up with the maintenance religiously, with oil changes every 5,000 miles, and regular fluid changes on the transmission, transfer case and differentials. I had the timing chain, tensioners and cooling system redone at 105,000...
