Will our LR4's be desirable in 10 - 15 years, or are they just another modern day LR?

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Pfunk951

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Great question, one that I have thought of many times..

I think that the styling of this truck possibly represents the last boxy, "safari" style Land Rover.. That is huge for collectability, but the truck is complicated, tricky to repair, and expensive to maintain in the long run..

I often wonder how the miles of wiring and computers will hold up over the next 15 years, along with part availability.. I went through this with 944 turbos and 911 Carreras; over the years the forum threads change into how-to instructions on repairing circuit boards, rebuilding gages, and salvaging relays.

We've got our arms around the major LR4 issues of today, and they can be cumbersome. This list will grow as our vehicles age. As long as we can keep pace with providing reasonable fixes, I believe they will be collectable. When the problems overcome us, we will have to retrofit. If that is not an option, the model is on its deathbed.

For some reason, I'm now sad...

Mike
 
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Too many soccer moms driving them. I don't see this being a cool car in the future, other than for a major Land Rover lover.

The soccer moms/status conscious are going to keep moving to the latest, and eventually the LR4 will be left to those that specifically love the style.
 

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The soccer moms/status conscious are going to keep moving to the latest, and eventually the LR4 will be left to those that specifically love the style.

Already happened in my neck of the woods. The Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7 are everywhere with frantic moms behind the wheel. Isee about 100 XC90s for every Disco 5. Land Rover has screwed up with the moms too.
 

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Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7
That's because they are cheap used and are really reliable. The LR is usually higher mileage and less maintained when it hits the used market...and beyond that higher cost to maintain and operate as a daily driver.
 

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Already happened in my neck of the woods. The Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7 are everywhere with frantic moms behind the wheel. Isee about 100 XC90s for every Disco 5. Land Rover has screwed up with the moms too.

yeah I am seeing ALOT of Disco5's, Q7's and XCnn's. My wife won't even drive or look at a Disco5!
 

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I rarely see a Disco 5 around here and there is a huge amount of LR3/4s around. I see 5-10 of those each day within a couple ,miles of my house. I have seen 3 Disco 5's total in the wild.
 

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So this is a day after Christmas, philosophical rant but one I've been thinking about lately and I'd like your input:
Question: Do the LR4's have a chance to become that vehicle that people seek 10-15 years from now? Could it become highly sought after like a 80's Jeep Wagoneer or a 70's Ford Bronco? Not in the sense of being worth $80K at an auction valuable but valuable in the 'Hey those were so cool and they only made so many of them' sort of cult following way?

Like many of you the thought of facing the onslaught of future medical costs for my 2011 HSE 5.0 with 170K on the clock is staring my in the face. But she's been relatively good to me this far and it's still one of the most comfortable, capable vehicles I've ever owned.

So, instead of dumping her at some point and moving on, my question is aimed at answering the following for myself - do I have the patience to say no, I keep her long term, maybe not as a daily driver at some point, but with the thought that I repair all things that come my way and keep for that sweet time 15 years from now when it's like wow, you have an LR4? Or is all this ridiculous, after all it's just a vehicle...
The things that drive the collector car market aren’t always identifiable; but if you just look at the 4x4 market you will see some similarities with the LR4. Iconic body style, check. Capability,check. And enough US availability that people yearn to go back. Nothing is guaranteed but I believe this car will gain the status in 20 or so years. It just stands out. If you have the space ; keep it. You are already close to the low value point for the vehicle .
 

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I think the D2 is the most likely next LR to become classic. Last of the live axle real land rovers, relatively rust resistant except later chassis, great to drive, uniquely styled, fairly easy to work on.

I find it disturbing that LR enthusiasts are scrapping them.. "more than it's worth". Good job enough defenders and classic RRs passed this phase.

Of course a 15+ year old truck is going require some reconditioning and at some point major engine/trans work but if done well and maintained vehicles should be good classic prospects.

Having said that i sold my d2 and bought an lr3 hse quite a few years ago. Love it as my main daily driver. Would not take it where i took my d2 though. I bought a defender for that.

Considered cashing in on my defender and finding nice d2 but now love my 90. Short overhangs. Great off road.
 
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I rarely see a Disco 5 around here and there is a huge amount of LR3/4s around. I see 5-10 of those each day within a couple ,miles of my house. I have seen 3 Disco 5's total in the wild.

I live in LA. Recently, the D5's have been multiplying like rabbits around here. Still not that common, but more and more every day.

Back on topic, I think the V8's in particular will be somewhat sought after. Big boxy SUV with a big-ass V8 and legitimate off-road cred. I think there will be a market for them as the last of a breed. But I plan on eventually getting a smaller, fun-to-drive car for every day driving and keeping the LR4 as a third car for family trips, skiing, hauling loads and trailers, etc.
 

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If I look hard and concentrate I see many D5s.

The problem is they’re well camouflaged. They look like so many other vehicles that unless you’re looking for them specifically they’ll go right by.

Unnoticed.
 

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