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Highest mileage LR4?
Just saw an LR3 for sale that has roughly 200,000 miles (Canadian). But the interesting thing is that it also claims to have a rear locker and from all the features listed, it sounds identical to my LR4 Lux. It's a 2006. That sound right?- BigBriDogGuy
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- Forum: LR4
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2013 LR4 Suspension Compressor
I'm greener than grass. For me, it's "safety first". I was on a level concrete slab with jack stands supporting the frame in front and behind the compressor. I did remove the rear wheel to give me better access and I slid that flat under the frame in the unlikely event the whole thing...- BigBriDogGuy
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2013 LR4 Suspension Compressor
In full disclosure, I just replaced my cheap Chinese suspension air compressor last night and this morning with a replacement the Chinese company covered under warranty. The original one gave out at the start of the week and I was showing "Only Normal Height Available". Just finished up the...- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
@ttforcefed that was rough reading, for sure. Seems like most of them were the SCV6. One 2012 V8 NA. It's anecdotal evidence, small sample size, "could happen with any vehicle" kind of stuff, but still... My sense is if you don't shell out the cash for the major preventative maintenance it...- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
@ftillier good point. You mean you haven't done your 125,000 mile engine replacement yet? I think I see that listed on the routine scheduled maintenance chart. ;) I'm not sure it's fair to think of a vehicle as a commodity. After all, you are upside down the minute you sign the paperwork on...- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
I was doing some research, exploring options, keeping my LR4, but looking at backup plans too. Researching the used vehicle market (mostly private party because I feel like dealers know what a car is worth). I came across a handful that I thought looked promising (at least on paper). However...- BigBriDogGuy
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2013 LR4 Suspension Compressor
I appreciate the fact that it may be a false economy. "Penny wise, pound foolish" and all that. Not suggesting it's for everyone or even a stable long-term solution. It may just be a band-aid to get you back up and running in the short to medium term. Plus, I have been looking at videos on...- BigBriDogGuy
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2013 LR4 Suspension Compressor
Found a German video on changing out the Hitachi. Good quality and detailed (German). :) They say you need to remove relay R7 and then replace it with a new one after the swap out. Not sure why that would be necessary. I've been able to deactivate the suspension air compression system by...- BigBriDogGuy
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2013 LR4 Suspension Compressor
@ryanjl makes sense for that use, but I'm 95% pavement. Occasional dirt or gravel road or grassy field or snow covered road is about as off-road as I can get. Strictly speaking, I've never "needed" to use off-road height, but still have just for the fun of it. I just don't like price gouging...- BigBriDogGuy
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2013 LR4 Suspension Compressor
Don't want to be responsible for someone else's choices, but I bought the cheapest Chinese Hitachi knockoff available on Amazon and had my mechanic friend install it and it has worked just fine. It cost like $135. I told my mechanic friend not to install it if anything looked off. His opinion...- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
@powershift I wouldn't mind owning one of those in the future once the trustifarians get bored and dump theirs for some new shiny thing. At that point, its value as a status symbol will have depreciated to zero and you can negotiate purchase price based upon its actual intrinsic worth.- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
I hear you @ftillier I'm big into personal satisfaction that comes with developed and demonstrated competence. I'm also onboard with the backup plan. Probably get me an old beat up minivan to drive around and if the wheels come off have it towed to the junkyard. A lot depends on how deep I...- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
Looking back at my standard of living and my lifestyle, I realize I've always been a "duct tape and baling wire" kind of guy. No choice. Had to make ends meet by whatever means necessary. That develops a low-level resourcefulness of sorts, but there are some things that only a little cash can...- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
It's getting spicy on these posting boards. Better grab me some popcorn! ;)- BigBriDogGuy
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pizza cutters...General Grabber ATx
My understanding is limited and imperfect but, from what I have read, the general consensus seems to be the wider the tire, the more traction you get due to surface contact. The result is you get people talking about wheel spacers and such to accommodate wider tires, at least that's my take...- BigBriDogGuy
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Coolant Leaking from behind rear wheel
Okay, so @RoverTide I was admiring the color of your LR4 and went to your icon picture and went into the expanded view. That same leak seems to be present in the icon picture as well. And, from the different angle of the two photos, along with the lack of an expansion crack in the pavement of...- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
When it blows up and you can walk away from it unhappy, but unhurt, that's when you know you can afford it.- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
This thread is branching out into some pretty interesting topics. The value proposition is especially intriguing to me. For instance, let's say the LR4 NA is more reliable than the reputation for the brand would suggest. If so, you might have a solid model that is under-valued based upon the...- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
My problem is I don't want $60k-$80k sunk in transportation. I love my V8 LR4, but it cost me a fraction of that price when I bought it used a year ago. I can't imagine a brand new one would be nicer enough to justify the price difference (for me). A new car warranty would be cool. That...- BigBriDogGuy
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Which would you rather?
Don't guess, or hope, know. I would get a reputable LR mechanic that you trust to do an inspection on the one you like the best. If it checks out, pull the trigger. If not, move on to the next, or deal around the issue if you want. If the seller won't let you do a presale inspection, move...- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
In my case, it doesn't matter. I'm keeping it because I really like it, not because it makes the most sense financially. I'm willing to dump some money into it so I can drive it with confidence over the next several years. Hopefully, that will make it an enjoyable experience rather than a...- BigBriDogGuy
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Metal coolant plumbing for LR4?
@djkaosone you and I have the exact same rigs. I value your advice and appreciate where you're coming from with doing all the cooling stuff at the same time. After a year of ownership and putting on 15,000 miles (103,000 to 118,000) I haven't had any coolant related problems. Got to do it...- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
A big thanks to @Al Pizzica, @f1racer328, and @ktm525 for your candid evaluations. At least I know where I stand. Like all of you, I love my LR4 and expect to keep it, not sell it. Now I can make some clear-eyed decisions. Thanks again.- BigBriDogGuy
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Highest mileage LR4?
I'm at around 118,000 after having owned it a year. Bought it at 103,000. Just got the oil changed again today, $200. Also got an estimate to replace all the fluids, $2,000. I work from home so I don't have a commute, but I still seem to find a way to put miles on it. Mostly, it's around...- BigBriDogGuy
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Increased Performance
@Al Pizzica interesting that you have two LR4s. I've been browsing vehicles on CL and FB just to see what's out there. I really like the look of a fully off-road modified Disco II, but they've got obvious problems and finding a decent one is rare as hen's teeth. Next would be the LR3, but it...- BigBriDogGuy
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