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  1. BigBriDogGuy

    2008 RR 4.2 SC

    Looked at a RR tonight as a backup to my LR4. Super well maintained. Rear locker. Luxurious interior. All of it. Reasonably priced as well. In spite of all that, I still prefer my LR4. The RR was luxurious in an old fashioned way that seemed stuffy. Like all the LR products I've seen up...
  2. BigBriDogGuy

    Good News

    My daughter, Isabella, is cancer-free today. Thanks for all your support. Brian
  3. BigBriDogGuy

    2012 LR4 150k Mile Maintenance

    Update: Picked up the LR4 and drove it a bit today. Do I notice a difference in performance? Maybe it shifts a bit smoother. What I realize is I paid to swap perfectly good old parts for perfectly good new parts and old working fluids for fresh working fluids. There is no reason to believe...
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    2012 LR4 150k Mile Maintenance

    @ftillier Imagine a great "hole in the wall" diner, but for Land Rovers rather than short order food. The yard of the shop is littered with Land Rovers and the shop looks messy and dirty like a working shop. The owner "Gord'n" clearly has forgotten more about Land Rovers than most people will...
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    2012 LR4 150k Mile Maintenance

    Going to get my 2011 LR4 Lux out of the shop tomorrow. They did the front and rear crossovers, water pump, thermostat, and replaced the major fluids (including a synthetic oil change). Did it through an Indy shop in Seattle (Lamorna). Significant investment at around $5,000 for preventative...
  6. BigBriDogGuy

    2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.

    I feel an urge to take it in the other direction. My dream replacement may be old and beat to s**t and basic as fluff so I can enjoy it without babying it or catering to its delicate needs.
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    Cooling System Replacement - Dealership.

    That's the one I was quoted by, Bellevue Land Rover. See, this is the reason I check on these boards. Me trying to do the right thing. "No good act will go unpunished!" Called, Lamorna. They seem like regular folks. Probably will go with them.
  8. BigBriDogGuy

    Cooling System Replacement - Dealership.

    $1,000 parts. $3,000 labor. Peace of mind. Priceless! :p
  9. BigBriDogGuy

    Cooling System Replacement - Dealership.

    Was quoted $4k all in from the dealership in the Seattle area to replace the cooling system (front and rear crossover pipes and water pump). Does that sound about right? 2011 LR4 Lux 5.0L with 125,000 miles. Not having overheating problems, but my understanding is the cooling system is the...
  10. BigBriDogGuy

    GAP Tool For Sale

    How much?
  11. BigBriDogGuy

    Mid-life Crisis Accomplished

    I paid off the loan on my 2011 LR4 Lux today. I now own it free and clear. Came into a little lump sum of cash and didn't hesitate an instant.
  12. BigBriDogGuy

    Best windshield replacement option?

    I'm getting the Pilkington non-branded glass. Glass shop says the warehouse / distributor is in California and it takes 7-10 day to ship to Washington State.
  13. BigBriDogGuy

    2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.

    Couple months back I was at a kids' birthday party and one of the fathers attending had a Rivian. We started talking and then he gave me the full tour. It was nice. And that's coming from a guy that isn't a big EV fan. I could see owning one once the bugs get worked out.
  14. BigBriDogGuy

    Seattle Indy Shop Recommendations

    Looking to do the preventative maintenance on my 2011 LR4 over the next 30 days. Anyone know of a solid Indy shop in the greater Seattle area? There's the dealership, but Seattle is now catering to a high end client base that is too rich for my blood. I've heard "Green Oval" in Portland...
  15. BigBriDogGuy

    Best windshield replacement option?

    Thanks @f1racer328 that's actually really helpful. The glass shop was trying to tell me about this distinction and I wasn't entirely grasping the nuances. I was left with the impression that the non-logo glass was a different manufacturer but built to LR specs. From what you are saying it's...
  16. BigBriDogGuy

    Best windshield replacement option?

    I've been making a 2 hour commute from Bellingham to Seattle, Washington, and back on a weekly basis since my daughter has been getting treated at Seattle Children's Hospital and I found a chip and an 18 inch crack along the bottom driver's side of the windshield. I put in a claim today with...
  17. BigBriDogGuy

    Touching Base

    Thanks for all your advice and moral support. The LR4 is hanging in there. Seems to be acting normally since getting jumped. The only thing I have noticed is the keyless entry is a little more sluggish than it has been in the past. My plan of attack is to buy a battery charger and charge it...
  18. BigBriDogGuy

    Touching Base

    It's been a minute since I checked in. The LR4 gave me a scare last night as it wouldn't start. I had been filling it with stuff for a trip and left the hatch open for an extended period of time. The interior lights were in off mode, but it must have still somehow drained my battery. I gave...
  19. BigBriDogGuy

    Looking for a good trailer brake controller for my 2012 LR4

    I got the basic brake controller from Atlantic British at the same time I ordered my 7-pin. It was easy to install and has done everything I needed it to do. Of course, I've never used it. ;)
  20. BigBriDogGuy

    So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye

    @mm3846 but how is it off road? ;)
  21. BigBriDogGuy

    So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye

    @ryanjl also sorry to see you go. Super strong contributor. I'm still around, but been doing lots of other things. The LR4 seems to be doing better now that I don't focus on it as much. Got inside a Rivian today. Pretty nice, but my LR4 is nice too and I got into it for a fraction of the price.
  22. BigBriDogGuy

    5 codes no crank no start 2011 LR4

    When my alternator went out, my 2011 LR4 incrementally showed increasing warning and error messages until it eventually lit up like a Christmas tree. Charged the battery and replaced the alternator and never looked back. What I have learned from being a member of these message boards is that...
  23. BigBriDogGuy

    2013 auto high beam assist

    Just checking in. Everything's cool. No problems. Not a big fan of the auto high-beam assist or the rain sensing wipers or the auto steering column. In the first two instances, I can manually make those adjustments better than the system does and I don't mind doing them. The auto steering...
  24. BigBriDogGuy

    Going to be a fun weekend baselining all fluids and filters

    In the immortal words of Steve Miller, "I've been from Phoenix Arizona all the way to Tacoma... "
  25. BigBriDogGuy

    Going to be a fun weekend baselining all fluids and filters

    Can you do mine next?

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