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    LR4s out there holding their value maybe more than just quite well

    Thought I shared this with you guys here. Couple of weeks ago I visited my dealership for scheduled maintenance. As I was checking out the new Defenders on the floor, a sales guide approaches, we chat a bit, and it comes up that I currently own an LR4. "Hmm...", he says with interest. "They...
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    The SVA SCV8 LR4 Poll

    All I know is that if there is anything that I have learned on this planet, its this: Everything is possible :) Curious, how many of us here would be interested in an SCV8/ZF8 LR4 if it was produced by SVA with the following bare minimum features...
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    Installed these super low profile DIY crossbars for Rotopax

    Had been looking for a solution for a while and came across an LR3/4 owner who DIY'd really low profile crossbars. He has created two versions with varying heights and load capacities. I opted for for the lower profile/less load version that work for me for now, and thought I shared this...
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    LR4 parked most of the time lately, any harm?

    So, until LR/TATA/McGovern show some sign of gettin their act back together, I decided to preserve my '16, and for about ten months or so, have only been driving it mostly for recreational reasons, and not as a daily driver anymore. I purchased a cheap old compact hybrid last year for my daily...
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    Tata's LR' current Pre-Release product testing standards

    I wonder if LR now tests their vehicles the same way they had done with LR3 before releasing them, in extreme cold and hot weather conditions and extreme stressful driving situations, etc. I remember seeing some marketing videos about LR3 being tested for "4 million miles' in extreme conditions...
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    What do you guys think had gone wrong here?

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    LA Auto Show coverage

    At the show now, will try to post some pics and info if poss....
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    LR3/4 lovers, fret not. Replacement maybe on the way.

    Stumble upon this, quite exciting, could be the real winner if done right: https://www.motortrend.com/news/land-rover-defenders-spiritual-successor-one-step-closer-production/ “ideally this car we want it to be as reliable as the toyota land cruiser”, yes please. “It does need to be as...
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    LR4 OEM 19 inch rims Style 703

    Looking for a set of 4 (or maybe five). Its Seven spoke, LR designated Style 703, and looks like this: Thanks.
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    what say you?

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/paris-motor-show-2018-new-land-rover-defender-pictures-details/ https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/104826/new-2020-land-rover-defender-pictures DC100 2.0?
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    Parts of this terrain with our stock rubber

    Curious, who among us here would feel comfortable enough braving the shown sharp rocky paths in this video with the stock contis, or other all-seasons for that matter, in stock size? If not, what in your opinions would be the bare minimum type of tire needed here to make it thru without...
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    Any idea who makes the OEM Windshield sunshade?

    I believe the part number is: VPLFY0068 I have an OEM one from my MY13, but for some reason it won't fit right or easily in my 16. Guessing it could be due to different size of sensors/camera assembly behind/under the rearview mirror. My 13 did not have the adaptive cruise control but 16...
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    LR4 in high cross winds situation

    This think is built like a tank, period. Thanks to all that mass/weight and that lower center of gravity. Its been pretty windy last few days here in LA with strong gusty bursts, etc, specially last night as I was driving home. Inside the cabin it was like, I know that there is chaos outside...
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    WeatherTech vs ? floor liners

    Just put in front and rear rubber floor liners for my '16. A bit disappointed quite frankly, primarily due to the lack of coverage, specially the passenger side front and the rear ones. I sort of bought into all the hype of laser-measured dimensions, etc. They maybe good for other make/models...
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    How our LR3s and 4s would do on this test?

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    Towing for the first time, a U-Haul trailer.

    Nothing big, just either their 4x9 closed or an open 5x9 open utility trailer: https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/4x8-Cargo-Trailer-Rental/UV/ https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/5x9-Utility-Trailer-With-Ramp-Rental/RT/ My '16 came with the towing package installed with electrics etc. My question...
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    Thoughts?

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    Never knew tires actually had this much impact on the ride quality

    Ok, first, my sincere apologies in advance for starting yet another new thread relating to the tires. I've been around long enough to know better and should know better. But in the light of my recent personal experience, I thought starting a new thread might be beneficial and informative to...
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    Does Air suspension need to be in Offroad mode for Hoisting jack?

    Maybe related, the MY16 handbook states (as a "Warning") that air suspension needs to be in Offroad mode before jacking the truck up for a flat tire change. The hoisting jack I am talking about is like those two poles ones with one pole on each side and with four extenders lifting the truck on...
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    "Approved Electrical Circuits" or LR "Approved trailer electrical connections"

    So I recently put the hitch receiver on the truck for bike rack, etc. For a couple of reasons I kinda started to look for a cover or something like that for it for days I don't have the bike rack on. Came across this thing: http://www.pilotautomotive.com/hitch_cover/CR-007A.html Aside from...
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    Home setup/equipment for swapping wheels and undercarriage rinsing, etc.

    Planning to get Jack/torque wrench etc so I could swap wheels sets myself at home and flush the undercarriage with water to remove that salt/slush combo etc. Any recommendations? I remember making the mistake of not immediately rinsing the undercarriage of my former brand new LR3 right after...
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    Running Winter/Snow tires in relatively warmer temperature areas

    Hello all, We are in the SoCal area but plan to do a few trips to mountains this winter, Big Bear, etc. We went to Mountain High/Wrightwood this past weekend and the 19 inch OEM Contis on my brand new truck (with only about 1300 miles on it) weren't exactly confidence inspiring at around...
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    Question(s) for sticklers like me, starting with: First oil change, when?

    I understand that according to the manual, its like 15k miles or something (actually I have not even RTFM yet), but I am still old school when it comes to breaking in a new car :) I remember doing my first oil change on my 13' LR4 at 1200 miles, but I have read various suggestions like 500 or...
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    First Impressions (Going from MY13 LR4/NAV8 to MY16 LR4/SCV6)

    Last week, I drove to the dealership in our 2013 LR4 LUX HD and a couple of hours later left the dealership in our new 2016 Landmark HD. I was quite skeptical at first (the whole V6 vs V8, the gear selector rotatory knob vs the lever, etc, etc.) but I have been very pleasantly surprised so far...
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    20 x 8.5" vs 19 x 8" Wheels and wheel track width.

    Hello all, My new LR4 came with 20 inch (20 x 8.5) wheels which is Style 510. I am planning to swap them with the standard 19 inch (20 x 8) wheels/Style 703. My question is, is the wheel width (8.5 vs 8 inches) difference between the two going to make any difference? Does LR put any spacers...

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