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  1. SkyTree

    Should I buy this LR4?

    Not shilling, but we had a really good experience with Carvana, and got our gem of an LR4 HSE Lux (2011) with 69K miles for under $20K. We bought it from them over a year ago, so I don't know what the market is like now, but it might be worth a look on their site. That included a 100 Day/4000...
  2. SkyTree

    What did you do with your Lr4 Today?

    Took it through an automated gas station car wash. Living on the edge. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  3. SkyTree

    how much is labor in an lr dealership

    There are 6 or 7 JLR dealerships in our metro area (LA/OC/Riverside), and of them, our preferred dealership location, JLR Newport Beach, charges $215/hr for work. Side Note: They do very thorough multi-point and pre-purchase inspections for free, are awesome people, and back up any performed...
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    LR4s out there holding their value maybe more than just quite well

    Thank you for sharing, @cperez. Did your friend have the pan, gasket, and filter changed also, or only the fluid? SkyTree Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
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    LR4s out there holding their value maybe more than just quite well

    Totally agree. Fun thread! Whenever I've taken our LR4 to the dealership, no less than 4 or 5 service guys come out to look at it, every time, and comment on how much they like the sound of the V8, the clutchless Manual stick shifter, the boxy lines, etc. Our service advisor always comments on...
  6. SkyTree

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

    Could you elaborate further on this "botched fluid swap" story, @cperez? For science. I'm about to swap my plastic OEM pan out for the 2 piece BritPart steel pan and filter kit, fill with fresh ZF fluid, and an aftermarket Summit Racing gasket (everyone I've read here/spoke to at our dealership...
  7. SkyTree

    Multiple System Fault Code then Key Failure

    If I'm understanding correctly what you're looking for, the keyless module is located under the steering column just behind the steering wheel. To see it, remove the top plastic dust cover shroud from the steering column, and you should be able to see on the lower right hand side (under the...
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    Multiple System Fault Code then Key Failure

    Like others have stated above, my first thought is that the battery is low/old/bad. These trucks like fresh, high quality/premium, well-charged batteries like none other. Let us know what happens. :) SkyTree ps - if you haven't already, look into purchasing a GAP IID Tool (Bluetooth). This...
  9. SkyTree

    2011 LR4 Pricing

    We limited our search to 2010-13 LR4 model years since we specifically wanted the 5.0L V8, though Carvana sells many later models and years also (RR, RRS, Evoque, D5, SCV6 LR4, Discovery Sport, etc). Through them, we purchased a 2011 LR4 HSE Lux with 69K miles (Santorini Black/Almond)...
  10. SkyTree

    2011 LR4 Pricing

    Hi @Robert Kinsler, in your situation, I would start by calling some of the Jaguar/Land Rover dealerships in Texas, California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, etc (i.e. Non-Rustbelt/NorthEast states) and asking if they have any LR4s that have been traded in recently. It's not uncommon for long-time...
  11. SkyTree

    2011 LR4 Pricing

    Wow! You waited it out, did your homework, and it paid off with you finding the ONE. Told you there were "plenty of LR4s in the sea!" Haha. ;) I'd dare say, you may have even made a few here just a wee bit jealous with your find. :driver: Love the Green too. A proper English Rover...
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    2011 LR4 Pricing

    I know I'm very late replying to this one, and ultimately I see you ended up getting a different LR4 (which is great!), but in the interest of informing future forum searchers, my answer at the time when you posted these pictures would have been to pass on this one purely due to the rust I see...
  13. SkyTree

    2011 LR4 Pricing

    Lol, sure, they light the cars well in their showroom and may well boost the saturation a bit, no doubt, but I can assure you that they sell nice vehicles, and if there are issues with a vehicle, they take care of it. Below is our Carvana-purchased LR4 HSE Lux with 70K mi., purrs like a cat, no...
  14. SkyTree

    2011 LR4 Pricing

    Awesome! You won't regret it. One tip I have for when a new LR4 pops up on Carvana, but there aren't proper pictures available yet (other than the generic pic they put up)... is to copy the VIN # and then paste it into the VIN Lookup at VehicleHistory.com. That way, you can sometimes see actual...
  15. SkyTree

    2011 LR4 Pricing

    Indeed it is, but totally true! We constantly asked ourselves throughout the process, "why doesn't every pre-owned vehicle dealership do business like this? This is amazing." I think the reason they are able to do things this way is because they save on their overhead by not having any...
  16. SkyTree

    2011 LR4 Pricing

    One place I would seriously recommend looking for an LR4 is Carvana. Their prices are a tad higher, but they only sell sub-100K mileage Rovers with zero accidents and full Carfax maintenance records available to see for free, and they Warranty purchased vehicles for 100 Days or 4000 miles...
  17. SkyTree

    2011 LR4 Pricing

    After looking at the Carfax, I was just about to echo @Troy Angrignon and @DaytonaRS7 thoughts that the Carfax looks promising and this could be a good buy since some major repairs had been done. However... then I read the response @Seabassjfr posted from the shop owner that did the major 135K...
  18. SkyTree

    Need a second opinion on diagnosis

    Good info, @jlglr4! [emoji106] I'm mostly familiar with the 2010-13, 5.0L V8 LR4s, not so much 2014 onward, so I'd take your word for it over my guessing. I've heard transfer cases sound like that on other (non-Rover) trucks, so that's my only reference, but I hope it's something...
  19. SkyTree

    Need a second opinion on diagnosis

    Had a listen to it, and while I certainly hope it isn't this, nor am I saying it is for sure this, but that sounds like your Transfer Case is grinding teeth. A good test of this theory would be to find a small, gentle downhill section or just get the vehicle up to some level of highway speed on...
  20. SkyTree

    2011 LR4 Pricing

    Hey there, and welcome! Firstly, congratulations on considering an LR4. There are few vehicles out there that can come close to competing with it's onroad prowess, offroad capability, and superior comfort and apportionments. That being said, depending on how it was treated before you buy, it...
  21. SkyTree

    Need a second opinion on diagnosis

    Would love to help, but I only really know the 5.0L V8, which is a different animal in it's engine and fuel system. One guess though... when you hear the noise, is your AC or Cabin outside air vent On or Off? SkyTree
  22. SkyTree

    2013 LR4 5.0L Cold start knocking noise

    Ah, I see. Happy to hear your chain is in good shape! Just had to make the obligatory timing mention. Haha SkyTree Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  23. SkyTree

    Whiiiiiiiiirrrring Sound VS. RPM

    Thank you, and ain't that the truth! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  24. SkyTree

    Whiiiiiiiiirrrring Sound VS. RPM

    Not saying this is the issue, but I had the same initial thought as @Tapps33 that it sounds like a power steering pump. A couple years back, my Ford Explorer (also a V8, 4.6L) sounded exactly like that when turning the wheel (moving or stationary), and as we know these 5.0L V8 LR4s are...
  25. SkyTree

    2013 LR4 5.0L Cold start knocking noise

    I'm sure it's crossed your mind, but could it be that your guides are wearing and your timing chain is getting loose over time? I've seen different/better oil make engines work more quietly for sure, so it could be that simple, but on these engines, any non-normal "ticking" is cause for keeping...

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