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Originally Posted by OldSpool87
Anyone out there have experience with 2013-end of run LR4s? I’m looking for feedback on reliability to check what my gut tells me.
My wife is interested in one as a family hauler.
Any feedback on reliability or experiences is appreciated.
Thanks!
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You're expecting a "stay away! reliability! fuel hogs" But not from me:
Love those things... They still look better than the new model, they carry everything, everyone (7 seater) everywhere all the time (drove ours thru hurricane flooded streets, in rivers, you name it)...
Land Rover reliability is generally questioned on internet forums, but my wife has had a Disco 2, 2xLR3, and an LR4, and in the past 15 years or so the only time we've had an issue was a cracked coolant tank. one time.. Still drove it to the dealer. Nothing else. Maybe we were lucky, maybe their reputation is ill deserved, but we're speaking from personal ownership, not regurgitating internet posts. As long as you don't stray too far above 100K miles I would think you should have a positive experience. After that things start requiring repairs..
We've had issues with the RR sport though (same engine as LR4). Wish we'd kept the LR4 though.
I understand some model years have issues with chain guides and the repair is not cheap, $3500 or so. We didn't experience it. Water pumps have had a bad run lately, we've experienced that, twice, on the RRS...
Wife bought a Q7 to replace the RRS eventually after a few issues related to mileage (115K), I don't like it near as much as the LR3/4. Too tecchie, I still am confused by the damn gearbox most of the time (buttons) and it took me 2 weeks to find the fast forward button ;-)