I pick up my TD4 SE Rimini Red next Saturday... Can't wait!

Then it is time to start saving for some body protection, bull bar, roof racks, roof top tent, oh god this is gonna be expensive!

not yet... ordered my HSE i6 in Black and have been quoted mid OCt delivery... not holding my breath tho...

Baltic Blue, HSE TD.

It was scheduled for mid September and turned up a couple of weeks early.

I've had the frustrating experience of having the car sitting at the dealer for 2 weeks while my company and then the leasing company got the paperwork processed. I was able to look at it, touch it, sit in i but not drive it.

So when I was finally able to pick up the car I was pretty excited . Particularly as I've never had a new car before.

Anyway, I've driven it just over 400 kays so far and I'm loving it.

Cheers,

Darren Reflect on the past and plan for the future. But, above all - LIVE FOR THE MOMENT!!!

OSHANDA wrote:

Baltic Blue, HSE TD.

Anyway, I've driven it just over 400 kays so far and I'm loving it.

That funny, I would normally have read in The Sun Newspaper about a mass Murderer been on the loose in Melbourne.

Whats your problem with people called Kay??

Seems like not too many people have them yet. At Alto Sydney they indicated they had a number down stairs ready to go but didnt seem that keen to sell them. I have a tradein and would like to get the best possible price. Also need to arrange finance. Was very keen then but now with level head think I will wait till next year when my current lease expires. Only seen one on the road other than the one I test drove.

Anyone had some experience with car brokers? Good or bad?

I placed an order was for an i6 SE in Stornaway Grey with Ebony interior. However, the Ebony is not available until December! If I wish to change to the beige, then I could had received it in October. With a 20 mth old and a dog, I figured I'll pass on the "light" interior!

I have the beige interior with a 21 month old, but no dog, Not a problem keeping it clean, but time will tell i suppose

My Td4 HSE was wonky from pick up and returned after 2 weeks with a dead central instrument cluster. Has to made(VIN specific) in England. Original quote was 4-6 weeks off road-looks like sooner.
Not one for the JD power rating.
Not keen to keep once back on the road

trader wrote:

My Td4 HSE was wonky from pick up and returned after 2 weeks with a dead central instrument cluster. Has to made(VIN specific) in England. Original quote was 4-6 weeks off road-looks like sooner.
Not one for the JD power rating.
Not keen to keep once back on the road

The JD rating is OS based and measure of return work under warranty/customer satisfaction on new cars etc. Manufacturers like Lexus,Subaru always rate high. LandRover always low. In the USA they call the Disco 3 the LR3 because the Disco name had such a low reputation.The rating isn't done in Aus.

My car is now back on the road after LR Australia "fast tracked" the new part- I might add it took some terse words and I wouldn't rank LRA as high on customer PR- they really should look into this aspect.

As for other car not sure- as the car fitted my current need-I was going to give it to my wife(drives a faultless X5d) and I take on a RRS V8 diesel for both country/work needs. I don't think I can now afford to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with reliability issues.!

Thanks for that.

RRS V8 diesel would probably be my dream car and wouldnt mind a X5d either. Unfortunately bit too expensive for me. Was hoping LR2 would be my practical alternative and step up from my current Subaru Forester XT. As you say reliability and customer service are a concern!

Hello Karlos

I have had my LR2 (Freelander2) for 3 wweks now and am happy. The big test will be this weekend when I drive to Melbourne to tow my Tvan back to Canberra. That is provided the towbar is fitted Friday. Otherwise I'll have to use my 2003 Pajero Exceed. LR2 is much more economical and in standard trim compares well
2003 3.2L DiD Pajero 121KW @3800rpm & 373Nm@2000rpm weight as I have it 2765Kg 90L fuel Av 13L100K
2007 2.2 LR2 SE 118KW @4000rpm & 400Nm@2000rpm weight 1780Kg 68L fuel Av 9L100K
but only 800K on the LR2 so far.

Regards Regards Ub2
My first Landie; SE TD4 auto Sunroof, Narvik Black with Alpacca interior, towbar & rear spoiler.

Ub2 wrote:

I have had my LR2 (Freelander2) for 3 wweks now and am happy. The big test will be this weekend when I drive to Melbourne to tow my Tvan back to Canberra. That is provided the towbar is fitted Friday.

Hello Karlos

The towbar was supposed to come out of ADR approval 8 or 9 October but had not as of 2.30pm 9 October. LRA have assured me it will be delivered to me in Canberra on 15 October. I needed it for a trip to Melbourne to collect my Tvan Monday 15th. I'll have to use another vehicle.

As I was assured, at the time of ordering and again on taking delivery, that the towbar would only be a 2 - 3 week wait after the car's intended deliverydate of 13 September I am furious and asked LRA to take the car back as under the Trade Practices Act the vehicle as supplied is "not fit for intended purpose" that is towing. Not being able to tow is costing me money. They are organising compensation.


Also not happy about the lack of headlight & bonnet protectors which I was advised would be some time. Another issue is the floor carpets I ordered don't cover the driver's footrest. With an alpacca carpet this is nuts!

I'll keep you posted. Regards Ub2
My first Landie; SE TD4 auto Sunroof, Narvik Black with Alpacca interior, towbar & rear spoiler.

Ub2 wrote:

Hello Karlos

The towbar was supposed to come out of ADR approval 8 or 9 October but had not as of 2.30pm 9 October. LRA have assured me it will be delivered to me in Canberra on 15 October. I needed it for a trip to Melbourne to collect my Tvan Monday 15th. I'll have to use another vehicle.

As I was assured, at the time of ordering and again on taking delivery, that the towbar would only be a 2 - 3 week wait after the car's intended deliverydate of 13 September I am furious and asked LRA to take the car back as under the Trade Practices Act the vehicle as supplied is "not fit for intended purpose" that is towing. Not being able to tow is costing me money. They are organising compensation.


Also not happy about the lack of headlight & bonnet protectors which I was advised would be some time. Another issue is the floor carpets I ordered don't cover the driver's footrest. With an alpacca carpet this is nuts!
I'll keep you posted.

Same problem over here, why oh why couldn't they have extended the rubber mat to include the foot rest, or had the foot rest made from ruber!  Mack

HSE TD4 Sumatra Black