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Mechanic encouraging me not to buy RR Sport
A lot will go right! Seems to me your mechanic is quoting stats from 10 years ago. My 2011 LR4 has been great. Search the forum and you will find many satisfied owners. Sure there are some with problems, but that is true of ANY vehicle. Meanwhile, with Land Rover you get a level of...- BznLR4
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Is there any logic to wanting a used LR with high miles over low miles?
To my thinking, your logic makes perfect sense for a MY2013 to MY2014 and 40K vs 10K miles, but for 09-11 mileage is going to be at least 60K, so long ago the initial bugs/lemons were filtered out. Around 100K+/- you get to start thinking about larger issues (tranny, differentials, etc). That... -
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LR4 in need of a Half Rack, what are my options?
+1 for factory rails I went with the full factory rails with no regrets. I don't hear any noise from them, and they only add ~3/4" of height. Although 3/4 length would have been enough, I went ahead and got the full length for flexibility. They have been up there for ~2 years and well used... -
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CD/DVD player?
My 2011 HSE Lux with DVD package (6 disc DVD changer and screens in the headrests) plays DVDs in the main info screen, but only when the vehicle is in park (DOT regulations). -
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LUX or HD?
Yes, LUX with HD package. While in principle HD was available without LUX, searching used it seemed like every HD was LUX. Re HK sound: AFAIK the HK Logic7 system was only available with the Lux, other versions had a lower level HK system. I have been very happy with the HK Logic7 system... -
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LUX or HD?
No regrets with a Lux I also struggled with the "to Lux or not to Lux" question, but in the end got a 2011 LR4-HSE-Lux and love it. I have two young boys in car seats, and the Lux leather is holding up great. Previous owner also had kids, so these "soft" seats have been well tested. Lux... -
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Rethinking Adding Rear Entertainment - Thoughts?
In an accident, hand-held devices are projectiles. Of course there are options for mounting an iPad etc...but that adds complexity. I have the DVD entertainment system in 2011 LR4 HSE Lux and my 4 yr old loves it. -
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2011 LR4 HSE LUX question about display and mirrors
On my 2011 LR4 HSE Lux with Vision pkg holding the L+R mirror buttons folds the mirrors. Also the mirrors fold every time the doors are locked. -
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Is buying an LR4 w/ 66k miles madness?
Same thing happened to me, but at least the key under the steering column still worked. I let an O'Reilly's employee use their scanner to see why my "check engine" light was on. In trying to clear the error, he apparently cleared the key codes! Fortunately, disconnecting the battery reset the... -
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Is buying an LR4 w/ 66k miles madness?
Warranties add cost. Whether or not you get return on the cost depends on your proximity to a dealer, and your comfort fixing things yourself. I love my 2011 LR4, as do a lot of others on this forum (I bought my with 45K miles). Nearest dealer for me is 6 hours away, so I really didn't want... -
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LR4 car camping / dead battery
Sure dual-battery is an option, but seems like an expensive solution to what should be a simple problem. With any other vehicle, I've only had such a problem if I left headlights on. With "normal" beach/campsite/field use (occasional interior light, maybe even music for a while) it seems... -
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LR4 car camping / dead battery
Searching the forum you will see a lot of reports of OEM battery failing at 2..3 years (replaced under warranty). Nearest dealer for me is ~6 hours so I just paid for a new battery. Of course not all fail - hopefully you are one of the lucky people with a good original battery. Do you have... -
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LR4 car camping / dead battery
Regarding 2011 LR4 HSE Lux Leaving the vehicle parked and in/out for 6 hours or so drains my battery, even with a new battery! I haven't actually hooked up a meter to measure current pull (that isn't so easy with DC current - or maybe there is a trick that I don't know?). At bike races... -
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Trailer Hitch Receiver from Atlantic British?
Earlier model hangs a lot lower - looks more like a plow than a hitch receiver. New model fits quite close. Search knb500023 and LRO19990 to see plenty of images of the old design. LR040248 is very nicely designed, gives good clearance, fits tight, and installs/removes easily. -
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Yet Another Stupid Tire Thread
Living in Bozeman, MT, I can say that I have reasonably tested the Bridgestone Alenza and just spent all winter with Hakkapeliitta R2. For the OP purposes, the Bridgestone Alenza should be perfect. They perform remarkably well in snow and quite well on the highway. Keep in mind, the LR4 has... -
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New Tires
After snowy winter with Nokian Hakkapelitta R2... So now it is spring (meaning only bi-weekly snowstorms) in Bozeman and I swapped back to the Bridgestone tires. After a heavy snow winter, I can report that the Hak R2 performs great in snow (sort of takes the fun out of those power slides)... -
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Trailer Hitch Receiver from Atlantic British?
Land Rover Rocklin has OEM for $448. I've bought a few things from them (shipped to Montana) and they were great to deal with. http://landrover.niello.com/accessories.php?category=202 Trolling eBay you will eventually find the hitch for a deal. IMHO it is worth holding out for the new OEM... -
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LR4 - Heavy Duty Package Question
Renegade Off Road has been really good to me, so I simple walked in and bought the CSI Snatch-Um strap and heavy duty clevis that they recommended. So far, having used it a few times, I'm very happy with it. As a bonus, it comes with a bag that also accommodates the hitch receiver and a few... -
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LR4 - Heavy Duty Package Question
A rather belated reply...If you are planning on driving through foot-deep snow, then the road is unplowed, presumably a side road, long driveway, etc. In these situations, I turn off traction control and have a blast - and thoroughly appreciate my locking diff (2011 HSE with HD package)... -
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Do bug/rock deflectors actually work?
If bug deflectors actually worked, then in a light rain you should notice fewer raindrops on the lower part of the windshield (if it deflects bugs, it should similarly deflect raindrops). I tested this pretty carefully some years ago, and absolutely could not find any evidence to support... -
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Accessory bug - got my next accessory to install
I used a unibit step drill and then a round rasp to clean the edges of the hole. It worked fine. -
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Major Issue
Moderate shaking in the steering wheel, especially over 50 MPH (or any particular speed) almost always indicates tires out of balance (especially front tires). This happens when you get a chunk of snow/ice stuck to a wheel, throwing it out of balance. Problem should go away once the wheel... -
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heated steering wheel - is it supposed to be lukewarm?
My 2011 LR4 gets very comfortably warm - I would say almost perfect. Temp varies noticeably from one location to another (seems warmest near the steering arms). It times out after some time, maybe ~30 minutes? (I haven't timed it). -
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thule aeroblades and fit kit
Thule 460R+3112 fit kit +1 for "Thule should make a better plate". Here's a pic showing the Thule plate as it properly sits (obviously without the Thule foot - as the foot would block the picture). Nick at Thule is very responsive (both on this forum and by email), so Thule definitely... -
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Has anyone else tried the Thule 3112 fit kit adventure?
<<<As you tighten the bolts attached to the anchors, the anchors will spin and somewhat attach to the rail. But only two corners of the anchor are grabbing the rail.>>> This is how it was designed to work by Thule. They tell that "several thousand" of these kits are in use without problems, so...
