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hadenough

Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: salisbury
Posts: 11

how many of us?

Tryed starting the Landrover this morning went for a few mins then died .
We have had nothink but problems with this landrover 110 county 57.
I would like to know how many there is of us who would like to visit LR head office to get some action on the defender .
We like the Boy are at are witts end.
This is are works vehicle so i am going to start charging them down time so bang goes another days work.
What we would do with out this web sight its nice to know we are not on are own .

10th Jan 2009 7:56am

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5035

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

The thing ive learnt is your dealer is key...your relationship to your dealer is key.

Forget Land Rover - the contract is with your dealer, they can do most things WITHOUT land rover and report things in the way they want.

I love this website, but problem with it is you hear a lot of negatives...they make thousands of units so we actually only represent <1% of customers...maybe 1% total - and thats what most manufacturers have. Mike

10th Jan 2009 11:45am

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

How many of us did join this forum because they had problems?

10th Jan 2009 12:34pm

Grockle

Member Since: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Peak District National Park
Posts: 2266

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

I joined for help and to help others,best forum of all. 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up.

10th Jan 2009 1:23pm

Sticky

Member Since: 07 Dec 2008
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 245

2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Stornoway Grey

Good point, I certainly started looking when I had a problem.

So does that mean the forum disproportionately represents the owners who are having issues.

How many members is the forum up to now?

10th Jan 2009 1:24pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5035

I joined with no problems

Users now:
There are a total of 6038 posts
We have 439 registered users
Our newest member is storming_puma Mike

10th Jan 2009 1:29pm

dm_td5

Member Since: 20 Jul 2008
Location: Arnhem Land
Posts: 609

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Zermatt Silver

I too joined with no problems. Haven't had any as yet either. I have no dealer and only one other Puma within 1100km of me. Forums like this are a wealth of information, contacts and knowledge.

Its very easy to pick up on the negative side of things on any forum of this nature since often people go there for help. 110 2.4TDCi
110 300Tdi

LROCV ::: AULRO.com

10th Jan 2009 1:51pm

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
Posts: 3626

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey

I joined this site with no problems......but I have had a few issues with my Defender.......but now after listening to you lot I'm frightened to turn the key in the ignition!!! Especially on cold mornings as you all seem to be rattling and breaking down.We come on here to see what issues other owners are experiencing as there seem to be a lot of problems with the Defender.

NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

10th Jan 2009 3:23pm

hadenough

Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: salisbury
Posts: 11

Took the defender in to dealer this morning when it stated beleave it or not they said the fuel was frozen it was only -5 here this morning ,
He said he had quite a few phoned this morning with the same problem.

10th Jan 2009 3:53pm

chay

Member Since: 09 Nov 2008
Location: Anglesey
Posts: 44

I have had no problems whatsoever throughout this cold spell, in fact the heated front screen is brilliant, the heated seat's better than the wifes Volvo, and strange for a Land Rover, the heater is like the shield on the space shuttle, brilliant in this weather. A rather large leap from my previous TD5 and 200tdi before that.

I really do feel for the people having problems with Defenders, but 2 of my brother's Mercs have been a pain, and I know people with Saab's and BMW that are having nightmares.

What we do know is that when they ARE sorted, or you have a good one, they are great. And make you smile.

Chay

10th Jan 2009 5:06pm

The Boy

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: East Northants
Posts: 1459

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red

I love land rovers, I have always loved Land Rovers and I will always love Love Land Rovers but I think you all know where I am on this one.

I think the way things are going Land Rover will not be here in another five years.

10th Jan 2009 5:50pm

chalky

Member Since: 09 May 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 483

I too joined and had no problem other than rattling brake pads !

mine's not been a problem in the recent cpld spell either and just like the severe ammount of wet weather we had last year its been a doddle and a pleasure to drive in. DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN

10th Jan 2009 7:56pm

markalpha

Member Since: 23 Apr 2008
Location: Downham Market
Posts: 690

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

If you want a truck which works 99.9% of the time we all know where to go, you can even drive them to the North Pole. I went to the dark side and had 90,000 trouble free miles in 2 years. I did see the light and came back, but when you need to got to the dealers most months was it, I do wonder. If it was for my business them i know where my money would of gone!. Luckily my is just a toy.

10th Jan 2009 10:51pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5035

markalpha wrote:
If you want a truck which works 99.9% of the time we all know where to go, you can even drive them to the North Pole. I went to the dark side and had 90,000 trouble free miles in 2 years. I did see the light and came back, but when you need to got to the dealers most months was it, I do wonder. If it was for my business them i know where my money would of gone!. Luckily my is just a toy.

Yes but when they do break it either costs ££ or is terminal Mike

10th Jan 2009 10:56pm

dm_td5

Member Since: 20 Jul 2008
Location: Arnhem Land
Posts: 609

markalpha wrote:
If you want a truck which works 99.9% of the time we all know where to go, you can even drive them to the North Pole. I went to the dark side and had 90,000 trouble free miles in 2 years. I did see the light and came back, but when you need to got to the dealers most months was it, I do wonder. If it was for my business them i know where my money would of gone!. Luckily my is just a toy.

We use them at work and the post 2005 ones break a lot.

Mind you it would be worse in an Aluminium skinned vehicle as they'd dissolve!

Now where did I park my Defender?

110 2.4TDCi
110 300Tdi

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11th Jan 2009 4:28am

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