morton123
Member Since: 07 Dec 2006
Location: worcestershire
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| First months ownership...thoughts |
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After 3 D2 s, the first thing I noticed was how smooth the vehicle is to drive, its also seems longer than the D2 and a swine to put in the garage,the driving position is fine although the radio controls and clock could have been better designed,it is also bloody awkward to get into reverse gear from time to time and requires some considerable effort,the heater thingy under the n/s front makes nasty fume like smells , not to good on a delicate tum first thing in the morn......But, hey she is a beautiful Rimini Red and I love just looking at it shimmering? on our drive (well she shimmered just after I bought it) The spare wheel will have to be replaced, I dont fancy towing the Caravan with the spacesaver,(why is it 19 inch???)
Had one strange message "Slow down or suspension will lower",checked it out but seems O.K now, also had a few "bongs" from time to time god knows what this is, no further messages,by the way the Dealer was Landrover @ Melton Mowbray (very good) regards to all M.H
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 4th Jan 2007 9:36 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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It's only slightly longer overall than a D2 but the wheelbase is greater
Reverse gear problem is a known (though rare) issue, search the site and you should find some details to go armed to your dealer with to get it fixed
FBH smell in cabin is a documented issue and is easily fixed with a software update, have you had the Vehicle Enhancement Program done? Fix is included in the VEP
Slow down suspension message suggests you were in off-road height and approaching 30mph The End
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| 4th Jan 2007 10:05 pm |
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DiscoDad
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Beautiful Teesdale
Posts: 3003
 
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It's a great car morton123. Had mine for 26 days and I absolutely love it.
Getting to learn more about it each day.
It is my friend!  Back in the game!
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| 4th Jan 2007 10:16 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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as a nebiew, the hardest 'bong' to find is when the outside temperature drops below 5 degrees...you then get a 'bong'. took me a bit before realising it. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 4th Jan 2007 10:32 pm |
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DiscoDad
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Beautiful Teesdale
Posts: 3003
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Mine doesn't bong when the snowflake comes on! Back in the game!
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| 4th Jan 2007 11:06 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Well Disco D, maybe that's one of the things they've taken away as the years have gone on. Manufacturers have been known to do this!!
Are you sure though, thats it's it's not just the excess pies in your ear'ole?  I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 4th Jan 2007 11:11 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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No, the 07MY seems particularly 'bong-less' - bit of a culture shock after an 06MY.... so much so I had to induce a fault to check the bonger was working
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| 4th Jan 2007 11:21 pm |
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DiscoDad
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Beautiful Teesdale
Posts: 3003
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What did you do TFC? Open the door with the lights on?  Back in the game!
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| 4th Jan 2007 11:25 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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never thought of that  pulled the plug off the ABS modulator instead 
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| 4th Jan 2007 11:31 pm |
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DiscoDad
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Beautiful Teesdale
Posts: 3003
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You're just too techie! Back in the game!
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| 4th Jan 2007 11:37 pm |
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