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- Equilibrium
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- pouls1
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harrythespider wrote:
pouls1.. I think you are correct in saying the internet disproportionately expresses the views of dissatisfied owners, its a good medium for venting frustration. Sure there are problems with most new vehicles and sometimes some dealers are less than satisfactory with their solutions. It would appear that on this site, all has gone quiet in respect of oil dilution and I must therefor assume its sorted, I personally had a few issues but my local dealer in Torver (not the one I purchased from) has a fantastic service/technical understanding, and they were sorted without problem. Mine was an ex management car, unbelievably specced up and the right price, its 258 bhp but its more than enough and keeps up with and can leave most 'standard' family vehicles. I love driving it. I have AT3's fitted and cannot fault them on or off road.
Good luck with your search.
Thanks Harry! Appreciate you sharing your experience. I can see it has a great spec. I am trying to find a 306 engine coupled with 360 camera, HUD, active diff and solar attenuating windshield, but that just seems impossible for now
I can forego the diff - or the camera, but still - only one with the windshield and none with the diff, but when spending this much I also want it in the right color range...
When doing my searches on autotrader I wonder if the solar windshield or the active diff could be hid underneath other option combinations - or would it be spelled right out? Doesn't seem to be any at all with an active diff...? -
- pouls1
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Equilibrium wrote:
I too think that it is easy to get a disproportionate view of reliability from the internet.
If you look at something like the US JDPower surveys, yes JLR is in the bottom few manufacturers. Looking closer, the level of faults is something like 3x that of Hyundai or another of the most reliable brands. "3x not many" faults is not something to overly worry about IMHO. What it means is the chances of getting a bad one are increased, but most still get a good one.
The severity of fault is not explained in such surveys though, so the chances of the failure being serious in nature do seem higher with JLR. But that's what warranties and dealers are for,
Thanks Equilibrium,
Agree. I expect a product or a service I buy to be what it presents itself as and the more expensive the more quality/service I expect. Yes there are lemons and bad dealers and I feel sorry for the ones ending up in a situation with either, or both. However, we also need to be realistic about it. Sometimes I see or meet expectations that are outside of the intended functionality and then I can understand the frustration on the dealer when a customer makes hell. It is very easy to do so today with social media and the opportunity for every one to be a critic on a global scale.
Another interesting observation is what seems to be a clear difference between the forums and instagram. Seems that the ones posting pictures of their Discovery 5's are really happy and proud of what they have and how they use them. It is a pleasure and inspring to see some of those threads dedicated to the 5.
However, I appreciate all the feed back I've gotten here and I everything I learn from all the members posts - so keep it up and a general thank you to all of you!
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- JonM
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- pouls1
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Thanks,
Tried it with no result
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- Labbix
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- pouls1
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Good to hear - since it seems close to zero cars that has that diff.
Read a few of your posts previously. Good reading
You also must be getting a bit of the sun in your location - you got the solar windshield
You still on standard tires?
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- Road Runner 2017
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pouls1 wrote:
Good to hear - since it seems close to zero cars that has that diff.
Read a few of your posts previously. Good reading
You also must be getting a bit of the sun in your location - you got the solar windshield
You still on standard tires?
Or any one else that does have any opinion on the solar attenuating windshield?
If you live in a sunny climate its worth it. Was standard on the FE, so I specced it on the Lux, and was around £250. Green/pink tinge too it.
Not sure if it reduces outside noise though, as running 22's, but after the summer we have had this year, cars interior is alot cooler, compared to mine. (I have a saloon so it will heat up quicker due to surface area being alot smaller). Mrs commented that it's interior is cooler than the D4 which had a normal screen. Steering wheel is not piping hot if cars parked in direct sunlight, unlike mine which feels like it's melting she said. Leather seats don't scorch your bits either, especially if you have shorts on.
(Has been mentioned on the other forum that arms and hands won't burn either apparently).
Only thing is if you have an additional GPS device on the car like a Garmin Sat Nav, then it maybe problematic, as the satellite signal from outside cannot penetrate the screen properly. Seems the coating interferes with it, leading to a weaker or erratic signal with dropouts.
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- Road Runner 2017
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Had LR privacy windows on the FE but found them too light as could still see inside the car. Were only a light - medium smoke. So went limo tint all way round, apart from the fronts from a local tint shop on the Lux. Let's in 5% light, and you can't see anything inside when your looking into the car from the outside, even when you have face pressed up to the window. However from the inside you can clearly see outside as only looks slightly tinted. I suppose akin to a one way mirror. I have sat in the back when it's sunny and it definately takes the glare off from the sun, and even though black is supposed to absorb the heat, you don't get a burnt arm if propped on the window. Maybe the tint itself has something infused in it?
The back is nice and cool as well.
We have the RSE and TV, hence the reason we went for limo tint. Also keeps prying eyes from looking into the boot.
Am not sure if you can get all windows done with a film as never looked into it, but the tints definately help imo.
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- pouls1
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oh, ok. I thought the toughened was see through and the privacy was as limo. Good to know. Which film did you get?
With regards to the front sides and windshield - couldn't remember who made it (several I guess), but did a quick search and came up with this from LLumar:
"The LLumar AIR Series can keep you safer on the road every day, just like your brake pads and air bags. This film is a barely visible, micro-thin layer of nano-ceramic tint technology – but without the window-darkening tint.
Install AIR to upgrade your factory window glass with more protection from shattering, heat and glare, and a shield against 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays that’s recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Because it’s barely detectable, LLumar AIR film can even be installed on factory-tinted windows. It’s an optically clear layer that enhances performance without altering your vehicle’s exterior look, or your views of the road."
I am in no way affiliated with anyone working in the industry - just so that is said. Just want good protection -
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And yes, all windows can be done with film, color of the film depends on local legislation, but I know some people with a dark windscreen as well, mostly Southern America, but in Albania as well
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