LR NUT wrote:

LR's reliability has come on leaps and bounds and the FL2 is the most reliable vehicle LR have made till date. Which is LR's own claim.

Now I said its the most reliable LR till date. I did NOT say that it hasnt had any recalls.

If you compare the recalls from Toyota, Land Rover & Sh*tsubishi you will see that LR have had the least  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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OK guys, I think my brother has enough info to make a decision especially from the members who reside in Aussie.
I did tell him I'd be oversubscribed with suggestions/opinions. Reminds me of a post from CG a few years ago about how many members does it take to change a light bulb!!(search it out if you've not seen it) 11 GS Bali Blue
07 GS FL2. Usually muddy. Gone
Numerous LRs since 1963

LR themsevles have never made a car till date Toyota & Sh*tsubishi make many! LR are the only company in the wolrd to have off road centres world wide

I wonder why that is  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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Perhaps the Taliban don't need to go on an off-road course to drive their Toyotas 11 GS Bali Blue
07 GS FL2. Usually muddy. Gone
Numerous LRs since 1963

Imagine this, you are in London and your car breaks down. You ring Land Rover and ask for the closest service centre and they tell you it's in Prague in the Czech Republic. This happened to me except it was in South Australia but the distances were comparable. Sometimes it's prudent to take a worse car if the support is available. I have a natural aversion to Toyotas so recommended the Pajero because the Police use them in many areas. And we tend to call the brand Bitsamissing.

I think for any newcomer to Australia the best advice is to remember that distances here are "great" and whatever your choice of marque then your best guarantee is being prepared as out there doesn't matter what you drive this will save you!
Saying this I drove from Sydney NSW across Australia with the dog to Perth, Western Australia in my Freelander 1 V6 ES, just under 5,000 km without any problems whatsoever! In fact developed a even stronger liking of the vehicle with its capabilities off and on the road.
If leaf springs, ladder chassis and solid rear axles equates to you as reliability than maybe some other marques may be better for you! But all things can break down and it's best to have a plan B whatever your choice! MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Get any car serviced properly by a good mechanic, ask your neighbours.

New car battery (I have banged on about this in other threads)

Get NRMA premium care road service.

A pair of proper jumper leads, you would not believe the number of stranded cars I have started. Other half has started a handful as well, embarrassing many males with their total lack of car knowledge and her efficiency!

Full size spare! A few months ago I had changed a flat tyre on a Mazda SUV, it had the usual biscuit! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

My 08 FL2 is on 224,000kms and not had a dealer service since 24k in 09. Its still got the original LR factory battery.....was I supposed to change it at some time?

224k wow I just hit 5200km
I think it deserves a newy!!! - battery that is! It would have to be on borrowed time! MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Nah, Stuartc,

mikehzz doesn't need a new battery, he is powering his F2 with the unexplained forces of Dark Matter, that's him!

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As long as it's not "Red Matter" otherwise he may be caught in a singularity!! (StarTrek people's)
Sorry!!! Nerd Alert!!!  MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)