[tomcat racing]

Originally Posted by andyl

Well thanks for your opinion, I've known this fellow for 19 years through business and I do trust that he reported faithfully what he was told, and in the later case also, I would not repeat it I did not trust it. He was the greatest fan of this car you would find prior to all of this. The trigger for him telling me this latest event was that called him this morning and caught him at the dealer to get a loaner. The facts are that it is what he was told regardless of what you may suggest. He lives in Sydney, whether his dealer is dodgy or not I have no idea, I didn't ask which one it was. I dont know the year or model etc beyond going in it, its one of those black sport diesel ones with the 20" wheels. I doubt it would be more than a few years old. Its interesting that you confirm fuel pump failures, only serves to add weight to what he has said. If you trust a dealer to not try it on, I have a bridge for sale you may be interested in also.

I have never owned one of these but it doesn't prevent me listening to what owners have to say. I have personally seen discoveries broken down while off-roading and on most occasions lent a hand which typically involved donating some water as more often than not they have broken down from overheating on a hot day. Some owners I've spoken to report very expensive repairs from sleeves walking after their own experiences with overheating events on V8 petrol versions. Again I am happy to report this even though it is second hand, and yes I trust a broken down owner on the side of a track to give the good oil on his own car too.

I'm sorry if you don't take kindly to negative feedback on a car you obviously like a lot but everyone's mileage varies and getting feedback on such things from far and wide is what these forums are for. If your criteria for recommending this car is the length of the waiting list, and that that says all you need to hear, then I don't count that as a complete assessment of this cars suitability for towing.

-Andy

youre welcome to your opinion and im sure you trust your mate, but i was just pointing out that your original story was bull**** to set the record straight. secondly you do live in sydney its full of dodgy people. thirdly, i wasnt talking about older v8 petrol models, i wouldnt buy one of those either. and last, i live in nth qld where it gets a lot hotter than where you are and this place is 4wd city, the local 4wd clubs have got plenty of land rovers and if they are as bad as you say they wouldnt drive em. im a builder and used to towing different trailers on all manner of vehicles and have had my fair share of landcruises, their alright if you like massey fergusons, i dont care what you drive but youre giving your opinion on a car youve never driven, my opinion is its the best tow vehicle ive ever had bar none, so do yourself a favour go and hire or borrow a late model one hook up your cobra and go on a 2 to 3 thousand km trip like i do over country roads and ill await your opinion then.