new defender reliability
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mopadzi (03-24-2022)
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Beautiful picture. Where exactly is it? I believe that’s the La Sals peaking over the top of some small ridge in SE Utah, but would love to know where precisely. Trying to figure out what the two aerials or poles sticking up over the ridge are. Is this maybe somewhere in Sand Flats, possibly Fins And Things?
Last edited by NoGaBiker; 03-23-2022 at 11:41 AM.
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GrouseK9 (03-23-2022)
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eBay! Got the open ended version. New they are like $30. Got it for about a third of that. In the Appalachian's there's legends of hairy footed, blue Fugates. The only blue I have is on my hairy feet! Oh, that may be disgusting...Sorry...
The other day, I was changing a thermostat and engine coolant thermometer on my son's 12 year old Colorado. I didn't have a 15mm special wrench that would fit. Either a crow's foot or an open socket. So I just cut a 15mm craftsman in half and it did the job wonderfully. I can tell you that was a costly bit of impatience. I should have ordered a proper tool and waited. As it was, replacing a 15mm craftsman (regular old wrench) was more expensive than the eBay knipex. As John Wayne would say: "It's hard to be smart".
EDIT: Got this version: Link. Find a USED one on ebay.
The other day, I was changing a thermostat and engine coolant thermometer on my son's 12 year old Colorado. I didn't have a 15mm special wrench that would fit. Either a crow's foot or an open socket. So I just cut a 15mm craftsman in half and it did the job wonderfully. I can tell you that was a costly bit of impatience. I should have ordered a proper tool and waited. As it was, replacing a 15mm craftsman (regular old wrench) was more expensive than the eBay knipex. As John Wayne would say: "It's hard to be smart".
EDIT: Got this version: Link. Find a USED one on ebay.
Last edited by GrouseK9; 03-23-2022 at 01:05 PM.
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I've had my 110X 20' model since late Dec 2020. I've put 11K+ miles on it. Only two issues were general tech bulletin items for the wireless charging pad and relocating the key fob receiver. Zero issues beyond that.
In general the internet magnifies the bad by a million percent while folks generally don't go out of their way to post positive comments. I've had a number of vehicles that get lots of bad press in forums (GTRs, McLarens, etc). Never had a single issue with any of them and I drive/track them plenty.
In general the internet magnifies the bad by a million percent while folks generally don't go out of their way to post positive comments. I've had a number of vehicles that get lots of bad press in forums (GTRs, McLarens, etc). Never had a single issue with any of them and I drive/track them plenty.
Last edited by rutiger; 03-23-2022 at 08:02 PM.
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I have had my 22 D90 since January 2022. No issues. 5k miles so far.
The wireless Carplay connection originally was shakey. Now that has been sorted out with updates. Sometimes on longer drives out to Nebraska from Chicago I lose Carplay/Maps. Other than that I have loved the hell out of this car. It is my buddy. I know, I lead a sad life when I count a vehicle as a companion.
My dealer is also pretty good so that also helps. Enjoy your new ride!!!
--Michael
The wireless Carplay connection originally was shakey. Now that has been sorted out with updates. Sometimes on longer drives out to Nebraska from Chicago I lose Carplay/Maps. Other than that I have loved the hell out of this car. It is my buddy. I know, I lead a sad life when I count a vehicle as a companion.
My dealer is also pretty good so that also helps. Enjoy your new ride!!!
--Michael
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FirstDefenderInBC (12-16-2022)