I am in the process of buying a 2016 LR4 with 81K miles on the odometer. I have had an inspection done and it needs front bushings, timing cover gaskets, alternator (covered in oil from the timing cover leak) and front brakes. No other codes or warning signs. I am OK with a truck that needs maintenance but wanted to get a sense of what I should expect from here in terms of annual costs and what I can do to minimize them.

 

It’s a Land Rover. Keep the CC on standby and enjoy your new truck!

 

Assuming CC = credit card? Good news is that the crazy car prices mean I am getting a great deal selling my Ram 1500, so I have a good start on the Land Rover fund.

 

You'll be fine. Just get to know the folks here and they will tell you how to fix all the problems. Post some pics when you get it.

 

You’ll love it and never look back. These trucks are totally in the realms of the home mechanic.

I'm putting a YouTube channel of how too’s and tutorials to keep costs down to help us all out.

So, see you on the trail

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1x...M3gixAwX7fpmYA


stu.

 

Yes. Buy it, if the price is right. Regarding 'front bushings' - Lower Control Arms are a 'common' issue with LR3 and LR4, at around 70,000 miles onwards. Of course the actual 'Bushings' are not expensive - The entire process can however become quite costly, unless you are willing and able to swap them out yourself. Stealership could easily charge $1,000 per side, for Lower Control Arms. And do yourself a favor - Get whole new Control Arms, instead of just the Bushings. And of course get all new Bolts / Washers / Nuts !! Not sure though if your 'Bushings' issue is for Upper or Lower Control Arms - Upper Arms are cheaper than Lower, and generally do not need to be swapped out as often.

General ownership advice - also checkout the LR3 section on this forum - There are lots of 'same' on the LR3 and the LR4.

Welcome to the club...

 

Don't try to change the bushings on the lower (or upper) control arms. Complete waste of time, money and effort. Spend the money on new LCA. Get OEM every single time. No money to be saved on cheaper suspension parts. They are not cheap to run. Forget your US trucks. LR make world class vehicles, but at a price. Good luck. As others have said, if you're prepared to turn a spanner you'll be very happy.

 

Proud owner of a new to me 2016 LR4. Thanks for all the encouragement and advice. I am taking into one of the local LR specialist shops (not the dealer) to get the initial work done but I am also going to start turning a spanner myself (I need a new hobby). Next up…any recommendations for roof racks or platforms that fit to the factory rails?

 

Nice…I have exactly the same car - Landmark, same color (except that I’ve now switched out the wheels to compos).

At 81K, you should change out your coolant crossover pipes (front and rear) if they haven’t been done. These are known failure items that have taken out entire engines for many — very short time between coolant loss and overheating. And it’s not a situation where if they’re not leaking, they’re fine. They are plastic, they get brittle, and they let go. If the shop doing the timing cover is going to pull the supercharger for access, definitely have them do the coolant crossovers at the same time (not sure if you need to or not for the timing cover - if the valve cover is leaking, you will for sure need to pull the supercharger). Otherwise, it is something you can do yourself. Not a “small” job - but not a huge job either.

Lots of good info here, but also check out Landroverworld.org. Seems to be more active, and a lot of good technical info - including details on the coolant crossover repairs, etc. I frequent both forums, as well as the Australian group (AULRO).

 

Love it. Great colour. Never seen it before. Looks superb.