Hi All:

Took my 2016 LR4 in for a repair on my rear door, but after review the dealer found I have two coolant leaks (thermostat and outlet pipes and gaskets) and the bushings on my lower control arms are cracked. I also need new rear brakes pads and rotors. There's also a major crack in my sunroof glass (which insurance may cover). Needless to say, this all costs a lot of money. I love my car, but I'm worried all this is indicative of progressive deterioration of overall car. Is the car worth fixing and keeping or is it time to call it quits? If I fix all of this will there be another set of expensive repairs next year?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

 

The only question I have is how many miles are on your LR4? Control arm bushings are typical between 40k-50k, and the coolant crossovers need to be replaced at 100k to prevent catastrophic overheating. I would suggest taking it to an independent Land Rover specialist garage as this is common enough that they have certainly seen it and can give you a second opinion on severity and when you need it done. Ditto with brakes and rotors. As for if its worth your hassle? This is a heavy and capable vehicle, but brakes, rotors, and control arms wear out on all vehicles. I like my LR4 for its capability and utility, but everyone's use is different. But '16 LR4s are hot right now and have good resale value, so if you want to downsize, its probably your best opportunity.

Wilybyrd
'10 LR4 HSE

 

Thank you so much for your insight. I have 56700 miles on the vehicle. And the independent guy is saying around $5500 to get it all done. And good point on the resale value. I wish all the other cars weren't so expensive right now!!

Take care