30k mile update
My new 2017 LRDS is now 11 months old. Going in for 30k mile service tomorrow, car has 29.6k miles on it as of this evening. Knock on wood but no issues other than an annoying rattle in the cargo cover we can't seem to eliminate. No check engine lights, no rear diff issues and other than the cargo cover issue, car is still very tight. Ride much improved over 2015 and transmission performs WAY better. Still has the turbo lag and some issues accelerating out of slow turns but much better than previous 2015. I see that the 2018 has a slightly more powerful engine option that I would love to try.
I ALWAYS drive in SPORT mode (except in off-road modes), car performs better and gas mileage difference seem immaterial. I also NEVER leave the car in Auto Stop/Start mode, can't stand that in stop and go traffic.
Been driving this car over a lot of off-road Texas Hill Country rocks and tall grass, the mud ruts mode works best. Also a lot of gravel roads and the snow mode is amazing on this surface. Would be very cool if these cars had the adjustable height system on the Discovery and Range Rovers - I've banged a LOT of rocks but nothing seems worse for the wear other than my pride.
I am having to replace the front camera - I think a rock got it on a long interstate drive a while back. I have been informed that this will be about a $1k replacement cost! Oh my!
At this rate I'll be in a new car about the time the 2019's come out. Big decision - I've driven the Discovery diesels and really like them. I could sure use the cargo space in the new Discovery and do like the better off-road features available but I'll miss the maneuverability of the LRDS in tight spaces. Right now I do not like the color choices currently available in either model (exteriors and interiors with the cooled seats) so am holding off on ordering a new one until I see what becomes available for 2019.
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