Fizzer

Fizzer

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After trying, for a year, to decide what would be a suitable replacement for the Dodge Charger R/T (combination of Arizonas unpaved roads and stiff R/T suspension are killing it) I've, finally decided on this 2011 Mercedes GL450:D. A couple of initial issues, the electric tailgates refusal to close being the most irritating and embarrassing. This was fixed by fitting a new latch assembly (at $450, the 2 year bumper to bumper extended warranty already repaying some of the $3600 it cost, and I'm sure that it will not be the last visit back for repairs :)).
Besides being the daily driver its only going to be used for some of the milder desert trails, almost a month in I'm very happy with it, maybe a Range Rover next time, I just could not find any with decent mileage, the right age, in good condition :oops:.
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Oops, just realised this is in the wrong section. Force of habit, I always go straight to the Disco section 1st. Doh!! :rolleyes:
 
neilly said:
So how long till the dash starts to bubble and peel?

Cheers
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Its been an Arizona car all its life and nothing showing 6 years in. I think its going to last until I get rid in 2 years :D I'm more likely to be bubbling and peeling by then 111 degrees this weekend and hotting up for next week!
 
Fizzer said:
Haha! Ive been in Arizona, on and off, for about a year (still got the Discovery back in Congleton, waiting to be 25 so I can bring it over)
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Given the weather over here will there be anything left of it by the time it's 25??
 
Marmaduke said:
Given the weather over here will there be anything left of it by the time it's 25??
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I know. I get back for a couple of months each year. The last time was Feb/March this year. 3 weeks of that were spent laying on my back underneath the Disco, scraping/grinding/priming/painting etc, etc... Its a fight but, I hoping it will last. Its going to be a very unusual sight over here. Thats the plan anyway. Tin worms may win but I'll keep trying.
 
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