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twitchy

Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:30 pm
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Location: Lightning Ridge
Vehicle: 1999 Jimny

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:33 am

Looking at buying the missus an XL7, anything I should know good or bad on these??? 2001 model.
Oh & G'Day by the way, been a while..

Built4thrashing

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Location: Dandenong .Vic
Vehicle: 1999 GV. Locked and Lifted

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:55 am

Basically the same as a GV except they are longer and have a different rear diff.

Check for timing chain rattle on cold start up.

Check gearbox cross member for damage, good indicator if its been offroad.

Look inside the rear boot wet cell for rust.

Manuals suffer form a heavy and short clutch pedal.

Look for signs that the c/case has been apart. there was a factory recall on a gear inside early models. If the case has been apart it most likely has been replaced.

Check for oil leaks. front crank case seals leak.

Make sure the deflectors are still intact inside the headlights

Front seats wear out the side cushions closest to the door,

And most will require new suspension bushes at that age.

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Scrawny

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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:12 am

Still got the Rover Pete? Welcome back :helloo:

MacDaddy

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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:22 am

Is there a reason you chose an XL7 and not a GV ?... the XL7 has a 2.7L V6, and they can be very thirsty, the mechanic at Suzistore has an XL7, and he says he is lucky to get 400kms from a tank... also, it may be a bit hard for your missus to park in a shopping centre, due to its extra length... imo, maybe it would be better to get a GV... :wink:

twitchy

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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:43 am

Still have the rover

7 seats, was one of the reasons for choice.

Motor was quiet as a mouse.

Joe

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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:16 am

MacBear wrote:

Is there a reason you chose an XL7 and not a GV ?... the XL7 has a 2.7L V6, and they can be very thirsty, the mechanic at Suzistore has an XL7, and he says he is lucky to get 400kms from a tank... also, it may be a bit hard for your missus to park in a shopping centre, due to its extra length... imo, maybe it would be better to get a GV... :wink:

Yeah but look at how he drives it :lol:

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tombutt

Joined: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:30 pm
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 5:59 am

400km to a tank sounds amazing to me im lucky to get 350 to a tank from a tiny 2L

MacDaddy

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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:08 am

tombutt wrote:

400km to a tank sounds amazing to me im lucky to get 350 to a tank from a tiny 2L

Compared to the 2.5L V6 in the GV its very thirsty... i can get 450kms min being a lead foot, and nearly 500kms taking it easy... and some have got nearly 600kms on long h'way trips...

twitchy

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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:20 am

Tank size???????

MacDaddy

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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:46 am

twitchy wrote:

Tank size???????

66Litre in both the XL7 and GV...

tombutt

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Location: brisbane

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:48 am

MacBear wrote:

tombutt wrote:

400km to a tank sounds amazing to me im lucky to get 350 to a tank from a tiny 2L

Compared to the 2.5L V6 in the GV its very thirsty... i can get 450kms min being a lead foot, and nearly 500kms taking it easy... and some have got nearly 600kms on long h'way trips...

i think mine comes down to the extra weight/drag of everything plus the larger tyres and my spirited driving

twitchy

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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:40 am

MacBear wrote:

The minister for finance & war currently drives a series one Discovery, I'm sure she will manage.... oh she said to tell you some about sex & travel.... :blink:

BlueSuzy

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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:43 am

More info :

http://www.auszookers.com/index.php?nam ... hlight=xl7

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MacDaddy

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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:05 pm

twitchy wrote:

MacBear wrote:

The minister for finance & war currently drives a series one Discovery, I'm sure she will manage.... oh she said to tell you some about sex & travel.... :blink:

Haha... ok fair enough... :blink:

yes well there will be plenty of room in the XL7 for that... :lol:

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Location: sunshine coast QLD

Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:19 am

maybe too late, but i get 550ks a tank easy XL7 with a busted ass o2 sensor, used to get 600+

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