Happy LC Owner

[tdipaul]

Hello!

I purchased a 2017 Nautical Blue model new in July 2017. It is about to turn 60k miles and has been trouble-free so far (to be expected!)

Service history so far:

• Oil/filter changes at 10K, 20K,30k, 40k, 50k and 55k. (20k, 40k and 50k were done by me.)
• Rear pads and rotors at 30k
• 4 tires at 35k (Cooper Discoverers, not recommended)
• Front pads and rotors at 55K
• New F&R wiper blades at 55k
• Airbag recall service at 55k
• 4 new tires at 57k. (For this set went with Michelin LTX's because they have a treadwear rating of 780. I hope to get to at least 100-120K with these)

Unfortunately due to Covid she's not being used much the last 8 months

Observations after three years of ownership:

• The engine seems to be just broken-in now, it's a gem
• Chassis feels like its built from a block of granite. No rattles, squeaks, etc. Well put together!
• The ride is surprisingly plush. So plush that I wouldn't mind some stiffer springs.
• 13.5 mpg overall (I knew this going in and is to be expected of a 5900lb truck)
• Seats are very comfortable, and the leather is of very high quality
• Steering is over-assisted
• When loaded with stuff the chassis wallows at a bit at >70mph as if the rear shocks have lost their charge. At speeds higher it is out its comfort zone IMO. Too soft.
• Headroom is tight for a driver >6'1". My hair hits the headliner sometimes.
• Tows well. The heaviest tow so far has been a Farmall Cub on a HD 2-axle trailer (~2,600lb ) and it didn't even flinch.
• No signs of corrosion, except for a touch on the hitch which I now clean and apply Fluid Film once per year
• Switching to "2nd Start" turns off "Eco" mode while cruising but per the mpg gauge, mpg goes up. I thought it would be the other way around?
• The sound system is excellent
• The rear entertainment monitors are never used and they are obtrusive. If they can be temporarily removed without major surgery LMK!
• This is a very rare vehicle - can go months without seeing another 200 on the road!

So far its been a great vehicle and is worth the $.





Paul