mkaresh
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Michigan
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In late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research. I'm reporting absolute stats like "times in the shop" that will make the differences between cars much clearer. I’ll also be updating results four times a year, so there will be information on new models sooner.
In general I've been focusing on mass production cars, because it's hard enough with those to get a sufficient sample at this point. But I've had a good number of LR3 owners sign up to participate, so there seems to be a fair amount of interest in reliability information among you.
Essentially, I start collecting data once I have 25 of a model / model year. Currently I have 16 2005s and 14 2006s.
To encourage participation, panel members will receive full access to the results free of charge.
Details: Vehicle reliability research
Comments, questions, and suggestions welcome. TrueDelta.com
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mkaresh
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 65
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Update: make that 32 2005s and 22 2006s. Since I start collecting data at 25, still need three 2006s. But started with the 2005 a few months back, and will probably have initial results for it in February.
More participants still very much needed. TrueDelta.com
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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You now have 23 2006's 
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anoble
Member Since: 09 Aug 2007
Location: Ballina, Co Tipperary
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No, he now has 24 
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
Posts: 853
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33 2005's Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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CG
Member Since: 13 Nov 2007
Location: In the middle somewhere
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25 2006 motors now Formerly shiny moose
Silver TDV6 S with sat nav, PTI, Mantec, Traxide and Moosed up a bit
member of Club MTR
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you read is not what I meant"
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Sitting pensively in front of the mouse trap looking at the cheese
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Hardly a large sample to go on then.
How much are you selling the results for ? I notice your site says that if you enter details you get the results for free... are you selling the information to 3rd parties ?
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| Thu Dec 13 2007 11:23pm |
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mkaresh
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 65
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The samples are small now. But they're getting bigger 
I hope to provide some results to other sites in the future and also permit people to join as paying, non-participating members.
To date, no direct revenue from the reliability research, though I've already put thousands of hours into it.
Can't say this research has been very popular with the wife... TrueDelta.com
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buzz
Member Since: 19 May 2006
Location: lancashire
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another 2006 for you Gone.......but not forgotten
06 Zermatt 7 seat auto with PDC and privacy
Club £400 V.E.D.
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mkaresh
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 65
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Thanks, I appreciate it.
Just started including the 2006. I might have a result for the 2005 this month, depending on how many owners respond. Otherwise, it'll be May for both years.
Can certainly use more participants:
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
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so I take it the above participating members are now panel members ?
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lafona00
Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
Location: Dubai
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You have now another 2008 model Year Arno
No more LR... but a Toyo
 Disco 3 XS Auto - MY2008 - Leather, heated seats.
 Def 90 - 1993
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mkaresh
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 65
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Thanks for that.
Some people have been asking when I'll have a result. Ought to be May for the 2004 and 2005. More recent model years still aren't included in the survey--not enough owners signed up.
For the details, and to help us provide the best possible info on your model year:
Vehicle reliability research TrueDelta.com
Vehicle reliability and real-world fuel economy
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| Tue Mar 11 2008 6:55pm |
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mkaresh
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 65
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We're in the last month of data collection for the May results. Looking iffy for the 2005, and even iffier for the 2004. Participation rates have been unusually low for those LR3 owners who have signed up to participate.
If you've signed up to participate but haven't yet responded to the survey (via a link in the email you received), please do. And if you haven't signed up yet, I hope you'll consider doing so. I'd really like to have these results in May.
Vehicle reliability research TrueDelta.com
Vehicle reliability and real-world fuel economy
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