My new LR3: Roadtrip review - Land Rovers Only

mwillems · 01-05-2005, 04:42 AM

Hi all

I just drove my new LR3 5000 km (Toronto-Fort Worth and back) - small review here:

http://www.mvw.net/lr3/roadtest.php

marcholland · 01-06-2005, 07:08 AM

Thanks for the very clear review. I am picking up my new LR3
tomorrow and will certainly ask my dealer some questions you asked.
I am also very much surprised that their is no lock on the fuel opening.
I willn have the diesel engine and this is supposed to be a very good one as well.

Marc

Adam in NYC USA · 01-06-2005, 09:03 AM

Even in the 21 century, I see it is tougher to write good ducumentation than to design a beautiful car. Ford, the new overlords of LandRover, wanted that product to seize as much market share as possible.

ByTheWay, that resonance at higher speed is probably a by-product of the treads on the tyres. If you are so inclined, you could try a swap out with a different set and run it on a familiar piece of road. My michelins do the same at 80 mph, so much so that I use it as an audible remainder of going too fast.

mwillems · 01-06-2005, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcholland

Thanks for the very clear review. I am picking up my new LR3 tomorrow and will certainly ask my dealer some questions you asked.
I am also very much surprised that their is no lock on the fuel opening.
I will have the diesel engine and this is supposed to be a very good one as well.
Marc

Yes, the diesel is meant to be great. And in Holland (I used to live in Huizen, NH by the way) Diesel is a good option... when the V8 uses 12.5l/100km!

marcholland · 01-07-2005, 12:26 AM

I guessed that already with that last name. Are you dutch ?
Anyway, is their anything else I should tell or ask my dealer.
Anything they should add, adjust or whatever ?? This is the time to do it.

mwillems · 01-07-2005, 08:37 AM

Yep - I am Canadian AND Dutch; a dual national.

My experience with the car is fine so far - nothing to complain about. Enjoy!

marcholland · 01-07-2005, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwillems

Yep - I am Canadian AND Dutch; a dual national.

My experience with the car is fine so far - nothing to complain about. Enjoy!

So, I picked up my car. Great first drive ! Diesel engine is as smooth as it
can be. no comparison with the LR2 diesel. dealer was surprised about all
the info I picked up from this website.

What kind of phone system do you have in your car. I got bluetooth
now . LR/ Nokia system is still not ready. Hope this Motorola bluetooth
carkit will work.

mwillems · 01-07-2005, 12:04 PM

No phone. My dealer knows nothing about phone integration. They're not big on that here. So i just put my cell phone on the right dash and pick it up when anyone calls

Serg · 01-07-2005, 04:20 PM

Great writeup!

Serg

marcholland · 01-10-2005, 02:46 AM

Good morning Michael Willems ! I checked out the lock on the fuel opening
but their is one ! When you double click your (superlock) car, the
fuel opening is locked as well!
Did you try this already ?

mwillems · 01-10-2005, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcholland

Good morning Michael Willems ! I checked out the lock on the fuel opening
but their is one ! When you double click your (superlock) car, the
fuel opening is locked as well!
Did you try this already ?

Unfortunately, it seems that in Canada and the US they left out the lock. Trying to save money perhaps!

Michael

obyone67 · 01-10-2005, 07:41 AM

Hi guys, I am test driving a new Discovery 3 2.7 diesel tomorrow. I currently drive a Nissan Patrol 3.0 diesel LWB. I offroad, nothing serious but as I live in Spain, NE, I head to the pyrennees a lot , in snow and also up dirt roads, alot of the summer is spent in loose sand , trying to find a quiet spot on the beach. In the past I have owned a MIT pajero, 2.5 ltr diesel, and off course the Nissan , all have handled well off road,but I am a little worried about the reliability of the Land Rover, any thoughts or input would be appreciated, thanks , regards Tomundefinedundefined

marcholland · 01-10-2005, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obyone67

Hi guys, I am test driving a new Discovery 3 2.7 diesel tomorrow. I currently drive a Nissan Patrol 3.0 diesel LWB. I offroad, nothing serious but as I live in Spain, NE, I head to the pyrennees a lot , in snow and also up dirt roads, alot of the summer is spent in loose sand , trying to find a quiet spot on the beach. In the past I have owned a MIT pajero, 2.5 ltr diesel, and off course the Nissan , all have handled well off road,but I am a little worried about the reliability of the Land Rover, any thoughts or input would be appreciated, thanks , regards Tomundefinedundefined

I don't think you need to worry about liability so much anymore. Much has
improved. I just traded my Disco 2 for a Disco 3. An amazing difference.
I did love my Disco2 and in the 146000 km I just had a problem once.
This is, I think, pretty normal furthermore just a lot of fun with this car.
The Disco 3 has been tested and tested and with the top- diesel engine which has been used for quiet some time now, I do not expect any trouble. The only problem land rover I had was one of the first Freelanders on the market, but also these cars run very well these days.
Go for it !

01-05-2005, 04:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
mwillems Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 22 Gallery: 0	My new LR3: Roadtrip review Hi all I just drove my new LR3 5000 km (Toronto-Fort Worth and back) - small review here: http://www.mvw.net/lr3/roadtest.php Last edited by mwillems : 01-05-2005 at 04:44 AM.

01-06-2005, 09:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Adam in NYC USA The Urban Motorist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 975 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the review..... :clap: Even in the 21 century, I see it is tougher to write good ducumentation than to design a beautiful car. Ford, the new overlords of LandRover, wanted that product to seize as much market share as possible. ByTheWay, that resonance at higher speed is probably a by-product of the treads on the tyres. If you are so inclined, you could try a swap out with a different set and run it on a familiar piece of road. My michelins do the same at 80 mph, so much so that I use it as an audible remainder of going too fast.

01-07-2005, 04:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Serg LRO Founder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 2,005 Gallery: 0	Great writeup! Serg __________________ Current Vehicles: 2003 BMW 540iT M Sport 2005 BMW R1200GS 2004 Element Skateboard (Indy trucks, Bones Swiss, etc...) Past LR's: 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1997 Discovery XD 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 4.0

01-10-2005, 07:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
obyone67 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1 Gallery: 0	Discovery 3 Hi guys, I am test driving a new Discovery 3 2.7 diesel tomorrow. I currently drive a Nissan Patrol 3.0 diesel LWB. I offroad, nothing serious but as I live in Spain, NE, I head to the pyrennees a lot , in snow and also up dirt roads, alot of the summer is spent in loose sand , trying to find a quiet spot on the beach. In the past I have owned a MIT pajero, 2.5 ltr diesel, and off course the Nissan , all have handled well off road,but I am a little worried about the reliability of the Land Rover, any thoughts or input would be appreciated, thanks , regards Tomundefinedundefined

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01-06-2005, 07:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
marcholland Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The netherlands Posts: 17 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the very clear review. I am picking up my new LR3 tomorrow and will certainly ask my dealer some questions you asked. I am also very much surprised that their is no lock on the fuel opening. I willn have the diesel engine and this is supposed to be a very good one as well. Marc

01-07-2005, 12:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
marcholland Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The netherlands Posts: 17 Gallery: 0	I guessed that already with that last name. Are you dutch ? Anyway, is their anything else I should tell or ask my dealer. Anything they should add, adjust or whatever ?? This is the time to do it.

01-07-2005, 08:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
mwillems Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 22 Gallery: 0	Yep - I am Canadian AND Dutch; a dual national. My experience with the car is fine so far - nothing to complain about. Enjoy!

01-07-2005, 12:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
mwillems Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 22 Gallery: 0	No phone. My dealer knows nothing about phone integration. They're not big on that here. So i just put my cell phone on the right dash and pick it up when anyone calls

01-10-2005, 02:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
marcholland Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The netherlands Posts: 17 Gallery: 0	Good morning Michael Willems ! I checked out the lock on the fuel opening but their is one ! When you double click your (superlock) car, the fuel opening is locked as well! Did you try this already ?

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