[ndamico]

hi,

we are considering a used LR3 and i want to see if there is anything specifically to look for option-wise or year wise? we have a place in the mountains with bad snow, dirt roads, ice, etc. i've had plenty of diesel trucks and 4runners, etc but this would be our first LR. from what i read 2007-2008 seems to be a decent year to get.

looking for good off road capabilities and reliability if that helps. used just because i'm cheap

thanks for any advice

 

[Jagfixer]

Find one from a caring owner. Check maintenance records. Be able to work on them and maintain them. If you work on the diesels and Toyotas, you will be able to work on Rover. If you just run things until they finally need work, Rover not for you. But, you will find they are good go anywhere anytime any weather vehicles.

 

[ndamico]

is the LR3 a good fit for that? i'm not sold on Lr3 yet. what would put one generation/year above another?

 

[nnikoo]

I bought a 2005 LR3 and I have 77000 miles on the truck. I love the vehicle but it is very high Maintenance. I had to change tires every 25000 miles and the replacement parts are not cheap. Overall I did not have any major issues and the LR3 is one of the best engineered truck that I know for off roading.


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[cnfowler]

There are no notable changes throughout the model run and the years you're interested in. You would be better served getting a vehicle that had a complete maintenance history with it, back to day one. Not CarFox history, too general. A one owner would be nice, not 5 owners.

I purchased an '05 in 2012. It was a one owner and was sold by/serviced by the same LR dealership it's whole life. The original owner was the type that took it to the dealership for everything, even wipers, bulbs, and tires. I had every service page and knew everything about the vehicle before buying. It was flawless during our ownership - didn't need one single thing. We loved it and will have another one day.

Just do your research. Picking the wrong one can cost you thousands and be a nightmare in the long run. Choose carefully and do your research and you'll be rewarded with a wonderfully capable and reliable vehicle.


Colin