I am currently in the market for a new vehicle and I'm torn between a Tahoe Z71 4X4 and a LR3. I like the looks of both, the LR3 is roughly USD $8K more than the Tahoe but I'm concerned about the Land Rover's quality. I currently own a 1999 Ram 1500 and a 2004 M3. Both of these vehicles are being sold to get one vehicle that will serve all of my needs.
The reason I mention what I currently own is to compare against my test drives. The Tahoe is very similar to my Ram in that it is big and has lots of "cheap" plastic controls. It handles like a boat. The LR3 reminds me of the quality that is built into my M3. Everything is very tight, you feel like you are in a cockpit and it rides very well.
My concern is the quality horror stories I've heard. In an article on the LR3, the reviewer loved the vehicle but finished his review by stating that LR has a history of poor quality and this, coupled with an entirely new platform for 05, makes this a vehicle to be wary of. Not my words.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
The reason I mention what I currently own is to compare against my test drives. The Tahoe is very similar to my Ram in that it is big and has lots of "cheap" plastic controls. It handles like a boat. The LR3 reminds me of the quality that is built into my M3. Everything is very tight, you feel like you are in a cockpit and it rides very well.
My concern is the quality horror stories I've heard. In an article on the LR3, the reviewer loved the vehicle but finished his review by stating that LR has a history of poor quality and this, coupled with an entirely new platform for 05, makes this a vehicle to be wary of. Not my words.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.