LR3- would you still purchase?
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Nope! I would wait a while and see how it does on the resale value in the next year.Also issues with the TDV6 in the uk.Not sure if it is an option in the US? #2 piston ring is aparently not getting enough oil!That means big problems for LR and the owners.Not an official number but I understand at the Dealership in Surrey...there are three in at the momment with this issue.Also the V8 has some fuel managment problems. Not yet!!!! 
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Absolutly.
While I admit this has not been the most reliable new vehicle I've purchased (It's in for the 2nd time to get the airbag light off), it is a wonderful vehicle. Comfortable, able to carry anything, able to go anywhere (I do go off-roading), and at least as reliable as the average new car. Do you guys read the auto news? Mercedes had to recall a huge # of E classes because of the brake system failing, VWs have never been worse, at my shop I am seeing a huge # of Toyotas/Lexus' AND Hondas/Acuras with enough computer gremlins to scare the Pope. The problem isn't wiith Land Rover or Mercedes, or any one manufacturer. The problem is with EVERY manufacturer trying to turn thier cars into rolling PC's, the technology is very new and is not perfected yet, give it time it will happen.
So basically what I'm saying is, is you want a reliable NEW vehicle of any sort, wait a few years till intel and Bill Gates figure thier stuff out (yes, your car is managed by an Intel Centrino running Windows CE as it's operating system). Otherwise get the vehicle you like best (the LR3 rocks!) and be glad that at least it's easier to do software patch than to replace a fuel system.
Oh and they have already released resale figures for the 2005 model year. The LR3 held it's value better than Volvo, BMW, or Mercedes, it got beat by Lexus though.
While I admit this has not been the most reliable new vehicle I've purchased (It's in for the 2nd time to get the airbag light off), it is a wonderful vehicle. Comfortable, able to carry anything, able to go anywhere (I do go off-roading), and at least as reliable as the average new car. Do you guys read the auto news? Mercedes had to recall a huge # of E classes because of the brake system failing, VWs have never been worse, at my shop I am seeing a huge # of Toyotas/Lexus' AND Hondas/Acuras with enough computer gremlins to scare the Pope. The problem isn't wiith Land Rover or Mercedes, or any one manufacturer. The problem is with EVERY manufacturer trying to turn thier cars into rolling PC's, the technology is very new and is not perfected yet, give it time it will happen.
So basically what I'm saying is, is you want a reliable NEW vehicle of any sort, wait a few years till intel and Bill Gates figure thier stuff out (yes, your car is managed by an Intel Centrino running Windows CE as it's operating system). Otherwise get the vehicle you like best (the LR3 rocks!) and be glad that at least it's easier to do software patch than to replace a fuel system.
Oh and they have already released resale figures for the 2005 model year. The LR3 held it's value better than Volvo, BMW, or Mercedes, it got beat by Lexus though.
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I saw on the rover site that LR3's are available with locking rear diff, that would come in handy when coupled with traction control, does it have CDL or is that all handled by ETC and what not. Keep in mind i have a Disco I, not too much electronic crap.
From what I have been told over the years is that you should never buy the new prodution model the first year. Give it a year or two to get all the bugs worked out. That is what happened to the (new VW Bug) They built them so fast and never had the time to get bug worked out of them before the hit the show room floor. And think about the gass price. If it keeps going the way it is. The dealership will do anything to get a gass guzzler off the show room floor.
All Disco 3/LR3s come with Electronic Traction Control (ETC), Hill Descent Control (HDC) and the computer controlled Torsen infinitly variable locking centre diff (i.e., it can go from 'Open', through all the degrees of 'Limited Slip' and finally to 'Locked' depending on what the computer decides is needed).appstatedisco said:
Terrain Response (TR) is available on every model with air suspension (which is all LR3s and all but the base Disco 3 model). An option on every model except the HSE (where it is standard) is a rear diff lock, which an identical Torsen unit. The driver has no control over the diff locks, other than the TR dial, which set each one to a different base setting (for example in 'Sand' mode the diffs go into 'limited slip mode', and the their sensitivity is increased so they go to 'Locked' as soon as slipping is detected').
So much for 'not too much electronic crap
'....Jack
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The only thing that has gone wrong with ours is a coolant level sensor. Had to have it replaced. Other than that it has been a phenomenal vehicle. Would recommend.
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I agree with Bird...I was always taught to wait for a year or two when a new vehicle model comes out on the market. Being the LR3 is a completely new vehicle, I would wait until next year or year after to buy one. However, if you absolutely need to purchase a vehicle now, why not go with the best...get the LR...BIRD said:
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I took delivery of my LDV6 HSE on 18 September. It's a 2006 model so is equipped with just about everything. I was looking for a 7 seater that was capable of towing a 6-berth 1900kg caravan and had a look at a Nissan Pathfinder, Mitsubishi Shogun, Toyota Landcruiser and Volvo's XC90 but none of them could hold a candle to the Disco. The Disco will genuinely (and comfortably) accommodate 7 adults, the others will only COMFORTABLY seat 4, everyone else will be uncomfortable and the Disco is quiet and refined - the others (with the exception of the Volvo) aren't! My family fell instantly in love with the Land Rover so we bought one. I've yet to tow the caravan (it's on order!) but I'm sure the car will barely know it's there. Haven't tried off-roading yet but I have a half day course booked for 13th Nov near Skipton - can't wait!
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I would definently Repurchase a LR3
I have 2
1 is a V/6 - 1 is a V/8
They are Awesome Vehicles. Totally reliable. My only beef is there is No Remote Starter Available in North America :-(
The only other beef I have is the Front Wiper Blades do not always seem to make good contact on the Windshield or Streak in one spot :-(
I will keep these vehicle until I get the 1998 Land Rover Discovery built up into the Off Roader I want it to be and even then, I will probably keep my LR3 so I have something comfortable to drive in town.
I have 2
1 is a V/6 - 1 is a V/8
They are Awesome Vehicles. Totally reliable. My only beef is there is No Remote Starter Available in North America :-(
The only other beef I have is the Front Wiper Blades do not always seem to make good contact on the Windshield or Streak in one spot :-(
I will keep these vehicle until I get the 1998 Land Rover Discovery built up into the Off Roader I want it to be and even then, I will probably keep my LR3 so I have something comfortable to drive in town.
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I would def have another one. You can argue not to buy a first year vehicle but thats what a warranty is for. I would purchase another one
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My D3 is 1 year old. 24000 miles. It has gone up trails that D1&2s have had to winch. If mine were stolen or wrecked tomorrow.... yes, I would buy another one. This from someone who also owns a fully modded D1... see the avatar.
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I recently rode in the back seat. I am 6'1" tall. Plenty of head room, but I had to look over my knees to see into the front seating area. My ass was probably 8" off the floor board and the seat is as flat as a pancake. I would never subject adults to the back seat on a road trip. The rear seats are much better in the discoII.
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The LR3 looks lie doody. I was behind one and man are they ugly.
I will stick with a D1 or get a G ride if I want a cool SUV.
I will stick with a D1 or get a G ride if I want a cool SUV.
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The good thing about bying for a good LR dealer is the loaner they give you while your vehicle is being serviced. I have had a chance to drive 2 V8 LR3's and one V6 for about a week at a time. Mostly because I am in a kind of out of the way area from the dealer and it takes 2 1/2 hours to drive from the dealer to my house.
The V6 was dissapointing at best. I have an '03 Pathfinder that will spank it, actually the both feel pretty much alike except due to weight the Pathfinder feels a little more spirited. I could not wait to get back into my '04 Disco. The pathfinder is on time out until sold.
The LR3 is the quite possibly the most quietest vehicle I have ever driven in and no doubt one of the best sound systems, but without the Navigation screen I would feel a little cheated knowing what should be there. The seven seater does not rattle like the Disco when going over bumps and pot holes and it soaks them up and isolates one from the road quite nicely. The steering is so light you can turn it with you pinky finger, and I did...just to seee if I could of course. The ride is very smooth and refined making one feel a pampered (fill in own adjective).
The V8 is wicked fast. The first time I drove one I hit 90 and did not know it because in a Disco you can normally tell when you are about to hit eighty by the wind noise. There is relatively no wind noise in an LR3 all you hear is the stereo or more of what ever is going on in the cabin if you have passengers not that I have to yell to communicate in the Disco, but the LR3 is less noisy.
Those of us like like to hear the engine will want to keep the windows down because unless you open it up to about 4-5k RPM's you won't hear all the horses you bought.:bawling:
This vehicle really isolates one from what is going on around you in traffic all that is good but there are things you just can't beat about a Disco.
1.You can distinguish one from miles away. With the LR3 the realization of what it is sneaks up on you an then all of a sudden slaps you in the face...Holy Crap That's a Land Rover!
2. The driver instantly becomes one with the vehicle, yes partly because of the seating position, but also there seems to be more of a connection to the road. You can hear the engine and actually feel what the vehicle is doing and get good feed back/kick back from the wheel.
3. The command seating positon is really there. The LR3 sits you down in a cockpit and surrounds you like being wrapped in a blanket (which can be nice) but it actually disconnects you from the vehicle with the space around you but the Diso makes you feel like you are looking down on the whole world unless a Dump truck or Tractor Trailer is in front of you, but then you can easily pass them.:buttrock: The Diso is more like a suit that is tailored to you where the LR3 is that big over coat you would probably put on over one but would rather not circumstances permitting.
4. Start the engine in a Disco and you'll simle from ear to ear. It just sounds massive and invincieable. It almost dares you to drive it. The LR3 is more like I'm here take your time. I'll just purr till you need me...Is this thing even on???
5.In an LR3 you can actually watch the gas needle fall as you are looking at it (personal observation takes time to get use to the light touch need for the electronic throttle), not that the Diso is any better on gas but at leat it tries to give the illusion that it is and the gas peddle and engine seem directly connected. In the LR3 you give a little, no go, give a little more, no go then all of a sudden..."Hold on I' m Rick James.."
5. Where is the spare. Is it me or does this thing look naked?
6.Dual Sunroofs...nough said.
I could go on on on but the truth is they are both good vehicles. The both have their strengths and weaknesses.
If I could I would by and LR3 fully kitted, with Nav and everthing for my wife. She thinks it's a rolling sofa and it should be illegal for a vehicle to be so comfortable. So I would get one for her but I would not replace the Disco with it. Ok done rambling had one to many beers. :beer:
The V6 was dissapointing at best. I have an '03 Pathfinder that will spank it, actually the both feel pretty much alike except due to weight the Pathfinder feels a little more spirited. I could not wait to get back into my '04 Disco. The pathfinder is on time out until sold.
The LR3 is the quite possibly the most quietest vehicle I have ever driven in and no doubt one of the best sound systems, but without the Navigation screen I would feel a little cheated knowing what should be there. The seven seater does not rattle like the Disco when going over bumps and pot holes and it soaks them up and isolates one from the road quite nicely. The steering is so light you can turn it with you pinky finger, and I did...just to seee if I could of course. The ride is very smooth and refined making one feel a pampered (fill in own adjective).
The V8 is wicked fast. The first time I drove one I hit 90 and did not know it because in a Disco you can normally tell when you are about to hit eighty by the wind noise. There is relatively no wind noise in an LR3 all you hear is the stereo or more of what ever is going on in the cabin if you have passengers not that I have to yell to communicate in the Disco, but the LR3 is less noisy.
Those of us like like to hear the engine will want to keep the windows down because unless you open it up to about 4-5k RPM's you won't hear all the horses you bought.:bawling:
This vehicle really isolates one from what is going on around you in traffic all that is good but there are things you just can't beat about a Disco.
1.You can distinguish one from miles away. With the LR3 the realization of what it is sneaks up on you an then all of a sudden slaps you in the face...Holy Crap That's a Land Rover!
2. The driver instantly becomes one with the vehicle, yes partly because of the seating position, but also there seems to be more of a connection to the road. You can hear the engine and actually feel what the vehicle is doing and get good feed back/kick back from the wheel.
3. The command seating positon is really there. The LR3 sits you down in a cockpit and surrounds you like being wrapped in a blanket (which can be nice) but it actually disconnects you from the vehicle with the space around you but the Diso makes you feel like you are looking down on the whole world unless a Dump truck or Tractor Trailer is in front of you, but then you can easily pass them.:buttrock: The Diso is more like a suit that is tailored to you where the LR3 is that big over coat you would probably put on over one but would rather not circumstances permitting.
4. Start the engine in a Disco and you'll simle from ear to ear. It just sounds massive and invincieable. It almost dares you to drive it. The LR3 is more like I'm here take your time. I'll just purr till you need me...Is this thing even on???
5.In an LR3 you can actually watch the gas needle fall as you are looking at it (personal observation takes time to get use to the light touch need for the electronic throttle), not that the Diso is any better on gas but at leat it tries to give the illusion that it is and the gas peddle and engine seem directly connected. In the LR3 you give a little, no go, give a little more, no go then all of a sudden..."Hold on I' m Rick James.."
5. Where is the spare. Is it me or does this thing look naked?
6.Dual Sunroofs...nough said.
I could go on on on but the truth is they are both good vehicles. The both have their strengths and weaknesses.
If I could I would by and LR3 fully kitted, with Nav and everthing for my wife. She thinks it's a rolling sofa and it should be illegal for a vehicle to be so comfortable. So I would get one for her but I would not replace the Disco with it. Ok done rambling had one to many beers. :beer:
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