By Ted on 01/03/07 07:36 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Transmission failure, suspension failure, rear differential replaced, water in front head lamp, water leaking into cabin from sunroof, water collecting in floor boards, e-brake failure, right rear break 'shattered', leaking oil from oil filter connection, recalled gas tank, faulty coolant indicator. That's 12 issues in a little over a year of ownership, and there are other smaller issues as well. If my LR3 qualified for the Lemon Law (under 15k in mileage) I'd return it. Given previous issues with the Discovery I would not spend money on a Land Rover again. The quality is just not there. At this moment it's being fixed again, then it will be traded in, not for another LR.
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By Frustrated LR3 Owner on 11/06/06 18:14 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I really want to like my LR3. It just won't let me. I've had the transmission replaced (after it shut down my ABS, stability control, dropped the suspension to where it looked like a low rider), the alternator & battery (after it shut down my vehicle while it was still driving), and had a water leak fixed early on. Now I have water coming in from just about everywhere possible.....great quality
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By Tom on 11/06/06 11:13 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
The electronic parking brake system locked up and burnt up the rear brakes. Dealer fixed it all and I had a loaner but it took two trips to get it right. Then developed a interior water leak, again took two trips to fix. Land Rover US customer service has high school girls with an attitude answering the phones, no help. The car is actually tremendous which makes this very sad. Great ride, quite, great stereo, good gas mileage, super style, excellent off road. Everyone that rides in has nothing but compliments for it. Just make sure you love your dealer because it is built in England and they like to drink before they come to work.
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By Monster on 11/01/06 12:00 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
The Land Rover LR3 is a beautiful car. But is not very reliable. In two years we had our car towed three times due to failures with the transmission. But the car is a blast to drive. I have spoken to others and it has run fine--but I think we got a bad seed.
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By texaslr3man on 10/16/06 21:54 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I owned my first LR3 for 7 months (7,000 miles) before it was broadsided by a suburban. The car did so well in the crash that I couldn't get the driver's insurance company to total it. The side curtain airbags worked like a champ, and since it will take 3 months to repair it, and I don't want to drive a near totaled car, I bought a 2006 LR3 and plan to sell my old one when it comes back from the body shop. I took a client out last night (CEO of a company), and he couldn't believe how well made the car was. I am thinking of selling my wife's suburban and buying a third onefor her.
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By leader1111 on 08/27/06 13:26 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
First Land Rover after dreaming for years. Big change from Discovery. Exceptional in every way. Rides like being on a cloud, but goes anywhere. Passengers/customers love going over obstacles. It seals the deal. It is so smooth that I really have to watch speed as at 100-110 mph I still think I am going 70 mph. Dealer excellent. Mileage 14/18 (for 3 1/2 tons) but tired of hearing people complaining that it doesn't get the same mileage as their previous economy car. Duh! Compare its mileage, capabilities, handling and comfort to the Hummer H1 or Mercedes G55 which have the same capabilities, and it's half the price.
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By Emad on 08/24/06 19:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
This SUV is the best I ever had, its fun to drive, comfartable and looks nice.
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By ADM HALSEY on 08/10/06 06:45 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
So far, this vehicle is all it can be. The steering and brakes are excellent, ditto for overall handling & response at all speeds. The sweet spot for maximum MPG on the highway is around 66-67 mph - I have cruised to the tune of 22.7+ MPG. Just don't drive like a fool around town and you may inch to 16 MPG. Nothing major to take issue with, aside from petty annoyances that were more than answered on the web site - excellent training videos for all aspects of the car. I came to aquire this car through a series of fortunate events, had I paid the full $62,000 I might be singing a different tune. I have driven many vehicles since 1970, now I get it about LR. Nice car if you can afford.
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By rob on 08/09/06 06:09 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I have owned my LR3 for 9 months and have been back to the dealership on numerous occassions. I have had to replace broken components on the gas tank door. I have had 3 recalls- they replaced the entire fule tank and internal components-they repalced the air compressors-they had to update software for a faulty ignition switch and I now have a water leak from the internal dome light. I can say I agree with ALL the auto reviews that the LR3 is one of the least reliable autos on the market. I had been a Nissan consumer for 10 years and I must say I can't remember a single problem with any of my past Nissian vehicles.
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By David on 07/27/06 22:37 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I bought my LR3 SE recently from a used car dealership who posted the car on eBay. I had CARCHEX.com review the car before the purchase and shipment. I saved about $10K than if I had bought it at my local Land Rover dealership. The car is the envy of my friends, neighbors, and colleagues. I love the navigation, the large spacing, power and handling, and the amazing internal and external styling. The mileage is a definite issue; however I leverage my old car during the weekdays, i.e. for going to work. I drive my LR3 primarily on weekends, i.e., dinner date and going to church. This way I save on gas as well as preserve the value of my vehicle.
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