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Used 2005 Land Rover LR3 Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Warning Will Robinson! Danger!

Fed Up To Here!, 03/25/2009
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

As you can see by our rating we love everything except the reliabity. This car has been in the shop more than it's been in our driveway! The LR3 was way over engineered. Keep the design and the luxury and get rid of the gizmos! Six computers? Come on guys! This car is so complex, the dealer couldn't figure it out! For example, the door locks lock and un lock at will. The stereo display will read total system shutdown, with the car running or not! All the dash lights will go out and the alarm will come on! On one accasion every warning light came on and the car quit and refused to start. Give me the car with a low range and a locking rear differantial and I would be happy.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

This truck talks the rest walk

lisa123482, 10/30/2008
2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

My Land Rover Lr3 now has 100,600 miles and going strong. I just out secound set of tires on it. I have had 2 alignments and finally one tune-up. Three brake jobs and nothing else. I just had a front Rover Winch installed and a Rover Push bar. I will drive this 05 LR3 to at least 200,000 miles. It's the most comfartable truck I have ever owned. I have changed all fluids and ready for the next 100,000 miles. I will still change engine oil every 5,000 miles and then junk the truck at 200,000 miles at which time well owe me nothing. At aprox. eight years old by then well have cost me about 7,000 dollars a year for the vehicle itself. This is a joke because if I keep it 10 years the cost well even be lower!

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4 out of 5 stars

2005 Land Rover LR3 SE V8

MotorStreet, 03/08/2009
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The LR3 is hugely impressive. It tows our 4000 lbs boat with ease. The LR3 has a huge cargo area and seats that fold flat quickly and easily. You can fit a six foot tall adult easily and comfortably in every seat. It's easy to see out of and park the LR3 because of its relatively small proportions and huge windows. Another impressive part of the LR3 is its extensive warranty and the dealer's service programs. The air suspension is a nice feature, because it means that the car can be low for access or higher for snow, towing, or off roading. This SUV feels solid, but suprisingly nimble on the road and in snow or ice sticks to the road like no other vehicle.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Best is Yet to Come!

Land Rover Rules!, 12/16/2009
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The LR3 is, without a doubt, a vehicle without peer. Where can you find the spaciousness, On & Off road capability, safety, all weather reliability? No other competitor does it like the LR3! Purchased Certified to 6 yrs and 75,000 miles. Issues have been minor and covered by warranty. No suspension issues, ever. Tows up to 7716lbs with confidence. Handles up to 90 cu ft. of cargo or 7 full size adults! Replaced original battery at 53k! About to put third set of pads on frt.,rear o.k.! These units will operate to 300k, if you like. So, don't buy the poor reliability claims. This is primarily a misunderstanding of the vehicles unique design parameters. Purpose built, to last a lifetime!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Truck

Coloradan, 04/24/2009
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I love my LR3. My friends love my LR3. I get complimented often on my rig. This is my second Land Rover (Disco II), and I had great experiences with both. Don't buy into the reliability hyperbole. Land Rover makes a superior product.

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