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Warranty Only Please!
kcslc, 10/12/2009
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
My LR3 was a heartbreaker. I just traded it in after only 18 months of use. In that time it cost me nearly $1,700 at the dealer, and it was looking to need nearly another $1,200+ in work. Air compressor died, keyless entry died, rocker mouldings fell off regularly, front axle bearing bad, undiagnosed HDC fault, pass door lock died. This in a vehicle with 62,000 miles on it. I average 20k miles a year and had more problems in 15k on this vehicle than any other vehicle I've owned! If you can stand the maintenance, this is an awesome vehicle. I almost kept it.
Heartbreaker
kcslc, 11/02/2009
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I just ended an almost 18 month relationship with my LR3. At the end, I still loved the style and comfort of the vehicle. However, it's dreadful reliability finally won out. In the time I owned it I fixed a suspension air compressor ($1,200), broken glovebox door ($250), broken keyless entry ($250), and rocker panel trim that fell off bi-annually. When I traded it in it had faulty HDC control, broken pass door lock, and worst of all a bad bearing in the front axle. This was all between 47,000-62,000 miles. On the plus side: good power, decent mileage for a V8 SUV (17+/-), real off-road ability, uniqueness, just right sized for my family. I'd own one again, but ONLY under warranty!
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It was good while it lasted
Candis BOULDIN, 05/26/2018
2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Beware of having a luxury car and trying to get it fixed for regular price.
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One month and loving it!!
boulders, 12/21/2004
2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2001 MDX for this truck and no regrets so far. Great interior design with a commanding view of the road. Nicely weighted steering and fabulous brakes. Quieter and smoother than the MDX by a country mile. It is true what the editors at Motor Trend said, " 90mph does indeed feel like 55mph". I didn't expect the gas mileage to be great given the vehicles mass but a little disappointed at 10.8 -11.4 mpg in city driving. The rear split gate design is a wonderful touch. And the third row is well worth if you have kids. It is superior to the Acura's in terms of comfort. It is a quite different experience driving in sport mode. The truck feels much quicker than posted 0-60 times.
LR3 First In It's Class
Sontob, 02/01/2005
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great overall vehicle. Offers everything one would need in an SUV; practical design, great modern looks, utilitarian interior, and incredible off road ability. Driving experience is very smooth and quiet. Everything that the vehicle offers from the tailgate and navigation to stadium seating and terrian response provides an easy and useful experience. I have driven it in snow, mud, and over rocks with no problems. My wife enjoys locally driving to the market or to work from time to time and I enjoy using it for off roading, snow trips and camping.