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Used 2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

LR3 - good, but....

mpn1, 09/20/2005
Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
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Had several stops to dealership after 2 stalls, rear sensor fail, and 2 engine faults ( one caused by gas cap!) I like the ride, and am trying to really feel comfortable about the purchase, but the reliability issues keep me from getting too attached...

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Positive news

Erwin , 07/04/2006
Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
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This is my 13th Land Rover since 1987 and I can only say that the experience is getting more rewarding now the engine is "loose" and it really works like a gem. Interior feels great and works well and the profile of the car is a great design. The car feels solid and it navigates the Southern California freeways with ease. It is a perfect size for the busy roads. We have a 2003 Discover II (no problems whatsoever) and a 2003 Range Rover HSE in the garage. Other then the first Range Rover I never had any problems with the other Land Rover products. They are incredable vehicles, on road and off. Look forward to the new 2007 Range Rover as well.

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3 out of 5 stars

unreliable

rob, 08/09/2006
Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
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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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3.63 out of 5 stars

Not Dependable

Monster, 11/01/2006
Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

Roving Rover

john caselli, 02/08/2008
Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
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The changes from the discovery to the LR3 are not even comparable. Land Rover has done great things w/this new updated model. i've had it for almost 3 years & have zero problems w/it. It rides excellent & will dile you w/guilt if you don't take it off the road now & then. My wife had a Discovery & feel rest assured that you will have piece of mind w/this machine where as w/the discovery you just never knew.

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