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#3868 of 4548 Re: British_Rover [mark156] by grommet

Aug 13, 2006 (7:15 pm)

Replying to: mark156 (Aug 13, 2006 11:00 am)
mark156, I know two people that had their sunroof cover fabric covered with opaque material. So, that's one thing you could do. They still roll back like the factory ones. (A decent interior/upholstery shop can do it... if you aren't up to the task.)
 
You can check the LR3 MPG thread for "real" MPG feedback from owners... tidester, "Land Rover LR3: MPG - Real World Numbers" #1, 20 Jul 2006 9:17 pm

#3869 of 4548 Re: CO trip up-date - LR3 [chomondely] by lmgkeys

Aug 14, 2006 (10:06 am)

Replying to: chomondely (Aug 11, 2006 2:51 pm)
Thank you for the info. It helps.

#3870 of 4548 British Rover.. by mark156

Aug 16, 2006 (5:02 pm)

British_Rover.. I tried to raise my LR3 to that 'extra' high setting and I couldn't get it to work. I didn't read the instructions but just went by what I remember you saying.
 
I put my foot on the brake and held the "raise" selector for 40 seconds. I tried it in the garage with the transmission in neutral, and then in drive.. did not go up.
 
I pulled the LR3 out in the driveway where a part of my driveway is very steep. With the LR3 angled at least 30 degrees, I couldn't get it to raise to the 'extra' setting.
 
The reason I was wanting to try it as I cleaned out my wheel wells today so now the LR3 is shinning!
 
Mark156

#3871 of 4548 Re: British_Rover [grommet] by mark156

Aug 16, 2006 (5:07 pm)

Replying to: grommet (Aug 13, 2006 7:15 pm)
Grommet, thanks for the info... I'll have to check into that. Sounds like a good way to solve the sun from coming in the sunroof through the perforations of the cover.
 
Mark156

#3872 of 4548 Re: British Rover.. [mark156] by british_rover

Aug 16, 2006 (6:26 pm)

Replying to: mark156 (Aug 16, 2006 5:02 pm)
That procedure only works if you are already in extended mode. First you have to get into extended mode. To do that you need to jack up the vehicle enough that one wheel comes off the ground with the engine running. That should kick the truck into extended mode. That might not do it though since techincaly extended mode is supposed to kick in when a vehicle is high centered and a wheel breaks traction.
 
Probably not a good idea to jack up the LR3 get a tire almost off the ground and then step on the gas.

#3873 of 4548 Why poor customer satisfaction with Rovers by quixote

Aug 19, 2006 (6:53 am)

I am considering a first SUV after my Audi A6 and like the LR3. But I am concerned that Rover rates last in J.D.Powers. I don't live anywhere near a dealer so can't be running to the shop on a regular basis.

#3874 of 4548 Re: Why poor customer satisfaction with Rovers [quixote] by ssp1

Aug 19, 2006 (8:30 am)

Replying to: quixote (Aug 19, 2006 6:53 am)
Consider a few things. The most recent JD power survey was for durability and therefore was based on 2003 models. (the one published last week or so). Alot of the complaints - so I understand - were from the Freelander. You are probably not buying that one because its been discontinued here to be replaced with the LR2.
 
Further - and someone else should pipe in here as well - my research showed that the complaints arent measured or ranked on JD Power - meaning you could have an engine fail or a plastic cover fall off and those count the same.
 
Edmunds has been doing a long term test drive and you can access that on this site somewhere. Although the person doing that test drive doesnt seem to know how to use the sport mode (or command shift) becuase they said the LR3 has weak pickup - it just aint true!
 
When I bought my first Land Rover (3 years ago and I bought my 2nd LR, an LR3, three months ago) I asked a zillion LR owners if they liked their vehicles and they all loved them. Thats what Consumer Reports doesnt rank "do you like your car"
 
Finally, and I read this a long time ago, there are statisticians who challenge the validity of the surveys some of these outfits do (JD or COnsumers) and that the Consumers test drives are too short term or one off. For example how come some models move up and down the rankings from year to year but they are made at the same factory? Why Does CR like one model but not another where the difference is only a name plate. Do you really want a Hyundai?
 
I spoke with a dozen service techs who either worked at LR dealers or were at independant service centers and had worked for LR and this was what I got in response:
 
1. For Discovery - look at the 04 or get the LR3 (no long term data yet on the LR3 but mine hasnt had a problem)
2. For Range Rover - the 03 (and I think 04) models have the BMW 7 series engine and techs rave about that one.
3. Dont get a freelander rather wait for the LR2 to come out.
Several said the new platforms (LR3 and Range Rover Sport and RR for 07 and LR2 for 07) should really perform well and again to be determined
 
Finally finally - LRs are just cool. They kick ass off road and there isnt a 4x4 out of the box that a regular joe can buy and not modify and do so much plus you get a luxury car. They look so much better than others that are generic and your luxury brand competitors dont have the off road ability
 
Thats my 2.5 cents

#3875 of 4548 Re: Why poor customer satisfaction with Rovers [quixote] by steve_ HOST

Aug 19, 2006 (11:42 am)

Replying to: quixote (Aug 19, 2006 6:53 am)
We have various JD Power circle ratings for most makes/models. Some years have mid-term and long term rankings and most have the initial quality ratings. Here's the ratings for the 2004 Discovery for example:
 
link
 
You can find rankings for other cars with the Used Car tab at Edmunds via the Research link.

#3876 of 4548 LR3 HSE fully loaded '07 deal by photodisco

Aug 21, 2006 (1:54 pm)

I have gotten an offer from my local Land Rover Dealer (the one i like) for taking an order for an '07 HSE fully loaded at invoice price minus any "available discounts" or rebates. Does anyone here know what discounts and offers are currently available? I am a current Disco II owner.
 
Seems like a good deal - any thoughts?

#3877 of 4548 Re: LR3 HSE fully loaded '07 deal [photodisco] by british_rover

Aug 21, 2006 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: photodisco (Aug 21, 2006 1:54 pm)
Well there aren't gonna be any rebates on the 2007 models they first month they come out. This is Land Rover not Dodge/chevy/ford or even Mercedes.
 
Even 2006 Models do not have rebates on them right now. There is some marketing support, not the same as rebates which land rover typicaly never has, on certain land rover models and trim levels.
 
Right now there the LR3 HSE has 2,000 dollars of marketing support avaliable for purchase only not lease.
 
As a curent Land Rover owner you also get 1,000 dollars of owner loyalty bonus for LR3s only and then only for new vehicles not service loaners or demos.
 
I just don't understand dealers blowing out cars like that when they are brand new no mileage vehicles that have not even come in yet. It just devalues the brand. It also makes many people question if they are getting a good deal since obviously there must always be more discounts avaliable.
 
 

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