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#4390 of 4513 aftermarket GPS in LR3? by amheck1 Dec 25, 2007 (10:14 am)
Was talking to the local dealer, negotiating a lease on a LR3. We were talking about GPS and he said he's had a few customers go buy a portable GPS unit (voice commands, touch screen, etc) and have it mounted in the dash. Apparently there is a small hole/cavity in the dash where these would fit nicely?   Anyone done anything like this? Or have any pics of a similar setup?   Thanks! Replies to this message: pfolk (Dec 25, 2007 11:57 am) riott (Jan 05, 2008 9:46 am) mark156 (Jan 05, 2008 2:31 pm)
#4391 of 4513 Re: aftermarket GPS in LR3? [amheck1] by pfolk Dec 25, 2007 (11:57 am)
Replying to: amheck1 (Dec 25, 2007 10:14 am) If you're not certain how much you would use it, a portable GPS unit would certainly cost much less than the factory unit, although ask yourself how much savings that would bring on a leased vehicle.   I don't have experience with the portable ones although Tom Tom and Garmin appear to be leaders in this area (check CNet or its sister site, Crave, for reviews).   The factory unit works quite well and is integrated into the voice control and response features on the vehicle. I have been using it regularly for new addresses in parts of the city I have not been to before. It also came in quite handy for a cross-country jaunt to Patagonia, AZ after I got lost the old-fashioned way - by driving and talking with my passenger and not paying attention to road signs.
#4393 of 4513 Re: [steve_] by kyle11 Dec 27, 2007 (9:50 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jul 06, 2004 1:11 pm) I love land rovers.
#4394 of 4513 Re: 30,000 Mile Update [lrguy44] by rrhse Dec 28, 2007 (6:38 am)
Replying to: lrguy44 (Dec 23, 2007 7:54 pm) Would anyone have any idea what the current lease cash is on an '08 LR3 HSE?   Thanks, John Replies to this message: lrguy44 (Dec 28, 2007 7:57 am)
#4395 of 4513 Re: 30,000 Mile Update [rrhse] by lrguy44 Dec 28, 2007 (7:57 am)
Replying to: rrhse (Dec 28, 2007 6:38 am) $1000 - but new programs come out next week and 2008 LR3 Lease cash may or may not be available.
#4396 of 4513 Great solution for 19" snow tires by tzo Dec 30, 2007 (9:29 am)
I recently got the Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow's for my LR3 HSE. Very impressed with their quiet road handling, and amazing grip on the snow. I drove the LR3 this week during a few snowstorms up in the Sierra Nevada area, and was very impressed with these tires. As bad as the Goodyear OEM tires are, these tires excel in the snow and ice. The Pirelli treads didn't appear much different than the Goodyears so my expectations were low (even though Tirerack users ratred them highly in snow), but wow have I been pleased with the snow traction. You have to work hard to get these tires to lose any grip at all in ice or fresh snow. Replies to this message: pfolk (Dec 31, 2007 7:43 am) tzo (Dec 31, 2007 8:12 am) tzo (Jan 06, 2008 9:05 pm) mark156 (Jan 07, 2008 7:15 am) tzo (Jan 07, 2008 8:17 am)
#4397 of 4513 Re: Great solution for 19" snow tires [tzo] by pfolk Dec 31, 2007 (7:43 am)
Replying to: tzo (Dec 30, 2007 9:29 am) If these would be considered a snow tire, do you think the all terrain version would provide comparable ride quality? I have considered the Scorpions as a replacement tire when the OEM's need to go. Replies to this message: tzo (Dec 31, 2007 8:12 am)
#4398 of 4513 Re: Great solution for 19" snow tires [pfolk] by tzo Dec 31, 2007 (8:12 am)
Replying to: pfolk (Dec 31, 2007 7:43 am) I didn't know Pirelli had an all-terrain version of this size tire. Check Tirerack users ratings as a hint to their performance. I was so po'd at the Goodyear OEM tire performance last year in snow, I was ready to do anything including buying some 18" wheels since there were more tire choices in 18". But these Ice and Snow's totally scrap those plans... they seem to be the perfect snow tire with excellent highway noise and handling.   How long they last is another question, but if I only get 15-20k out of them, I'll still be happy. BTW, the Goodyears actually caused my steering wheel to shake at 55mph... the Pirelli's... smooth as butter.
#4399 of 4513 Re: aftermarket GPS in LR3? [amheck1] by riott Jan 05, 2008 (9:46 am)
Replying to: amheck1 (Dec 25, 2007 10:14 am) I recently bought a 2005 LR3 without the GPS system, although I had hoped to find one with that option. I bought a portable Tom Tom unit and I am glad that I did. It fits very nicely in the cavity in the dash of my LR3 but I can also use it in any of the other family cars - I'm not limited. It is a smarter - and cheaper - investment. BTW, the TomTom is awesome. I have used it in the US, Canada, and Scotland and it is always right on the money. Replies to this message: mark156 (Jan 05, 2008 2:31 pm)

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