- #4420 of 4512
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Re: flashing low gear light-cant get out of low gear [lrover]
by ssp1
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Apr 07, 2008 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: lrover (Apr 06, 2008 11:40 am)
I would get the extended warranty from LR. I just bought my 06 LR3 out of the lease and got it. from my reading of the policy besides the 200 deductible you are in good shape. it gives me the most comfort and having owned land rovers , paying (i think i paid 3.5K) 4K for 100,000 miles is a steal
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- #4421 of 4512
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2006 vs 2005 LR3
by jmgmd
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Apr 08, 2008 (10:35 am)
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Getting a certified preowned LR3 in July. Assuming both cars have a clean history, is one model year better than the other reliability-wise?
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- #4422 of 4512
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Re: 2006 vs 2005 LR3 [jmgmd]
by pfolk
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Apr 08, 2008 (11:01 am)
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Replying to: jmgmd (Apr 08, 2008 10:35 am)
Get the 2006. First year teething problems were worked out by then. Or if you have the option to get an '07 model year from someone bailing out early on a lease get that one.
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- #4423 of 4512
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Re: 2006 vs 2005 LR3 [pfolk]
by ssp1
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Apr 10, 2008 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: pfolk (Apr 08, 2008 11:01 am)
I bought a 2006 in May of 2006 and its been great. i wouldnt get a 2005; agree that perhaps a 2007 if there is the best bet. get the extended warranty if you plan on keeping it and then drive all over the continent with it - well for me at least the western US
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- #4424 of 4512
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Problems with LR3
by gsapnar
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Apr 17, 2008 (7:51 am)
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I have just over 30,000 miles on my 2006 LR3 and recently had the engine fail on me while driving in a snow storm with 4 kids in the car. A white knuckle experience. Land Rover is not taking any responsibility for the problem and have come up with some rediculous story about the engine failure. Has anyone had this happen??
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- #4425 of 4512
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Re: Problems with LR3 [gsapnar]
by dmelnik1
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Apr 18, 2008 (4:34 am)
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Replying to: gsapnar (Apr 17, 2008 7:51 am)
I guess i am missing something. Isn't the car under warranty? What does it mean "LR is not taking any responsibility"
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- #4426 of 4512
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Re: Problems with LR3 [dmelnik1]
by jmgmd
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Apr 18, 2008 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: dmelnik1 (Apr 18, 2008 4:34 am)
I'm thinking about the Lexus rx 400 H now based on these reliability issues with the LR3. If the extended warranty with LR is not great, then I have to go with the lexus. any comments?
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- #4427 of 4512
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Re: Problems with LR3 [gsapnar]
by british_rover
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Apr 18, 2008 (5:51 am)
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Replying to: gsapnar (Apr 17, 2008 7:51 am)
Yeah I am confused as well the car is under warranty so as long as you have done the services on the vehicle, which you should be doing since they are pre-paid services, then the engine should be getting repaired.
What exactly happened to the engine? We haven't had any problems with LR3 engines, some transmission and suspension problems with 2005 and early 2006 LR3s yes but no engine problems, and the 2007 and 2008 LR3s have been problem free so far.
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- #4428 of 4512
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Re: Problems with LR3 [jmgmd]
by dmelnik1
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Apr 18, 2008 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: jmgmd (Apr 18, 2008 5:30 am)
I don't think i will be able to give any voluble advice mainly because I would never compare Lexus RX 400 H to LR 3. First does not have any off road capabilities, second does, first is a Hybrid, second eats tone of gas, in comparison. First can pull 3,500 lbs , second 7500 lbs. This is my third Land rover starting with 2000 model, and I did not have any big issues, not to say that over all LR quality is great. I had some minor issues and service was always excellent. I am not sure what your reasons to compare these tow cars, price? Regarding extended warranty, usually it is rip off, I never get extended warranty, it is not worth the money.
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- #4429 of 4512
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Re: Problems with LR3 [dmelnik1]
by ssp1
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Apr 18, 2008 (8:09 am)
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Replying to: dmelnik1 (Apr 18, 2008 5:53 am)
I would get an extended warrnty on any car IF its offered by the manufacturer. i had a disco II that had problems with its transfer case. the cost of that was the cost of the extended warranty. wouldve been better to be under one than not. the Lexus is nice but its apples and oranges or apples and nuts comparison. two diff vehicles
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