- #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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- #4430 of 4512
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Re: Problems with LR3 [gsapnar]
by ssp1
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Apr 18, 2008 (8:12 am)
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Replying to: gsapnar (Apr 17, 2008 7:51 am)
Dito everyones comment. - what happened? did the car just not start again? and the warranty question? let us know more, thanks
i have 36500 on my 06. just finished a 2500 mile road trip from sandiego to montana and back. snow, ice, rain, cold and then heat. all went well no major problems.
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- #4431 of 4512
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Re: Problems with LR3 [dmelnik1]
by gsapnar
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Apr 20, 2008 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: dmelnik1 (Apr 18, 2008 4:34 am)
They're not taking responsibilility for the damage done to the car. We hit a snowbank and guard rail because I had lost the fuel injection, brakes and steering.
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- #4432 of 4512
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Re: Problems with LR3 [ssp1]
by gsapnar
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Apr 20, 2008 (6:05 pm)
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Replying to: ssp1 (Apr 18, 2008 8:12 am)
The car started up again and drove ok. When I took it in to get checked they said it needed updated software for the transmission. That was it. No we're sorry. We'll take care of the damage.
As far as your trip.. I had never had this problem before and I think it 's rare that it happens. But the guy at Service has seen it before. He wasn't surprised by it. In fact he asked me what warning came up after that?
I'm trying to find other owners who've have it happen to see if it's worth persuing. I really just don't want anyone to get hurt. We're very lucky no one was hurt.
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