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#10 of 4512 by ypshan Oct 13, 2004 (7:56 pm)
Yogidoc,   You've got a lot of experience with Land Rover. Can you comment on their quality. I went to a Lexus dealership the other day to check out the GX470 and he showed me a JD Power ranking of all makes and Land Rover was last in one year and second last in another.   How easy was it for you to get service and get parts?   A body shop also told me that it's next to impossible to get body parts for Land Rovers. The longest record for a car in his shop was not a Rolls-Royce but a Land Rover (for almost A YEAR).   Despite all that, I still like the truck and may buy one. It sure would be nice to know more about what I am getting into. Replies to this message: tapperg (Feb 24, 2006 9:29 am) pbrover (Feb 24, 2006 1:45 pm) grommet (Feb 24, 2006 2:41 pm) sohna99 (Feb 25, 2006 12:58 pm)
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#12 of 4512 drove LR3 by cranio Oct 16, 2004 (10:41 am)
I drove this truck yesterday at my local landrover dealer. I really wasn't all that interested in the LR3 I went there to test drive an RR. I drove both vehicles back to back and all I can say is that the LR3 is amazing. It handles well and feels great. It's a no brainer unless you want to pay the extra 15K or so for the RR snob appeal the LR feels much nicer than the RR. I never post messages but felt I had to in this case
#13 of 4512 Land Rover LR3 by jchan2 Oct 16, 2004 (6:38 pm)
I think parts should be easier to get since it does share platforms with the Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer and Lincoln Aviator. But the LR3 does have more differences from the Explorer than do the Mountaineer/Aviator Replies to this message: davidc1 (Oct 16, 2004 8:20 pm) grommet (Oct 19, 2004 4:18 pm) boulders (Dec 09, 2004 12:15 pm)
#14 of 4512 Re: Land Rover LR3 [jchan2] by davidc1 Oct 16, 2004 (8:20 pm)
Replying to: jchan2 (Oct 16, 2004 6:38 pm) What makes you think LR3 shares platforms with Explorer? Where did you hear this? Replies to this message: grommet (Oct 19, 2004 4:18 pm)
#15 of 4512 Re: Land Rover LR3 [davidc1] by grommet Oct 19, 2004 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: davidc1 (Oct 16, 2004 8:20 pm) No, the LR3 does NOT share the platform with the Explorer. Stop spreading misinformation. It's entirely unique, and will be the foundation to numerous new Land Rover vehicles... including the Range Sport.   I test drove the LR3 SE last week. I was quite impressed. It's extremely heavy, but it hides it very well. It's built like a tank, inside and out. "Real" sales start beginning of November; the two cars at the dealer weren't for sale... only demo.
#16 of 4512 dealer premier event by davidc1 Oct 19, 2004 (5:25 pm)
I dropped by the dealer today and was told that it won't be unveiled till the event tomorrow night. I signed up for it. I wonder how many months before, if ever, we'll be able to buy at or lower than MSRP.
#17 of 4512 by grommet Oct 19, 2004 (6:09 pm)
It's brand new, so expect MSRP to be the norm for a while. Dealers for this class of vehicle don't generally gouge above MSRP on normal production vehicles; if they do, go to another dealer. I wouldn't expect lower than MSRP anytime soon, though... unless it really sells poorly. (Maybe only for Ford employees/partners.)   It's expensive, gets 14/18 MPG EPA, weighs more than anything in class, and has to deal with the poor history of Land Rover reliability... so there is a pretty good chance it won't have mass appeal and discounts/incentives may exist within 6 months.
#18 of 4512 by ypshan Oct 19, 2004 (6:50 pm)
Discount starts as soon as there is more inventory in stock than they like to have at the dealership.   Since Land Rover raised the price by 10K, they moved into a different segment competing with Lexus, VW, Porsche, Cadillac, Lincoln, etc. Lot's of existing choices and fewer potential buyers (than the say Jeep segment). I wouldn't be surprised if discounts are offered much sooner than 6 months.
#19 of 4512 Drove the LR3 by xchicagoan5 Oct 19, 2004 (7:25 pm)
I drove the LR3 on Saturday. It has the set-up of the Range Rover without all the wood trim and super plush leather. I was impressed with the drive - the V8, the fit and finish, etc. They really did do a good job.   The sales lady told me that she is selling them before they can come in. I was told they would sell it at MSRP for as long as possible. I am hoping that many people will take a pass because the LR3 is squarely in the range of the Lexus GX470, Cadillac Escalade, Land Cruiser, etc. They have to sell at MSRP for as long as possible to recoup the $1 billion investment in the new platform. the new platform will spawn several new Land Rover products for years to come.   This is sad, but I am hoping that they cannot overcome the past issues with build quality and resale value so I can pick one up for less than MSRP in 6 months.

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