Is an LR3 or LR4 really an upgrade?
#1
Is an LR3 or LR4 really an upgrade?
I've got a white 99 that I bought for about $3,500 and have put about $6,500 into it.
Its a great truck. Drives well, capable, comfortable, etc. It also is a little old and dated and gets horrible fuel mileage.
Are the LR3's or LR4's going to be that much of a difference in terms of being modern and fuel consumption?
I currently have an older model BMW as my daily driver and a Disco II for snow & hauling. Reality is I will almost never go "real" off roading in this vehicle. I am simply looking to upgrade my older 3-series BMW to a new 535 and considering taking the LR up to a 3 or 4 - but only if they are worth it.
Thoughts?
Its a great truck. Drives well, capable, comfortable, etc. It also is a little old and dated and gets horrible fuel mileage.
Are the LR3's or LR4's going to be that much of a difference in terms of being modern and fuel consumption?
I currently have an older model BMW as my daily driver and a Disco II for snow & hauling. Reality is I will almost never go "real" off roading in this vehicle. I am simply looking to upgrade my older 3-series BMW to a new 535 and considering taking the LR up to a 3 or 4 - but only if they are worth it.
Thoughts?
#3
The long and the short of this us YES. The LR3 gives you more horsepower and better milage by about 30%. the upgrade to a LR4 is going to be REAL pricey. If you were not worried about the money so much I would say go for the 4. If you are looking for a good deal I would look at a well placed 3. Good buddy of mine in Colorado last year finally gave in on his 04 and went LR3 made a few mods to it and could not be happier loved the extra power and the gas milage. my 2 cents.
#4
see attached for the LR3. Compare that to what you have under the Disco. The newer vehicles are much more complex from a DIY repair standpoint, so much so that you'll be a good custmer for the dealer. Also, this advanced silliness of 150,000 mile diff oil changes and such will mean that used ones with high miles have never had the diffs serviced, etc. Sorry, just not a fan of high interval fluid changes.
Lots of electronics, always need to have a fresh battery.
Lots of electronics, always need to have a fresh battery.
#7
I had the money for either and went with the DII. I just pulled the trigger on a $6K engine, which easily puts the price over the LR3 level. BUT, I move every few years to other states/countries and never know if ther'll be a land rover specialist within 1K mi, so I opted for the only model I could fix myself. So, it depends on your situation, but if you're set on ditching the disco, go all in for the LR4 IMO. It's only money
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