Found an LR3 at a local dealer, few questions
#12
Nice pictures. I bought almost the exact same truck but with 18" wheels. I think its one of the best years and the paint color is great hiding scratches.
#13
I didn't have my LR3 looked over by LR and besides one crazy issue it's been a great vehicle. I would have someone check to make sure the TCM isn't a ticking time bomb. In my case my TCM was barely corroded and I was able to clean it before it got bad and killed the TCM, but it can be an easy 1k repair right off the bat if the TCM takes a crap.
My LR3 is an 06 HSE in Tonga Green, with the Ebony interior, it had 94k on it, and I paid 10.9k for it. I did all my own inspecting, and when I changed the oil it still had a LR filter on it so chances are it was being serviced at the local LR Dealership.
Things I had to do to my 06 LR3:
New Brakes all around
Repair Front Valve Block
Clean TCM Connections & Seal
Replace Alternator
Oil Change & Fluids
Replace Brake Switch
After all of that stuff it's been great and I was able to sell my H3 Alpha for 16.1K and make a nice profit. With any used car you should always plan for dumping 1K into it to get the small glitches/issues fixed. With a LR3 I'd say 1-2k range. So far I've been able to stay under 500.00, but I have some $$$ in reserve in case something does pop up in the future.
LR3's are great vehicles once you know their weak points and address them.
Since that's an HSE crawl under the rear and look to see if it has a full size spare. If it does chances are you have the HD Package with the rear locker. My HSE has every option including the HD Package, but strangely it doesn't have the cooler in the center console (looking to add one).
My LR3 is an 06 HSE in Tonga Green, with the Ebony interior, it had 94k on it, and I paid 10.9k for it. I did all my own inspecting, and when I changed the oil it still had a LR filter on it so chances are it was being serviced at the local LR Dealership.
Things I had to do to my 06 LR3:
New Brakes all around
Repair Front Valve Block
Clean TCM Connections & Seal
Replace Alternator
Oil Change & Fluids
Replace Brake Switch
After all of that stuff it's been great and I was able to sell my H3 Alpha for 16.1K and make a nice profit. With any used car you should always plan for dumping 1K into it to get the small glitches/issues fixed. With a LR3 I'd say 1-2k range. So far I've been able to stay under 500.00, but I have some $$$ in reserve in case something does pop up in the future.
LR3's are great vehicles once you know their weak points and address them.
Since that's an HSE crawl under the rear and look to see if it has a full size spare. If it does chances are you have the HD Package with the rear locker. My HSE has every option including the HD Package, but strangely it doesn't have the cooler in the center console (looking to add one).
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#14
It was back in 2006 when i had the chance to briefly drive one of these and fell in love completely, but no way i could afford one then, never again i sat in one until yesterday, and i felt just as excited as i was 10 years ago, when i cranked it up the sound of that V8 gave me chills lol, i have a V6 explorer currently so it felt night and day difference.
I really want this vehicle, but if there was any major repair at this time i simply cannot afford for now, i hope a good inspection reveals nothing major, as I'm afraid i won't find another one as nice as this one in my area.
I really want this vehicle, but if there was any major repair at this time i simply cannot afford for now, i hope a good inspection reveals nothing major, as I'm afraid i won't find another one as nice as this one in my area.
#16
It was back in 2006 when i had the chance to briefly drive one of these and fell in love completely, but no way i could afford one then, never again i sat in one until yesterday, and i felt just as excited as i was 10 years ago, when i cranked it up the sound of that V8 gave me chills lol, i have a V6 explorer currently so it felt night and day difference.
I really want this vehicle, but if there was any major repair at this time i simply cannot afford for now, i hope a good inspection reveals nothing major, as I'm afraid i won't find another one as nice as this one in my area.
I really want this vehicle, but if there was any major repair at this time i simply cannot afford for now, i hope a good inspection reveals nothing major, as I'm afraid i won't find another one as nice as this one in my area.
I think many parts of the integrated-body-frame (IBF as they call it) Land Rovers (LR3, Disco 3, LR4 Disco 4, RRS 1st gen) are dramatically over-engineered, minus the ball joints but maybe that was done intentionally to ensure that everything else remained intact.
As for your next question, insurance on all of the LR's has been good for me. I think I pay $135/mo for full coverage on my disco II and LR3 with state farm?
#17
Insurance will vary widely with your location, coverage, and driving history. I'm currently in a fight with my insurance company because my premium on the LR3 is set to go up nearly $500 next year because of "regular annual rate increases." Meanwhile, my Volvo S60R is significantly cheaper to insure, despite the fact that it is apt to get me in much more trouble.
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#18
I would agree that the double frame is the secret for it's tank like feel...
#19
Hello, for years i've been wanting an LR3 specifically in Silver with tan interior and found one near by, is a 2006 HSE with 114,000 Miles, 1 owner, no accidents, looks extremely clean, had the chance to crank it up and had no problem, but didn't take it to test drive it yet, interior is actually pretty good, driver's seat in great shape with no cracks, dashboard has no cracks. they're asking $10,900 for it.
Carfax report shows it was purchased in augusta GA and used in NC for the last 10 years and 2 months, suspension was serviced by warranty in 06-2010, and drive axle was serviced in 01-2012, after that there is no maintenance record, just yearly emission inspection and registration up to 06-2016.
it looks immaculate and for what i've seen in the past few months of searching the price seems ok for the mileage?
Looking to trade my 2006 Explorer for it.
any thoughts?
thank you.
Carfax report shows it was purchased in augusta GA and used in NC for the last 10 years and 2 months, suspension was serviced by warranty in 06-2010, and drive axle was serviced in 01-2012, after that there is no maintenance record, just yearly emission inspection and registration up to 06-2016.
it looks immaculate and for what i've seen in the past few months of searching the price seems ok for the mileage?
Looking to trade my 2006 Explorer for it.
any thoughts?
thank you.
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$10,900 is pretty cheap. Almost cheap enough to be suspicious. If you have the ability, take it to a LR dealer or specialist to get it looked at before buying. At the very least, go over it with a fine toothed comb.
Even if it is in perfect shape, I wouldn't be comfortable without having $1-2k in reserve for common repairs.
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$10,900 is pretty cheap. Almost cheap enough to be suspicious. If you have the ability, take it to a LR dealer or specialist to get it looked at before buying. At the very least, go over it with a fine toothed comb.
Even if it is in perfect shape, I wouldn't be comfortable without having $1-2k in reserve for common repairs.
I recently saw a fully built LR3 with 120,000 miles sell for 9,000 on expedition portal and I paid $7,500 for mine a year ago.
I agree with you though the difference in purchase price is negligible when it comes to getting a clean one vs one that needs work.
If you're handy then drain the fluids, check the bushings periodically and keep things maintained.. She will run a LONG time.
If you don't have time to wrench or aren't handy then i'd seriously consider putting a GOOD aftermarket warranty on it. I have tons of tools and can fix just about anything and looking back I would have bought one.
Check for rust.. Often overlooked problem but since these vehicles need attention to the undercarriage rust will cause all kinds of problems down the road.
#20
I would not be suspicious at all. Have you shopped an LR3 lately?
I recently saw a fully built LR3 with 120,000 miles sell for 9,000 on expedition portal and I paid $7,500 for mine a year ago.
I agree with you though the difference in purchase price is negligible when it comes to getting a clean one vs one that needs work.
If you're handy then drain the fluids, check the bushings periodically and keep things maintained.. She will run a LONG time.
If you don't have time to wrench or aren't handy then i'd seriously consider putting a GOOD aftermarket warranty on it. I have tons of tools and can fix just about anything and looking back I would have bought one.
Check for rust.. Often overlooked problem but since these vehicles need attention to the undercarriage rust will cause all kinds of problems down the road.
I recently saw a fully built LR3 with 120,000 miles sell for 9,000 on expedition portal and I paid $7,500 for mine a year ago.
I agree with you though the difference in purchase price is negligible when it comes to getting a clean one vs one that needs work.
If you're handy then drain the fluids, check the bushings periodically and keep things maintained.. She will run a LONG time.
If you don't have time to wrench or aren't handy then i'd seriously consider putting a GOOD aftermarket warranty on it. I have tons of tools and can fix just about anything and looking back I would have bought one.
Check for rust.. Often overlooked problem but since these vehicles need attention to the undercarriage rust will cause all kinds of problems down the road.