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2nd Gear
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Hello! I'm super new to the forums, and have been lurking for a bit-- interested in joining the ranks of LR3 lovers and have heard a ton of good things. I have a 2021 Ford Bronco preordered since July of 2019 and am a bit tired, as a consumer, of being jerked around... so I've decided to look at options and the only overlander-type vehicle that has truly spoken to me is the LR3 so far. I'm active duty Military currently in VA, US. Apologies for the long intro...
I have a few questions. I have dug around the forums a bit.
With all of that being said I am infatuated but I am still a bit nervous about purchasing. The suspension seems a bit complex and it would seem issues abound with the electronics (BLS/PCV/Brake Lights... etc). I am just wondering how often these issues arise. I looked at the pre-purchase checklist and I wasn't able to find a check list per se, only a bunch of folks adding stuff to look at... not trying to offend, just wanted to make sure I am not missing something. My intent would be (I think) to find an LR dealership and have them "bless" the thing prior to purchase... make sense?
Regarding purchasing-- does anyone have a recommended dealership or means for which to purchase? I have seen a few private sellers and dealerships, none of which are official a of course I am skeptical. I even saw a 2009 for 17k (https://www.edmunds.com/land-rover/lr3/2008/vin/SALAE25418A448484/?radius=6000) and I was very surprised because most were running 8-12k. I figured this group seems rather tight knit and have been through their share of LR3s.
I hope I didn't come off as rude or presumptuous... just trying to get the skinny on how to join your community, while mitigating as much of the mechanical risk as possible.
Cheers!
E
I have a few questions. I have dug around the forums a bit.
With all of that being said I am infatuated but I am still a bit nervous about purchasing. The suspension seems a bit complex and it would seem issues abound with the electronics (BLS/PCV/Brake Lights... etc). I am just wondering how often these issues arise. I looked at the pre-purchase checklist and I wasn't able to find a check list per se, only a bunch of folks adding stuff to look at... not trying to offend, just wanted to make sure I am not missing something. My intent would be (I think) to find an LR dealership and have them "bless" the thing prior to purchase... make sense?
Regarding purchasing-- does anyone have a recommended dealership or means for which to purchase? I have seen a few private sellers and dealerships, none of which are official a of course I am skeptical. I even saw a 2009 for 17k (https://www.edmunds.com/land-rover/lr3/2008/vin/SALAE25418A448484/?radius=6000) and I was very surprised because most were running 8-12k. I figured this group seems rather tight knit and have been through their share of LR3s.
I hope I didn't come off as rude or presumptuous... just trying to get the skinny on how to join your community, while mitigating as much of the mechanical risk as possible.
Cheers!
E
Last edited by Dystinct; Dec 26, 2021 at 06:51 AM.
Winching
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Beaumont, CA
My first question is - are you able to do your own maintenance/repairs?
The pre-purchase sticky in this forum is a very good start for things to look for. just read up.
My first advice is, buy one from a dry climate, with complete records of its history.
I have a theory that wet = more problematic rovers.
The pre-purchase sticky in this forum is a very good start for things to look for. just read up.
My first advice is, buy one from a dry climate, with complete records of its history.
I have a theory that wet = more problematic rovers.
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