Thinking about upgrading. Something in the 2009/2013 model year. Which would be my best bet?

Been surfing the net, tons of RR...but very few LR3/4's.

This vehicle will need to tow a dual axle horse trailer, 16 footer.

Thank you, in advance.

 

The LR3 has a slightly longer wheel base than the RRS which is nice for towing. The interior is nicer in the sport however. I would pass on the 5.0 powered trucks RRS or LR4.

To me if I was looking for a stock truck that is comfortable and has the nicest cabin possible I would look at the Full size Range Rover with the 4.4 or 4.2 supercharged.

The LR3 is great in stock form for pulling has decent power and tons of interior volume but it is a bit more utilitarian. Parts are reasonable, faults are known and they are not hard to work on as a whole.

Sport has a nicer interior with less space. Better power with the 4.2 supercharged. Parts are reasonable, faults are known and they are not hard to work on as a whole.

L322 full size RR gets back some space much nicer interior, longer wheel base as the sport. Better power with the 4.2 supercharged. Parts are reasonable, faults are known and they are not hard to work on as a whole.

For me the L322 would be the way to go, LR3 in second place and RRS in third place. I would not consider a 5.0 powered truck unless they had records showing 5k oil change intervals and all services done.

 

I'd have to second Army's assessment above. Would really look for a 06-09 L322 supercharged if it were me.

 

Thanks for the imput guys.

 

My pleasure

 

Unsure if it's a consideration however we used to lug a 4000LB 26' travel trailer behind our 2005 LR3 V8 all over the PNW. LR3 was surprisingly good TV but for gas consumption made much work by the small tank, suspect similar with other contenders. Might not be an issue depending on your horse trailer, suspect most of the issue was aero dynamics, however range was terrible. You might be driving more sensibly towing good cargo. Good luck any ways.

 

The horse trailer would be a very occasional tow, just needs to be done once in a while. Range would be minimal and our horse trailer is a V nose...so l imgine that would help. My eye likes the LR3 the best, but like the Dll...nice clean, somewhat low mileage ones are getting difficult to find.

Thank you for the info about towing though, much appreciated.

 

I upgraded from an 07 RRS supercharged to a 2013 LR4 HSE Lux w/HD package. Absolutely loved my RRS, but it got to the point where it was going to need $8-10k just to get it ready for another winter full of commuting.

Reason I went with my exact LR4 is for these reasons:

1. The 2013 models with the V8 have the timing chain updates; meaning no $5-6k repair bill for failing guides and tensioners.
2. I love the 5.0, great power and torque, sounds good, and cruising at 75 mph averages me 16.8 mpg hand calculated my last two tanks of fuel. Not bad for a vehicle this size.
--- It's certainly not as quick as the RRS, due to the weight difference and the way the engines make power.
3. Newer interior and more creature comforts in the LR4 vs the LR3, bluetooth, etc..
4. I love the looks of the LR4, and being able to put the seats completely flat (same in the LR3) makes it incredibly useful and utilitarian.