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Glad to hear it is going well. I have been waiting to see your post. I guess you couldn't wait to put on the first segment update. Don't forget to use the windshield heater.
Drive carefully!!!
I really have nothing to report as everything is working perfectly, even the Bluetooth!
The heated windshield removes frost very quickly (I'm going to love that!); no scraping. The lady next to me this morning at a hotel that I was staying in was scraping her late model Pontiac G6... I just hit the "master" button and went to the ice machine to fill my travel cooler. When I came back, everything was clear; she was still scraping!
I find the driver's seat very comfortable for long drives. Since the sun is low in the sky and the sunvisors don't "move" once you position them to the side, I bought two dark gray knit hats to slide over the end of the sunvisor. It works perfectly to keep the sun out of the 2 inch space between the sunvisor and the B-pillar. Maybe Land Rover will make adjustable sunvisors one day like Mercedes. :P
Happy Roving.. Mark
Mark
If you want full functions (phone book access, call log access, call waiting, charging, external antenna, etc.)... you are still stuck with the few cradle capable phones, of course.
Mark
I drove a total of 1,777.6 miles
I used 100.112 gallons of premium.
My actual average was 17.76 mpg, the computer avg. was 18.21 mpg, a difference of .4566666 per gallon. So, it's close. Much, much closer than my Mercedes computer which was off about 2 to 3 mpg (on the optimistic side).
No problems during the four day drive, I just need to get a wash.
Mark PS. The odometer has a current reading of 2,680.
Thanks
Mark :shades:
1) Obviously, answer and drop phone calls.
2) Store and dial voice tags and phone numbers in the LR3's voice recognition system.
3) Dial "live" by speaking the phone number.
4) Dial phone numbers (or generate touchtones) using the keypad on the radio head unit.
5) See the phone number of the caller on the stereo head unit (not the name).
If you have a phone connected via cradle (not Bluetooth), you gain:
1) Browse your actual phonebook and calling log via the radio head unit.
2) Display the name of the caller on the display (if entered in your phonebook.)
3) Display signal strength.
4) Charge your phone.
5) External antenna.
6) Turn off your phone from the head unit.
7) Call Waiting support. (Answer 2nd call and switch between them.)
I probably missed something... that's what I remember.
Have a good day. Mark
Thank you for the help. I will keep the forum posted on my experience. I am going to try to see how some of the Sprint PCS bluetooth phones work. It seems that nearly everyone who has had the best luck so far are using phones from Verizon and Cingular. I spoke with Land Rover, and their list of Sprint compatible phones only included three models, all now discontinued. When I spoke with wireless4landrover.com, they said they were not aware of any Sprint phones that would work. So, I have decided to find out for myself and experiment. Thanks for the help.
By the way, Grommet, I have seen your postings in other LR3 forums. You are quite helpful on a number of topics. Thanks.
They also looked for the extended mode issue but could not reproduce, so told me they could do no more than check the sensors and connectors (they did: all OK). Of course just 1 minute after I left the shop, sure enough: "Suspension In Extended Mode: Lower When Clear Of Obstacle". (There was no obstacle). Any suggestions?
Thanks
The Treo end is a 3/32 and the Aux plug is 1/8 from memory.
It is not difficult!
There are 3 pages of voice commands for the phone from making calls, pulling up contacts etc.
Look at http://www.palm.com/us/support/treo/treo700wverizon/
When driving over rough road/terrain (e.g. cobblestone, rocks, etc) I hear a clunking in the steering column as if its loose or something. I believe I've had the SRS coupler assembly work done but problem is still there. I've heard this noise on loaner and other LR3s (more or less). Has anyone else experienced this issue and is it a problem? Help
I voiced my concern about this to my service department on three different occasions and each time they cannot find a problem. Last time I suggested they give me an LR3 as a loaner or we go out a test drive a new one to see if it makes the clunking noise or has the same feel. I have also noticed that my steering seems to have about 1" to 2" of free play in the steering before the power steering activates and starts to turn the wheels. Both items give me the impression that something is looser or not right up front. Will post any information that I get or if I get to drive another LR3 to compare, what it feels like. I don't remember the steering feeling this way when I got the vehicle in July, 2005. I currently have 7900 miles.
The problem seems to be getting more noticeable as time goes on. By the way I have about 6500 miles and also bought my car in July 2005.
Jeep Commander versus Land Rover LR3 (Karl on Cars)
Steve, Host
Happy Rovering
I am looking at both these vehicles, and am having a difficult time deciding which better suits my needs.
One one hand, the Porsche carries with it less off-road capabilitiy than the LR, but I am only going to be taking it off-road a half-dozen times a year. (Camping, beach, etc)
On the Other, Porsche seems to have better throttle response and more pickup than the LR.
The LR seems to have about 50% more space for cargo, and have better visibility, and also seems a better buy for the money (a v-8 HSE is about equiv. to a Cayenne with the v6).
anyways, any input is greatly appreciated.
/Don
Thanks!
/DA
Thanks!
/DA