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If your tires are feathering after 30k that is not normal. land rover paid for new tires on my lr3 because of this issue
I am hopeful that Tata will put together a diesel package for the Land Rover line that is legal in the US. My guess is that the Euro-spec diesels won't pass emissions standards in the US without major mods, such as the MB Bluetec urea package, and Land Rover doesn't want to go that route or pay the extra money to license the tech (plus loss of machismo points to MB). With pending drastic increases in CAFE standards, they will either have to introduce a clean diesel, wean customers away from the addiction to horsepower, or else bring a hybrid. I would favor a diesel as it would be more robust and easier to maintain. There is already way too much in today's Land Rover that depends on microchips to work.
I can't say enough good things about how this truck performed. I went from 1500 feet to 8700 feet in elevation on this trip with no lack of power. Fuel mileage going up was in the 18-19 mpg range and over 22 mpg coming back down to Phoenix again. Handled our typical summer weather 111-115 degrees F.without a complaint.The coolant temperature gauge was locked at the center of the dial (as it always is) for the entire trip.
Even the paint held up well to the brush that crowded the edge of the forest track. I thought I was going to have "desert pinstripes" before I washed off all the dirt. No serious scratches. Just washed and waxed it when I got back to Phoenix and it's fit for the daily commute again.
And the best part of the trip was spending a week under Ponderosa pines and brilliant blue skies; hardly saw another soul except the members of our group. Now if we could do something to ground those blankety-blank helicopter tours over the Canyon, life would be perfect.
This is why we own Land Rovers.
A big amen to that! Fun trip report.
Coincidentally my wife just got rear ended last month while stopped at a feeder light at a freeway on ramp. He was going around 35 and accelerating and never saw her or braked. New rear bumper, new lower half of the tailgate, new brush bar and tail light guards. New front bumper cover and both tail lights. The car who hit her was completely demolished. Nobody was killed or seriously injured, although my wife has some back and neck pain still. LR forever. You can dent it, but not kill it. And it looks like brand new.
Got 62k on the first set of front pads and 47k on the second set. Changed rotors at 109k. Front only. Rear on stock pads. Rear rotors show no wear (wonder if the rear brakes work?) Changed the pads and rotors myself at 109k. Really easy if you have ever done a brake job before. Otherwise log on to LR's service web site and download the instructions. I think they charge about $14 for 3 day's access. Don't forget to get the wear sensor for the brake pad!
Over 50k miles on the Nitto Grapplers. They still run great and look like they could go another 50k miles. Rotated them for the first time about 10k miles ago. They shuddered when braking from 30mph+, but have settle down and run normally again.
Getting some wear in front suspension bushings. Dealer says $2200 fix. I will live with it for now. I notice it over speed bumps, but no one else in the truck hears it. I get a small drip leak coming from the LED light above the center console in a really hard rain. Has happen twice in 24 months.
This truck has been all over Colorado's off road trails, boulder climbing, forging 36" deep streams, bottomed out in snow and mud and even raced on a frozen lake. I take it into strip mines and coal yards at least once a month. It is still quiet at 90mph on the highway. Pulls our 4800# boat like it is not even back there. Interior is pristine as we have had the LR fitted seat covers on all three rows since new. Take them off and wash them every 6 months and treat the leather. Carpet is a little stained from kids and coal dust, but the LR rubber mats have been great. Would probably go after market on those again, looking for better coverage of the carpet.
The truck has been a pleasure to own and will be with the family for a long time.
Getting ready to purchase a 2010 or 2011 RRS SC for the wife. Can't wait!
My center console light has had a drip too only a couple of times. I spoke to the dealer and the said that there are gutters that run up an into the roof that need to be cleaned out. Leafs and so fourth clooged it up and the water can't drain properly. They told my at the dealer it would be about 100 bucks.
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"I had the water leaking problem also. It's coming from the sunroof. A little water always leaks from the sunroof of any car and goes down the rain gutters in the track. Yours probally got filled with crap. I used a thick 14 gauge soild core electrical wire and stuck it down the two front holes located on each side of the track. Once the clog is cleared out you there won't be any more problems.
The drain tube runs out behind the fender and the plastic wheel moding so once you stick the wire in it'll stop that's the end of the tube. You should be able to stick about the height of the LR3 worth of wire down to clean the drain tube."
Can't give the dealer $100...have to save money to fuel new RRS SC!
If you go to the Grapplers, note that they are much bigger than stock. You can NOT drive the truck in access mode. If you turn the wheel hard in access mode, you will rip out the suspension height sensor in the wheel well. This will cause a suspension fault, but you can still drive the truck at normal height. For some reason they ran this wiring in wheel well, outside of the plastic shroud. This is for a 2005, not sure if they changed it later. I cut both wiring harnesses and rerouted this sensor wire behind the plastic. Have not had problem with it for two years.
Grapplers are not a quiet as stock rubber and will impact fuel economy on the highway, but that is not what I bought them for. They are awesome on the trail at about 24 psi. I run them at 46 psi on the highway vs. recommended pressure on the door label. That gets me about 2 mpg better than the lower pressure and MUCH less noise. Don't get me wrong, it is still a quiet truck on the highway, considering what it can do off road.
The Grapplers make the LR3 look like it belongs off road and not in a garage in suburbia somewhere. I get compliments on the look everywhere I travel in the country.
Good luck!
35k.....Does anyone think that was a bit quick to go through rotors?
The Nittos on the front are starting to show signs of their age. Time for a new pair up front. I have just shy of 70,000 miles on the set. Unbelievable tires! I have been quoted $910 for a new set of 4, mounted and road hazard. That's about 1.3 cents per mile!
Everything else is running well. I have stretched the oil changes to 13,000 miles. I have the oil tested at 6000 and 12000. Lab says I could probably go 20,000 miles, just change the filter at 10,000. Might try that next time.
Still thinking about that 2011 SC...
Our LR 3 is once again, in the shop and no one, even the manufacturer has heard of this problem before or knows what to do about it.
So, other LR 3 owners out there, please post if you have experienced similar or have suggestions.
When this happens during the night, unaware to us, we have been stranded with dead battery in a.m....and very alarming and disturbing to public in parking lots. There is no way to stop these occurances once started, just
have to wait until they go away.
**Has any owner of a Land Rover or Range Rover** expierienced the same set of problems with their vehicle. It is unbelievable that manufacturer, dealership, and LR specialist mechanics cannot solve this problem.
My 2005 LR3 HSE is going to hit 100k miles soon and my extended warranty is going to expire. Does any one know of a good service place in Southern Cal(South Orange County)out side LR3 dealership which does a great job at servicing the vehicle? I used to own a BMW in Bay area and there was a place started by folks who worked at BMW dealership which provided exactly the same quality service, but at a cheaper price. I just spent $900 on my front breaks and rotors at the dealership and it is starting to add up. I will appreciate any advice.
Thank you
Feedback of existing owners would be great help in anticipating as to what to expect. I have few repair concerns as following:
- 70-100K life, what maintenance are due that would prevent major break down? if you could share parts/cost
- Beside overall mechanically soundness , what specific known major issue I should look for during driving test?
- Research shows tires wears out very quickly on this, any trick to prolong them?
- While drive testing, I noticed this car has suspension lift. What is expected suspension life and repair cost when wears out?
- How difficult/expensive are repair on this car relatively to Japanese (Toyota, Nissan) and German made (Benz/Audi/VW)?
- Are non-oem parts easily available? or owning LR requires monthly dealer visit???
Anything important I should know beforehand... By knowing what to expect will minimize/remove any buyer remorse.
Your response will assist me to forecast total cost of ownership and decide whether I should but it. I am looking forward to enjoy owning LR3.
Thanks
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