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Mark156
I have heard from several places thought that LR3 simply has noisy windsheid wipers and that I gotta "live with it"...
Otherwise I agree the LR3 is as close to PERFECT as an SUV can get. It seems almost an insult to call it an "SUV."
Keith
I first got my LR3 in September, and things were fine, then it dropped below 10 degrees (celcius) and they started getting noisy.
anyone noticed their rear wiper not pressing hard enough against the window? I sometimes have to give it a 'shake' to gt it to re-seat properly. (by this I mean I lift it off the window to bend the arm at the joint, then let it snap back on the window..)
I've had no problems except for a slight creaking noise when turning the steering wheel so the dealer replaced the "spiral casette" (whatever that is) and now it's smooth and quiet. My tires are showing even, normal wear although they are getting noisier. I've also had one instance where my front, right window would not close all the way until I lowered it, and closed it again (??).
I look forward to driving the LR3 much more than my other vehicles (Mercedes sedan, Toyota truck, and Mazda MX5 convertible) so each time I get to, it's just like Christmas all over again.
Wishing everyone Happy Holidays !
Also known as a 'clock spring' among other things, it enables the steering wheel electrical controls to maintain contact with the wiring in the column while the wheel is being turned.
The previous poster was right, just getting behind the wheel of the LR3 is a joy. This vehicle is a well thought out, tightly built, premium, go anywhere, quality machine.
I can't WAIT for it to snow!
Merry Christmas to you all and may we all keep in mind who's birthday we are celebrating...
Keith
Keith :confuse:
You can only dial by using voice comands after hitting the toggles that will be installed on the steering wheel.
A few quick questions.
- I live in the Northeast. I've always noticed that the Discos seemed to have quite a bit of rust in the undercarriage. Any thoughts on undercoating the LR3? Is it useful or completely unneccessary? I do plan to keep this car for a long while and it will go off road!
- Any other tips? Recommendations for must have accessories?
- Recalls or TSBs to watch out for? I have a grinding sound from the front passenger side tires when reversing with the wheels at full turn. Will be taking it in.
- For those considering the V6, I do find it pulls decently.
Thanks!!!
My residential street is never plowed. A few pickup trucks travel down it during the storm so it has a couple tracks but is deep everywhere but in the 2 tracks.
I took the LR3 out once in the evening of the first day of the storm, after about 15 inches had fallen. No one else was out. I just had to try it out. On the second day I loaded a snowblower in the back and went out to clear some ones house. No problem in either trip except when I pulled off a plowed street into the deep stuff to park. When it seemed stuck I tried the grass/snow mode which is not good for deep snow - I think it's good for ice and slick surfaces. I put it in rock crawl to lock the differentials (I have the locking rear differential that comes with the heavy duty package)and hit the gas and it just climbed out.
I do have great snow tires though - the Nitto Terra Grapplers which I just got a week or two ago. I think it would have struggled if it had the stock Goodyears. I did pull a stuck minivan off my block - after trying to shovel it out, it was bottomed out in the snow. I couldn't even feel it behind me as I dragged it somewhat sideways out of the deep snow.
Add me to the list: I love this truck and look forward to driving it every time I have somewhere to go.
Up here in Canada, we can get some pretty good blows too... when my sister and bro-in-law moved to Ottawa, their first year there, they couldn't figure out why everyone on their street was taking the screens off of their windows in the fall - he found out the hard way -
After some serious snowfall (common in Ottawa), people had to crawl out their second story windows to get out of their houses... His car was buried under 10-12 feet of snow.
After they had finally dug themselves out several hours later, the car was sitting in the driveway with what looked like two vertical white walls on either side of it.
They're pretty much used to it now, and he owns several pairs of snow shoes, a lifted Jeep YJ and two HD snowblowers (in case one breaks down from over-use).
/DA
I took delivery of a 2007 LR3 HSE a month ago. After 2000 miles I have had no problems. It is an absolute pleasure to drive. Recently completed a 700 miles trip to be with family for Xmas. The LR3 was loaded with 4 adults and two children. Half of the back end where the 7th seat is was loaded with gifts to the roof and the luggage rack was also full. We drove through freezing rain and snow without any problems. :shades:
As we say so far so good
I need to knock on wood as I have no (not one) rock chip or scratch on the front. Maybe I have been lucky or the paint on the LR3 is much stronger than the 2002 Mercedes ML500 it replaced. I had a lot of rock chips on the Mercedes and a cracked windshield when I traded it (4yrs and 48,000 miles).
The only thing that has come up is that the black covering on the #2 garage door button on the rear view mirror has flaked off a little bit. I'll have them replace it when I'm in for my next service.
My tires are wearing even (gotten a little noisier) but drives straight and smooth.
I'm extremely happy with this vehicle and reliability.
Mark156
How much does LR charge you for miles if you buy upfront?
It is definitely enticing, but I'm nowhere near in the market for a vehicle.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Thanks
Rover on and NO FEAR....
Here is an update after 1 month of ownership and 3000 miles. Simply put I love this SUV :shades: . I am glad I opted to pay an extra $30.00 a month to go from the SE to the HSE. The extra features (NAV, 500 watts Logic 7 sound system to name few) are worth it. Here are some observations on features I enjoy and what I consider to be some minor areas for improvements:
Features I like the most:
1. NAV system is great accurate and easy to use
2. The bluetooth and voice command integration provide great convenience. Mind you the voice command can be frustrating at first (if you have a french accent like I do) but after a while you get the hang of it.
3. Terrain response provides great choices and flexibility to face all kinds of driving conditions
4. Command shift adds to the driving pleasure and provides a more involved driving experience. I use it in city driving except in heavy traffic. Great feature to extend the life of your brake pads.
5. Harman Kardon Logic 7 500 watts sound system. Especially when I am alone in my LR3 :shades:
6. Great seating flexibility provided by 7 seat option
Here are some areas for improvement:
1. The rear cargo area cover could use a built in handle for ease of use. My wife's little Escapes has one and I find here cargo cover easier to use
2. Even if it is not a major issue the location of the window control could be problematic for drivers with long legs who sit further from the steering column.
Today was my first visit with the service department to check two minor issues. First was some condensation in the front headlamps units. The condensation appeared below the main headlights but disappeared quickly. They will replace the seals around both units. Some vibration coming from the front passenger speakers requiring some adjustment.
Continues to be greatly impressed with this vehicle
I just leased a 2006 LR3 but didn't want to buy the tow hitch receiver through land rover since I figured I could buy it elsewhere for less.
Does anyone know any place to get a good deal on a trailer hitch receiver? Do dealers ever have sales on such things?
Thank you.
So far, on dry pavement, the Nittos might be slightly noisier than the origianl Goodyears but not enough to make me miss the Goodyears. When they were new, the Goodyears were absolutely silent, but by the time they had 6000 miles I seemed to think they were starting to make more noise. They still had no noticible cupping or wear, but they measured to have used 2/32 of tread from new. I think I had calculated that they were 1/3rd uses if I replaced them at 2/32 left.
As for the Nittos, they ride just fine on dry pavement. I doubt they could handle as well as the Goodyears but I drive pretty sanely, (I'd like to think), so I'm certain the Nittos will handle any dry situation adequately. Same for wet. And I know that in snow or dirt the Nittos excell.
You can get the installation manual online if you need to, as the hitch doesn't seem to come with one...
So far I have not regrets and truly enjoy driving the LR3
As for the engine, wherever you heard that about it lurching must have been a one-off thing. I've never heard of anyone having it, and I certainly have never had it (late-2006 LR3 HSE).
Yes the V8 is very nice - I would say the engine and tranny are now my favourite part of the truck. After the wow of the gadgetry and other bits wear off, it's how the vehicle drives that leaves a lasting impression - and this one drives like silk.
/DA
The lurching transmission was a problem with the software in the transmission. The transmission shifts into neutral when coming to a stop to save gas but in a rolling stop situation the transmission would shift into neutral too soon causing the lurch and then would shift into first gear instead of second. That caused the lurching problem. At a roling stop you don't need first gear you need second gear.
We had a service loaner LR3 that had a severe jerking/lurching problem. After many different experimental software patches Land Rover developed a patch that solved the jerking problem. Various versionf of that experimental patch are now used to solve the jerking problem.
If you want more wood in the interior you can buy a wood trim kit. The interior of the LR3 is very nice without being overstated. It is quiet and comfortable. As for the engine, I don't know why you need a bigger one. I live in Colorado and make frequent trips in the mountains. I have never wanted more power than I had available. In fact, I rarely use all of the power it has. I don't recall ever even flooring it. If you need more power than that, I'd suggest a turbo RR Sport or something lighter.
For me, I love this truck just the way it is.
The wood package offered by Land Rover was discontinued so my local Land Rover/Jaguar dealer used another company. Actually, the wood choices were more attractive than what LR had. I chose walnut, gorgeous!
Mark156
This is not a pimp mobile! :P Where else would you put wood other than the dash? :confuse:
Mark156
Homestarrrrrrrunner!
That is entirely too much wood.
Actually, I agree with you, the plastic is not bad at all.
Mark
It has been almost two months since I took delivery of my 2007 LR3 HSE in Tonga Green with Alpaca interior. I have the 7 seater and added luggage rack crossbars, running board and mud flaps.
I have covered just over 5000kms and simply love this SUV. I really enjoy driving it in town but I find it is even more enjoyable to drive during longer trips.
Only two minor issues thus far and both being addressed by LR Ottawa. The first was some initial condensation in the front headlight assemblies and the second was the presence of vibration coming from the front passenger door assembly around the speakers. :surprise:
After some initial frustration with the voice recognition system seemingly caused by the systems difficulty to recognized my slight quebecois french accent, all is well. I knew I had to get french manuals to change the language setting when I had to fake a british accent to get the system to recognize my commands.
Looking forward to our upcoming trip to the off road driving school here in Montebello.
Overall I continue to be pleasantly surprised by the LR3. Solid as a rock but yet refined :shades: