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  1. Jwestpro

    2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 coming to USA

    By comparison, this video is a lot more interesting though no where near as produced. https://youtu.be/Du2Ck1TqdEo and this one: https://youtu.be/l378XN6xE9E
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    bad taste in mouth

    The tire size you listed, 285/60x18, will fit 100% no problem at stock settings after removing the rods. Rods are not required for that size. While some people seem to think adding more wallowing feeling to the handling is just fine or fun, I think it's crap and a bad idea overall. Scott...
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    How far can you drive an LR3 / Discovery 3 without an alternator?

    Why those over others? I don't need any immediately but am curious for the future. Actually, the wagon could use a new battery soon and Odyssey says it's the 1350, which I could pull from the Land Rover if there is something better suited to heavier use in the LR3 primary starter location.
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    Newbie moving to the USA

    Two questions: 1-why are you "having" to sell the lr3? Can you not bring it with you? Shipping shouldn't be more than around $1500 in a container right? 2-If you will be retaining SA citizenship, and not staying forever, couldn't you bring a vehicle of choice from there? If I could bring...
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    Comparing Discovery Sport and Subaru Outback

    Wow, I think the Jetta sportwagon actually has a lot more space than a GLK and costs WAY less. I think the GLK is an awesome joke on the buyer. Spend a lot, get basically nothing for it. No matter what point in the deprecation, something else is always a better value. Consider this, next...
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    Comparing Discovery Sport and Subaru Outback

    I disagree. The Subaru model makes a big difference here whereas in the LR3, they were really pretty much the same aside from having NAV or not. I had a 2007 Outback "LL.Bean" model which was a 3.0R, fully loaded, touch screen nav - better than lr3, leather - better than lr3, seat shape and...
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    How far can you drive an LR3 / Discovery 3 without an alternator?

    So the battery was a standard factory model it sounds like, right? When you say "900 amp" I assume you mean CCA, so it sounds like it to me but usually for run time the useful number would be the "amp hours" as it refers to hours at a given draw.
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    Calling LR3 and LR4 lowers, loyalists, cool aid drinkers and skeptics...

    In 2010 I bought a 2008 BMW 535xi Wagon, 6 spd manual. Had wanted one since first driving it in 2008 when they came out. Fully optioned it's quite the awesome car for road trips. Having done many since 2010, some with 10-15 hour drives per day over 3 days, I still feel "tingly" when I hop in...
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    Calling LR3 and LR4 lowers, loyalists, cool aid drinkers and skeptics...

    Oh boy, 64k on a 2005 lr3..... like saving for a kid's college fund, start putting away no less than $100/month/1000 miles for repairs. The 05's had the most issues but mainly my concern is yours is before the magical mileage points.... I'll bet that in the time you could double your mileage...
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    Calling LR3 and LR4 lowers, loyalists, cool aid drinkers and skeptics...

    Height: The D1/2 is MUCH taller inside at the cargo area floor to ceiling PLUS it's above a solid axle/ladder frame design so both of those things are why the outside roof is a lot higher than an LR3. However, with my LLAMS interface and 32" tires, it can go from ~6' roof height to over 7' in...
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    Calling LR3 and LR4 lowers, loyalists, cool aid drinkers and skeptics...

    When I have to fold in the mirrors on my lr3, I think a full size truck wouldn't be able to get through at all. I need to go measure for exact numbers but I'm pretty sure the Land Cruiser 200 is wider than the LR3/4. Although it is important to remember that the LC body "uses" all of the width...
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    Calling LR3 and LR4 lowers, loyalists, cool aid drinkers and skeptics...

    Are you trying to say I missed an important feature in considering vehicles?! :coffeedrink: In all seriousness, The "pick up", is a pretty cool platform in some ways, other than the size of the full size. Aside from it lacking some of the modern features, I like the idea of the Defender 110...
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    Calling LR3 and LR4 lowers, loyalists, cool aid drinkers and skeptics...

    No, but was almost signing on a deal couple years ago so close I'd practically been ordering ARB parts!
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    Where do I start (Land Crusier guy considering Rover)

    While I agree with you on most points. I must right, as I've been using my lr3 for 8 years now having bought it new as well. However, the point about cost comparison cannot be quite accurate, especially with the extended warranty which much ave been $5000-$7000 ? While a new 2015 LC msrp is...
  15. Jwestpro

    Where do I start (Land Crusier guy considering Rover)

    so what thread can we see it in ....????? :)
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    Calling LR3 and LR4 lowers, loyalists, cool aid drinkers and skeptics...

    I'll look one up. I know someone in the area who's on there with that size in Duratracs. Fit is perfect and he had it stock otherwise.
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    Calling LR3 and LR4 lowers, loyalists, cool aid drinkers and skeptics...

    I had an lc 100, didn't really NEED a thread to know but many people try to go so stupid wide and realize the ideal size/shape for an 8" rim is not really more than about 275/65 or 70 ;)
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    Calling LR3 and LR4 lowers, loyalists, cool aid drinkers and skeptics...

    Facts: I've owned my 2007 lr3 since new. I am the "type" to have the best tech work on it or pay a little extra to know things get done properly. So, it's only been touched by trained rover techs. I have a warranty up to 100,000 miles (it's at 99,850 this week!) so there has been no reason...
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    Calling LR3 and LR4 lowers, loyalists, cool aid drinkers and skeptics...

    Just do 200 or lx570....don't even go for test drive in the RR ;) No, seriously, I really cannot imagine how a fellow person who travels with "stuff" could make sense of the Sport. You get all of the worries of an Lr3 or LR4 but NONE of the functional space. The Range Rover is at least a...
  20. Jwestpro

    Land Rover discovery

    My biggest concern with a $5000 D2 is what's it going to cost in the first year as you deal with all the things that got neglected or put off? No way would I sell you mine for $5000.
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