2 reasons primarily in my opinion: The much wider buyer market in US must deal with the Canadian border paperwork barrier which is not insurmountable, but most people just don't want to fuss with such things. The "firm" price may be a bit strong, thus not sold yet. The sweet spot not yet found between steal-deal-overpriced. Could also just be timing. KBB in US is $10,700 if in "excellent" condition for all aspects. Unfortunately, speaking from experience, we don't get that much return on aftermarket parts added to the equation.
I may be in the market for an lr3 for a family member which is why I'm posting here and have 1 question for the seller: mentioned is "HD towing package" but there was no such "package" at the time. In 2006I thought it was separated "towing pkg" (electrics and 2" receiver) or "HD pkg" (simply the locking rear diff & full size spare). Seeing a full size spare under a used lr3 does not necessarily mean it came with the "HD pkg" because people often added the 5th/spare on their own post purchase. A far away buyer would like to see either the original window sticker or the screen showing lockers engaged or visual proof of locking rear differential seen by the mechanism on it.
A buyer would also want verification on the spare if it's a "matching" full size or simply also full size (I mention this because I have seen LR's with different sized wheel underneath and even different sized tire after increasing size of the other 4.
Otherwise this lr3 looks great. At that mileage though I'd be looking next to driveling and wheel hubs as I've had all 4 wheel bearings replaced, the front half shafts, etc.
Hi Jwestpro,
I am not as familiar with NAS specifications as you are, so you must excuse my ignorance here. The 'HD package' refers to the hitch receiver and electrics; I do not believe that she has a rear locking differential (although, when off road, there is a locking icon displayed on the computer screen on the dash). Nevertheless, I fitted the rear diff with the locking differential fluid just in case -- I have never seen a locking rear differential on and Land Rover, so I am unsure how they look physically.
The spare is a matching full size tyre and rim; Goodyear duratrac 255/55 19".
The paperwork is a bit of an issue for US buyers -- however, she was originally registered in the US, and so paperwork is not *that* much of an issue (there is no duty required). This means (so far as I am aware) that the vehicle simply needs declaring at the border as an import. The vehicle was first registered at a dealership in LA (for which I have contact information), and an copy of the original registration can be obtained easily to present at the border upon crossing to prove that the duty has already been paid on the vehicle.
I inspected the driveline and bearings for wear prior to a trip to BC last year with my mum; no evidence of wear or play was indicated. However, some slight wear to the driver's side track rod end (drag link end/tie rod end) was observed -- I shall be replacing them relatively soon, though there is no need for an immediate replacement as the movement is only minor at the moment. A pan heater was fitted to the vehicle before the winter, as the vehicles are not equipped with such from the US. The second owner did not have one fitted as the vehicle lived in a heated garage.
The price is 'firm' due to the level of work and extras that have been invested into her. That does not mean I would not be open to a slight re-consideration (as mentioned with several interested parties). Last week I replaced the transmission oils again (because the original transmission service did not include a purge of the torque converter or cooler), and I fitted $750 worth of HID high beam lights. This weekend, I shall be replacing the rear parking sensor loom (harness), as very occasionally in certain weather conditions the parking sensor beeps improperly. This continued care is not added to the vehicles cost, but reflects the continued level of investment and maintenance made in her.
In the past, I have found that people make rather disrespectful offers if 'obo' is indicated. However, people that understand the value of this vehicle and the work that has gone into her will recognise that the figure is reasonable and will understand her value. I am a student trying to find money for my PhD -- if I accept a lower offer than her value, I would have lost all of the effort and care and attention I have put into her (financial and otherwise); consequently, I would be better keeping her rather than accepting a lower offer and buying something less expensive (without her known history and reliability) in order to simply realise capital which I can use towards my tuition costs. Something that might be financially unwise (given the potential costs of a replacement vehicle and it's unknown mechanical soundness).
Tough for me, I understand, but I take great pride in my Land Rovers, and I cannot, in all reasonableness, accept a low-ball offer simply because it would help with my tuition costs. The calculus is more complicated than that. My last Classic had over a million km on her and I had her for over 300,000 km of that -- and is still running around the city! I like to keep my vehicles in tip top condition (as far as is reasonably practicable).
Thanks for the inquiries; I hope I've helped clarify some of your questions?
