LR3 prices continue to fall
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They make kits now to convert to Coil springs.
But it's not the same as with a solid axle, your articulation goes way down with coils on the Independent suspension
spikemd
Explorer
I have seen LR3 prices below $15k. I agree, at the $10k mark they will snatched up. Only problem is accessong computers for diagnostic and field repair. Unfortunately the LR4s are still above 30k, but the interior is much nicer. For a trail rig I wouldnt want to bash up an LR4 yet.
As far as damage, an LR3 crunched his bumper pretty well in Death Valley. He did a field repair and just bent it back in shape. It was surprisingly flexible. It is one of the few factory coil editions.
As far as damage, an LR3 crunched his bumper pretty well in Death Valley. He did a field repair and just bent it back in shape. It was surprisingly flexible. It is one of the few factory coil editions.
I just bought my first Land Rover, a 2006 LR3 HSE V8. It seems to have pretty much everything, including the rear locker, rear heated seats (Cold weather package?), nav, "steering" HIDs, and the mini-fridge. 68,000 miles. I feel I got a decent deal @$21,000. I seems very clean and well taken care of. Even has new tires, albeit very street oriented ones. I passed on 4-6 other LR3s in the $15,000-$18,000 range because of the mileage or overall condition. I wasn't specifically after an HSE or the HD package, but finding the combo seemed too good to pass up. Keep in mind these are all Southern California prices as I didn't want to deal with the hassles of buying a car over distance.
While I originally zeroed in on the LR3 because of it's combination of size, everyday usefulnes, and raw capability - Finding all the little things is kinda cool. For example the first time I noticed the dipping mirrors in reverse was a "Whoooaa, that is Coooolll" moment.
While I originally zeroed in on the LR3 because of it's combination of size, everyday usefulnes, and raw capability - Finding all the little things is kinda cool. For example the first time I noticed the dipping mirrors in reverse was a "Whoooaa, that is Coooolll" moment.
johnsoax
Adventurer
As I said earlier, I picked up a 2006 LR3 SE in Cincinnati for 15,900 out the door (14,900 with trade in of my 95 Disco).
Love it. Passed up the HSE they had on the lot because I didn't have 2k more dollars and I didn't want the extra radio controls, or other stuff. The mini-fridge and the video screen would have been nice though.
Love it. Passed up the HSE they had on the lot because I didn't have 2k more dollars and I didn't want the extra radio controls, or other stuff. The mini-fridge and the video screen would have been nice though.
I havent read all the posts but ill throw in my $0.02.
Simply put, new vehicle prices are over inflated as everything else. If you bought a brand new lr3 15 years ago, it would cost in high $40k. Today you paying close to $80k.
Milk, bread and fuel used to cost a lot less 15 years ago, now you paying a lot more $$ for same quantity while quality is the same.
Simply put, new vehicle prices are over inflated as everything else. If you bought a brand new lr3 15 years ago, it would cost in high $40k. Today you paying close to $80k.
Milk, bread and fuel used to cost a lot less 15 years ago, now you paying a lot more $$ for same quantity while quality is the same.
rijosho
Adventurer
Great economics lesson. The quality of my fuel has actually gone down in the past 15 years though.
I didnt notice the quality of fuel over the years, but many gas station no longer sell 86, 93, 94 and 104 octane. But it varries on reagion and State. Most of the gas stations in my area sell 87, 89 and 91 octane.
That is so true. My BMW used to get 30mpg on highway some years ago. And since they started adding more ethanol, mpg dropped to 26mpg.
I was reading an article on ethanol subject at hand and one of the comenters said, that we should sell a bushel of corn to Arabs for $150 because they cant grow food in the desert. The comment made me laugh...lol
Jwestpro
Explorer
why are you posting about land rovers when you know nothing about them? incorrect information does no good for anyone else reading that may not know the truth. your numbers are not accurate regardless of the vehicle being used for example. obviously there was no "lr3 15 years ago". the pricing on an equivalent discovery did not double from 1997-2012. pricing 15 yrs ago was about $38k and the current equivalent model is about $60k.
Snagger
Explorer
The Classic is a great vehicle, though not generous on leg room unless you have the less pretty LSE (LWB). I also agree the P38 is not great - very comfortable, but unreliable and looked like the MetroCab taxis; it just didn't have a classy look. The RR Sport is essentially just a D3 (LR3) with a body kit, smaller boot, two less seats and bigger price tag, and suffers all the same reliability and maintenance issues. The L£22, though is generally a very good car. Yes, it's heavy, uses a relatively large amount of fuel for a modern car and goes through tyres and brakes like my kids go through chocolate, but it's extraordinarily capable, exquisitely comfortable, fairly reliable (by LR standards, anyway) and has the right looks (apart from looking fat from behind). So, I can't agree that the L322 isn't worth having - I'd have one if I could afford it.