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Former LR3 owner here - thinking about returning :D
Evening all,
New forum member here;
Currently running a 2nd gen CR-V, but giving serious thought to getting another Disco 3, for obvious reasons.. Attached, a snap or two of the old flame. edit: it won't let me post the photo :/
(Nostalgia, the lines, the comfort, and the boot size)
My previous one was a LR3 V8 HSE that I ran ten years ago.
Appreciating that these vehicles are starting to get on a bit, - and as a non-mechanic - are there any must-read threads or resources prospective owners should be reading before they dive in?
Cheers []P
14th Apr 2023 6:45 pm
NewDevon4rmy
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I am not a mechanic but it does help to have willingness to wield a spanner !
The cars are getting on and garage bills will make you wince on some simple stuff.
I am currently running a D4 and even with willingness to take on maintenance some aspects of repair are very hard at home to the point where i am now actually considering fitting a two post lift at home to actually save on garage repair bills!
I do know that when this car actually dies i will never buy Land Rover again…nor any car where what should be routine maintenance is bizarely difficult due to the nature of the build.
10th Dec 2023 9:14 pm
PROFSR G
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Re: Former LR3 owner here - thinking about returning :D
NewDevon4rmy wrote:
My previous one was a LR3 V8 HSE that I ran ten years ago.
Go for a good V8 petrol if you can find one that has a very long maintenance record. Stay away from the diesel's unless you really want one, and then I'd suggest you go for a Range Rover V8 Diesel. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
10th Dec 2023 11:20 pm
NewDevon4rmy
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@Carl & Petra
@PROFSR G3
Thank you for your replies: I have taken the plunge and bought a low mileage 2009 TDV 👍🏽Current: D4 TDV HSE
Recently: CR-V Gen 2
Formerly: LR3 V8 HSE
13th Dec 2023 9:25 pm
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