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Gotrovr
 


Member Since: 24 Jan 2008
Location: California
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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverLR3
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I have pretty much given up on importing a genuine 2005 G4 Discovery, $74k estimated total cost is well above my pay grade. So I decided to investigate building my own with either a 2005 or 2006 LR3

I found a 2006 LR3 SE truck at nearby LR dealership listed at $37k with 30k miles, Zermatt Silver, Black leather/ Options: Cold Climate Pkg, Cooler Box, Heavy Duty Pkg, Lighting Pkg, On/Off Road Navigation, Personal Telephone Integration System, Rear Seat And Climate Pkg Comfort: Dual Zone Climate Controls

Where should the real price be?

Any issues or potential problems that I should be focusing on other than extended warranty?
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sideview
 


Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663

United States 2005 LR3 4.0 V6 Petrol SE Auto Java BlackLR3

Howdy Gotrovr!

I think most importantly, have the dealer print out the service history for you to check out what kind (if any) of issues it's had, that the software is up to date, and of course that it's been well maintained. One thing about these fancy rigs is that you can pretty much be assured an LR dealer has done the servicing so records are right there. If it's had a lot of issues, or serious ones (like suspension probs) probably stear clear Wink I haven't had any serious problems with the 05 knock on wood, but feel that one that has had issues in the past is more likely to give future headaches. Not sure how much truth there is in that but hey.

Worth checking tire & brake wear. It varies but I needed tires before 15K and brake pads around 18K. Not necessarily a deal breaker but could get some discounts for it.

$37K seems a bit high to me, average 06 HSEs I've seen seem to go for around $33-35K.

Good luck Thumbs Up
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Post #2564427th Feb 2008 4:27 pm
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mrmarklin
 


Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: People's Republik of Kalifornia
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United States 2006 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueLR3

So far the '06 looks like a good model year, with the 1st year problems well sorted out. Mine has been trouble free so far........... 8)
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