2005 Land Rover LR3 suggestions?

[Agarabaghi]

My friend is looking at a 2005 LR3.

I love my 04 discovery, and my 10 LR4, but i know nothing about the LR3.

What should be be looking for as far as issues on this model?

The car has 65,000miles SE trim and asking $17k private dealer.

Anyhelp would be appreciated

 

[CMGRover]

Seems like a good price. If you're already a Rover owner, you'll love the LR3. Just make sure the air suspension works right and no clunks or anything like that when you drive it. Just regular Rover stuff.

 

[Houm_WA]

Don't forget checking for diff noises and clogged sunroof drains too.

 

[jwest]

Tell your friend to spend $3000-$4000 more and get an 07 or newer. or, negotiate lower than $17k.

Personally, unless a person "needs" all the extra technology in the lr3, the Disco 2 has more character and in some ways is more fun to use.

 

[Houm_WA]

Well you own both so I suppose no one is more qualified to say that... But I've also heard the '04 Disco bombs on the other years.

 

[jwest]

What is meant by "bombs" ?

 

[Agarabaghi]

Im not sure either. We have a 2004 Disocvery II SE which I love. Zero issues except for minor stuff (window actuator, sunroof bolts which were because of the audio system installed in it). The 2010 LR4 is a "new" to me edition and so far I love it. He has a F150 Platinum but wants to sell it and have some money to build something else. He still needs something which is capable of towing a 7000lbs boat short distances (from driveway to boat ramp on property). He still likes the plush features of his Platinum, which is one reason the LR3 came in over a Discovery. He could have bought mine for $9k with 56,000 miles on it but the interior of a Discovery leaves a lot of be desired from new cars.

 

[Houm_WA]

2004 "bombs on" other years means that it is much better than the other Discos...