Hello everyone; I've been lurking around as I've been shopping for a new LR3. I've searched the forums and I'm still not clear on a few things (first post!) and looking for guidance. We're looking at a loaded 2008 (probably white; not sure what color interior). Here's the questions.
1. Any changes for 2009 other than the painted ext trim, wheels, new interior color, etc? Any new features, any improvements in the electronics (eg bluetooth)?
2. Are all 2008's the same or should I be concerned what VIN# I get? How can you determine date of manufacture?
3. Anything that should be done for a "new" car that's been sitting around for over a year? Should I have the dealer do an alignment before it leaves the lot given the problems I read about?
4. What are these new '08's going for; Edmunds says about $14k below list, about $9k below invoice?
5. I know this is personal choice, but we're going back and forth on the interior color: Alpaca looks good and should stay cool (we live in New England, so it doesn't get too hot) but Ebony will hide the dirt (Alpaca is very light) and may look better over time. Thoughts anyone?
6. Accessories I'm looking at are the:
- hitch receiver (surprised this isn't included, just need it to move bicycles)
- Audio Control Module: does this get wired by the cooler box, iPhone compatible?
- Side steps, my wife is asking about this, any issues here?
- Any other useful items I should consider (like body-side molding to protect doors)?
Sorry for the long post. Thanks.
1. Any changes for 2009 other than the painted ext trim, wheels, new interior color, etc? Any new features, any improvements in the electronics (eg bluetooth)?
2. Are all 2008's the same or should I be concerned what VIN# I get? How can you determine date of manufacture?
3. Anything that should be done for a "new" car that's been sitting around for over a year? Should I have the dealer do an alignment before it leaves the lot given the problems I read about?
4. What are these new '08's going for; Edmunds says about $14k below list, about $9k below invoice?
5. I know this is personal choice, but we're going back and forth on the interior color: Alpaca looks good and should stay cool (we live in New England, so it doesn't get too hot) but Ebony will hide the dirt (Alpaca is very light) and may look better over time. Thoughts anyone?
6. Accessories I'm looking at are the:
- hitch receiver (surprised this isn't included, just need it to move bicycles)
- Audio Control Module: does this get wired by the cooler box, iPhone compatible?
- Side steps, my wife is asking about this, any issues here?
- Any other useful items I should consider (like body-side molding to protect doors)?
Sorry for the long post. Thanks.