New purchaser/user 2005 LR3 SE V8

[aarosiro4002]

Hey everyone. I will hopefully be buying my first SUV tomorrow from a dealership. A 2005 Land Rover SE V8 with 86K miles. Does anyone have any key things to look out for? Such as the sweet spots for troubles? Most helpful.

 

[morrisdl]

Should be fine (by now). Most of the common issues worked out. Take a 15 minute or longer test drive. 1) listen for the compressor running 4min or more - indicative of weak compressor. 2) Listen for clunks in the front - worn a arms. 3) Listen for any clunks in the rear - worn sway bar or could be much much worse. If the price is right and you can afford repairing 1,2, or 3 then buy it on the spot. The depreciation has covered most of the big ticket things. these are really still worth the $60K they went for new!

 

[Houm_WA]

Also listen for "groaning" noise or "clanking" noises which could be differentials.