Question about purchase

[fay31]

I am buying a 2005 LR3 w/Nav, that's supposed to be certified(I am skeptical of all company's certified BS). I will pick it up tomorrow, but my question is if you guys think I am making a mistake. Is the 2006 more dependable, since it's had an extra year to work out the kinks. Or does being a couple of years old, hence many kinks should have already been fixed and being certified, should I be ok? I appreciate your input. Or are the LR3's not dependable no matter the year?

 

[dropper]

I'd review the service record for the car... it should show if a pattern of problems exists with that particular car.

Also check the build date, seems like the builds later in the 2005 MY were of, comparatively, better quality.

Good luck!

 

[fay31]

Thank you, I was going to ask for Vehicle Master Inquiry before I wrote the check. What dates would be considered later in the year?

 

[nwoods]

I think that a 2005 with all the current software and TSB's would be fine, but if there is no price advantage for you, go with the 2006. Warning! The 2006 is missing a few features that the 2005 has, like adjustable lumbar and the wonderful little clips on the sides of the windshield for parking lot tickets, etc...