Thank you to everyone here!

[PaulLR3]

Last year I put over $5K in repairs into the LR3 and almost $2k so far this year. With the alternator whining, AC cutting out and a new banging noise on second-to-first downshifts I decided it was time to move on.

Thank you to everyone here for your knowledge, input and advice over the past 7 years. Thank you for being supportive and never condescending. I always felt that I could ask for help with any issue that came up, no matter how simple the fix. (Who knew a brake light switch could cause all that)

As much as I wanted to buy a new LR4, the current SC6, eco stop, rotary shift wheel and standard running boards weren't for me. Thankfully I found a used 2013 with just 13K miles and a CPO warranty. Yet somehow I am sad to say goodbye to our LR3. It has taken us safely through blinding snowstorms to go skiing, deep sand on the beach and helped create family memories we will never forget.

 

[jwest]

so which is the new one, red or grey?

 

[PaulLR3]

Gray LR4 is the new one to replace my gray LR3. Don't think I would have paid $1800 extra for the Causeway Gray color but it is beautiful.

Wife drives the red one that we ordered new. Only big difference is that the red one has the HD package. I have some extra 19" wheels so I'll throw a full size spare under the gray one.

 

[toddjb122]

Nice to hear you found a good replacement!

I will be on the lookout also. I'm happy with the way my 2005 is running but as soon as it starts making any concerning noises...I suppose I'll be looking for a used LR4, unless that LR5 comes out around that time and is worth getting.

Be sure to stop back here and visit once in a while, I mean...we are in your login name and all.

 

[PaulLR3]

Thanks Todd, I know you have been here even longer than me. Yes, I'll be keeping the "LR3" in my login name in honor of my first Land Rover.

If you want to replace your LR3 now, the dealer in Chicago that had mine also has a used 2013 HSE-LUX, black on black with 6500 miles.