2008 Land Rover LR3 Consumer Reviews

Design Flaw

Written by: Vincent on 12/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Love it! Contrary to some reviews, I like the lumbering feeling in the LR3. Very roomy, very safe. My wife drives my 2 kids around and about, and I am at ease knowing they are in such a solid and safe vehicle. Here is the flaw. After a severe fall rain storm, my wife opened the door of our LR3 and water poured out of the front passenger seat. The dealer told me that leaves clog the soffet for the moon roof drainage system. The H20 has no where to go, so it falls inside the car. She said it is a design flaw for all 3 models. She knew exactly what it was when I called it in. If you garage your LR3, then don't sweat it. If you have a garage that is too low for the LR3. Heads up!

Favorite Features

Clam shell style tail gate. Height off of the ground. Roominess. Solid feel. Stunning good looks. Stereo system. Glass roof

Suggested Improvements

Big soffet drainage, so it doesn't spill over into the front seat. Better fuel system. Make seat memory standard. I am 6'1'', my wife is 5'1''. On a rainy day, I get all wet.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Saved My life

Written by: Peterkin on 10/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I was driving my brand new Land Rover Discovery last week when the car next to was hit by another car and hit me. I was pushed off the road and hit a group of large trees at about 40 MPH. I did not even have time to hit the brakes. The car did everything right- all airbags deployed engine shut off etc. I walked away -the car totalled. You know all the other features are great but safety is number one. I am picking up my new Discovery soon!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

3 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Amazing Vehicle that keeps giving!

Written by: socalrover1 on 09/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

The LR3 is the most versatile vehicle I've ever owned. We have two kids & a dog & we've had our LR3 for 6 months. Interior space is very ample. This truck drives like a car in the city. It's easy to park. Snow or mountains, the LR3 has blown me away at it's capabilities. It can do far more than I'll ever have the guts to push it to do. The LR3 is built like a tank. I feel so comfortable with my wife and kids driving around in it. I get about 17 MPG city & 20 on long trips. Painful with prices where they are now, but not bad considering the size and weight of these vehicles. We looked at Mercedes, Volvo, Lexus, Acura, and BMW. No regrets! The family loves the LR3 more each day!

Favorite Features

-4x4 features are amazing! -3rd row seats are very practical -3 way 2nd row. We leave the middle seat down. Greatly increases your visibility. -Aux for MP3 -Memory adj seats -parking sensors are so nice on a truck

Suggested Improvements

-Navigation system is complicated! -A/C front seats would be nice.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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LR3

Written by: richard on 05/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Horrible gas mileage. Truly horrible gas usage. Uncomfortable front seating. Clunky. Great interior. Good looks. Massive depreciation. Wouldn't recommend.

Favorite Features

Interior seating layout/flexibility

Suggested Improvements

Improvement in engine efficiency. Improve gas mileage substantially. improvement in front seating comfort.

17 out 48 people found this review helpful

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Great SUV

Written by: Wolfey on 04/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Bought my LR3 HSE a little over a month ago. Traded in an H2. I absolutely love this truck! It surpasses the Hummer in every way. I'm getting over 18 MPG. The build quality is excellant. The ride is great and the handling better. Slap the selector into sport mode and this puppy hauls like a sports car. And I love that 550 watt stereo.

Favorite Features

The whole, entire truck.

Suggested Improvements

Can't think of any.

12 out 21 people found this review helpful

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Second LR3-Loved the First Also

Written by: Finman on 12/30/2007

Vehicle

2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Traded 2005 LR3 as it was running out of warranty. 2008: prem lthr much nicer although I didn't mind getting the other lthr messy. Piano-black wood...so nice but hard to really see it...so black. Ride is smoother, rock solid, no clunks, flatter in curves, less body roll (likely all due to 'newer'). Much less wind noise, virtually eliminated!!! 550W H-K sounds much better but likely due to less wind and road noise. 1st gear lurch is gone, likely transmission programming improvement. Plenty of power...doesn't need any more...it's no race car. Love this truck. Suggest leasing...resale value stinks...surprise

Favorite Features

Real off-road capability, utilitarian, pleasure to drive every day. 7-adult seating. Armrest refrigerator! Great adaptive xenons. Very smooth, sufficiently powerful engine. Real wood trim much nicer than tack-on junk in early cars. Power steering adjustment! Love open feeling with vast headroom.

Suggested Improvements

Diesel! Latch for all 3 rows. Goodyears are terrible (19k on 2005; Michelins were 1/2 used with 26k on 'em). Brakes and rotors (gone after 20k on 2005)...cover brakes with warranty. Keyless entry, automatic rear hatch, auto-up/down for all four windows! Additional interior color options.

56 out 58 people found this review helpful

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Love It!

Written by: Andrew on 10/31/2007

Vehicle

2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is a great vehicle! My wife is the daily driver and I am thankful that she is able to have such a safe and competent vehicle for her and our family. This is our second LR3 and the interior seats are very similar to the Range Rover Sport leather.

Favorite Features

4X4 capability. Stadium seating. 3 sunroofs. Reliability. Comfort and safety...all that from someone who does not sell LRs for a living!

Suggested Improvements

A diesel version. ISOFIX (carseat anchors) on all 3 middle row of seats. Better tires...these Goodyears will burn out within 30k miles and are loud.

25 out 26 people found this review helpful

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The Best Ever

Written by: Marko on 10/22/2007

Vehicle

2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is absolutely the smoothest car I've ever driven. Its comfort and ride are second to none. The LR3 inspires confidence and its capabilities are far beyond those of its competition. Ours is outfitted with every possible option. We just love it. Some complain about its weight, but that's one of my favorite features. This car is strong and sound, and you can feel it. I highly recommend this car.

Favorite Features

Where do I begin?

Suggested Improvements

Perhaps add a supercharged version. Upgrade the radio display and function.

16 out 21 people found this review helpful

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LR3 Best of the Best

Written by: David on 09/26/2007

Vehicle

2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Incredible vehicle, with brand exclusiveness and Ford reliability. Solid and quiet from vault like construction. Handling is precise with insulated road feedback and excelleent pot-hole dampening. The LR3 is underrated and is a great value for the money. This is our second vehicle and enjoy the comfort it provides in all driving conditions. Our last LR3 was involved in a highway accident and the truck provided adequate safety and protection for the family while absorbing some tremendous forces.

Favorite Features

Overall design, form follows function. Sunroofs, assymetrical tailgate, three rows of seats with excellant flat bed storage. Smooth v8 engine, and the confident road feel. Offroad capabilities seem endless and the towing capacity huge.

Suggested Improvements

The wosre feature about the LR3 is the hitch reciever design. A diesel engine or variant to improve fuel economy. Standard bi-xenon lights, satellite radio. More wheel and color options. Front tires need replacement a 20,000 miles and are costly.

41 out 44 people found this review helpful

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