I checked out an LR3 yesterday - 2008 SE, 148,000 miles, white/beige, 18" wheels with new Cooper AT tires. Previous owner has a long list of preventative maintenance done, new brakes, all fluids. Comes with a bunch of factory accessories: full-length roof rack, tow hitch attachment, cargo/floor mats, and headlamp guards.
Test drive didn't reveal any issues other than aircon inop and a slight drift to the right, so at minimum it needs an alignment and I can only guess what the AC problem is. I didn't see any signs of fluid leaks inside the engine compartment. Footwell carpets were dry. Engine was quiet and smooth. Seems like a pretty solid example. Carfax shows all regularly scheduled maintenance performed, plus LCA bushings replaced at 90,000 miles. No records of concern. Replacements within the last 18 months include battery, water pump, spark plugs, t-stat housing, EGR valve, belts, air intake hose, MAF.
I'm leaning towards buying this truck but before I do, I have questions for the LR3 crowd since my familiarity with this model is limited.
1. What else should I be checking for as potential problem areas? I know what to look for on a D1 and RRC but not so much here.
2. After the test drive I looked under the truck. There was a fresh pool of fluid that turned out to be water. I couldn't tell the source since there are plates on the underside of the vehicle that conceal components, but it appeared to be coming from the back of the engine area/front of the cabin, close to the centerline but a little closer to the passenger side. What could this be? Runoff from the AC drains? I don't remember what setting the climate control was on. It hasn't rained in about four days.
3. What price would you offer?
4. Assuming I buy it, what is the most useful diagnostic computer to get for the LR3?
Test drive didn't reveal any issues other than aircon inop and a slight drift to the right, so at minimum it needs an alignment and I can only guess what the AC problem is. I didn't see any signs of fluid leaks inside the engine compartment. Footwell carpets were dry. Engine was quiet and smooth. Seems like a pretty solid example. Carfax shows all regularly scheduled maintenance performed, plus LCA bushings replaced at 90,000 miles. No records of concern. Replacements within the last 18 months include battery, water pump, spark plugs, t-stat housing, EGR valve, belts, air intake hose, MAF.
I'm leaning towards buying this truck but before I do, I have questions for the LR3 crowd since my familiarity with this model is limited.
1. What else should I be checking for as potential problem areas? I know what to look for on a D1 and RRC but not so much here.
2. After the test drive I looked under the truck. There was a fresh pool of fluid that turned out to be water. I couldn't tell the source since there are plates on the underside of the vehicle that conceal components, but it appeared to be coming from the back of the engine area/front of the cabin, close to the centerline but a little closer to the passenger side. What could this be? Runoff from the AC drains? I don't remember what setting the climate control was on. It hasn't rained in about four days.
3. What price would you offer?
4. Assuming I buy it, what is the most useful diagnostic computer to get for the LR3?
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