Bought the wife an A6, now I have a 04D2 and a 08LR3 that I need to make a decision on which one to keep. The funds will be put into my 77 S3, and finally get it back on the road.
Both have similar mileage, around 120K. I tow a 19ft center console boat with both. Rarely go off road anymore, but plan on going camping with the family more and drive on the beach occasionally.
The LR3 is great, but not as great as the D2. I'm also worried about the cost of maintenance over the long run.
I love the D2, much more than the LR3, but it doesn't have the 3rd row seats (nice, but not required). Less cargo space. Power-plant more prone to failure. Possible frame issues (now that we are seeing D2's chassis rot), worse gas mileage (not a factor really as I have a 20 mile daily commute).
Just looking for thoughts. Guess i am trying in a vain attempt to justify keeping the D2....
Both have similar mileage, around 120K. I tow a 19ft center console boat with both. Rarely go off road anymore, but plan on going camping with the family more and drive on the beach occasionally.
The LR3 is great, but not as great as the D2. I'm also worried about the cost of maintenance over the long run.
I love the D2, much more than the LR3, but it doesn't have the 3rd row seats (nice, but not required). Less cargo space. Power-plant more prone to failure. Possible frame issues (now that we are seeing D2's chassis rot), worse gas mileage (not a factor really as I have a 20 mile daily commute).
Just looking for thoughts. Guess i am trying in a vain attempt to justify keeping the D2....